Remembrance — Suzzana C. Ryan

Some men are great fathers, some are great husbands and some are the complete package. Thomas O'Keefe was such a man. He was a decorated New York City police officer and a man who loved his job. He was a husband, a lover and a man whose kids adored him.

He loved his wife, he loved his kids and he loved his life. But sometimes life ends.

On September 11, 2001, Thomas O'Keefe loses his battle for life to a fatal heart attack. He leaves behind an impressive legacy. Both sons are City cops, following their father's example and his daughters are strong amazing woman. But the apple of his eye, Hope, who just recently found love, will lose it, as will so many others on this day.

Do you believe that love can conquer all and that a father's love can make all the difference in the world to one young woman?

Hope O'Keefe Palmeri does and will always be grateful to her father for letting her life begin.