Pretty Danged hard to like this post. Those of us that are Boomers, either have or are going through this final adventure of our parents and it strikes a real nerve. Your eloquence is, perhaps, the greatest tribute your father could ask for. The way that your helped your Dad to the boarding gate says a lot for his, and your mother's parenting skills. You should be proud and I am guessing he was equally proud of you. So, while a sad occasion and therefore not something I can "like". Your conduct is deserving something way better than a simple "like" Maybe, when he got off the boat, my Dad (also a WW2 Army Air Corps vet) was there, in the honor guard, to greet him!