Cherishing Memories: Remembering Dad on the 10th Anniversary of His Passing

Dad and me in July 2008

It's hard to believe it has been ten years since my dad passed. Al Haverty passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. It still doesn't seem like that long ago, as I vividly remember the early morning when I heard the news of his death.

It's one of those instances where it feels like both yesterday and a lifetime ago. I can still hear his voice when I close my eyes, and I recall him fondly saying "Bud" whenever we spoke on the phone.

It took me a year after his passing, in 2015, to write about him (see previous post). I'm grateful that I have recordings of his voice from the voicemail messages my parents left for me. These recordings are a precious way to revisit the sound of his voice and the things he used to say.

Dad and Me

One of my favorite pictures of Dad and me shows us sitting on the hearth in my childhood home. I believe my sister Betsy took this photo, as she always captured many wonderful moments, for which we are all thankful. I think this picture was taken on or around my birthday, and I remember spending time taking photos with my parents. I remember a lot of family gatherings that dad was often involved in coordinating. These are cherished memories.

This is a short post to remember my dad on the tenth anniversary of his passing. We miss you dearly, Dad, and we love you.