From Naoise and Oscar to dad: ‘Where did you go?’

Naoise (4) and Oscar (3), Dublin


Dear Dad,

I drew a picture. You are wearing your tall wedding hat – like the picture. Your hair is spiky. Can you see it?

I learnt a new song in school – it’s in Irish. It has some actions. Can you hear it?

Sunday morning we made pancakes in shapes – your favourite. Can you eat in Heaven?

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Dear Dad, where did you go?

(actual questions)

(Naoise and Oscar's Dad was 44 when he died a year ago, 14 weeks after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The letter was sent in by his wife,
Aoibheann Dalton, from Dublin)