I think about my father a lot. Today is the […]

I think about my father a lot.

Today is the third anniversary of his passing.

We brought his ashes to spread on the Baltic Sea of his youth. Here are some photos from family and friends on the tall ship at sea.

I grew up with an immigrant mentality – with an unbounded sense of opportunity for those who work hard, and a reservoir of pride for our unique heritage. My father instilled a sense of scientific curiosity in me, and a love of learning about technology. He would often ask me how things work, from tape recorders to rainbows, and talk through a logical decomposition, invoking physics instead of fairies. He was ambitious and took risks to advance his career, with a fire in the belly to achieve. Memories of his proud homeland, while distant, provided us with a basis of self-confidence and belief that we could succeed against all odds, much like our ancestors did in crafting a free Estonia after WW I.

A video of my eulogy at sea: https://youtu.be/31nnkznV1ho

Thank you Martin Talvari for the great black & white shots.