Posted by Alexis Lauren Faber on July 25, 2020:

Hi Dad, I can't believe it has been over 10 years since your passing. I am 25 years of age now, and Heather is 20. Can you believe it? I am up late, 2:00am to be exact, thinking of you while researching angels and looking for signs of your presence around me. I'm reading every single eulogy on here and I'm so thankful for the beautiful memories you created with your fellow classmates and friends. Mom loved you more than words can ever express, and misses you to this day. Heather and I also love you, always have and always will. We miss the good times, the laughs, the dance parties we would have as a family, and adventuring all of Germany/Europe together. I will never forget the night you took me to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris light up. It made me realize, even at the young age of 7 or 8, you believed in me by showing me how beautiful the world can be. The cunning and powerful disease of alcohol took your spirit away. It washed you away so quickly because you had demons you could not face. Before your passing, I remember you showing me a token with the Serenity Prayer on it. This continues to stick with me, showing me that you gave sobriety a chance. I've had my own fair share of demons, which also led me to drink. But, because of this, I was directed to the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. You led me to find my soulmate in those rooms, who is the most amazing man I have ever met. I am going to marry him one day, and I wish you were the one walking me down the aisle. Even though you won't be there, you gave my mom the most incredible man who is now my step-father. I know you would be so proud of the way he has and continues to raise me. I wish alcohol did not take you away from me and my family. I wish I could call you, see you, and hug you. To anyone who knew my dad or to anyone who is struggling with addiction and/or mental illness, my email is always open for you. Please drop a message, I want to be of support in any way possible. I'm also always open to hearing the wonderful experiences that you had with my dad. My email is: alexisfaber08@gmail.com. The world of Heaven is one I can't wait to see one day because I know you'll be there, greeting me with open arms. I love you forever.

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