A. Hiram Deck

Pop Pop,
You left me with many impressions, but among them are your love for food, nature, and family. I love cooking and I can most definitely trace this love back to yours. I always looked forward to your meals; whether it was a hearty steak dinner or peanut butter eggs at Easter. I also remember waking up early at your 8th Avenue house and going into the kitchen so I could look out the screen doors. I would always see you either tending to the gardens or pool. You were always...

Pop Pop,

I miss you so much, but I am relieved to know that you are free from pain.

I remember your prayers that you said before our meals. Each word was spoken from the heart. Even if we were going to be late for church and had to rush, you would take your time during the prayer. Your faith continued to impress me as you sang in the church choir. You never sang to your book, but you sang to God.

I will never forget the time when I visited you in the hospital. ...

Dad,

“Thanks for all the wonderful memories!”

These few simple words will remain forever in my thoughts. As we said our good-byes on Easter Sunday, little was I to know that these words would be your final statement to me.

Memories of skinny pancakes on the griddle and steaks on the grill, playing UNO, taking walks, telling me to call you Dad on my wedding day, helping gut our kitchen, playing Santa; zucchinis from the garden; the list goes on and on. Every memory...

Dad,
I know that you are in a better place, but I really miss you. I will always cherish the wisdom that you've shared over the years. Thank you for giving me the tools to make it on my own, and especially the example you've lived out as a father and a husband. Thank you for teaching me Godly principals that will survive many lifetimes. I pray that I too can be a caring father and a loving husband as you were. Thanks again, and see you in heaven.

Dad,
Your poise and grace throughout your life has been an inspiration to our family. You never showed hate or anger and always displayed patience and understanding. I wish those assets were more widespread through the world....but know it is our charge to use your life as our inspiration and example to help it get there.

I can't believe how much I miss you, but know that you are residing in your Father's house free of pain and sickness.

Dad,

You walked life’s journey with grace and quiet confidence, humble in your bearing, but profound in your impact. Guided by your faith and strengthened by God’s love, you brought joy to your friends and happiness to your family.

I am so blessed to have had you guide me on my journey. As my father, you nurtured me and kept me safe. You showed me life’s beauty, but you did not try to hide life’s harder lessons. You taught me to take care of myself but, more...

Pop Pop...

As many before me have already expressed, words just don't seem to justify the emotions being felt or the memories that have been shared. Life in itself is a blessing, one that we often take for granted time and time again. I can only pray that I have the strength, appreciation, and love that you had in life and to truly remember that it is a gift. You have been a foundation for our family, which has spawned generations and it is apparent with just one glance to see the...

To Hiram's Family, I had the privelege of sharing the role of "Avram" in LCT's production of "Fiddler on the Roof" back in the late "70's.Hiram played Avram in Cast"A" I was in Cast "B' Hiram's performance was a part of the huge success of that production
My Condolences to the Family,

Pop…

I can’t believe how privileged I am to have had such a giving father. My life is filled with the miracles that a loving parent can produce. You gave me life, understanding, patience, encouragement, wisdom, and time to experience the characteristics that you modeled daily. Even in the last and most difficult part of your life you exhibited a strength and grace that was incredible.
I know that you now exist in paradise, and that thought has heightened my faith and has given me...