It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father, Steven Fields on Christmas morning. My father was a good man and was well known for the good natured characteristic he consistently displayed. He was a well known man and was loved by everyone in every community he frequented. I am currently tackling the gut wrenching task of planning homegoing services for my parent. All arrangements have been finalized with a date set for service in 3 days (Friday). In keeping things completely transparent, the policy that once was had for my father had lapsed due to my personal financial hardships resulting from my many illnesses and surgeries. A new policy was taken out approximately 25 days prior to my father's passing and due to the nature of my father's terminal illnesses, that policy is being contested and considered to0 early as one reason and due to terminal illnesses existed as listed in his autopsy report prior to the start of the new policy. The person that my father was, he deserves to be put to rest decently. I also love my father too much to see his remains just disposed of and there is not enough time to have anything changed. It is with a mixed compilation of love, shame, and embarrassment that I am turning to a forum as such to plead for help with my father's final expenses. With maintaining cost constraints in planning, the total amount that I am working towards is $7,689.75. I am truly aware and understand that everyone is currently facing financial hardships, but I am imploring upon everyone to see what they are able to assist with. No amount is too small and every amount helps. I trust that every and anything raised will be applied directly to his final expense. Despite the shame that I feel, I know that I am doing the right thing and I am thanking everyone in advance for any assistance shown.