Dads – they’re the ultimate superheroes of our lives! But let’s face it, sometimes their time on this earth is shorter than we’d like. Losing a loved one can be tough, but finding solace in words from fellow mourners can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve curated +22 short and powerful quotes about dads who are no longer with us – to help you heal, remember, and celebrate their lives, even after they’re gone.
Though he’s no longer here, my dad’s memories still warm my heart.

The best way to honor a dad who passed away is to live the life he taught you.

A good father will leave his children his name, but a great father will leave them his heart.

The best and most efficient way to teach kids is for them to be shown how rather than told. – James C. Dobson

When you were a kid, did your dad ever tell you what it was like during the war? Now it’s your turn.

To my daughter, being a good father is not about showing her a better life, but showing her how to live with passion.

You know you’re a great dad when your daughter can’t wait to spend time with you.

My father was my god, and in his eyes I came alive. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is not flesh and blood, but heart which makes us fathers and sons. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The greatest sign of a great father is that he always leaves his children something more than when they came to him.

A real dad is like the sun, he makes everything brighter and warmer just by being there.

Fathers are most often unjustly maligned. – H.L. Mencken

Dad, I have a question: What do you call a father who doesn’t know what to say when his son asks him questions?

The best thing about being a dad is the memories you make with your children.

My dad taught me that life is like playing poker: sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose – but if you don’t take risks, you’ll never know what’s in the cards.

I think it’s safe to say I’m a pretty cool dad.

A great father doesn’t just give his children things, he teaches them how to make their own way in life.

The greatest gift you can give your child is a good role model.

There’s no better feeling than being a dad.

A father who wants the best for his children will always be willing to try new things with them.

Being a good father is one of the most important jobs in life.

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today. – Franklin D. Roosevelt