“That's okay, baby, Daddy will do it.”
Encouragement
The Holidays Without Him
Remember Him Through the Holidays
Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa can bring back every memory at once, and his seat at the table is hard to miss. Remembering My Dad is a place to honor him through the season, with people who know exactly what this time of year feels like.
Three Words for Him
Describe Him in Three Words
Steady. Funny. Faithful. Every father had his own three words. Share yours and they'll join the others here, a wall of the men we love and miss.
- Joyful · Humble · Dependable
- Warm · Honest · Protective
- Dancer · Storyteller · Hero
- Quiet · Strong · Loving
- Brave · Silly · Devoted
- Hardworking · Proud · Kind
- Gentle · Wise · Present
- Funny · Loud · Generous
- Steady · Patient · Faithful
What He Always Said
Every Dad Had a Line
Mine always told me, "That's okay, baby, Daddy will do it." Maybe yours had a saying he repeated every time you walked out the door, a piece of advice you still hear in his voice, or a joke he told so often the whole family could finish it for him. Share it here and keep his words going.
“Drive safe and call me when you get there.”
Goodbye
“Measure twice, cut once.”
Advice
“If you're going to do it, do it right.”
Advice
Tributes for the Season
A Tribute for Every Day That's Hard
Create a keepsake with his photo and your words for the holiday in front of you, then save it or share it with the family members who miss him too.
01Veterans Day
November 11
For the dads who served, and the way they carried it home
02
Start this tribute Thanksgiving
For the seat he held at the table and the stories he told every year
03
Start this tribute Hanukkah
Eight nights of light, one of them for him
04
Start this tribute Christmas
For the lights he hung and the way he made the morning feel
05
Start this tribute Kwanzaa
For the man who stood for the family
06
Start this tribute New Year's
For stepping into another year with his love
07
Start this tribute Father's Day
For the day that belongs to him, every June
08
Start this tribute His Birthday or Anniversary
For the dates that are only his, any time of year
Create His Tribute
One design is free, and keepsake designs start at $7.
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Why We're Here
My Dad Was the Life of Every Party
My father told the best jokes in any room he walked into, and when the music started, he was always the best dancer there. He was also my best buddy. He drove me to school every day, cooked dinner every night, and because I was the apple of his eye, he never once let me do a chore. Whenever I offered, he'd just say, "That's okay, baby, Daddy will do it."
I'd barely left my teens when I lost him, and it wasn't long after that I lost my mother too. I created Remembering My Dad for every son and daughter who misses the man who made them laugh, showed up every day and loved them out loud, so that none of us has to carry that loss alone.
Carolyn Mosby, Founder
Read the full storyWhat He Left Us
His Recipes and His Lessons
Some dads were remembered at the grill, some at the stove and some in the garage with a toolbox open. Whether he made the best Sunday breakfast in the family or taught you how to change a tire, what he passed down is still with you. Share it here so it's never lost.
His Tribute in Three Steps
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Choose a Design
Pick one made for the holiday you're facing, or a design for any day of the year.
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Add His Photo and Your Words
Upload a favorite picture and write a few lines about who he was to you.
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Save It or Share It
Download a keepsake, or send it to the family members who remember him with you.
His Song
The Song That Got Him on the Dance Floor
My dad was always the best dancer in the room, and I still can't hear certain songs without seeing him out there. Every father had a song, the one he played in the car, sang off key in the kitchen or danced to at every family party. Tell us his, and help us build a playlist of the men we love and miss.
Add His SongWe'll Be With You Before the Hard Days
Get a gentle note ahead of the holidays, Father's Day and the dates that matter most to you, along with encouragement from people who understand.
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