Dear Daddy,
I love you more than anything in the whole wide world. Your family and friends love you. And we all miss you so much. We agree that it was not your time to go, but we know that you are in a better place. You're happy now. Don't worry about us; we've got our friends and family, as well as your friends and family, here supporting us and taking care of us. You are all that is on our minds, and we just wish that we could have said a better good-bye. We are looking at the positives, though. You went and saw Timmy last week in Florida and, even though it was cold there, too, you got to get out of the house and spend some time with your little brother. We, as a family, fought through your unemployment over the past year and it seems as though it was better that way. You didn't have to work for your whole life, and you enjoyed having this time off. I enjoyed you having this time off. All of our road trips sing-alongs and hockey extravaganzas have helped me enjoy every minute I spent with you, and now, you are helping me to grow and become the young lady that you have always wanted me to become. Mom
was on the phone with Joan this morning and in your honor, instead of cliché flowers, Joan Van Hise and Lynn Vanderlinden are establishing The Dan Goin Foundation. It is going to be an organization that raises money for female hockey players who cannot afford to play hockey and get an education. We all love you so much, and you touched the lives of everyone you have ever met. Your enthusiasm and passion towards everything you do is what motivates me to reach my limits and I thank you. I love you so much, and I know that there are so many people that are here for you. You are and will be missed. For your funeral, we are dressing you in your usual. A pair of blue jeans over a pair of long-johns, tall socks, your New Jersey Selects t-shirt underneath the nice dress shirt/sweater shirt that Mommy got you for Christmas, all topped off with your favorite New Jersey Selects cap. Be happy, Daddy. We are sad that you're gone, but we all know deep down that it is better. You're in a peaceful state of mind, now. No more chaos. We love you and miss you, Old Man Bones. Rest In Peace.
Daniel Goin
October 11, 1951 - January 15, 2010
You will live on in our hearts.
Keira, I know this isn't my place to say it, but this is incredible. You're strong and you have everyones supporting you and your family. All my (and everybody's) love.
ReplyDeleteKeira, this was absolutely beautiful!!! You are a very strong young lady! Your dad always managed to keep it all together as did your mom. Very strong people! He is in a better place, away from this crazy life...He did his best and raised a really wonderful bunch of kids! Stay strong and keep the faith! Love, Cousin Candy
ReplyDeleteKeira, I love you so much. This is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKeira, you are so strong. I would never be able to handle this as well as you are. I am thinking about you a lot and praying for your family. This is really beautiful
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