Eight years ago, my dad finished his journey of life. Throughout his time, he was a
stand-up guy. He worked for Southwest Airlines as a baggage handler and he always did his job with diligence. He drove and old Nissan Sentra SE-R to work and always maintained the car. He was pianist and a DJ in his time and enjoyed all the frequencies and vibrations that the sound of music produced. Also, he loved cameras. He used to own an old video camera which he used to document the lives he provided for his family. As time has passed, I learned to accept him being gone. Every year on his birthday, we would remember and celebrate his life up on the hillside just as we would on his deathday. I would remember the great legacy he left us to remember and one day, a had an epiphany. I came to realize that his legacy still carries on through my life. I love my cameras and making videos just has he did. I love to play music on various instruments including the piano just as he did. I continue to enjoy cars and I even drive a Nissan myself, just as he did. Most of all, I always love looking up in the sky and seeing the marvelous birds of the Southwest fleet begin and end their journeys at the airport just because it reminds me of him. It has been eight years. Even though he’s been gone for that long, I know that he would definitely be proud. I come to realize that the reason why I am the person I’ve come to be is because of the legacy my father left me. One day my time will come. Just as my dad left his great legacy behind to influence my life and many others, I know wholeheartedly that I too want to do the same.
stand-up guy. He worked for Southwest Airlines as a baggage handler and he always did his job with diligence. He drove and old Nissan Sentra SE-R to work and always maintained the car. He was pianist and a DJ in his time and enjoyed all the frequencies and vibrations that the sound of music produced. Also, he loved cameras. He used to own an old video camera which he used to document the lives he provided for his family. As time has passed, I learned to accept him being gone. Every year on his birthday, we would remember and celebrate his life up on the hillside just as we would on his deathday. I would remember the great legacy he left us to remember and one day, a had an epiphany. I came to realize that his legacy still carries on through my life. I love my cameras and making videos just has he did. I love to play music on various instruments including the piano just as he did. I continue to enjoy cars and I even drive a Nissan myself, just as he did. Most of all, I always love looking up in the sky and seeing the marvelous birds of the Southwest fleet begin and end their journeys at the airport just because it reminds me of him. It has been eight years. Even though he’s been gone for that long, I know that he would definitely be proud. I come to realize that the reason why I am the person I’ve come to be is because of the legacy my father left me. One day my time will come. Just as my dad left his great legacy behind to influence my life and many others, I know wholeheartedly that I too want to do the same.
This is an extremely deep story of your life as it explains how death contributed to your own life. I loved how you connected both your father's life to your own life. It was a good read.
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This story is very emotional and I can see that your father has really influenced you and has truly left a legacy. I liked how you also enjoy doing the same hobbies your father enjoyed.
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Altierre,
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost, thank you for sharing something personal with us and may your father rest in peace. I loved your use of symbolism where everything stood for something and was later tied together in the end because it really showed the connection between you and your father. In addition, I also loved the nostalgic as well as the admirable tone in which you wrote in as it portrayed the kind of relationship you had with your father. Lastly, I really liked how you ended this piece through saying that you would like to leave a legacy just as your father did. Once again, thank you for writing this piece and well done. :)
-Lynelle Elhajjmoussa
I am so sorry that you lost your father; he sounds like a wonderful guy. Your personal narrative really emphasized the personal aspect to it. I loved the way you explain how you live his legacy and the way you two are so similar based off your interests and likes. It was a really wonderful piece, great job! - Lexi Gomez, P4
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story you father sounds like a wonderful guy sorry for your loss. I liked that you would like to leave a legacy just as your father did I can see that he has influenced you in many ways.- Ladaijah
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing something personal and emotional.I am sorry that you lost your father. I really enjoy the symbols that you incorporated that stood something about your father. i like your connection still after he's gone to things that reminded you of him. Greeat work!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the loss of your father. Losing a family member is never easy and I can speak from experience; the process is truly heartbreaking and everybody mends in different ways. I commend you for sharing this part of you as writing about it and digging up past memories must have been nostalgic and perhaps difficult. This is a piece I will always remember you by and how you used it to become the person you are today. -Kenneth Chen
ReplyDeleteI love this piece and can relate to it. I have lost loved ones, but not my father and I am sorry for your lost. My loved ones may have left this world but I can see them in myself and my relatives. I believe no one is truly gone after they die because they still live through the people they loved. Your piece beautifully explains this and I thank you for sharing. -Genesis Mendoza Per.3
ReplyDeleteI applaud the way you chose to describe your father, and how you want to continue his legacy after he passed. After reading, I definitely understand how much he has inspired you to do the things you love doing,and I admire how you even carry on his passions like film. I am sorry for your loss, but your piece was beautiful and I enjoyed reading it. -Hannah Espejo
ReplyDeleteI think that it is great that you can take something that most hold onto as a negative experience and use it as a strength towards your future. Although the piece is very short i feel as though it holds so much value and details to make the reader feel the happiness that you have remembering your father and doing the same things he enjoyed as well as the sadness of his passing. This was a great read and thank you for sharing this (: -Kayla Leonard
ReplyDeleteI loved the way you connected your life to that of your father and how you want to leave a legacy behind, like he did. It really shows how he influenced your life and helped you become who you are now. I definitely applaud you for writing something emotional and sharing it with all of us, and most importantly, giving us an idea of the great man your father was, thank you. -Daniel Recinos Per. 4
ReplyDeleteMany people think legacy is leaving money for others, or is some type of cultural impact. But, the way you describe legacy as even a slight influence on a loved one(s) is beautiful to me. I think the glorification of even the small things he did in his life, and how big they are in reality, is inspiring to me. It shows that we shouldn't worry about leaving wealth, or anything like that behind, as long as we are the best person we can be and show love to others. That is the only legacy we need.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate that you were able to share this with us. I admire how you continue to carry out his legacy today.
ReplyDeleteAltierre, I admire your willingness to share such a personal event. I'm sorry that you lost your father. While the death of a family member can silence happiness and cast a somber mood over the loved one's friends and family, you chose to see your father's legacy as a model for the one you want to one day leave behind. This shows your strength and ability to surmount adversity.
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You're very brave to open up and share about such an ordeal. It was inspiring, and I'm certain your father would be proud. By sharing his story, you are keeping his legacy alive and inspiring others through the importance of work ethic and the many things your father has instilled in you. Excellent piece.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful how this is also another way for you to carry his legacy, by writing about him. Also putting in the little things that you remember about him makes me realize that people never truly pass because they will always be in our hearts. -Sasha Hodder
ReplyDeleteThe sense of emotion in the piece was so heavy that it made my heart skip a couple beats. The way that you described the memory of your father with things that he loved to do and to the things he liked to do was greatly done. Everything you do is somehow connected to the legacy of your father and that to me is beautiful, great job man, loved your piece!!!
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This is a very beautiful piece, i loved how you made it personal and relatable. Also i'm sorry about your father but i'm sure he'll be very proud of you for carrying his legacy.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed how this piece was written. This story makes me realize to enjoy the time that I spend with those I love because at any time I could pass or those I love could pass. - Caleb Leyva P.2
ReplyDeleteSuch a heartfelt story I'm glad you shared. How your father's legacy influenced your passions is exactly what inspires me in my life. The idea of leaving things, small or large but nevertheless, something impactful is legacy. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis piece was very touching as it showcased the unbreakable bond between you and your father. Losing a loved one is tough, and although it may be hard to let go and push forward, the majority do look at all of the things that person did to leave a mark. Wonderfully written. -Timothy Miraflores
ReplyDeleteIt’s inspiring how much your father has impacted your life and I am sorry for your loss. His characteristics are heavily reflected in you, which is why I understand how you plan to carry out his legacy. You did a phenomenal job.
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Thank you for sharing such a personal aspect of your life. It was a truly moving and insightful piece. Just as your dad has left a lasting impression, you did as well, with your words. Thank you again for sharing. -Chloe Munar
ReplyDeleteI remember clearly the day I heard the news of this and how heart broken I was for you. I never knew him but I love this glimpse you've provided and even more so that you see his life as a legacy you look up to. A very touching piece.
ReplyDeleteAlessandro Seminario period 5
This brought tears to my eyes. It is such amazing thing to be able to look at the positivity through such a horrible loss. You have an amazing outlook on life and I appreciate all the goo that you are able to see.
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