Author Topic: Lost my best friend today. (Father) (Read 1487 times)

De41mag · « **on:** March 28, 2005, 05:36:11 PM »

I got word at work at lunch time, my father passed away this morning.
He was 75 years old. He was very active and loved to bird hunt better than anyone I've ever known. Man, I'm gonna miss him. We had planned a bird hunt out in OK this fall. Even bought a new shotgun for the trip.
I sure was not ready to give him up. I thought I might have five more years with him, but I was wrong. My mother died back in 1986. So I'm 45 and both parents are gone.
Going to give him a full military funeral. He was a Korean War Vet. And recived the Bronze Star. He made me proud of him.
Just wanted to let you know cause your like family.

Dennis

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2005, 05:48:19 PM »

Sorry to hear that Dennis, you and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Tim :cry:

Joel · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2005, 05:48:27 PM »

Lord, sorry for your loss amigo. Know your sadness; my dad was my closest friend all my life. He was one of the first NRA safety instructors in New York State, an assistant game wardern, a part-time cop, steel worker, boyscout leader. Taught me most of what I knew about guns, hunting, the outdoors, and the life impoving lessons there are in those things. He and I had had great times together growing up. My one huge regret in spending 21.5 years in the Navy was I spent so much of it overseas and away from home. Managed to get home for deer season a few times, and those were great. He died of Cancer in August of 84, just after I retired back in April, and he and I had some plans we never got to. Next time. God Bless he and you and all his loved ones.

Graybeard · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2005, 06:08:51 PM »

Sorry to hear that Dennis. I was looking forward to meeting your dad and us all hunting birds together this fall. I tried to call just now since it was but a short time since your post but got no answer. Will call again tomorrow. My deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of great loss. May GOD be with you and strengthen you.

James B · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2005, 07:40:50 PM »

May God grant you his strength. I lost my dad when I was 19. Its a hard thing to go through. Just live the way he taught you and he will never really be far from your side.

handirifle · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2005, 07:56:43 PM »

Dennis
Sorry for your loss my friend. You are with your second family here and we hurt with you. Sounds like you have some great memories to keep and pass on to your kids as well.

Cookiemann · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2005, 08:17:28 PM »

So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Numbers 6:24-26

Quote

24 " ' "The LORD bless you

and keep you;

25 the LORD make his face shine upon you

and be gracious to you;

26 the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace." '

Rich

Mac11700 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2005, 08:22:04 PM »

Dennis:

My heart goes out to you and your family...I lost my father just over a year ago...and I know your loss and feel your pain...You are in my prayers...and may the Lord give you and yours the needed strenght to see these hard times thru...he will always be in your heart...and give thanks for the time you shared...and do not be ashamed to shed many a tear for him when his last bugle call is sounded...it is a testament of your love for him... and your grief at his passing...

We are here for ya Bro...

Mac

Coastwatcher · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2005, 08:50:23 PM »

Dennis, my condolences to you and the rest of your family. Losing your father is incredibly hard. Many of us know this already. The rest will learn it in time. Its most important to remember that although you won't see him he is still with you always.
From what you have said I know you were proud of your father, and I'm sure that he was proud of you.

Take care, rely on your friends, and may God Bless You.

De41mag · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2005, 09:03:51 PM »

God bless all of you.

Here I am a 2:00AM and cannot sleep.
Each and every post brings tears and strength to me.
All of your posts help more than you can imagine.
This man taught me the very basics of firearm safety and hunting. He was what I am today.
Each and every one of you Thank You SO Much.
You really are FAMILY.

Dennis

warf73 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2005, 09:59:41 PM »

I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Steelbanger · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2005, 10:25:16 PM »

Deepest sympathy to you and your family. It's a painful loss that prayer and time will heal. And, be grateful for all the years you had together, an opportunity that some never experience.

lik2hunt · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2005, 11:14:15 PM »

Dennis,
A loss fo this kind is never easy to accept. I know the shock, the numbness, and the helplessness you must be feeling. A sudden loss is always harder because you are knocked off your feet so by it because you didn't expect it. We all deal in our own ways, but I know friends and comforting words are appreciated. My thoughts and prayers are with you right now, my friend.

Lord, be with my firend Dennis and his family right now in their time of loss. Give Dennis comfort and a closeness that only can come from you. Give him peace and a freedom to grieve in his own comfort zone, but let the time of his grief be fulfilled quickly, and quickly replaced with your joy. Help him to remember his Dad with a fondness and not through sorrow. Give him the strength to lead his family through this ordeal with the qualities of manhood that his Dad instilled in him. And through it all, do as you have promised in your Word, "sticketh closer than a brother".
Thank you in Jesus' name..............Amen.

mag41vance · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2005, 12:06:46 AM »

Very sorry for your loss. I will remember you and your family now, and a special time tonight at the supper table with the rest of the family. I am fortunate to have both parents living in my home, and I can certainly understand the empty feeling you must have. Prayer is about all someone like me can offer and I gladly give it.
God bless you during this time.

vance

hellacatcher · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2005, 01:02:23 AM »

Your friends are here for you.

Duce · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2005, 01:03:04 AM »

Dennis: Lost my Dad in 1990, I still miss him badly. A good friend told me the pain never goes away but, it does get better". Guess the best tribute to a person is how soarly they're missed. Prayers Bud:

<>< Richard:

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2005, 01:16:45 AM »

Dennis, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss, We all will say a prayer for you in your time of grief. You have every right to grieve the loss of your father he was truly a great man & served you & his country well. He will be missed but remembered GOD bless you & your family in your time of grief

fish280 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2005, 01:46:31 AM »

Joshua 1:9.

Brett · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2005, 02:16:10 AM »

Lost my dad back in Sept. He was 86. I don't think anyone is ever ready to give up a parrent. You and your family are in our prayers.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2005, 03:01:25 AM »

Dennis buddy, we are all here with you and for you. Our prayers are with you and yours. I lost my Mom a few years ago and know your pain and also that it is the way God wants it to be and the way it must be. God bless and keep both your father and you....<><.... :grin:

MtJerry · « **Reply #20 on:** March 29, 2005, 03:50:07 AM »

I am sure that my words cannot comfort you and your loss, but my prayers for you and your family are heard by someone who can ... God bless.

Nightrain52 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 29, 2005, 04:25:44 AM »

My heart goes out to you and your family at your great loss. It is a time we know is coming but are never ready for. Remember the good times you and your father had. Prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss.

mitchell · « **Reply #22 on:** March 29, 2005, 04:34:19 AM »

dennis i'm really sorry to hear about your loss. i don't know how i could ever handle something like that. you'll be in my prayers.

50 Calshtr · « **Reply #23 on:** March 29, 2005, 06:40:57 AM »

Dennis,
I know it's tough now, but try to remember the great times you shared, he'd have wanted you to do that. God bless.

Stan in SC · « **Reply #24 on:** March 29, 2005, 06:51:49 AM »

Dennis,
My sincerest condolences to you in your time of loss.
Remember that he lives on in you and what you are.

Stan

jeff223 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 29, 2005, 07:10:16 AM »

sorry to hear about the loss of your father Dennis.i lost my father a little over a month ago on Valintines Day.my dad was 73 years old and he suffered from bone and blood canser.it was a blessing when he passed,he suffered for many long months.i know what you are feeling right now but you will feel better with time.life sucks sometimes but life is for the living and you must go on.keep your chin up and keep the faith.times will get better for you soon.

BnSC · « **Reply #26 on:** March 29, 2005, 10:42:51 AM »

You will be in my prayers today.

Jeffery8mm · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2005, 10:46:23 AM »

My prayers are with you and your family. God be with you.
Jeff

TrapperZach · « **Reply #28 on:** March 29, 2005, 10:51:24 AM »

im sory to hear that your in my prayers.

Buckeyeppc · « **Reply #29 on:** March 29, 2005, 12:10:20 PM »

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

I lost my father late last year. A Korean and VietNam war veteran. Gall bladder cancer spread real quick and took him before the kids could get together to visit. Doctor said he had about a month left but he died 3 days after leaving the hospital.

Funny thing is I went through a very stressful period about a month after I got back from the funeral. I started slurring my words and it felt like my tongue wasn't working correctly. I could almost stop my slurring if I meditated and controlled my breathing. I went to the Dr. here and he said I was going through some stress and that he was amazed that I could control it myself. I figured out it was partly guilt because I didn't make it out to see him until it was too late so I spent about an hour one night just talking to him and telling him all the things I wanted to say to him face to face. I finally told him that I had to get on with my life and anything else we had to say to each other would have to wait until I got up there with him.

Seemed to have worked because I'm still under stress but not slurring anymore.