"No road was too tough, no journey too far”
In remembrance of my father, I am encapsulating a part of his spirit, stories and legacy in this chain. One day, I’ll look back and revisit all this while remembering legacies that he left not only myself, but to my family and all of the people who cared about him. Even if you don’t know him, I hope through this eulogy, I could tell a fraction of a man he was and the impact he’s had on people around him.
On 4th March 2025, my father passed away peacefully after battling his terminal illness for more than 2 years. It was as if yesterday, he asked me when we’ll back on the road, to travel and visit more places. It was as if yesterday, we travelled the nook and crannies of the island, revisiting all the places we frequented when I was a kid. Those years blow like a gushing wind.
I could go on and on talking about him and his intriguing life of 61 years. Everyone says I am just an exact copy of my father even if we’re not bound by blood. One thing for sure, his legacy and teachings shaped the person I am today. My father grew up in a nomadic family, my grandfather’s job requires him to travel all over and that shaped who he was, an adventurous man. Raised in semi-military surroundings, he adopts a very strict mannerism. He was tough, responsible, yet loving and selfless.
As an individual, He was a maverick, loved going against the mainstream and even if he didn’t really talk much, he rejected societal pressure and expectations. He didn’t care what anybody had to say on how he led his life. He taught me to be unapologetic about everything and have some pride.
There are three things he also dearly loved other than my mother and I, it’s the road, car and gun. In his younger years he liked to go on a hunt, collecting off-road vehicles and he had particular liking to his GAZ-69, an off-road military vehicle used during soviet era. It was a hell of a car that turns head but was really high-cost maintenance. He could talk about it for hours and later sold it cause my mother hated that car.
To my father, no road was too tough to conquer, quite literally. I had many fond memories when we were traveling and encountering a very challenging road. He was the kind of man who could drive in an extremely thick fog in a small valley road— He was a very skilled driver and mechanics.
During his productive days, my father was a selfless man. He extends his hands to the needy without ever asking for anything in return. He’ll move a mountain for anyone that reaches out to him for help. Even if he has a couple bucks left, he would rather give it to other people who needed it more than him. It might sound silly but he was the kind of man who didn’t like to see those who are close / know him suffer or experience inconvenience.
My father taught me that parents are just human, and we’re all not perfect. Despite complexities of our relationship later in life, I had a fairly great childhood. He always made sure I was well-fed, educated and my needs are met & for that, I have always been thankful for it.
He was a good husband to my mother, a good father to me, a great uncle to my cousins, and a great son to his family. He lived a full adventurous life and it wasn’t a boring one.
I could go on and on talking about his life. It certainly wasn’t a boring one and I had a great experience and childhood because of him. I will always carry his adventurous & generosity spirit and his toughness even during a very challenging time.
My mother and I were beside him until his last breath. We accepted the hard reality and has let him go as he now no longer crying in pain. He is now peacefully rested forever, without extreme pain he constantly faced. And until we both see him again...
It was fun reading about your Dad. Reminds me of mine too. He obviously is a great Dad. Yes, he is now peacefully rested.
Yep, I am happy he's finally able to rest easy.
A beautiful tribute to a great father ... thank you for being willing to share his legacy with us.
Happy to do it. It took a while for me to find the right words to say. I don't think what I attempted to write truly captured who he was as a person.
Remember, you have the rest of your life to explore and understand and express the meaning. You are his living legacy ... being who you are, and doing what is good toward all as we see you doing here on Hive, expresses a lot of who he was as a person.
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Sounds like he never sat still, always had things going on. Reminds me of my late father in law, who passed away two years ago, also a man of cars.
He definitely never sat still. I am going to miss him having to help around and giving me his 2nd opinion.
Wow, it was such a beautiful tribute to your Father. Thank you for always valuing your family, even if they are gone from this world. Even if they leave they will always remain in your heart. They are your guidance here on earth.
I had so much respect for him more than words can say. I am sure people who know him thinks the same too. Thank you for leaving a thoughtful comment.
Losing a father, especially one who shared so many beautiful memories with you, is incredibly painful—super painful.😣I truly mean it because we lost ours too. Even now, I always remember his smile, the way we talked, and our conversations about the future. How I wish we could go back to the time we spent together.
Sending you warmth and comfort. 💙
I am so sorry you lost yours too. It's the same with me where we always talk about doing some other last road trip before he was old. I know I can't go back but I am carrying his spirit and all his good memories.
He is a cool and a loving father and husband to your Mom, he's amazing outlook in life will surely live on to you as you take on his legacy. May he rest in peace and may he guide you all to the chosen path you'll want to take.
I hope so, thank you so much for this ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute <3
❤️ much love and thank you so much, I finally got a free time to reply stuff.
Take your time <3 grief takes its own course for everybody so don't feel pressured to do anything.
It's a privilege to have such amazing memories of your father. May he rest in peace ❤️❤️
Thank you so much ❤️❤️ he's now resting well and without the pain he's constantly faced these past 2 years.
Your memories of him reflect how much you love him, and his spirit will live on in your heart and in the values he taught you. I hope you have patience and strength.
Thank you so much ❤️
Hello lady @macchiata
I'm so sorry for your loss, what beautiful memories you have. A great father, a good husband, and an exceptional family member. A true adventurer
He's definitely a true adventurer a great father and husband too. His legacy and memories are something we truly cherish.
True hope is the one that today allows you to cherish through your memories that moment in which you can be with him again, together so full of life and with so much more to share ❤️.
Thank you so much ❤️
Hello dear friend @macchiata
I am very sorry to hear about your father's passing, but as you say, he has stopped crying because of the suffering caused by his illness, now he will be in a better place
I appreciate that you have shared a little about him and his personality so that those of us who did not know him can learn about him.
It is always good to accept reality, and assume that our loved one is waiting for the reunion
One day we'll be able to meet again. Even if it takes years and such. I am happy now that he's not fighting his illness in his day-to-day life.
My condolences, macchiata. I am sorry for your loss. Noble souls always fly and leave a footprint in this tangible world for it to continue to flourish. This is a tribute that is felt and transpires in the soul.
Indeed, I hope he's resting in peace now :)
Sending ❤️ and a 🤗
❤️ Thank you so much Vincent.
Take care and stay strong! :)
Thank you so much relf :)
Yes, it is a loss when your father has to go.
I remember, when my father died. But he just got to bed and did not wake up any more.
Wish you a good time.
Sorry to hear that, how long ago was it?
long time, 20 years ago.
As I write this, I realize how time has passed.
But the memory is still alive.
There is no more pain and he is at peace, and his family is at peace, prolonged suffering gives us resignation and maturity. This is how you feel, calm and in balance.
It is so beautiful to see the love that is born between parents and children without consanguinity. True love.
These days I was about to ask about his health.
May he rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences. @macchiata 🤗
It was as if yesterday I was talking about the dangers of Diabetes. It's such a scary illness that takes your life slowly and also challenging for the people around us. In this difficult time, all I ask is really more energy :)
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what a beautiful action, full emotions here.. stay strong @macchiata
Thank you so much :)
Deepest condolences.. hope u and ur family be given patience. Thankyou for sharing your memories with him. He is at peace now💞
Thank you so much. He's definitely at peace now :)
A beautiful post about a beautiful soul . RIP 🕊🙏🙏🙏