DeathGrip
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Yep, When he built the house he lives in now you wouldn't believe how particular he was about it. I learned not to argue.
thread about dads.
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Yep, When he built the house he lives in now you wouldn't believe how particular he was about it. I learned not to argue.
My dad had a Master's Degree in Education from the Univeristy of Maryland but never finished high school...he turned 18 in November of 1943 & by January 1944 was drafted in the US Army Infantry...they gave him a piece of paper and said, "here, you're a high school graduate"...
He came from a very humble background, from a broken home when people didn't have broken homes...he saw his share of action in the war in Europe & then mopping out caves & the back hills in the Phillipines after Japan surrendered....caught malaria & nearly died...
came back to the states where he met mom in college, went on to teach industrial arts & then worked in school administration for nearly 30 years total...was a member of the Lion's club for over 25 years...did meals on wheels for the United Way & supported the local Job Corps...went to church every Sunday...he and my mom celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Europe in early 2001....
in August 2001 pancreatic cancer took him...
he always was the first to help a neighbor, always returned anything he barrowed back in better shape than when he got...he was always good to mom & us kids...awarded a bronze star in WWII...
our nation's greatest generation is truly slipping away from us, but I'm just proud to have had a bonifide member of it for my Dad...
He came from a very humble background, from a broken home when people didn't have broken homes...he saw his share of action in the war in Europe & then mopping out caves & the back hills in the Phillipines after Japan surrendered....caught malaria & nearly died...
came back to the states where he met mom in college, went on to teach industrial arts & then worked in school administration for nearly 30 years total...was a member of the Lion's club for over 25 years...did meals on wheels for the United Way & supported the local Job Corps...went to church every Sunday...he and my mom celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Europe in early 2001....
in August 2001 pancreatic cancer took him...
he always was the first to help a neighbor, always returned anything he barrowed back in better shape than when he got...he was always good to mom & us kids...awarded a bronze star in WWII...
our nation's greatest generation is truly slipping away from us, but I'm just proud to have had a bonifide member of it for my Dad...
Well i was one of the lucky ones. My dad, "Pops"
as i called him was my Hero and Best Friend.
Pops retired from the USMC in 1975 with 20 years
of service as a Gunnery Sargent. He then worked
for 20 more years for the State of Indiana (Dept.
of Natural Resources). He raised 3 sons and i never
once knew him to as much as raise his voice to my
mother. We did'nt always have what we "wanted",
but always had what we needed. He passed away from
a stroke in Feb. 2010
I still miss him terribly.
Chuck
as i called him was my Hero and Best Friend.
Pops retired from the USMC in 1975 with 20 years
of service as a Gunnery Sargent. He then worked
for 20 more years for the State of Indiana (Dept.
of Natural Resources). He raised 3 sons and i never
once knew him to as much as raise his voice to my
mother. We did'nt always have what we "wanted",
but always had what we needed. He passed away from
a stroke in Feb. 2010
I still miss him terribly.
Chuck
vatchunter
Member
MG357 Thanks for raising such a great topic!
I had a great Dad, but unfortunatly he passed when I was 17. Dad had a stroke at the age of 29 and was disabled from that point til he died at 39.
Losing him at such a young age was devastating, but it made me determined to do the things with my son that he could not do with me. I began taking my son deer hunting with me when he was 5. He took his first deer with a firearm at age 8, with a bow at 10.
Skip to present day, I am in my 40's and expecting to my first 2 grand kids. I can't wait to pass on the S&W disease on to them as I did to my own kids. My daughters first CCW was a S&W Sigma .40, and my son and I are in a race to see who has the biggest addiction.
If you had a great Dad you are blessed.
If you have been fortunate to have a Dad for your adult life, you are Super Blessed.
If you have the opportunity to be a Dad, be the blessing for every generation you can affect.
vatchunter
I had a great Dad, but unfortunatly he passed when I was 17. Dad had a stroke at the age of 29 and was disabled from that point til he died at 39.
Losing him at such a young age was devastating, but it made me determined to do the things with my son that he could not do with me. I began taking my son deer hunting with me when he was 5. He took his first deer with a firearm at age 8, with a bow at 10.
Skip to present day, I am in my 40's and expecting to my first 2 grand kids. I can't wait to pass on the S&W disease on to them as I did to my own kids. My daughters first CCW was a S&W Sigma .40, and my son and I are in a race to see who has the biggest addiction.
If you had a great Dad you are blessed.
If you have been fortunate to have a Dad for your adult life, you are Super Blessed.
If you have the opportunity to be a Dad, be the blessing for every generation you can affect.
vatchunter
sipowicz
Member
We should send this into the Huffington Post...maybe they'll repost it as a "greatest generation thread" thread...then again, maybe not. Too much God, guns, and guts. Maybe we should post a pic of someone's dad munching on tofu while picking up recyclables off the side of the road....that will get us in...
bricker
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I sure miss my Pop.
I lost my dad in '92 just shy of his 72nd birthday. He went 18 years on a triple bypass from the early days of when they started doing them. Some of my best memories are of the times we spent on our boat, just the two of us-my sister & brother are 6 & 9 yrs older than me-in Southern New Jersey. Usually the dog came along as well. Like many men of his generation he kept his feeling close but there was never any doubt of his love for us and our mom. As I never knew either of my grandfathers I was thrilled that he got to enjoy both my sons, eventhough it was only for a few short years (my older son was 7, younger 3 when dad passed).
I even had a strange experience with my younger son that mirrored one I had with my dad. When I was 15 I remember sitting in our living room waiting for the ambulance as he was having heart issues (it was a heart attack). Fast forward to 2003, I was sitting in my living room waiting for the ambulance during my heart attack with my then 15 yr. old son looking at me with the same concern. Strange.
Dad served in the 3rd Army under Patton, my older son-a current E5, flight medic-has his "Ike" jacket and great memories of the 3 of us sailing in San Diego. Thanks for everything dad I'll always love you and miss you terribly.
I even had a strange experience with my younger son that mirrored one I had with my dad. When I was 15 I remember sitting in our living room waiting for the ambulance as he was having heart issues (it was a heart attack). Fast forward to 2003, I was sitting in my living room waiting for the ambulance during my heart attack with my then 15 yr. old son looking at me with the same concern. Strange.
Dad served in the 3rd Army under Patton, my older son-a current E5, flight medic-has his "Ike" jacket and great memories of the 3 of us sailing in San Diego. Thanks for everything dad I'll always love you and miss you terribly.
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I'd just like to jump in here and say quickly that I have never been so deeply touched by any thread on any forum in the 14 or 15 years that I've been on the internet.
It has been a much needed reminder just how wonderful people can be and how strongly American family values and traditions still are.
Getting older and watching the decline and departure of the generation ahead of us is very sad and emotional. But by the time we get to that point in our lives we hopefully have the maturity, coping skills and grace to accept the realities of the cycle of life.
My generation is "next" but I'm prepared. I plan on making the most of what ever is left to me but I can go to my maker with a clear conscience and a satisfied mind.
It has been a much needed reminder just how wonderful people can be and how strongly American family values and traditions still are.
Getting older and watching the decline and departure of the generation ahead of us is very sad and emotional. But by the time we get to that point in our lives we hopefully have the maturity, coping skills and grace to accept the realities of the cycle of life.
My generation is "next" but I'm prepared. I plan on making the most of what ever is left to me but I can go to my maker with a clear conscience and a satisfied mind.
GatorFarmer
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I have no relationship with my father. I saw him rarely as a kid. He was married to his wife...who was not my mother. The mid 70s ....that happened a lot. He is still alive. I have not seen or spoken to him since 1998. I think that he disinherited me at some point after my mother sued him for all sorts of wrong doing. Shrug. He drank like a fish and smoked like a chimney for years. He will be 90 this year.
I have four sons myself. At least I out bred his legitimate children.
Eh. My maternal grandfather was a good guy though.
I have four sons myself. At least I out bred his legitimate children.
Eh. My maternal grandfather was a good guy though.
dad was my hero, teacher and friend. Dad ALWAYS put family and home first.
many times he worked two jobs and on the weekend. The mortgage was paid ahead of time, the house was warm in the winter
because he would be up before the sun was to get the coal fired boiler hot. We were NEVER hungry .
I was pre school age and would meet him by the fence at his work place and he would share his lunch with me.
I was the oldest kid in the family and when he needed help with a project, he would say to me, "hey you feeling strong today?"
he died, tragically, in a hospital, several years ago. I love him and miss him a lot.
my brother, dad and me (i'm the one with the bow tie) cira 1951
many times he worked two jobs and on the weekend. The mortgage was paid ahead of time, the house was warm in the winter
because he would be up before the sun was to get the coal fired boiler hot. We were NEVER hungry .
I was pre school age and would meet him by the fence at his work place and he would share his lunch with me.
I was the oldest kid in the family and when he needed help with a project, he would say to me, "hey you feeling strong today?"
he died, tragically, in a hospital, several years ago. I love him and miss him a lot.
my brother, dad and me (i'm the one with the bow tie) cira 1951
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I had a lousy one-he turned his back on me when I was 6, ran off with his girlfriend, started a new family with her, had no use for me or my brother.
sourdough44
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My Mom raised 5 kids by herself. My goal is to be a better Dad to my kids. I realize it's a rather easy feat. I harbor no ill will towards my aged Dad, just the way it is.
I lost my dad on Thanksgiving, 2010, age 63. He died after an 8 year battle with melanoma. That day played out as he had planned, getting to see all the family before he let go.
He was the strongest MOFO I've ever known, never thought he would've left so soon. He taught me everything I know, and raised us kids strictly to become who we are today, he was our hero. I miss him every day, and I'm at my mom's house every day taking care of what needs to be taken care of to keep things going smoothly.
His dad, now 91, is still going strong with a few set backs here and there. But considering the circumstances, he's doing pretty damn good. Him and my grandma are some tough cats, thats for sure.
Here is a pic of my dad and older bro at Indian Springs AFB, and a pic of him with his bros and dad.
He was the strongest MOFO I've ever known, never thought he would've left so soon. He taught me everything I know, and raised us kids strictly to become who we are today, he was our hero. I miss him every day, and I'm at my mom's house every day taking care of what needs to be taken care of to keep things going smoothly.
His dad, now 91, is still going strong with a few set backs here and there. But considering the circumstances, he's doing pretty damn good. Him and my grandma are some tough cats, thats for sure.
Here is a pic of my dad and older bro at Indian Springs AFB, and a pic of him with his bros and dad.
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Prayers from VA for you and your family!
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