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Offline xhare

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My father
« on: December 13, 2011, 06:21:03 PM »
I know this is the Handi forum and I don't post too often, but it is where I spend most of my time on Graybeard Outdoors.  My father passed away last week and we laid him to rest today.  He was a 22 year US Army veteran, most of that time as an MP.  By the way the Honor Guard form Ft. Campbell did a great job.  Here is a picture from his time in Vietnam (Aug 1965-Aug 1966). 
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Re: My father
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2011, 06:48:10 PM »
Sorry for your loss. I hope you can spend some good time with other family members this Holiday and keep it from always being a downer time of year. It is always sad to lose someone, but seems harder near the holidays. Thanks for sharing with the GBO family, take care,  thejanitor
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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2011, 06:57:10 PM »
I wish to express my condolences to you and your family. 
I also want to express my thanks to you and your family for so unselfishly allowing your dad to serve our great country.  I know what your are going through at this time, and can only tell you that it will get better. 
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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2011, 08:58:08 PM »
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father.   His service to our country is deeply appreciated and does not go unforgotten.  My prayers go out to your family. 
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Re: My father
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2011, 05:53:01 AM »
My condolences and prayers for your family.  His service to our country is greatly appreciated.

Fred
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Re: My father
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2011, 05:53:48 AM »
Sorry for your loss. I salute you and your Dad for your
service to our country. All veterans are in my thoughts.
Be safe and be strong.
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Re: My father
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2011, 01:21:50 PM »
 I'm sorry for your loss. My dad has been gone a few years now so I can relate. It still sucks, but you'll feel better with time.
 I appreciate his service, thank you for sharing.
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Re: My father
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2011, 04:26:46 PM »
Sorry for your loss my friend.  Remember the good times and tell all of the funny stories with the family this Christmas season.


We all owe a debt to those who have served this country.
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2011, 04:40:20 PM »
I am sorry for your loss.  Prayers to you and your family.  I hope you can find peace and know our Lord needed him else where.


I dread the day my father passes, I may call on you for help dealing...
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Re: My father
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2011, 05:12:33 PM »
May God give you what you need to press on.  Honor his memory .
 
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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2011, 05:23:57 PM »
Guys,

Thanks to all of you for the kind words.  I miss my father greatly.  But I also know he did his job, he raised 4 kids who grew up to honorable adulthood.  We spent much of our childhood living on Army bases both stateside and overseas.  It was rough at times with all the moving, but as I look back, what an experience we had.

In going through his things we found some old pictures, the one I attached was my favorite.  Its humbling to know that he was considerably younger in that photo than I am now.  I also love the Grease Gun he is holding and the taped together magazines.  Things occasionally got a little hot and testy there.

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Re: My father
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2011, 06:32:47 PM »
Quote from: xhare on December 14, 2011, 05:23:57 PM
Guys,

Thanks to all of you for the kind words.  ...

In going through his things we found some old pictures, the one I attached was my favorite.  Its humbling to know that he was considerably younger in that photo than I am now.  I also love the Grease Gun he is holding and the taped together magazines.  Things occasionally got a little hot and testy there.




You are welcome.


My father served 1967-1969 in Nam, yes things got a bit hot and testy.  My favorite pic of my dad during that time is him with a couple other guys around a fire grilling a snake they had caught and skinned.

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Re: My father
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2011, 11:17:25 PM »
May the Lord give you peace, comfort and healing during this sad time for you and your family.
 
That photo of your father brings back memories of when I was in Vietnam, 67-68-69 and that scene could have easily been in the actual area I served in, as the backround looks all too familiar.
 
That war left a lot of scars on a lot of us!
 
God Bless You, and Your Family!
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Re: My father
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2011, 02:09:05 AM »
As I read your post, memories of my father lay heavy on my heart. Sorry for the loss of your father.
May GOD spread his wings of love and protection on you and your family. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
                                                          Jim    <")))><
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Re: My father
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2011, 02:40:35 AM »
Sorry for your families loss.  DP
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Re: My father
« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2011, 02:28:25 PM »
Sorry for your loss.  8(
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Re: My father
« Reply #16 on: December 15, 2011, 03:16:32 PM »
Sorry for your loss.  We have been blessed by his service.
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Re: My father
« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2011, 04:56:59 PM »
Sorry for your loss.
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