TODAY is Father’s Day - a difficult time for anyone who has lost their dad.
While many people will be spending today thanking all the important male figures in their lives - dads, grandads, uncles and family friends - some people will be missing a loved one.
We know there are many of our readers whose dads have sadly passed away and we wanted to give you the chance to remember them by sharing your own special messages.
If your dad is no longer with us and you'd like to share a photo and a few words telling us why he was so important to you, use the link at the bottom of the page to post your message.
Here are some of your heartfelt messages to the dads you have loved and lost.
It's not too late to send a message and share a photo - use the link at the bottom of the page.
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What was your dad's name?Joe
Where was your dad from?Haydock
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Joe Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day dad. Miss you every minute of every day. I look at my little girl to see you. You truly are the best man in my life and I thank you xxxxxxx love your daughter Leanne and granddaughter Florence
What was your dad's name?Clive
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Clive Ellison Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day dad. I miss you more than words can say. Needed you a lot lately so I speak to your photo 😃 hope you're having fun up there and I get to see you again some day. Love you sleep tight 😘💕💔💔💔💞
What was your dad's name?Mike Lee
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Mike Lee with wife Janet Share a special message about your dadMy dad loves his dogs and Wigan and would do anything to help people out.
What was your dad's name?Eric Sourgeon
Where was your dad from?Kent
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Eric Sourgeon Share a special message about your dadI've missed you for the past 57 years and you will never be forgotten x
What was your dad's name?Albert Edward Shaw
Where was your dad from?Originally born in Pontefract
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Albert Edward Shaw Share a special message about your dadI can't believe it's 35 years since you passed. They say time is a great healer but I think we just learn to adjust. Missed and loved x
What was your dad's name?William Brown
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Nicola and dad William. Share a special message about your dadSadly missed everyday. Peace be with you dad xx
What was your dad's name?David Pierce
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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David with his son Gary Share a special message about your dadDavid was the best dad and grandad to his children, step children and his grandchildren.
What was your dad's name?Jeff Hughes
Where was your dad from?Thatto Heath
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Jeff Hughes Share a special message about your dadWishing more than anything you are with us. We miss you so much. Love you always, April, Adam and your granddaughters ❤️
What was your dad's name?Gordon Woodward
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Gordon Woodward Share a special message about your dadThe picture I chose is on my phone screensaver so I can see dad's face every day. He was always smiling. Dad suddenly passed unexpectedly on December 3, 2021, which left a massive void in our lives. He was our hero and best friend, who we had the honour of calling our dad 💔 Missed every single day and taken too soon. Happy Father's Day our warrior. Wishing we could say it in person to give you your presents. He was like a big kid at Christmas, birthdays and Father's Day waiting for his cards and presents. Oh dad, you're missed so much. Have the best time up there until we meet again 😥 love you always, loving daughters Marg and Trish 💕 xxx
What was your dad's name?John Smith
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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John Smith and daughter Marie Share a special message about your dadLoved and missed every day
What was your dad's name?Paul Arnold
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Paul Arnold Share a special message about your dadIt's been 71 weeks since you left us dad. That's 500 days of heartache I never knew existed 💔 I've cried every second of those 20,022 hours of you not being here to see your four beautiful grandkids grow that little bit more since the last time you saw them. You were our best friend, our hero and torment all rolled into one. What me and Emma would give to hear your voice and to hug you tighter. Love you for eternity dad and in the words we always said to each other before hanging up the phone......Love you bye, night god bless 💔💔❤️
What was your dad's name?Kev White
Where was your dad from?Sutton Manor
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Kev White outside smithy manor Share a special message about your dadHe was the first man I loved and he was taken so quickly. He is missed so much by so many but no more than me and my sister. He will always be in my heart and that love flows down to my children and he will never be forgotten.
What was your dad's name?Neil Phillips
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Melissa and her dad Neil Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day to the best dad in the world! You are forever loved and missed by us all. We think about you every day and the lovely memories we have together. Love from Melissa xx
What was your dad's name?Graham Austin
Where was your dad from?Downall Green
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To the left my dad Graham with his dog lucky to the right Share a special message about your dadMy first Father's Day without my dad. He really was an amazing dad. He was the strongest bravest man I ever knew with a heart of gold and his family were his world. He was my hero. I will never stop missing you dad and I will love you forever. Hope you're fishing somewhere in the sky today. I'll keep a part of you with me, for always. Love Clare xxx
What was your dad's name?Tony Sheil
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Tony Sheil Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day dad. You were the best dad in the world to us. We love you so much and we’ll still get you your flying sauces and big bar of galaxy.
What was your dad's name?Dave
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Dave Share a special message about your dadThis legend of a man left a big hole in our hearts the day that his heart stopped beating but he is back with his beloved wife and we will see him again soon. Happy Father's Day to my hero. Love and miss you always, Lisa xx
What was your dad's name?Brian Mckenna
Where was your dad from?Haydock
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Jessica Mckenna and her dad Brian Share a special message about your dadHappy first heavenly Father's Day my beautiful, kind, funny and loving dad! I miss you so much but I am keeping my promise and continuing to try and carry on. You are the best dad in the whole wide world and I’m so lucky that you were mine! I love you forever and always my guardian angel. Love your baby girl Jessica Jaye xxx
What was your dad's name?Peter
Where was your dad from?Moss Bank
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Natasha and her dad Peter Share a special message about your dadOne in a million, missed and loved so much xx
What was your dad's name?Keith Jones (Tiny)
Where was your dad from?Sutton
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Keith Jones Share a special message about your dadMy dad is no longer here to celebrate Father’s Day. But he was the best grandad my boys ever had and the best dad - always there for us.
What was your dad's name?John Pearce
Where was your dad from?Parr
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John Pearce Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day dad. Love and miss you every day. Your loving son Neil xxx
What was your dad's name?Christopher Terry
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Christopher Terry Share a special message about your dadFirst Father’s Day without you dad! Our lives changed forever the day you gained your angel wings. You were the best and we couldn’t have asked for a better dad, grandad! We miss your beautiful smile, laugh and your dancing moves. Love you always…until we meet again…Nicola, Kelly, Chris & Jamie
What was your dad's name?Frank Hill
Where was your dad from?St Helens
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Mum and dad Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Fathe's Day to my lovely caring hardworking dad. I miss you every day. Wish you were still here to meet all your grandchildren - you would be so proud
What was your dad's name?Glynn Mayhew
Where was your dad from?Haydock
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Glynn Mayhew Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day dad. We love and miss you so much. My first love, my forever hero 💙 xx
What was your dad's name?Mike Wainwright
Where was your dad from?Sutton Leach
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Sarah and dad Mike Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day dad. I miss you more and more each day. You were my right arm. Missed our shopping trips out and you getting up to mischief. Love you dad x
What was your dad's name?George Barker
Where was your dad from?Blackpool
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George Barker Share a special message about your dadTo the best dad in the world. My hero. I miss you more than words can say. Happy heavenly Father's Day. Love Debbie x x
What was your dad's name?Roy Litherland
Where was your dad from?Clinkham Wood
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Roy Litherland Share a special message about your dadMy dad passed away five weeks ago after a seven year battle with myeloma. Miss you so much dad, not just on Father's Day but every day. I hope you know how incredibly proud I am of you and your fight was immense. I miss you forever and we will meet again x love you, Michelle xxxx “the sun will still rise in the morning “ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
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