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by: topcat Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 8:36am  
Father's day is the worst day of the year for me. It's the last time I heard my dad's voice 4 years ago. He suffered a heart attack while I was on the phone with him, and 4 months of life support followed.
I want to turn this into a happy day of remembrance by posting my favorite memory of my dad, and I ask you to do the same.
My dad made a friend wherever he went, whether it was to the grocery store, or to a family trip to the beach. Seeing how he loved people and always made people laugh and feel good about themselves is my favorite thing about him. Everyone loved him. I was the baby and the only girl so he loved me the best Emoticon
Cheers, dad! I LOVE YOU! Til we meet again... 4951
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BooBear Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 8:53am  
I have lots of memories but I can't write them out yetEmoticon thought I could but just cant. 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 9:01am  
Lost mine April of 1998 - he died of a broken heart after losing his wife of 57 years the year before to Alzheimer's. Words that describe my dad: faithful, committed, humble, determined, wise, loving, hard working, friendly, strong, optimistic, patriotic, and loyal. Things I remember about him: giving me buzz hair-cuts as a little boy with his clippers from the navy in WWII, his HUGE hands especially when I got caught doing something wrong, reading his bible every night, saying grace before every meal, taking his boys (all 6 of us) to church every Sunday, working in his garden til sunset, smoking his pipe, smoking his pipe on the pot with the door open, coming to see me play football even after having done the same for my 5 older brothers, seeing him adore and dote over my mother, how much he loved his 15 grand- kids, seeing him show his eternal love for my mother while she endured Alzheimer's and left this earth, and holding my hand on his chest as he took his last breath and feeling his last heart beat. I miss his wise counsel and guidance and regret that my kids never met the greatest dad ever. 4951
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Odin Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 10:58am  
Was digging through old VHS tapes last weekend and found another show he was on.
 
National Geographic - adventures on the edge - Gemini 8
 
Never told me!!!!!!
 
I don't know but a fraction of the stuff he got involved with. Very unassuming humble guy and didn't really talk much. Was a habit I suppose that carried into family life.
 
But as his memory is fading ( early onset Alzheimer's), I'm trying to write down as much as I can.
4951
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Retired_Engineer Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 12:00pm  
I lost my mother in 2006 and my dad in Apr 2013.  After my mom passed, I started writing memories of my parents when we were growing up. I was able to ask my dad lots of questions about his and mom's life before us.  I think I have about 16 pages filled and still adding more as I remember them.  It seems like every time I talk to my sister, it jogs another memory. 4951
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topcat Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 12:35pm  
My brothers and I should start a memory book. It would be a nice tribute. 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 12:55pm  
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~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 1:06pm  
I am so so sorry to all of you who have lost yours Dads. I can not even imagine. Mine, Thank God, is still with us. And some of my most favorite memories are of us going to the flea market on Saturday mornings, people watching at the mall (he still loves to do that! lol) , going fishing at 5 am and eating sandy sandwiches, looking at the stars laying down in the back of his pick-up, and dancing on his feet.. I was definitely daddy's little girl. He is one of the only ones still allowed to call me "Jenny" Emoticon 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 1:18pm  
My dad was always so full of life and energy. He made friends everywhere we went and would literally give you the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it more than he did.
 
When we found out he had cancer, my mom made sure we took as many vacations as we could together so that I would have more good memories than bad to look back on. I remember being in Galveston and walking about 4 miles down the seawall to go play putt putt golf at all the different courses. Back then, they're were about 4 or 5 just along the seawall. We would leave at dusk so it wasn't as hot, and wouldn't get back to the hotel until midnight. One day we were playing the last course when I had accidentally hit my ball into an site that was under construction. My dad had leaned in to get it for me and ended up falling into the little river that ran through the park. He was soaked head to toe and couldn't stop laughing. He then had to stay like that the rest of the night. From then on out, playing mini golf was synonymous with bringing a change of clothes lol.
 
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~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 1:23pm  
.....I lost my dad in January of 2005 to Pancreatic Cancer........He was a Vietnam Veteran, and used to wake me up singing the Marine Corp Hymn.......He was a good talker, a damn good salesman, a fantastic motivator and a good dad.........I have his toes....(They're web toes, so I know for a fact that he's my daddy!) ....I remember him walking me down the aisle to get married, and his words that he spoke to me........I remember him taking me to the doc and getting my arm cast after breaking my wrist, in the summer going into the 2nd grade....  .....Picking me up and taking me to get my ankle cast after breaking it in middle school....  {He carried me all the way from the nurses office at Humble Middle School to the truck in the parking lot.....}...My dad wasn't perfect...  And at times we disappointed each other, but I know that he loved me without a shadow of a doubt, and he always knew how much I loved him..... ....And I remember the last days that I was fortunate to have with him......~ HAPPY FATHERS DAY ~....To my dad, John L. SmithI literally have tears coming down right now after reading what you all so heartfelt shared, and thinking of @BooBear and of my own dad..... ....Thanks @topcat for starting this thread....   4951
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topcat Active Indicator LED Icon 12 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 6:54pm  
Each and every one of these memories are touching my heart Emoticon It's nice to stop for a moment, and look back with fondness on the man who shaped who we are today.
Thank you all for sharing. You've really helped me get through the weekend (so far) knowing that I am not alone in missing and loving my dear daddy.
To all of you who are blessed to still have your dad (or a father figure) in your life, cherish every moment, they are so very preciousEmoticon 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jun 14, '14 8:18pm  
My dad was a quiet, stoic man with a strong work ethic.  And he loved to play golf.  Other than that, I don't believe he really liked kids, and left the child rearing to my mom.  I have very few memories of him actually doing anything with my brother and I as we were growing up.  Just never involved in my life, even after my brother and my mom passed and I was his only immediate surviving family member.  (He did remarry, however.)  He passed in '93.  I was indifferent.Anyway, I will celebrate and honor your dads with you this Father's Day, along with celebrating my husband.  Emoticon
 
@SandyKnee: I'm so jealous of all the people who had wonderful fathers. I like you did not. I celebrate Father's day simple because my hubby is such a fantastic father. Emoticon
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~ 9 years ago   Jun 15, '14 12:47pm  
Lost mine April of 1998 - he died of a broken heart after losing his wife of 57 years the year before to Alzheimer's. Words that describe my dad: faithful, committed, humble, determined, wise, loving, hard working, friendly, strong, optimistic, patriotic, and loyal. Things I remember about him: giving me buzz hair-cuts as a little boy with his clippers from the navy in WWII, his HUGE hands especially when I got caught doing something wrong, reading his bible every night, saying grace before every meal, taking his boys (all 6 of us) to church every Sunday, working in his garden til sunset, smoking his pipe, smoking his pipe on the pot with the door open, coming to see me play football even after having done the same for my 5 older brothers, seeing him adore and dote over my mother, how much he loved his 15 grand- kids, seeing him show his eternal love for my mother while she endured Alzheimer's and left this earth, and holding my hand on his chest as he took his last breath and feeling his last heart beat. I miss his wise counsel and guidance and regret that my kids never met the greatest dad ever.
 
@manhunter: ....I think your kids HAVE met the greatest dad ever........your words are touchingly beautiful and you probably don't even realize it.....obvious to me that your dad lives on in you.....and will live on in your own kids....thanks for that beautiful paragraph...have a perfect day today!
4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jun 15, '14 9:03pm  

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>> Lost mine April of 1998 - he died of a broken heart after losing his wife of 57 years the year before to Alzheimer's. Words that describe my dad: faithful, committed, humble, determined, wise, loving, hard working, friendly, strong, optimistic, patriotic, and loyal. Things I remember about him: giving me buzz hair-cuts as a little boy with his clippers from the navy in WWII, his HUGE hands especially when I got caught doing something wrong, reading his bible every night, saying grace before every meal, taking his boys (all 6 of us) to church every Sunday, working in his garden til sunset, smoking his pipe, smoking his pipe on the pot with the door open, coming to see me play football even after having done the same for my 5 older brothers, seeing him adore and dote over my mother, how much he loved his 15 grand- kids, seeing him show his eternal love for my mother while she endured Alzheimer's and left this earth, and holding my hand on his chest as he took his last breath and feeling his last heart beat. I miss his wise counsel and guidance and regret that my kids never met the greatest dad ever.
 
@manhunter: ....I think your kids HAVE met the greatest dad ever........your words are touchingly beautiful and you probably don't even realize it.....obvious to me that your dad lives on in you.....and will live on in your own kids....thanks for that beautiful paragraph...have a perfect day today!
 
@magnoliamam:
 
Thank you very much - I really appreciate that and you just made my Fathers Day even better.
4951
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StartingOver Active Indicator LED Icon 1
~ 9 years ago   Jun 15, '14 10:21pm  
My dad was a funeral director. Not a creepy in it for the money type. A this is my life calling to service to families in my community funeral director.
 
He was professional and compassionate. He helped so very many families in their most difficult time.
 
Cancer cook him in 2002 at the age of 65. I had such a hard time accepting seeing him in his casket. He was larger than life and I had seen people my whole life in a casket.... Just too surreal for me to accept that it was him this time.
 
I hope he knows how much he was admired and loved by the community and his family. He was such a good man with a huge heart and could not have been blessed with a better daddy. 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jun 15, '14 11:45pm  
I
was ten years old when my dad took me on my first hunting trip in
Mendocino County, California. He decided after many years of training
with the boy scouts and showing him how good I was at the rifle range he
made the decision that it was time for me to go on my first hunt and
carry a rifle. I have been on many hunts before but never did carry a
rifle but this this time it was different. Even though we were not
successful that day the idea of him letting me carry a rifle at that
time was a big deal. I felt like I was growing up fast and ready to
enter the world. I plan to recreate this moment with my older daughter
pretty soon and I have contacted the 4H community to help me with this
process.My dad is still with us as he is now a full fledge trucker always stopping at Graceland to see the Elvis memorial as he is an Elvis fan. 4951
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