As I worked on a Facebook post for my husband on Father's Day, I decided to take out my new FlipPal scanner and find some pictures of my dad. He died in August 2001, and I only wish he could have spent more time with my son. Ryan was 5 when my dad passed, but it was clear from the few years that they did have together that my dad got a kick out of my son. Even at that young age, Ryan had a great sense of humor. I wish I could say that it all came from my side of the family, but I am afraid my son gets it from both sides!
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| David Earl Savage as a young boy |
One year we were down visiting my folks in Vancouver, Washington, and we went shopping at Nordstroms. My parents loved to buy my son nice clothes. Ryan picked up a Peter Rabbit stuffed animal and hugged it. That was all it took - my dad said he had to have it. "Petey" was really the only stuffed animal that Ryan loved. Petey had to go everywhere with us.
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| High School Graduation Photo |
Sometimes, when I look at my son, I see my dad staring back at me. There is something about his mouth, particularly when he is grinning, that reminds me so much of my dad.
I know that Dad would be so proud of his grandson. I'm sure he is smiling down on him from heaven.
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| Dad in military garb, circa 1950's |
A wonderful tribute with great photos that highlight your dad in many phases of his life.
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