Remembering, Reflecting, and Rejoicing on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a time to honour the guidance, strength, and love that fathers have given their families across generations. For senior fathers and grandfathers, this day takes on a particularly important and meaningful time celebrating not only their role as parents but also as pillars of family history and tradition. As they enter the golden years of life, Father’s Day becomes a beautiful opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and rejoice.
Father’s Day celebration held on 6th September at Runcorn Heights State School, brought together our senior fathers, young fathers, their families and cherished members for lunch organised by Indian Senior Citizens Association (ISCA) in conjunction with their ladies’ group (Ekta).
Father’s Day can also be bittersweet, especially for seniors who have lost their own fathers, spouses, or children. Creating space to honour those absent-through lighting a candle, sharing favourite memories or stories can be a healing part of the day. It reminds everyone that while people may pass on, their influence and love remain present.
ISCA’s program started with Ekta ladies’ universal prayer followed by lighting the candles in memory of the fathers not with us. The president thanked everyone for their support and paid tribute to each lost father by mentioning his name (very touching moment). Members shared fond memories of their father’s by telling little stories close to their heart.
As we mark our first ISCA’s Father’s Day celebration, let us not only say “thank you” but also listen, learn, and love with the same dedication our fathers and grandfathers gave us. Their legacy is our inheritance-and celebrating that legacy keeps it alive for generations. It’s a recognition of love, respect, gratitude and growth.
A. Sharma
ISCA Cordinator
