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[05Rider]

  Dave, I am so sorry about your Dad.  I want to apologize for not sending you this earlier.  I flew from Washington State to South Caroline to surprise my Mom for Mother's Day. I have been here since last Saturday doing all the fixit things around the house.  I just checked the site from my sister’s computer and saw your post about your Dad.
   I lost my father more than fifteen years ago.  My Dad was in Los Angles on business.  He became ill and went to VA hospital in California.  The hospital called my Mom and told her that we should get there ASAP.  I called my Dad at the VA Hospital, we talked for a short time and I told him that I would see him tomorrow or the next day.  The last thing I said to my Dad was, “I love you, Dad” my Dad replied, "I love you too son".  That was the last time I ever spoke with my father.  We received a phone call from the hospital just prior to leaving for the airport the next morning.  That my Dad had passed away.
  Dave spend as much time with your Dad as possible, I miss my Dad everyday.  When things are really get tough for me.  I go visit my Dad, try to talk to him like we used to do a long time ago.  I really miss hearing his voice and knowing that he always was on my side and that he was always looking out for me.  Damn, I miss that.  Take care, you and your Dad will be in my prays.  God bless.
 
Ride Safe [smiley=helmet.gif]

[Gettinold]

JUST A QUICK NOTE TO ALL CONCERNED ABOUT MY DAD AND I. I SPENT A WHOLE WEEK BESIDE MY FATHERS HOSPITAL BED, TRYING TO GET WHAT EVER WE NEEDED TO TELL EACH OTHER OUT. BEING THAT HE WAS HEAVILY MEDICATED & WEARING A OXYGEN MASK IT WAS DIFFICULT. I SPENT MY FIRST 18 HOURS RIGHT NEXT TO HIM. WE TALKED, LAUGHED,CRIED & YES WE DRANK A BEER. I DIDNT THINK I COULD SEE HIM LIKE THIS & I KNOW HE DIDNT WANT ME TO SEE HIM LIKE THAT BUT WE WERE BOTH GLAD FOR THE TIME WE HAD TOGETHER.UNFORTUNITLY THE RADIATION WASNT WORKING AND HE STARTED TO DECLINE FAST. I SAID MY FINAL GOOD-BYE ON FRI 5/26 AND FLEW BACK HOME. ON 5/31 @ 1:15 AM HE PASSED. WE ALL FEEL RELEIVED BECAUSE HES NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE, BUT THE GREIVING FOR US HAS JUST BEGAN. MY SISTER, WHO WAS THE ONE TO DIAGNOSE HIM AND HIS OWN 90 YEAR OLD MOTHER WERE BESIDE HIM WHEN HE PASSED AND HE WENT VERY PEACEFULY. MY GRANDMOTHER SAID HE ALREADY HAD A DATE IN HEAVEN WITH HIS FATHER TO GO "FISHING & HUNTING", THE TWO THINGS THEY BOTH ENJOYED DOING THE MOST,BESIDE BEING IN THE WIND & RIDING.THANK-YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, IT REALY DID HELP AND I TOLD MY DAD AND FAMILY ABOUT HOW MANY VEIWS & REPLIES WE HAD ON THIS TOPIC AND THE WERE ALL TOUCHED.
                        GOD BLESS     DAVE

[VaEagle]

Sorry for your loss Gettinold,
I'm glad you both got to talk before he passed.
Our prayers are still with you and your family.

[RJ749]

Dave,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  

I know he'll find peace and a good fishin' hole.  Roger

[HUBBARD]

Dave,
  Sorry for your loss, but glad you were able to spend some time with Him.  Remember the good, and proceed to live your life.  My Ol' Pappy told me to travel through this life with integrity, honor, and a giving Heart, so that when my travels were over, and I was lying in the casket, the best thing that could be said about me was, He was a good husband, and a good Father.  I'm battin' 500 on that one!  Lotta' room for improvement in the husband department.  [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] Later--HUBBARD  

[The Mysterious Q!]

Dave ,My deepest sympathy for you and your family in this time. I'm glad you got to say your goodbyes and that you were able to share his last moments. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.  Q

[ccr]

Dave, both MrWe and I send you are most deepest heartfelt sympathies for your loss.  You Grandmother said it best about your father had a date with his father.  Easier said than finding solace with it, we both know.  We have each lost one of our parents and were at the death bed up to within a day of the passing.  It helps to know that we have told our loved ones what they mean to us, and yes, it takes many, many years to come to grips with our losses.  I am not sure I have even begun after four years, so if it helps a little to know that we empathize with you and wish you speedy acceptance.  

[SEULTRA]

Dave,
Sorry about your Dad. His circle is now complete and you have just passed a milestone in your own circle. Celebrate his life by living yours to the fullest. I still miss my Dad terribly and it's been years.  

[SPIDERMAN]

Dave,
         Is is us who should be thanking you, I know I speak for the members when I say this thread has caused many of us to take a minute to reflect on our own relationships with parents and to express ourselves while we still have that opportunity. Nothing any of us can say will take away the grief you feel right now, but as time passes, I hope you are able see that your Dad's passing had a postive effect on people who never met him. Perhaps God's purpose, who am I to say ?  Was thinking of this listening to Brooks and Dunn "I Believe "  Great Song

Vaya con Dios Amigo
                            Brian

[TheVgirl]

Dave,
Reading your post made me cry.  You don't have your dad here on earth, but you will always have your memories and he will always be a part of you.   Every time you ride, you'll remember him and those will be fond memories.

You and your family will be in my prayers.

V.

[Gettinold]

I JUST RETURNED HOME FROM A MORNING RIDE TO THE BEACH. I STARTED OUT WITH A KENNY CHESNEY CD & ENDED UP WITH A MONTGOMERY GENTRY ONE.THIS IS WHAT MY DAD TOLD ME TO DO & IT WAS GREAT THEROPY. I FOUND THIS LITTLE RESTRAUNT ON THE BEACH IVE NEVER BEEN TO SO STOP & TRIED IT. I ORDERED THE "DADS SPECIAL" WHICH WAS 2 EGGS WITH HOME FRIES & SH*T ON THE SHINGLE. MY FAVORITE... WELL I DIDNT DO MUCH RIDING BAUT MANAGED TO GONE MOST OF THE DAY & JUST BEAT THE RAIN HOME. I THINK TOMORROW I'LL HAVE THE SAME.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]   THANKS EVERYONE. HOPE TO SEE ALL IN MAGGIE VALLEY!!!

[Fired00d]

Dave,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I'm glad that you two were able to spend some time together and share moments that will be with you forever. That time that you two were able to share, remember, laugh, and cry together will always be with you until you seem him again.

As has been said, you story has touched many of us here, and because of it probably changed some people’s thoughts/views. I know personally of losing a sibling to cancer, and was there with her until the end. Her illness in a way was a blessing for us as we had grown apart, as we got older. One of those cases where big sister doesn't want to let her little brother grow up, and he rebels. Well during her illness I was there for her, took her to her chemo sessions, was by her bedside everyday, and did what ever I could to make her feel comfortable. I thank God for this as it gave us the opportunity to reconnect, get over our trivial differences and see how important we were to each other. Talking about her now makes me remember some of the things that she did for me when I was a kid. My first visit to the Washington Zoo was with her, first professional baseball game was with here (Washington Senators), and always took me shopping for school clothes at the end of summer. She was the best big sister a knucklehead like me could have ever had.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[JR]

Dave buddy, I'm sorry, for you, that your dad went to be with the Lord in heaven. I'm so thankful that you spent time with him and his sufferings were short. We lift your entire family up to the Lord for peace and comfort during these difficult times. God Bless Bro!

                                                                                           JR [smiley=banana.gif]

[JCHAROS]

sorry to hear your in my prayers

[Grover]

Dave,

  Sorry to hear about your loss. At least there is no more suffering for him. Grieve, but be happy for the joy and fond memories & be happy that He is now at piece.

God bless you all  [smiley=angel.gif]