My heart is shattered into a million pieces as I mourn the loss of my beloved father. His passing has left an unfillable void in our lives, and we're struggling to come to terms with the pain of his absence.

My grandma who selflessly adopted me at birth, (who I call mom) is not only grieving the loss of her son, but also her youngest child who was taken from her far too soon

. My mom's heartfelt wish is to bring him back to his homeland of Guatemala, where he can finally rest in peace surrounded by his roots and loved ones.

"However, the financial burden of funeral expenses and transportation is overwhelming. That's why I'm humbly reaching out for help. Any contribution, no matter how small, would bring us closer to granting my mom's wish and giving my dad the dignified farewell he deserves.

"We're not just saying goodbye to a family member; we're losing a piece of ourselves. Your support would mean the world to us during this darkest hour.

"Please help us lay my dad to rest with the dignity and love he