In Loving Memory of Thambiaiah Mathiyalakan's 10th Year Remembrance.

My Appa,
 You were, and always will be, my protector.
You were my greatest strength, and although
I was blessed with your love for only a short amount of time,
it is a love that will stay with me for a lifetime and beyond.
You were not just a good man, but an unforgettable one.

Though you are no longer with me,
your memory continues to live on in my heart.
You are missed beyond words,
and not a single day goes by without me thinking of you.

I carry your legacy with pride and will never let your memory fade.
The love, strength, and values you gave me
will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Even ten years later, I will always be your little girl.
I am who I am because of you and the way you raised me,
 and I hope to continue making you proud every day.

I miss you more than words could ever say.
Thank you for filling my childhood with love
and giving me memories that I will cherish forever.

Until we meet again,
Appa, you will forever live in my heart.

With all my love, Shoumiya