The Last Goodbye
It is with the heaviest heart and the utmost bittersweet sorrow that I share that my dad peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of November 10th. His remarkable fight is now over and I am so unbelievably proud of him.
It was the hardest goodbye. Through the peace, the silence and the slip to the world beyond, my only hope was that he went comfortably and surrounded by love. And he did. And for that, I will be forever grateful.
Dad, you were the epitome of light and gentleness and I am so exceptionally lucky to be your daughter. You taught me life lessons as a child and unknowingly taught me lessons of strength and love as an adult through your fighter spirit and fierce, deep love. I am eternally grateful for you, your love for me and your constant, steady voice that continues to guide me.
I will always look for you in pink sunsets, in my kids smiles, and in the undercurrent of my days. I promise to live a life you’d be proud of, to love loudly and to – of course – always, always accept the good.
I love you bigger than the sky, Dad. Forever and ever.
The outpouring of love, support and sympathy has blown me away. My sweet boys are holding me extra tight; my mom and I are talking every day and my friends are beyond anything I could ever imagine. The love, you guys. That sweet, sweet love. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by the goodness and I am clinging hard to it.
I have received countless asks and people wanting to be a part of preserving Franks memory so I have decided to plant a tree on the coast of Santa Barbara, CA (one of my dads favorite places). If you feel obliged to be a part of his legacy – Maria has graciously set up a donate button below. Y’all know I couldn’t figure that out if I tried. (Maria, you are such a gem). We plan to use excess funds to gift father/daughter Disneyland tickets, buy guitars for children in need, and move Remember Me forward. You know, the important things Frank would love.
I am endlessly thankful for the love, for the support and all of you who choose to accept the good.
Sending my warmest hugs, always….
Rachael
