"Life is still good. It's just not perfect anymore"
RIP Trooper Paul Barry 6.15.06
My second dad...guardian angel
There's so many things I want to say, I'm not sure where to start exactly. My little brother was friends with your oldest son, normally that's where this would end. But you looked after me, treated me like another daughter. You worried about me when I went away, hoped I was in on time. You made sure I was treated right and lets not forget, I didn't have to worry about failing my drivers test because if I did, you'd take me out and pass me.
You didn't have to reach out like that. No one told you to care so much, in fact I believe I used to tell you to worry about your own daughters (jokingly). You just did these things because that's the kind of guy you were. I told you I felt bad for them when they got older, but the truth is, they were so lucky to have you as a dad. Everyone that has ever met you has been affected by your death. Most fathers would have just looked at me as the sister of their sons friend, but not you, to you I was yet another child to worry about. And because of that, you'll be with me as I go on, I know you'll be proud (you always were), and I know you'll keep me safe.
Every trooper car that I see, I'll proably still check to see if it's you. Everytime I get in my car, I'll think of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, your children who worshiped you.
Watch over us Trooper Barry.
oh and don't worry....I'll be home on time tonight