This must have been difficult to write. What a shame that he died so young.

September is also a bittersweet month for me, it's the same month my mom died (1 year ago) and my best friend of 20+ years (6 years ago).

Thanks for sharing this touching story. The book from your "god brother" with the note is quite a powerful memento. Hopefully, it brings you some measure of peace knowing your father was proud of you and boasted of your achievements.