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My Dad has passed............
gun_runner
Member Posts: 8,999
My Father, died last night at 5:28pm at Mercy hospital in Minniappolis. He spent the last years/days of his life battling emphesema, alcoholism,and tobacco use. He was 60 years old and he never got to see his Grandson. I didnt know him well, but I feel grief and emotional pain that I didnt think existed. Deep sorrow I guess.
Pray for us please,
Pray for us please,
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Sorry to hear it. Only time helps
to heal - in the long run. If there
is pain ... it will slowly subside.
Scott
PS: As an aside;
Just read Nunn's response.
That's REALLY good advice.
About three months before
my dad died in his sleep -
suddenly and unexpectedly -
I had a heart to heart and
thanked him - for everything
- over a couple of burgers
up in Santa Monica.
I can still can see the look on
his face as he realized his
eldest (idiot) child had
(finally) grown up.
It's made it a LOT easier
throughout my life.
If YOUR dad (or mom) is 'still
with us,' I suggest you drop
everything and do it NOW!
Don't miss the chance ... do it
now! Trust me on this one![8D
I count myself fortunate. The last time I spoke with my dad, we hugged and he said, "I love you, son." He died three days later.
Ramtinxxl
Regards!
I am now 64 myself and decided to try to stay around for my son.
my condolences to you and your family and you will of course be in my prayers.
Prayers sent out for you and him.
i mourn with you.
CALL ME if you need someone to talk with.
take a few days off and relive good memories of him.
tell us all about him and how you feel. post away. we will listen to every word, for your sake.
may GOD bless you and your family richly, in your time of loss.
Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
Former NSSA All American
Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
MO, CT, VA.
My dear 72 year old father, who had battled his alchohol-demons for years on-and-off the wagon, went into a tailspin, culminating in hospitalization in a "28 day" program last spring. March 18th he celebrated his first full year substance-free. He looks better than he has in years, and states that he feels the best that he can remember.
I didn't tell this story to make you feel bad in any way. My thoughts are with you and yours.
I read your post and I am again reminded of how truly fortunate my father has been to have been given his "second chance," as well as my siblings and my children are to have him in our presence. Not a phone or visit ends without a "Luv you...."
My heart goes out for you and the family. I had to face that about 20 years ago with my dad and about 3 years later with my mom. I still think about them after all these years.
This might sound mean sprited but hear me out. We are the lucky ones. This is how life and death is planned. We age and finally pass away and leave our kids and perhaps grandkids. Let me tell you a little story about the not so lucky ones.
In Feb '62 I was visiting my folks in scenic Peoria and got a call in the early morning that my uncle Bill (mom's brother) had died from a heart attack. I drove mom & dad to Indy where I and my grandparents lived to tell them that there son had died. They were among the not so lucky ones. That's not the way life (and death) is suppose to occur.
It was the longest drive of my life.
scott
scott
Actually, I may just take you up on that. Im going to be heading up there around the 8th or 9th of May to pick up his personal effects and might need help finding a motel in Andover and directions from the airport. I may also have to put some of his stuff in storage up there and most likely will need a way to get it there. We wont be having any services there because my Dad did not have any freinds really. He was a recluse. I plan to have him cremated and I will place him in the burial plot his mother purchased for him in Clairmont New Hampshire when I can. I plan on driving his vehicle back to Illinois if its able to make it. I think its a Tracker. Not the best vehicle in the world but it was his and I want it. Thank you for the offer. I suppose I will email you and go from there. Thanks everyone for you kind wishes. quote:Originally posted by MN HunterLarry - if you are in minnesota for the services, please let me know if there is anything i can do to help. maybe find a hotel, buy you are your family a meal, ANYTHING. i know there are several members here on the board that are "local" to the cities..
scott
Larry - whatever you need, ill try and help to the best of my ability.
Sincerely !
d.a.stearns
Gunsmith / LEO
Niota , Tn