My father was in the Navy in WW2 as well, and I miss him, too. He died in November of 1995.
We all have dads who served with distinction during WW2. My father flew B-29s out of Guam, and participated in the last mission of the war. Jim Smith wrote a book about it. (The Last Mission)
We are blessed to have had such fathers to teach us the value of history and freedom. We will never forget!
Blessings to you both!