Born American Red, White, and Blue, thank you for being you. Love you, miss you.

Thank you for being a dad and even more a special comrade. Thank you for being there during the low times and always being a part of the high times. Now, I just will tell, how you taught me so well.

Enjoy the rest of the ride...See you on the other side.

Hero to many, a Friend to all. Pappy will be missed. He was one of a kind.

He taught his children and grandchildren values and lessons that make us who we are today. He showed us what life was about.

A proud Vietnam Vet, a Patriot and a Chick Magnet. He got my mama and she's HOT!

Gary Anthony Phillips Sr. "Dad" to my Mama. "Pappy" to me, his brown sugar (Karla), his two baby boys (Angel and Anthony) and his baby on the way. To put into words what my Pappy meant to me is impossible.

Here are some words that come to my mind when I think about my Pappy: HERO, RELIABLE, STAND UP, LOVING, STRONG, FEARLESS, and above all, FAMILY MAN.

I miss my Pappy dearly, but I know deep down in my heart he will always be with us. Pappy is responsible for making me the man I am today.

I have been told by many, "You know your Dad is so proud of you." I respond with, "I know, cause he showed me so." I also hear, "Your Dad loved you so very much." I again respond with, "I know, cause every time we talked, he told me so."

My Dad taught me to do my very best at whatever I do, cause people will judge your every move. Dad also let me know that you cannot please every person you come across in your life, but you can make them respect you by being yourself and doing your very best.

Dad also let me know that no matter how big, strong and tough I thought I was, there was always someone out there who will be a lil bigger, stronger and tougher than I was. This kept me humble and out of trouble as a kid, plus my Dad would have kicked my you know what if I got into trouble. I love you for that Dad. If Dad did not constantly stay on top of me, I would have never made it this far in life.

I feel so much in my heart for you Dad, but when I try to put it into words, it gets all messed up. It would need a hundred years to write the book, "What My Dad Meant To Me". This is how much I Love and Respect my Daddy.

In closing, I say this about my Dad. If I grow up to be half the man my Father is, (not was...he is still here with me) I know I will be a great Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend to all who desire it. I miss you Daddy and I Love you with all my heart.

P.S. Dad I live every day to make you proud, hope I keep it up. I Love you Daddy.

P.P.S. You and Uncle Timmy be good up in Heaven. And I miss you both. Give him and Albie a hug from me and tell them both I Love them. I Love you Dad.

Love, your Shawnie

An Uncle, a Father, one who was always there when you needed him. Most importantly he was a role model, someone to look up to and inspire to be like.

Some people walk to Heavens Gate, others wait in line. Pappy called ahead and met his brother in the back. They are on a ride till the end of time. They will be in your hearts and mine to protect us at all times until we join them on one last ride