My dear Dad died in 2001, shortly after 9/11. He was a veteran of World War II, and often said that he had 'seen America's best days' (meaning that she is in sorry decline).
I have often said, as you voiced here, that the only fortunate thing about the fact that he is no longer living is that it would break his heart to see what has become of his beloved country in the mere five years since he passed away.
~ joanie
I understand exactly how you feel as well. We lost our dad's around the same time. Feels like forever since I've spoken to him. I have no one to call me their daughter.