My dad passed away

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moshquerade

No Lifer
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Originally posted by: blodhi74
rest his soul ...... I hope no-body has to goes through this .. I feel lost in so many way ..... please appreciate UR parents
been there... 2 1/2 years ago. i hate the cliché that time will help you deal with your loss, but it really does.

and yes i appreciate my mother now so much more since my father died. it's easy to take your parents for granted. at least i was lucky enough to have time with my father before he died to tell him over and over how much i loved him.


 

Doggiedog

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Aug 17, 2000
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My condolences.

I lost my dad a few years ago too.

I think what's important is that you really cared and loved him. I think having a son like that would have made him happy.

I've got a 4 YO boy and 2 YO girl and I know if I give them a happy childhood and a platform to be successful, I could die happy. That's all that one can really ask for from their children.
 

DougK62

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Sorry, guy. But look on the bright side - you were lucky enough to know him for 30 years and it sounds like he had a really big impact on your life (and I'm sure you on his). Many people are not so lucky.

 

MisfitsFiend

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My condolences. I lost my grandmother 5 years ago - she was like a mother to me. I still get very sad and teary about her not being here in my life. The grieving process will take a long time.
 

Ausm

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Originally posted by: DougK62
Sorry, guy. But look on the bright side - you were lucky enough to know him for 30 years and it sounds like he had a really big impact on your life (and I'm sure you on his). Many people are not so lucky.



Very Well put!

I lost my mother to a drunk driver when I was 6 took me years to cope with the loss.

In Regard to your father, I wish you and your family the best in these hard times :(


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Epoman

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Apr 15, 2003
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Originally posted by: blodhi74
Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
How old are you?

You have my condolences :(

thaks all ... I'm 30 and have a 7 year old

Wow I'm 32 and have a 7 year old son. But you know what If my dad died It really wouldn't affect me that much, He's a TERRIBLE grandfather HARDLY gives a Fvck about his grandson and was a terrible father to me as a child. My mom used to have to make him talk or play with me. And the sad thing is he's repeating the pattern with his grandson. I have to make him talk to his grandson. He's really a turd.

Sorry to thread crap. Sorry to hear about your dad.

 

Doggiedog

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Aug 17, 2000
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Originally posted by: Epoman
Originally posted by: blodhi74
Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
How old are you?

You have my condolences :(

thaks all ... I'm 30 and have a 7 year old

Wow I'm 32 and have a 7 year old son. But you know what If my dad died It really wouldn't affect me that much, He's a TERRIBLE grandfather HARDLY gives a Fvck about his grandson and was a terrible father to me as a child. My mom used to have to make him talk or play with me. And the sad thing is he's repeating the pattern with his grandson. I have to make him talk to his grandson. He's really a turd.

Sorry to thread crap. Sorry to hear about your dad.

Thats not a crap. It should put into perspective how lucky he is. I felt the same way about my dad. I think I would have accomplished more in my life if my dad cared at all about me and my sisters but unfortunately he didn't. Knowing he had a loving son that cared about him would have made him happy I'm sure and he could pass without having any regrets unlike my dad who did.
 

Amused

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I lost my father at 19 (I'm 37 now). I know how you feel. Maybe even worse, since I was just begining to realize that I didn't know everything and my father wasn't the dumbass I thought he was.

At least you got to enjoy him throughout your twenties. I'd give anything for that.
 
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so sorry to hear, my condolences.

RIP
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Epoman

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Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Originally posted by: Epoman
Originally posted by: blodhi74
Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
How old are you?

You have my condolences :(

thaks all ... I'm 30 and have a 7 year old

Wow I'm 32 and have a 7 year old son. But you know what If my dad died It really wouldn't affect me that much, He's a TERRIBLE grandfather HARDLY gives a Fvck about his grandson and was a terrible father to me as a child. My mom used to have to make him talk or play with me. And the sad thing is he's repeating the pattern with his grandson. I have to make him talk to his grandson. He's really a turd.

Sorry to thread crap. Sorry to hear about your dad.

Thats not a crap. It should put into perspective how lucky he is. I felt the same way about my dad. I think I would have accomplished more in my life if my dad cared at all about me and my sisters but unfortunately he didn't. Knowing he had a loving son that cared about him would have made him happy I'm sure and he could pass without having any regrets unlike my dad who did.

That's true he is lucky I think it's sad for anyone including me to think they would NOT be sad if there dad died. I have SOOOO many health problems (I was perfectly healthy as a child) and my dad could care less
he never asks me how I'm doing or nothing or how I feel today. To give you an example of just ONE of my many problems I have End-Stage renal disease so I goto Dialysis 3 times a week for the LAST 10 YEARS. And some might say he just doesn't know how to show emotion well fvck that he shows ALOT of emotion to the whores and strippers he takes out. I love my dad but I have no problem telling him to his face he is a terrible father and grandfather, and I have told him to his face.

PSA: To all you dads out there or future dads being a provider is NOT enough show your freaking kid some love, let him know how much you love him show him, don't just bring home the bacon.
 

MrChad

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Aug 22, 2001
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Originally posted by: Amused
I lost my father at 19 (I'm 37 now). I know how you feel. Maybe even worse, since I was just begining to realize that I didn't know everything and my father wasn't the dumbass I thought he was.

At least you got to enjoy him throughout your twenties. I'd give anything for that.

Wow, our situations are eerily similar. My father died from a heart attack when I was 20 (I'm 24 now).

To the OP, so sorry for your loss. Was this an unexpected death, or were you able to say goodbye beforehand?
 

Aharami

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Aug 31, 2001
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Originally posted by: blodhi74
Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
How old are you?

You have my condolences :(

thaks all ... I'm 30 and have a 7 year old

sorry man. although i feel worse for your kid. it must be hard on a 7 year old to lose his grandfather. :(
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Stark

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I went through this last April.

They say losing a child is the worst thing that can ever happen to you. That must be pretty bad, because I've never experienced anything worse than losing my dad.

The worst heartache/breakup I ever experienced with a woman lasted 3 months. Losing my dad hit me way harder for 6 months straight. It still gets me when I least expect it.

Take a few days off and stay close to your loved ones.