Never thought I would do this....

[rox]

Hurd,
I can't write nearly as well as all the others, especially HGM, and really jsut everybody. My heart reaches out to you, and I would hpe that the thoughts shared that eventually the memories of your dad will get better is a source of comfort for you. Best for you and your family ~rox

 

[hudr]

Just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words. The funeral service was astounding. Standing room only and from accounts I heard afterward, there was a large crowd outside the funeral home that couldn't get in the building. It feels good to know people are thinking about you. I wish it didn't take events like this to get everyone together.
I realize now this may have been the best way for him to go. He didn't have to suffer and we didn't have to watch him suffer. He just went to bed and didn't wake up.
Thanks again everyone for the kind words.

 

[bmaxwell]

Lost my dad a little over a year ago, don't know if I will ever get over it, I know my mother won't, they were married for almost 30 years and they were still very much newlyweds, he was only 50 when he passed, I was 23, my brother was 20, it makes it very hard when you know you had a father like no other, at least we had an awsome father not only a good one which is a whole heck of a lot more than others can say of theirs (if they even had one), remember the great times you had and the memories you shared, I only wish he had gotten to see the things he wanted to most (me graduating college and my fiancee and I getting married), he slipped into a coma on Dec. 18, 2004 which is also the day I graduated w/ a mechanical engineering degree, he passed away the next day, I know he knows I graduated and he got front row seats the day I married the love of my life on May 21, 2005, remember your lost loved ones are always there for you when you need them most and always gone for a reason, stand by your mothers side, and I wish the best of luck to you and your family in this time of loss, God Bless

 

[ByronBob]

You talked me into going to Fla in April with my family to see my parents. Don't have the money to do it but your story shows me an alternative which isn't so good either.

Best Wishes. Bob