Indeed. And per your father's words, I wish you and your family all the best.
All of us good folks will continue to do all we can to make the world worthy of being handed over to the generation your sons now inhabit.
Just… give us a few years, please & thanks.
Be well.
My former partner is also one of my dearest friends.. family really. I am hard-pressed to find a better human being. We parted 21 years ago but spend time with each other regularly - something I'm proud of.