My father's pipe smoke served as a symbol of an eternal life
On this day we honor a man Senator John McCain. His life and accomplishments remind me of my father Frank Mastini's life. The parallels are quite astonishing and anyone that knew my Dad would agree he would have made a great politician. Though many of the great things he did for others were not public knowledge. He confided in me many personal things, and I guess it was because as he said to me "you would not judge me". My Dad did not have a eulogy, or a casket, which upset me so, but all my Dad really wanted is to be remembered by his kindness, stern ideals, and an immigrant that truly made his mark on the world. I only wish he could have instilled his sense of fairness in my sister and brother. My Dad was all about that. It would make my father so sad to hear that even in his death he wanted his children to have a bit of his miraculous journey. He crafted three model ships for each of his children. It was in his will that they would be given to us in