Cameron,
May God be with you and your family during this time. I know that you are proud of your father, I lost my father 2 years ago and he seemed to be of similar caliber to Ward. I now feel a more deep and visceral respect and love for my father now that he has passed. I see him in me in so much of what i do and who I am, and it makes me proud as hell, I am sure that you will feel the same way too.
All our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
BD