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Damn bro, thats terrible news. Like you said; he is not suffering any longer. I know that doesn't take the pain from you, but as you see by all the replies we're here for you bro!
Take care, prayers sent.
 
thats the toughest pain for someone to come out of. but know you have family and friends to help you through it.
sorry man.
 
Thank you guys, this thread is a nice distraction.

The transport folks from the funeral home left a few minutes ago with my dad.

Were just all sitting around, brother, mom, bros wife and mine, talking about memories.

It's tough but were getting along.

Thank you all for your thoughts.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss my friend. :(

My family's thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.


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Sorry to hear about your dad. He is at peace and no longer suffering, and that is of some comfort. Prayers to you and family.
 
I'm very sorry to hear about your father's passing. All my best in getting through the rough times.
 
Our thoughts are with you during this tough time. I lost my dad while I was in the Navy. I continue to strive to be at least half the man he was. Take care of your family and best wishes.
 
Shotgunner,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Smoke and prayers sent from NC.
 
Smoke sent, may you find peace and strength from within.

Losing a father is one of life's biggest losses, Dad died 12 years ago from colon cancer, he had a full life, and I often feel his spirit. Mom is in her 80's doing well in a seniors independent living apartment community, and there isn't anything that I wouldn't do for her. Loved ones are precious. I feel your loss; take care, things will get better with time, as time is a great healer.
 
Damn man. I am sorry for your loss. You have prayers coming your way from Atlanta.
 
I lost my father to bone cancer quite a few years ago now but I never fail to find stories or quotations from his life to bring up in conversation with never a tear in my eye. One of my favourites he always used was, "Like picking fly shit out of pepper with boxing gloves on," which he used to describe a particularly difficult task. He also used to say, "You can make a shithouse look like the Taj Mahal if you shoot it from the right angle," explaining why some people look great in pictures but like ass when you see them in person.

It takes time but you will find that you are eventually able to tell stories of the joy that came from his life while actually feeling that joy, and not the sorrow. Death is only the last thing we do. Everything else matters more. My condolences to you and yours; I know you're hurting now.
 
Whynacht said:
I lost my father to bone cancer quite a few years ago now but I never fail to find stories or quotations from his life to bring up in conversation with never a tear in my eye. One of my favourites he always used was, "Like picking fly shit out of pepper with boxing gloves on," which he used to describe a particularly difficult task. He also used to say, "You can make a shithouse look like the Taj Mahal if you shoot it from the right angle," explaining why some people look great in pictures but like ass when you see them in person.

It takes time but you will find that you are eventually able to tell stories of the joy that came from his life while actually feeling that joy, and not the sorrow. Death is only the last thing we do. Everything else matters more. My condolences to you and yours; I know you're hurting now.
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Those are good. I gotta remember them.
 
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