Lost my father today

[gamedic]

My father passed away this morning. He was 91 He had a good and long life. He was born in Rabun county Georgia during the depression and grew up on a farm. He joined the civilian conservation corp as soon as he was old enough. He said the cc camps were a step up for him in those hard times. He said those two meals a day were pretty good for a starving young man. He built roads, bridges and parks for the cc camps until he was drafted into the army for world war two. He was an army medic. I guess thats where I get it from. He was married to my mother for 63 years. He worked hard his whole life at a number of things from railroading to logging to textile plants. His favorite work was being a farrier. He was very popular as a farrier and always in demand. He taught me to hunt, fish, shoot a gun and a bow and farm. With what he taught me I will always be able to support my family no matter what happens. I will always miss the best teacher of my life.

 

[snakeman32]

My deepest condolences for your loss. I know what you are feeling as I lost my father on the 5th of this month. It sounds like your father was a wonderful man and you have fond memories of him. I will pray for you and your family.


snakeman

 

[Strato]

I lost my father last July. I feel your pain and sympathise for your loss.

 

[Indiana George]

My sincere condolences to both of you, Gamedic and Snakeman.

With understanding.....................George

 

[pawncop]

Your have my condolences and prayers for comfort for you, your family and all who will grieve the death of your dad.

My dad died in October 07 and it gets easier as time goes on but there is still a big hole in my heart.

 

[Beauetienne]

My sympathies. Sorry for your loss.

 

[gunnut44]

Sorry for your loss. I lost my father last spring and miss him everyday.

 

[Iggy]

I lost my 92 year old Dad in Jan.

It's gits better with time.

Hang in there.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[ladder13]

My sincerest sympathies, sorry for your loss.

 

[1965]

I will always miss the best teacher of my life.

Sounds like he was you "Hero" as well...

Sorry for you loss. My Dad died last year. It hurts beyond words but know that he's in Heaven and you will see him again soon.

 

[bricker]

My deepest sympathies. Lost my pop almost 6 months ago. Prayers for your pain.

 

[bamabiker]

Sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories.

 

[mlk18]

My most sincere condolences. It sounds like your Father lived a pretty wonderful and adventurous life.

 

[sipowicz]

I will go the other way and say how happy I am that he lived so long and you had his company for all that time. Many of us lose the best way too early.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Be very thankful you had a good father-many of us didn't.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Sorry to hear of your loss. A father is a tough thing to be without. I lost my Dad six years ago and it sounds like your Dad and mine led very simular lives. The pain will fade and be replaced by good memories, Hang in there buddy.

 

[Hunt200]

I am very sorry to hear this sad news, my sincere condolences.

 

[twaits]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like your old man was a heck of a guy.
Your description reminds me of my own Dad. Remember, he lives on through you and what you pass down to others. The people we love will always be with us.

 

[Onomea]

My condolences, Gamedic, on the passing of your father. He sounds like he was a wonderful man, and a great father.

I lost mine in April of 1995. He was only 78, but on his deathbed he told my mom, my siblings, and me that he was satisfied with his life. That was a comfort.

While it is very hard now for you, the grief does lessen, with time, and he will always remain in your thoughts.

In the years since my dad's passing, there have been times when I have struggled in my mind about what the right thing to do is, and there have been times whenI have been saddened, or times when I have rejoiced, at some event in my life or the lives of my wife and children. And you know what? My dad is in my head, with me. I can still hear his advice, his sympathy, and his rejoicing with me.

If you listen, you will hear your dad, too, for the rest of your life, because he loved you, and because he taught you well.