Today marks the fifth anniversary of my father 's passing . i miss him more now than ever and for so many reasons . There were only a very few years that he was really ' engaged ' in my life ... and even then there was a lot of disconnect . But still , his presence was powerful .

OPT: * The narrator is remembering the anniversary of the death of their mom . * The narrator is remembering the anniversary of the death of their dad . * None of the above choices . * The narrator is remembering the anniversary of the death of their mother .
Answer the following question: Why is the narrator so mournful and feeling sadness ?
The narrator is remembering the anniversary of the death of their dad .