I know that the memories of losing someone so close will keep them in our hearts forever. Thank you for this post. I know the feeling of missing someone dearly.
I lost one of the closest people on earth to me(and the closest thing to a father that I will ever have) almost 8 years ago. Sometimes when I am really stressed out I dream about him. I think about those dreams, and to me, I feel that is his way of letting me know that he is looking out for me. The first year is always the hardest. Your father sounds like he was a wonderful person.
Take care
Inthedark