My dad passed away on September 22nd, 2002. He died from complications of Diabetes Mellitus. I miss him terribly. He had a huge smile and a huge laugh and a huge amount of love in his heart. Every tear I cry is a testament to his character. He knows I'm here and I know that he's in a place with no suffering and no illness. Just as I feel his spirit around me, I am assured that he feels my spirit around him, in the Kingdom of Heaven. God, how I miss him.