Just had a little weep.

[Polly1958]

My lovely dad would have been eighty today,he died quite suddenly last year just after his birthday. A friend of mine who runs a local history website has put on a little tribute to him,which we compiled together.I've just been to have a look,i've been putting it off all day, it's lovely.

[DaisyNonna]

Oh Polly, how sad you must feel. Celebrate what he achieved in his life time.

[Polly1958]

Thanks Daisy,yes thats the way to look at it,he loved life and wouldn't want us to be sad.

[marval]

Thank you for sharing Polly, I know how sad it can be. The tribute was lovely and I am sure you have many happy memories to stay with you. I still miss my parents, but I have many happy memories to keep.xx

[237SJ]

I know how you feel. My dad died when he was 79 (almost 2 months before his 80th birthday) His birthday was on 4th July and I always think about him on that date. My mum was always very sorry that he didn`t make his 80th but he did make their golden wedding anniversary which meant a lot to them.There are two things that are definite in this life - birth and death. That`s just the way it is and if someone can get to their late 70s then that is a good thing. Some people aren`t so lucky.

[Polly1958]

Thanks for taking the time to have look marval.Yes memories are very precious.x

[Smowball]

That is very lovely. Thinking of you. I lost my mum aged just 59 and it still hurts.