My Dad died a year ago. He was WWII vet, a bomber mechanic with the 10th and 82nd airborne. They are mostly gone now - real men.
Seperation from loved ones is not a natural thing. Part of the Curse after we got kicked out of the garden.
Will pray on this end.
Best thing to do is share memories with the kids, and continue to show honor, which is what God commanded to do.
Someday we will all be old and in bed, and our children will remember what we did.
Heavy Stuff, Bro.