I lost my mom Aug 24, 2010 and my dad Oct. 31, 2012. I cried for my mom and missed her dearly. I learned over the next two years that she was the glue that kept the family together. I stepped into that role and I helped my dad though it all. Now he is gone. What a loss!. The tragedy for me is that, while me and my dad got along ok, I got along much better with the two of them together. I miss the days of coffe, dinner, just calling to see how they are... I also realized that I am the Patriarch of my family now. Dad is gone and it is up to me to be the example and hold the line. The world got a lot bigger and scarier after his death. It is up to me to be the MAN now and not screw up things with my selfishness. So, no I dont think you will ever really get over the loss. You just man up and move forward and remember what he taught you.