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So sorry to hear about your dad, I agree with Bella Donna the living years by Mike and the Mechanics is good song for dads, it makes me cry. As does this one sung by Josh Groban . . To where you are

Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear
Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be
That you are my
Forever love
And you are watching over me
From up above
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen
As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me
Everyday
'Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me
From up above
And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on
And never leave
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are
I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

Kerry x x

Hi Lainey
Im sorry to hear about your dad.
I like over the rainbow but not the Judy garland version there is a more upbeat version with what sounds like ukeleles?
Not sure who sung it though
T

Sorry to hear you sad news..
Thoughts are with you..

SongBird.. Eva Cassidy.. we had at a friends funeral
xx

Sorry for your loss babes

Cant think of a song but have found this poem for you and your family


What is a Dad?

A Dad is a person
who is loving and kind,
And often he knows
what you have on your mind.
He's someone who listens,
suggests, and defends.
A dad can be one
of your very best friends!
He's proud of your triumphs,
but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient
and helpful and strong
In all that you do,
a dad's love plays a part.
There's always a place for him
deep in your heart.
And each year that passes,
you're even more glad,
More grateful and proud
just to call him your dad!
Thank you, Dad...
for listening and caring,
for giving and sharing,
but, especially, for just being you!


...Author Unknown


Jan x

so sorry hun

condolences to you and yours xxx

Lainey all my love and condolences

I lost my dad in '80 and miss him every day

When my sil died unexpectedly in her sleep her chilren chose Honey as she was brought into church and Happy days are here again going out which at the time I thought a bit odd, but have realised since they were thinking she'd now joined their dad, my brother and she would now be happy, it's all so personal isn't it?

I was about to suggest that one Mildred,a real tear jerker,also The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics is a song for dads... I hope you find something appropriate, God Bless.

Hi Kathryn, I remember a few years ago my late younger brother and his wife we visiting us lovely day so we were outside, chap next door was practising on his cornet for Band Day, the old Whit Friday when all the brass bands from near and far even from abroad compete for prize money going fromvillage to village anyway, brother shouted up to him throught his bedroom widow O Mine Papa as a request, played it lovely but we were both choked up. xx M

Bless you, may your lovely Dad R.I.P. XX.

Luther Van Dross-Dance With My Father Again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvW6nuQ2B0s

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So sorry to hear of your dads passing

E x

So sorry to hear about your dad.I love the song, I thank you for the day by Kirsty Mcall. Annie

hi may blossem, thats it thats the one. xxxxx

Lainey, a huge hug to you, you are in my thoughts , love,


Caz xxxxxxxx

Just found lyrics re "O mein Papa" didn't realise Eddie Calvert was born in Preston Lancashire



Although Eddie Calvert's was an instrumental version,
I have included the full lyrics below on request



Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful
Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so good
No one could be, so gentle and so lovable
Oh, my pa-pa, he always understood.

Gone are the days when he could take me on his knee
And with a smile he'd change my tears to laughter

Oh, my pa-pa, so funny, so adorable
Always the clown so funny in his way
Oh, my pa-pa, to me he was so wonderful
Deep in my heart I miss him so today

Lainey sorry to hear of your loss, sounds as though he was a lovely man.

If i can suggest
"Wind Beneath My Wings" several artists have recorded this but the best known is by Bette Middler

George

Hi Forever Mystified don't know your first name sorry, ........ Still cry for my dad who died age 52 in 1961. this tune and words are so moving aren't they.

I am so very sorry to hear of your sad loss.................Dad's are so precious aren't they.

We played tunes and songs that Dad had always sung and loved.

He was always singing............so we had plenty to choose from.

xx

Thanks everyone. All lovely suggestions that I will put to my brothers and sisters. As Colin says we want to commemorate him because he was our hero. Not everyone can be a father to another man's children but he did it better than the natural father's. It would be nice to acknowledge that in some way.

Lainey x

AT a friends funeral last April they had the service in church then went to the crem one of the songs, the actual vocals was "He was so Beautiful".