My dad passed away on 1/11/11... I got this a few days later. He retired as a Master Chief from the Navy after serving for 30 years and then went back to work for them as a civil servant for another 10. The Navy was a very important part of his life so I thought an anchor was apropos as a tribute to him. "Dad" is on my right foot and I'm going to get "Mom" (not an anchor) as soon as this one heals. I miss you Dad <3 Jen