Hard to believe 53 years have passed, especially as I now head towards the door myself. I wish you could have been in my life longer, but you were taken so cruelly early in your own life. You will always be in my life, though not physically and I would do anything to see you once more. I could certainly do with some guidance on being a father, with the difference being you were taken from my life, whereas it's very difficult that your only grandchild doesn't want her father in her life. See you soon Dad, Séan Xxxx

Today marks 53 years since you left this world Grandad. The world has changed so much in that time and while I know that you probably never imagined having a grandchild I hope that you would approve of the life choices I am making. I’m going through a big change at the moment and I know it is making some of the family upset, I hope that you would be able to understand my reasons for making this change and know that I have thought about you and your legacy during this decision. You will always be a part of my heritage that I am proud of, even though we never got the chance to meet. I hope wherever you are, you are at peace x

Happy 80th Birthday Grandad, I hope you are having fun up there. Sorry I couldn’t visit your stone today as I originally planned. I’ll try to visit next week so I can spend some time talking to you xxxx