Well, received some news this evening I have been dreading...

[sasto]

Just saw this Dave. Not sure what to say. Your hurting will be the first step in healing. Time heals pain. It's very tough now, but you will remember the good times and those thoughts will overtake the ones you're feelling now. Sending prayers your way....

Amen.

 

[alldodge]

Sorry to hear about it, hope all those great memories replace all the hurt your feeling today

 

[GA_Boater]

Sorry to hear this, Dave. RIP

 

[southkogs]

Very sorry to hear of his passing, Dave. We'll certainly keep you and your family in our prayers.

 

[littlerayray]

Sorry I missed this post Dave your dad must have been a great man he raised a very honorable son I would have loved to shake his hand. Take solace in knowing he's no longer suffering and that he passed with loved ones surrounding him rather then so many who suffer and pass all alone keep his memory close to your heart and I am sending prayers to you and your family

 

[Tail_Gunner]

When my father died i went a bit numb i dont know how else to explain what i felt...after many years my thoughts left him and life went on. Today as i approach his age my thought's go to him they are happy kind thought's or feeling's.....i feel very fortunate to have known him and would give anything to say thankyou...there not sad..thing's will change give it time.

 

[MTboatguy]

Thanks guys, I really have to say, I am not in shock, I have shed a few tears today, how could I not, I lost a real hero of mine today, when my mother passed away, I was in shock big time, I just could not understand what happened, when my sister was killed I was mad! Right now, I am sitting here, remembering so many things I thought were lost, but now again, those memories have come back to haunt or delight me, I have not figured out that one yet.

While in the service, I lost quite a few guys, and every single one of those hurt, I am sad at loosing my father, but I am not so hurt, I am glad he is no longer in pain, and I spoke to my surviving sister this evening and assured her, she has nothing to feel guilty about, he had come to the end and there was nothing we could do to save him. He is now resting in peace and re meeting those who he lost and I hope I can re meet those I have lost when my time comes. It is uncanny, I am actually at peace, I sure hope those who have gone before me are as well.

Thanks again, I will no longer be commenting for a couple of days, I am sure you understand and thank you.

Dave

 

[littlerayray]

Take care Dave take the time you need we will be here when you get back I'm sure

 

[gm280]

So very sorry MT for your obvious loss. Time will help heal things but will not diminish the great memories...

 

[rbh]

Hi Dave, sorry to hear about your Dad.
I know you had talked about some of the issues your dad was going through over the last few years and that his quality of life was not very good and getting worse.

 

[aspeck]

Dave, you are in my thoughts and prayers. One thing that we are loosing in our society is the grieving process. We want to avoid death, and in the process we miss the stories, we miss the healing. I just heard of a family that put up a flag in memory of their loved one to signify that they were grieving. 2 days later a neighbor came to their door asking when they were taking it down, because is was making everyone sad. How pitiful! Take your time in grieving. Your dad was very special. He meant a lot to you. Celebrate his life. Tell stories about him. Cry. It is all okay. And don't try to wrap your loss in a nice neat package. There are good things (no more pain), but there are things that are horrible (miss him terribly, he is no longer there to talk to, ask advise, etc), allow the process to work in and through you. Again, the best tool to heal is stories and a celebration of his life.

Again, praying for you, your sister, and all who loved your dad.

 

[NYBo]

Prayers for you both, Dave and sasto.

 

[MRS]

Sorry just saw this was in Havasu visiting Nana 92 yrs. old and on hospice. Age as no meaning when you love someone but we know it is coming hope you and family are doing as well as you can be God bless......

 

[Bob_VT]

Dave, I fully understand what you are going through. I have been there and done that a few times and it always sucks, MANY of us have been there I offer all of my support and got your back.

In our prays, Bob & Jenn

 

[JRJ]

My condolences. I remember my Dad every day and he's been gone nearly 30 years.