COMMENTS BY KATHY

A Tribute To My Dad
Kermit "Babe" Brackett
August 24, 1924 - April 10, 2007

ANY MAN CAN BE A FATHER,

BUT IT TAKES SOMEONE SPECIAL
TO BE A DADDY!

 My Dad passed away April 10, 2007. He was not just a Father, he was a Daddy! The Best Dad in the world. I never thought there would be a time in my life that he wouldn't be here to give me a hug, or to tell me he loved me. I thought he would always be here. I wish I could hug him one more time, tell him I love him one more time.

I know he is no longer suffering, and that he is in a better place. But, oh I miss him, I miss him so much. I ask myself did he know how much I loved him? Did he know that he was unique among fathers? Did he know that his six kids were proud to say "I'm Babe Brackett's daughter or I'm Babe Brackett's son?"

My parents were married for 64 years. Their love only grew stronger with each passing year. July 3rd they would have been together 65 years. Their love was a love that most people could only wish for. On Dad's tombstone there's a heart that says "Love Lives On." How true, how true, his love will live on in my heart, Mom's heart, Judy's heart, Bob's heart, David's heart, Darlene's heart, and Rick's heart. He will also live on in our spouses, our children, and their children's hearts as well.

We will always be proud to say that Babe Brackett was the best husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend this world has ever known.

Rest in Peace Dad. You will never be forgotten. I love you!

 

Dad

Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.

What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.

What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.

Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.

Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.

Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.

Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.

Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.

by Judy Burnette

With ALL My Love Eternal,
Your Loving Daughter,
Kathy

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