This is something my dad put in the subject line in a family email a few weeks before he unexpectedly passed away. I want to get it tattooed, vertically down my spine.
Sorry for your loss. There are several good options for this phrase I think. Let's wait for the experts to chime in.
Some are longer than others. How many characters did you have in mind?
Sorry for your loss. Did you or dad have a special connection to Japan? Would you consider having the same tattoo done in English, just to avoid any possible misinterpretation?