On Sunday December 14th 2008 at 20:45 military time my beloved father passed away at the Sepulveda Veterans Hospital in North Hills California. On this day I lost the person dearest to me whom will live on in my mind forever. Nearly two years ago he was diagnosed with the small cell lung cancer that grew to puncture the blood vessel that erupted into a pool of blood before my eyes, and stole the man responsible for both my creation and methods of existence. He molded my virtues, morals and world views; he made me who I am. My father and I were always extremely close. When my parents got separated (and eventually divorced) when I was 8 years old I chose to live with him, he was the most preeminent figure in my life.
