My Dad

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willness33

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My Dad was born 01/09/1947 in the town of Wheeling, WV. He was raised as a country kid and learned to live in the outdoors. He grew up as an avid wilderness man, a true original. Out of high school, he enlisted in the Army Reserve. This was during the Viet Nam era. Luckily, he was never activated and deployed or I might not be typing this today. 39 years ago, he married my mother. My mother, a divorcee, already had to daughters from an abusive man. My Dad adopted them and raised them as his own. They never heard from their blood father again. 37 years ago, I was born. My Dad raised me to be a thinker. Think about what you're doing, form a plan and fix the problem. My grandfather taught me the patience to use Dad's advice. Everything I know today is the direct result of those two men. If I needed advice or just someone to talk to, my Dad was there for me. If I, or anyone I knew needed help, he was there. Two nights ago, I lost my Dad to a massive stroke. He was surrounded by friends and family as he drew his last breath. As it should be. I will never be done shedding tears for you Dad and I will also never forget everything you were to me. RIP old man. You will be missed.
 
You are in my prayers. There is nobody I'd rather hang out with than my Dad, it sounds like you were the same way.
 
You are in my prayers as well,sorry for your loss.My son is my best friend and I hope that he looks to me the way you looked to your Father.
 
Mike from what I have seen, you already are.

I am sorry for the loss of your dad, I lost mine in 2001 and he is very missed. If I had half the horse sense he had, I would be better off.

Don't feel sorrow for your loss, feel gratitude for what he gave you and the time you had together.
 
So sorry to hear this. Sounds like he was a great man.

Gonna go call my dad tonight, becuase you sometimes forget how precious life is.
 
Hate to hear that. I'll be praying for your family. Feel free to give me a call and come over to the shop one evening if you need a distraction. I'll probably be here till 10pm every night this week.
 
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im sorry for your loss too. my dads batteling brain cancer right now born 7-25-44 and was in nam also. not goin too well for him, but praying for the best.
 
willness33 said:
My Dad was born 01/09/1947 in the town of Wheeling, WV. He was raised as a country kid and learned to live in the outdoors. He grew up as an avid wilderness man, a true original. Out of high school, he enlisted in the Army Reserve. This was during the Viet Nam era. Luckily, he was never activated and deployed or I might not be typing this today. 39 years ago, he married my mother. My mother, a divorcee, already had to daughters from an abusive man. My Dad adopted them and raised them as his own. They never heard from their blood father again. 37 years ago, I was born. My Dad raised me to be a thinker. Think about what you're doing, form a plan and fix the problem. My grandfather taught me the patience to use Dad's advice. Everything I know today is the direct result of those two men. If I needed advice or just someone to talk to, my Dad was there for me. If I, or anyone I knew needed help, he was there. Two nights ago, I lost my Dad to a massive stroke. He was surrounded by friends and family as he drew his last breath. As it should be. I will never be done shedding tears for you Dad and I will also never forget everything you were to me. RIP old man. You will be missed.
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My neighbor and friend. Sorry for your loss Sir.
Paul...
 
Sorry for your loss, I just lost my grandmother who raised me for a large portion of my life a month ago. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Thank you to everyone for your prayers and well wishes. It's been a trying time for me and my family. Even as an adult, I always looked up to my old man and as odd as this may sound, he looked up to me. I took everything he taught me and took it a step further than he did. I know he was always proud of me. He never told me as much but he didn't have to. I could see it. All I ever wanted was for him to be proud of me and he was. He died knowing he did a good job. This was sudden. Nobody expected he would be gone on the evening of 8/30/2010. This is a date I'll never forget now. To all of you that still have your dad or even you guys with sons, tell them you love them. Tell them the things that you want to say, but hold off cause you think you'll have time later. You may not. I told Dad everything I wanted to say at a time when I'm not sure he could hear me. This will be my one biggest regret. I don't want to bring everyone down, just to help strengthen your bonds with your fathers, mothers or children. My little girl at the fragile age of 7 was there with me as my dad died. She's now my rock and I swear she'll know how I feel about her every day. She may get sick of her doting dad, but no matter what, she will know she's loved and I'm proud of her. Sorry for carrying on so much but this actually helps me right now. I know so few of you, but I consider you all friends. Thank you.
 
Sorry for your loss, but also thankful you had such a grat influence in your life.

I try to provide the same to my son (and daughter) never know if you do "enough" or "good enough" but I try....

I'll pray for your peace of mind, and strength as you adjust to this change....
 
Sounds like your Dad was One Hell of a Good Dad
I'm sure he will be missed by all that knew him...
Sorry for your Family's Loss...hang tough Brother
 
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