It's with great sadness and sorrow that I spread the word of my father's death last night.
He left this cruel ol' world the same way he lived his life - with dignity. He was surrounded by family and I had the honor of holding his hand while he passed from this life.
My father was a Soldier and a III Percenter til the day he died and will be missed by all that knew him.
I'd appreciate your thoughts and prayers for my Mom and nieces and nephew.
Sorry to hear that, Wirecutter.
ReplyDeletePlease accept my condolences.
Ken
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and
your family.
Arfur
My condolences.
ReplyDeleteTake heart in knowing that you helped make his last days as comfortable as possible.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
My thoughts and prayers to You and your Family!
ReplyDeletePickdog
III
I pray the memories of your father bring you peace and comfort forever.
ReplyDeleteWords just don't cut it at times like this. We're thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteWC,
ReplyDeleteBeen there and I know how it hurts.
May pops RIP and kudos to you for carrying on.
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My absolute deepest sympathies. I remember the day that happened in my life, and I know what I felt. He is regrouping on the other side for when the curtain opens between the realms. Honor his memory, and it will be rewarded.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy to you and your family.It is to a better place he has passed.
ReplyDeleteHere's the deal.
ReplyDeleteYou will cry, spontaneously, once or twice a day for months.
This is normal and natural, embrace it.
A POEM WORTH READING
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He was getting old and paunchy
And his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion,
Telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he once fought in
And the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies;
They were heroes, every one.
And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors
His tales became a joke,
All his buddies listened quietly
For they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer,
For old Bob has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer
For a Soldier died today.
He won't be mourned by many,
Just his children and his wife.
For he lived an ordinary,
Very quiet sort of life.
He held a job and raised a family,
Going quietly on his way;
And the world won't note his passing,
'Tho a Soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth,
Their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing,
And proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell of their life stories
From the time that they were young
But the passing of a Soldier
Goes unnoticed, and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution
To the welfare of our land,
Someone who breaks his promise
And cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow
Who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his country
And offers up his life?
The politician's stipend
And the style in which he lives,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that he gives.
While the ordinary Soldier,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension, small.
It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger,
With your enemies at hand,
Would you really want some cop-out,
With his ever waffling stand?
Or would you want a Soldier--
His home, his country, his kin,
Just a common Soldier,
Who would fight until the end?
He was just a common Soldier,
And his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us
We may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict,
We find the Soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles
That the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor
While he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage
At the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline
In the paper that might say:
"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING,
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY."
hang in there brother
Kevin Paradise Calif.
My prayers to you and your family, glad you were with him, and on good terms. Beat wishes pdc42
ReplyDeleteSorry about your Pops Amigo.......
ReplyDeleteOh I am so very sorry. Thoughts ans prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWirecutter, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
ReplyDeleteDoug and Dona
Marissa
Illinois
I was very sorry to hear the news. It's been years since my father died, even longer since my stepfather went, but it leaves a mark and sometimes, like now, something brings it back afresh.
ReplyDeletePlease extend my condolences to your family, too.
Prayers for him and prayers for you, Friend. I'll lift a drink for him tonight.
ReplyDeleteBeyond words. Lifting one to salute your Pops, wirecutter.
ReplyDeleteyour a lucky man Kenny to have a father that you love and miss. My father passed away 2 years ago and I dont care,sad but true , I'm happy for you,, you felt love from your father.
ReplyDeleteThe wife (bless her) only told me today you were back (we followed you regularly).
ReplyDeleteLosing your dad is a bitter blow. I know from personal experience how hard it can be. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Hang in there you Inglorious Bastard.
Michael in Nelson NZ
Condolences Brother.
ReplyDeleteThis was me in June. I feel ya.
Rest easy knowing that he is having a beer with all those Patriots that have gone before him.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. The bond between a father and his son is so special. Just try to remember the good times you shared with him and it will help you get through these difficult days. Semper Fidelis.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a good man. We'll be keeping all of y'all in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, I'm a week late and a buck and twenty short. My sincere condolences, Ken. Hang tough as always and best wishes to everyone.
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