doorbell rang at the tennessee home where she still lives. i peeked through the side glass panes and just saw two pairs of shiny dress shoes, military issue i just remember like falling to the floor reporter: you knew? i knew. it was like a lightning strike. reporter: quinlan was a towering figure in life, and now in keely s memories. he was 6 4 , goofy as all get-out, the fun parent sorry, mom. reporter: like the halloween he showed up at her elementary school dressed as miss new jersey in curlers and pantyhose. i was mortified and he is like walking into our cafeteria and screams grandma quinlan s here to see you. and i m just like pink reporter: amira s only memories of her dad is shared by her grandparents. they tell me so many stories he was just such a lively guy, just full of life. reporter: army