My Greatest Loss - so far

[watercam]

Sorry guys and gals, not the place but Facebook just doesn't cut it for me.
Lost my Father last night after ten years of Alzheimer's and 20 days of unbelievably aggressive throat cancer. Died peacefully in the night.
Quintessential American. Son of an immigrant logger in Washington, started working at 11, Korean War Vet, put himself through college, married and had four of us, ran his own small corporation.
He taught my brother and I how to be safe and sane on the range even though guns were not his thing. Encouraged me and mine in everything we decided to set our minds to. I being the thorn in his side for some time until I got it together. He was the very essence of "Cool". He loved every body regardless of, well, anything.
When the Chaplain asked if he had any Religious preferences my reply was "All".
Rest in Peace Dad.

 

[ShootDots]

Wow! I am so sorry to hear this. He sounded like he was a GREAT father! You and your family were a blessed group to have had a great dad! I lost my father a long time ago. He too was a GREAT dad. I guarantee you that if it were possible for him to call on the phone, I would recognize his voice! Keep all those memories, they are VERY valuable! Once agin, I am sorry to hear that.

 

[joshb]

Sorry about your loss. I lost my Pop about 9 years ago. It took a while for the grief to subside. Now, I keep hearing him from over my shoulder repeating the things he taught me and I think, Yeah Pop I hear ya.

 

[cncmill]

Sorry for your loss.

Erick Crouthamel

 

[jghoghunter]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[swd]

My sincere condolences, I lost my father last November.

 

[LarryDScott]

Sorry for your loss. Life is short, but memories last forever.
LDS

 

[hogpatrol]

Sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. Remember that he lives on in another form.

 

[Comrade Terry]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[jr600yd]

I am sorry for your loss, but that little voice in the back of your mind that keeps you straight..... That's Dad!

 

[nmkid]

My wife and I (mostly her) took care of her dad as he struggled with Alzheimer's until his passing. Terrible disease. I pray for him, you and your family.

 

[Randy L]

Sorry for your loss. I lost my father 4 years ago. My memories of times with him will last forever, though.

 

[gme]

so sorry Mike

 

[hpshooter]

Thoughts and prayers are with you. My Dad died in 2000, the positive memories will always be with me.

 

[mmcu]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[DOGCAPPER]

Sorry for your loss.
My father went UP in 2014. Six weeks short of 101 years.

 

[Shynloco]

Watercam,
May I offer my sincerest condolences on your loss. I lost my Dad, my HERO, in the early 90's and that inevitable event, still brings tears to my eyes today if I think about it too much. I think its tough because there are certain people who help shape our lives and there just didn't seem to be enough time to properly say, "Thank You!"

Alex

 

[Rpbump]

I lost my dad on Labor Day 2000, he was 90. I still miss his laugh, sage advice, and presence. Hold on to your memories as they keep him alive for you. Condolences for your loss.

Rpbump

 

[hunter243sgk]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I will pray for you and your family. I have buried my grandma and step daughter in the last three months and I know how rough it can be. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

 

[1K6BRA]

Watercam, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that the Lord blesses you and your family with a peace that surpasses understanding. Cherish all your memories of your father and be glad that he took the time to spend with you. I lost my father three years ago on Father's Day and like your father he was also a veteran of the Korean conflict. Our nation and our world needs more men like your father.