One of the facts that instills pride in me about my grandpa was this: he learned how to read and write in Spanish by himself. It did not make sense to young me why he didn’t learn at a school, but now I understand. I now know that my grandfather had a roller coaster of a life. Sadly, I write this as a college student who is anticipating graduation next  May. I was determined to invite my whole family... including my grandpa. I wanted him to be proud once again, as he has several daughters and grandkids to be proud of. I wanted to learn our language after college and have a conversation with him about our homeland. I’m healing from the fact that I couldn’t be there, within the last minutes of his final breaths. It has been difficult but I’m even more determined to send him prayers in our language because I believe he passed on the passion for learning. He believed in my abilities when little me would dream about being a doctor. I have fond memories of going to my favorite park in LA, packed to the brim in his old school van with the rest of the family for carne asadas, parties, and holidays. I remember him taking me to the airport for my first out-of-state flight for a college tour. He tried to instill the importance of an education in my family so we may thrive as first-generation Americans. He inspired me and continues to, even in spirit his legacy lives. 
Yuwal dios mamin 

Papa! Gracias por todo. Por enseñarnos a aser Fuerte y independiente en esta vida. 
Siempre estaras en nuestros corazones . 

My father, his story is not remarkable and yet after spending a week talking to his friends, family and some strangers (at least to me), it was apparent that he made his mark.  He truly made a difference in the world by helping a lot of people.
Thinking about it and replaying it in my mind, I have so much love for his life, for the joy he gave to others, for the experiences he had. Legacy doesn’t mean money or fame. Legacy is all about the mark you make on another person’s life. It’s about the love you spread and the kindness you share. I interacted with a lot  of people over the phone throughout the week and each one of them told me how fortunate THEY were to have known my father. While the grieving process will continue, I will be forever grateful to have been his daughter and to know unconditional love. #ripdad #restdad #MrGaspar March 5, 1946-May 19, 2020

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Francisco Diego Gaspar

March 5, 1946 – May 19, 2020

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