
Santos Rodriguez
Birth date: Jan 11, 1937 Death date: May 31, 2025
Birth date: Jan 11, 1937 Death date: May 31, 2025
Dear Dad,
Today, at 89 years old, you took your final breath—and the world lost a great man. But what I lost was so much more: I lost the father I never had growing up, but who became everything I needed and more.
You stepped into my life and filled a space I didn’t even know was empty. You showed me what it truly means to be a man—not just with words, but with action. You taught me to stand on my own, to provide, to lead, and to love with strength and humility. Because of you, I know what it means to take care of my family with honor.
You didn’t have to be there for me—but you were. And that means everything.
You’ll always be my dad. Not by blood, but by bond. A bond that no amount of time, distance, or even death can break. Your wisdom, your spirit, and your strength live on in me. I carry your lessons in every step I take, and I’ll keep walking forward with you in my heart.
Rest easy, Dad. You’ve earned it. And I promise—I’ll make you proud.
With all my love,
David Griffin