Sorry to hear that m8 - in my experience you don't ever get over it you just learn to live with it - not easy to do I am sure but try not to think of his passing but of his life and how he used it, what he gave to you and others, and celebrate that
That's what I try to do when I think of my grandfather, who was more like a father to me, when the anniversary of his passing comes around. I just think of all the good things he did and of course I am sad he is gone but I am sure he is looking upon me from somewhere so I try to live up to the codes of honor and integrity he instilled on me by example, and keep the place he kept close to my heart. Death is not the end of life but the start of another journey and we should honor those that have passed by celebrating their life
That's what they would want us to do so try not to be so sad - I doubt my grandpa or your father would want either one of us feeling too downtrodden
Take care Count and hang in there - you have friends to help you through tough times
/JD