My GF's dad died yesterday

[tk149]

He was a long time cancer survivor, but yesterday he finally succumbed. I was on the way to his house (hospice care), and missed him by a few minutes.

He was a good guy, and passed away surrounded by his loving daughters. His wife passed away only two months ago.

I wish I had more time to get to know him better. There aren't many people I can say that about.

Yeah, Merry effing Christmas.

 

[Cuda1447]

Wow, awful man. I'm sorry. Be there for your girlfriend, I'm sure there is really hard on her.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Awe man, sorry for your loss

 

[DaTT]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Lonyo]

At least she knew it was coming.
Sucky time of the year, but better to be prepared than have it suddenly happening, and she was able to be there at the end.

 

[Daishiki]

My condolences. My grandma passed on Christmas Eve and my BIL's mom the day after Christmas. It's usually a somber time for us.

 

[Iron Woode]

that is horrible.

I am going through the same thing with my GF's father. He won't be around much longer and this will be the last Christmas together as a family.

sorry for your loss.

 

[bommy261]

My condolences.

 

[BoomerD]

My condolences to your GF. May I offer her my...shoulder? I'm pretty good at...consoling grieving females.

Seriously, that sucks for her family. For many years, Christmas will be "tainted" by the memory of her dad passing on X-mas eve.
As I suggested to another member whose father passed earlier in the month, if the father liked Christmas, celebrate this holiday extra joyously. Do it for him...in his honor.

 

[JulesMaximus]

That sucks man. Unfortunately I know all too well what she's going through and what she will go through over the next few weeks because my Father died just a few weeks ago on December 5th. It has really hit me hard too over the past couple weeks. :'(

Just try to be there for her and her family, be kind and understanding. That's all you can do.

You and your girlfriend have my deepest sympathies. :rose:

 

[skyking]

I'm sorry for your loss.
You are right, it is not often you meet somebody like that.

 

[Modular]

Sorry for your loss. It's always tough, but even more so this time of year. I know that feeling of wishing you had gotten to know him a little better too. When my wife's grandpa passed I felt that same way...

 

[rockyct]

Whenever I hear about someone passing away around Christmas, it always makes me remember this carol/poem:


I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

I thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along th'unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

And in despair I bowed my head:
'There is no peace on earth, ' I said
'For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.'

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
'God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men.'

Till, ringing, singing on its way,
The world revolved from night to day
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime,
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

 

[Dumac]

Same thing happened in my SO's family, except it wasn't her dad but her dad's brother. That means her cousins and aunt must be grieving this time of year.

His death wasn't expected either. He died in an accident

 

[Geekbabe]

What sad news

 

[xanis]

That's really terrible. Condolences to your girlfriend and her family.

 

[thepd7]

The holidays are always a hard time, no matter when you've lost someone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girlfriend.

 

[caddlad]

My condolences. Find joy in the families memories.

The bond of his pain has been broken.

 

[moshquerade]

He was a long time cancer survivor, but yesterday he finally succumbed. I was on the way to his house (hospice care), and missed him by a few minutes.

He was a good guy, and passed away surrounded by his loving daughters. His wife passed away only two months ago.

I wish I had more time to get to know him better. There aren't many people I can say that about.

Yeah, Merry effing Christmas.

I shouldn't have clicked on this thread. :`(

Cancer sucks so hard.

 

[tk149]

Thanks to everybody for your words of support and sympathy. The funeral will be on Thursday.

Please enjoy your holidays and give thanks that you have your loved ones.

Ack! I'm tired. Been sick.

 

[AlienCraft]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[JD50]

Sorry for your loss man.

 

[Kreon]

Cancer sucks so hard.

this.

My dziadziu died of cancer. It sucks and hurts. Springtime just doesn't have the feeling of fresh, new life it once had for me.

My buddy's grandmother died a couple days before Christmas a few years ago. Everyone always went there for the holidays. The year after is tough. My buddy and his parents went to Disney for Christmas the next year. It didn't really help, just masked the bad feelings Christmas brings with it now. I'm not sure what I mean by mentioning this, I guess just the results of how someone else dealt with a loved one dying near Christmas and the effects.