Very sorry for you loss. It is hard to say good bye, That is why in the Cherokee language this not a word for good bye. The only thing we have to leave at the graveside the the physical body, but what made your dad your dad and the great man he was you take and keep with you. His teaching, loving, caring, worrying about you as you grew up. It is all keeped there in your heart and he is at peace for he knows that he will always be kept in the hearts of those who loved him and those who he influence in this earthly life. So remember he lives through those who love him. Don't leave him, because he will not leave you. Our ancestors are guiding us, unelanvhiudadolisdi ale nigayedohv, Awanita (Blessings of the great creator and remain, Young deer)