Zak Williams marked his father's 74th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, reflecting on the emotional complexities of grief and the legacy of kindness his father left. He described this time of year as particularly meaningful, encompassing Father's Day, the birthday, and the anniversary of his father's passing. Zak shared his experience with grief, emphasizing that it is not linear but filled with echoes and loops. He underscored Robin Williams' impact on making people feel seen and the importance of continuing his mission of compassion and service.
Today would have been my dad's 74th birthday. Every year, this season arrives with gravity. In just sixty days, we pass through Father's Day, his birthday, and the anniversary of his death.
For me, grief isn't linear. It loops and echoes. It softens, then crescendos. But alongside it lives a legacy, the kind built not from fame or recognition, but from generosity and relentless kindness.
My father lived to make people feel seen. He gave permission to feel deeply and to laugh through the pain. In his absence, that mission continues.
So today, I hold close the idea that the best way to honor those we love is to live the values they stood for. To lead with service and compassion.
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