Eugene A. Brickman

Hi Dad, I just had to take the time to wish you a Merry Christmas. The holidays have been so different. I think we All have made this year unusual on purpose. Not so we don't think of you, but maybe so we don't hurt so much. I still hear your voice, see your smile, and feel your hugs and the love that comes only from a dad like you. You've ALWAYS had that way of making someone feel better, feel welcome and of' course feel so very loved. Even in my sadness dad I smile when I think of you,...

Hi Dad, I guess it runs in the family. You have been on my mind a lot lately. Being a "distant relative" (far from home) has made my grieving process a little unique. The missed phone call once every month or two is when it hits me. Or when the weather turns for the worse you would call. You always made home (Ohio) seem closer, and here (Florida) feel safer. But even now I feel you are closer than ever. And somehow when everyone predicted a terrible hurricane season, (18 named storms, 9 major...

Hi Dad, Well I was just sitting here and thinking of you. Summer is nearly over and we have all kept very busy. I still find it hard to imagine you are not here. I guess I go about my day and without a thought have some sense of peace when I don't think about it. Then like Patrick said it hits like a 2x4. Just want to pick up that phone and call to say hello or go to lunch with you and just tell you the silly day to day things... So I just tell you. I'm sure if someone were close they...

Hi Dad, I didn't get time to get on the computer yesterday, but I wanted to thank you for having lunch with me. Like you had someplace else to go! :) Even though I could only sit with you at the cemetery I still knew that you were with me. I feel your presence every day Dad. I feel so Blessed to have been given you as my Father. I could never express how much you mean to me. You truly are my inspiration, my life, my soul, my heart and I Love you for that. I Thank You Dad for being the...

Grandpa,
I just started thinking about you out of no where, it happens alot. And I started thinking about how much I miss you. I wanted to call but then I remembered I can't. And I started crying, like I usually do. So I figured I'd write in this nifty guest book. Maybe you'll see it. Grandpa, I miss you so very much. You have taught me so much, you'll never know. Your generosity and caring has helped me grow into the person I am. I see you in my dad. He even smells like you now, lol. My...

Hey Pop. I called just about everyone yesterday and wished them a Happy Easter. I Called Kathy and heard your voice on the answering machine and almost fell apart. I got through it and left a message. I'll see her on Tuesday. I have to remember to ask her for Michael's phone number...I didn't have it to call him. I did, however, get to talk to Patrick and we decided that being hit by a 2x4 is not a good thing. Mary & Jerry are taking over the south or something. Mary is marching thru Savannah...

I Love You Dad!
There are days I feel like I've been blind sided by a 2 by 4 in a hurricane. For your birthday, I kept heading to the store to get you a card, and dialing the phone to tell you Happy Birthday. It brings me to tears and hurts so much.
But then I remember the last time we talked. When I told you I was home. The sense of warmth and peace that filled my being, still fills my soul. I hear you... I see you... I feel you... in every part of my life.
For this I'm...