11 Comments
Sep 4Liked by Anna De La Cruz

So sorry for your loss, Anna. Your father sounds like an amazing person who made a big impact on your life. Thank you for sharing his story. I have no doubt he's with you in ways you've yet to discover!

Expand full comment
author

Thank you, Mariah. I feel his presence every day <3

Expand full comment
Mar 15Liked by Anna De La Cruz

So beautifully written Anna. I had tears in my eyes through the whole read. Love you so much.

Expand full comment

This was such a lovely tribute, and sounds like he lived a truly beautiful life. Thank you for sharing it with us. I lost my dad last year and I’m still in a fog many days. Take good care of yourself during this time ❤️‍🩹

Expand full comment
Mar 11Liked by Anna De La Cruz

What a beautiful celebration of your dad’s life and the role he had in yours, Anna. I love that you were able to uncover photos from his 1964 yearbook. That life is not forever makes it sweet, but how painful when our loved ones depart. You have been very much in my thoughts and heart.

Expand full comment
Mar 11Liked by Anna De La Cruz

Anna, I am so incredibly amazed by your ability to have such thoughtful writing and reflections in this difficult time. You’re writing is beautiful and honors your dad in immeasurable ways.

Expand full comment
Mar 11·edited Mar 11Liked by Anna De La Cruz

My heartfelt condolence for your loss, Anna. This is a beautiful tribute to him and his legacy in you; in what you do and how your support others.

Thank you for sharing him with us in your previous articles and this one. The essence of him that I take away from this - and I've never met him - is that he walked his authentic path in life, thrived, and felt fulfilled with what he'd done. I see how you do that as well for the greater good in social impact work and personally. Thank heavens you followed those good instincts and made the recent trip. Big hug. Here alongside you.

Expand full comment
Mar 11Liked by Anna De La Cruz

Anna, I am so grateful to know more about your amazing dad. Given how wonderful you are, I am not the least bit surprised. I am sending you so much love. I'm here to support in any way! XOXO

Expand full comment
Mar 11Liked by Anna De La Cruz

Anna, I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your dad through your writing.

Expand full comment
Mar 11Liked by Anna De La Cruz

I only knew him a bit but your words are right - he was a damn good one. I feel lucky to have met him and seen the pride in his eyes whenever you walked into the room. I look forward to hearing many more stories of his life as you share in person or in your beautiful, heartfelt writing.

Expand full comment

Thanks for sharing him here. May his memory always be a blessing.

Expand full comment