Lost my Dad yesterday. Another of the Greatest Generation Gone. Updated post #54.

[Onomea]

May your father rest in peace, Stu. My father was a Marine, 1st Divison, at the same time. He passed on in 1995. I miss him very much.

I think the way we honor our fathers who are gone is to do our very best to live up to the examples they have set for us.

 

[Hapworth]

God be with your father, you and your loved ones, Stu.

 

[Ranger514]

He rests in peace, knowing he raised you well. You and your brothers are his legacy. Bless you and your family.

 

[Ματθιας]

I hope you and your family find peace.

 

[Engine 21]

Deepest condolences for you and your family. Anytime you lose a parent it is especially hard. Dads are suppose to be the rock you look to for guidance growing up and when they finally go you realize they are just what you thought - good men doing the best for you.

God Bless.

 

[ancient-one]

May God bless and comfort you and the family. That is a great loss.

 

[LVSteve]

Condolences on the loss of your dad. Lost mine in 2011, and it still bites.

 

[Broker50]

My condolences to you sir. I lost my WWll veteran Dad on Nov 1, 1989. A true American hero he was. I'll miss him 'til I depart this life, too.

 

[REM 3200]

My sincere condolences, You and your family are in our prayers.

 

[soFlaNative]

Sympathy to you and yours. Seemed like a fine man. Miss my dad every day since 2010.

 

[luangtom]

May he Rest-In-Peace. Hand-salute.....

 

[Rustyt1953]

Sounds like your dad and mine would have been great friends.
Dad served in WWII (Germany) and Korea. He also regretted not finishing high school so he pushed himself and earned his GED. I watched with sadness as he lost the ability to take care of himself.
That was 15 years ago and I, like you, love and miss him.

May God grant you peace.

 

[Bat Guano]

My condolences. Lost my Dad 10 years ago at age 94. He was in the prewar Army, then Border Patrol in 1940; went back in the Army at age 32 after Pearl Harbor. ETO. I miss him every day--but he and guys like him earned their rest.

They sure were special.

 

[timn8er]

My condolences Sir. I also wish your Father God Speed, & if a non Marine might be allowed, SEMPER Fi.

 

[g8rb8]

Thanks for sharing details about your dad. He was obviously tough, honorable, persistent, and loving. I would add inspiring based upon the GED at age 75. Please accept my condolances.
John

 

[Bodiebadman]

My sincere condolences. Lost my father on 3/22/2000 at 73 years, 7 months, 7 days - and I've missed him ever since. He raised 9 children with his HS education and his blue collar job in pipefitting and welding. He was surely one of the Greatest Generation, just like your Dad!

Peace to you and your family.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Prayers sent for you & yours. Most of my WW2 friends have gone to their reward. I miss them. Your dad sounds like a fine gentleman.

 

[chaparrito]

My sincerest condolences. My father was killed in a plane crash when I was a baby. I never knew him. You are blessed to have had so many good years with your dad.

 

[fdw]

May the good Lord have mercy on his soul and a comfort to you.

My dad is 93, WWII vet and not eating. Stays in bed most of the day. Getting weaker and weaker. The time is coming.

 

[joeintexas]

So very sorry to hear this sad news, Stu. Having just lost my dad this past week I feel your pain and emptiness. The support of friends and family and the unseen faces of the forum members will help, lean on all of us. Be thankful that you knew such a wonderful man and may God ease your pain.