On February 6, 2026, my world changed forever. My father passed away at just 45 years old. He was more than my dad he was my best friend. We spoke every single day. No matter what I was going through, I knew I could call him. His love, guidance, and support were constant in my life, and losing him has been the most painful experience I have ever faced. My father’s final wish was simple but deeply meaningful: he wanted his ashes scattered in his home state of Massachusetts, the place he loved and always considered home. Right now, he is in Ohio being cremated, and I am doing everything I can to make sure his wishes are honored.Unfortunately, the costs are overwhelming. I need to travel to Ohio to collect his remains and then travel to Massachusetts to lay him to rest the way he wanted.