Learning to live again

blazerazor

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Life can come at you in unexpected ways. Today I lost my father, we worked together, I confided in him, he gave me direction in life. And now he is gone. Gone forever. And I am still in denial somewhat I think. I mean I was with him LAST NIGHT. Today he didn't show up to work, he didnt anwswer his phone or cell, I cut out of work to check on him... .. . and .. horrible was the situation upon my eyes fell.

He we face down, hands cold and purple, nose looked broken. I flipped him over to do cpr, .. . to a tensed up lifeless shell of a man. A man that was(still is)my hero, and why he had to go. I dont understand. I just had a NEW baby, he so very much loved. We had plans for the future, the recent days have been so grand.

SO HERE are some and most recent photos from him in the hospital seeing the baby. He was so happy. Our relationship had developed so good, and why I couldnt have been there to try and help/stop this from happening.. ..

anyhoo, please look at these pictures of my father at his happiest

a happy new grandad

me, dad and new baby Zach

R.I.P. Dad, I forgot to tell you how I love you very much.
10-9-1948 to 12-13-2007
you will be remembered forever, but why you left so quickly I will never understand. :(

btw, its photobucket, bbzzdd was not letting me load them.

[edit/update] I thank all of you for the support. I really hope you all realize how important it is to spend some time with those that are close to you. I look back and wish I would have spent more time watching football with him, or sitting down with him to watch a dvd. I will forever miss the meals we shared quite often at the local Longhorn steakhouse. The reception today was the best I could of expected given the situation, he had alot of very good friends, many of whom came along way to be at the service and pay their respects. Today is the first day I have been able or even wanted to eat anything, I also realize I do have other family members to seek advice with in, so thing are getting better. My love out to all of you my AT friends and peace for you all through the holiday season.

p.s. ,btw going through all the old photos for memories brought me to one with my Commadore64 sitting beside me. :)
 

Flash1969

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Sorry to hear about this. Just hold those "grand recent days" close to your heart and be thankful you were able to enjoy them. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

By looking at the pics, you made him extremely happy in his final days. Be proud of that.
 

tfinch2

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SlickSnake

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I'm so sorry you had to be the one to find him like that. :(

He looked like a wonderful person.

My sincere condolences.

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Cdubneeddeal

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He didn't die, his body just stopped living. He's still around smiling as he was in the picture holding your baby. Keep the same direction your going as he showed you, or else, he'll put you in check as he did when his body was still alive.

Hopefully that made sense
 

pyonir

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damn man...sorry to hear that. He does look truly happy in the photos.
 

zach0624

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At least he got to see the baby.
I'm sorry for your loss.
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Take comfort in the fact that he probably died a happy man.
 

Auggie

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Ah, Blaze, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. :(

My prayers are with you and your family. He really looked like an awesome guy, someone that could be and still is your hero.
 

aplefka

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Why is this the worst week ever for ATOT?

I'm really sorry to hear this. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through and won't even give any platitudes because that's just not fitting.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
 

Excelsior

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I am so very sorry for your loss. :(

Just a year younger than my father. Thank you for posting because it makes me remember how fortunate my family is to still have my father around.
 

Kadarin

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Sadly, there comes a time for all of us when our bodies just give out. Remember him for who he was and what he meant to you, and take solace in the fact that life goes on, and that he lives on through you and your son.
 

gsethi

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I am very sorry for your loss. It gives me shivers b/c my father is of same age (born in May 1948) and I cant even imagine my life without him.

What was the cause of death ? Did he had any medical condition ?
 

compuwiz1

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God, I'm sorry. You are a good son. I know it hurts. :heart:

Take care of your family. They will need you now. And...please set aside time for yourself.

I have some of my family, who I need to tell that I love them.