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Tina Sado's avatar

What a treasure that little book is and as small as it is, it speaks volumes about a life well-lived. My father passed at 88 as well and his parting words were “I’ve had a good run.” I think your father did too.

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Deborah Way's avatar

“a life well-lived”—you can’t ask for more, right?

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Tina Sado's avatar

That and possibly no regrets!

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

What a beautiful message you got to hear from your dad ... and yes, mine certainly appreciated life.

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Julie Scolnik's avatar

Beautiful. I remember those autograph books!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

That sense of humor!

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

That man loved to laugh—and to make others laugh.

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JR's avatar

I love your father's pride in his roots. My father was from the LES and went to Brooklyn College on the GI Bill. He spoke very highly of what that education gave him. What a wonderful gift your father made to a place that changes people's lives for the better. The picture of you and your father is really lovely.

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

Thank you! My dad had profound appreciation for that school.

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Barbara at Projectkin's avatar

Oh, that’s delightful. 🥹

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Miss DP's avatar

He sounds wonderful. “A deep appreciation for life and people” is a good life perspective.

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

Agreed. We learned a lot from him!

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What to Read Where's avatar

I really enjoyed this. Long live D!

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

Long live D indeed! Thank you so much for reading.

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Mjb Fresh's avatar

Very sweet....

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Deborah Way's avatar

💓💓💓

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Sharon Senkiew's avatar

Great story about your dad!

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

Thank you so much ... he was a great dad (and continues to be).

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Deborah Way's avatar

I love that "continues to be" ❤️❤️❤️

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Deborah Way's avatar

Thank you for reading 💓

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

What a treasure! I remember the little powder blue autograph book I once had...long gone now. How wonderful to have such a memorial to your dad.

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

It really is special. I wish I could find mine, too!

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Laura Buchwald's avatar

Thank you all for your kind words!

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