This afternoon my sister called to tell me my Dad passed away in his sleep last night, He was 93, very active man, took care of my mom, good health. He lived a long life, no long illness or problems, still hard. I spent last week with my folks on vacation, we did some work, did some touring, went out twice for dinner. We watched some ball games, Sunday we watched the packers, I hugged him and came home. Today he is gone
Sorry to hear about your Dad. My Mom was 80 when she died 2 years ago, and their old age doesn't make it easier. Glad you was able to have one last visit. They say that they are in a better place, but here on earth hasn't been bad either . May they rest in peace.
Mark
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this your time of sorrow with the passing of your Dad.
It is good that you had a last chance to visit with him before his passing.
Jay
Mark, Sorry for your loss,it sounds like your dad had a good life and was loved. About all a person can ask out of life. God bless. Tom
Mark. I am really sorry to hear of your loss. He was 93 and active....that's wonderful, and it just doesn't get any better than going peacefully in your sleep. So many of us have had close ones go after lengthy suffering. Happy you had such a timely visit. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Rich
Mark, I am sorry to hear about your Dad. I am thankful that you were able to spend that time with him, and I am sure you will cherish that memory forever. It is a good thing to have a really good relationship with your father. I will pray for you and your family in the coming days. God be with you, my friend.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear that. Sounds like he was able to enjoy himself right to the end, but it never makes it any easier.
Very sorry Mark....Lost my dad at age 60... 13 years ago..I think of him every day.
Mark my condolences. Never easy. My dad went in his sleep as well, buried on his 61st birthday in 1980. I had just spent a week on leave with him and my mom. First time ever he talked about the war, we drank some beers and swapped "war stories". Went back to the ship and the following Sunday my brother called. Hard part was I had spent an hour on the phone with him that Saturday evening.
I am sorry to hear that Mark.
Mark:
Very sorry to hear about your Father. I lost mine in 1971 and my Mother three years ago. My Mother lived to 95, but her final years were not pleasant. You and your family were indeed blessed to have had so many good and happy years with your Dad. The memories will never go away. God Bless.
Bob
57 AGIN
Sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
Tough to lose your Dad, mine passed in 2007. I watched him wilt away over the course of 4 months and that was rough.
I hope when my time comes it will be similar to your Dads , I guess you can take some comfort that he went peacefully and that you got a chance to spend time with him.
Still it's never easy but time will heal . Condolences to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. I have also known the pain and sometimes a hand full of
gears and tire smoke help.
Wish you and your family the best.
Jim
Mark...
I felt your loss in your writing...but I couldn't help but smile after reading it several times. I am at a loss for the right words other than...I hope I can enjoy my passing entering into the next universe like that. My grandmother passed that same way at about that same age.
Seems your dad did it right.
This has really touched me, hope you don't mind my saying so in this forum.
All the best while enjoying the memories...
Rob
Mark,
Never really know what to say after reading these kind of posts. My parents left me way too early in a physical way but I feel their presence constantly in my life. Their influence and guidance is after over 35 years still a force in my everyday decisions. My belief is that as long as we remember them they continue to walk with us. Am sure that as your life continues you'll ask yourself ''how would dad do this'' or ''what would he think of this''.
Have often shared that the best piece of advise my father ever gave me was '' don't do anything you wouldn't want your mother to find out''. Got this at the airport as I was heading back to San Diego with Nam as my next destination. Haven't always been able to live it but its power keeps him in my life.
Am sorry for your loss but am sure he'll be there to guide you in the years to come.
Zap- :unitedstates:
Mark, I am sorry for your loss, God bless. Tim :unitedstates:
Im sorry for your loss. Its always hard losing some one you love.
Sorry for your loss.Hope'n things go as well as they can for you and the family.
Thanks for the kind words, I just got home from my folks house, went up Saturday morning. I just read these posts, and was moved, thanks. We have a military service planned for the 26Th at the cemetery. My son will play the "taps" echo, then a celebration of life lunch at a beautiful log built restaurant in the woods. Mark