RIP my Dad
 

Following a nice weekend visit from my mother and sister, they returned home to find my father had died sitting in his recliner. He had his legs crossed and a hand in a bowl of chips, so it must have happened very suddenly. Small mercy that there appeared to be no suffering.

My dad was a fantastic guy. He umpired middle-school baseball and softball and he refereed little league football for 20+ years. He also ran the clock for many seasons of High School football and basketball games. He was active in the community and a great family-man.

Most of all he was my best friend.

I will miss sitting with him and playing video games, and I will miss our nearly weekly summer golf outings. I will also miss talking to him and listening to his stories. Our family will get by, but it is really going to be hard not having him around.

Dad, your 62 years on this earth was not enough. I'm really sorry you didn't get to make it to enjoy your retirement. When you see me coming to join you - whenever that may be - go ahead and make a tee time for us in the afterlife.

God, take care of him for me. He was one of the good ones.

I love you Dad.

- Brian

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condolences

Sorry to hear that man...

Sorry for your loss, Brian.

fuck!

that's horrible. I'm sorry man. My condolences

Sorry for your family's loss

Condolences & prayers for you and your family.

Wow. I'm glad that he probably didn't suffer. Our condolences.

Very sorry to hear that Brian. I lost my grandfather last week, but he was as close to a father as I really ever had so I can sympathise somewhat with how you are feeling right now.

62 is much too young though :(

Sorry for your loss man.

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Sorry to hear, Brian. Hang in there.

Sounds like you have some good memories of him, and that is a great thing. Sorry for your loss man.

Take care man..

Sorry to hear that sir.....my condolences.

take care. all my best.

So sorry, Brian. My prayers are with you, your Dad and your family.

So sorry Brian, 62 is way to young.

so sad, very sorry to hear that :(

Sorry for your loss Brian :(

Sorry to hear that man, such a young age! You'll be in my thoughts.

My deepest condolences.

Condolences man. I lost my mom at 62 to cancer and my dad a couple years ago so I know how you feel. My thoughts are with you and your family.

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

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my condolences Brian.

FM

Sounds like your Dad was a great guy, and that you had a wonderful relationship.

Wow. damn... Sounds like he was a man. God bless...

Sorry to hear that. :(

Sorry man...your next tee-time will have to wait a while :(

Very sorry for your loss. All the best to you and yours.

OMG!!!

How horrible! My deepest sympathies to you and your family Brian. :(

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the support.

sounds like you guys had a great relationship, that's always great to hear. my sympathy for your loss.

Way too young.

Sorry for your loss.

Brian, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Very sorry for your loss Brian.

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

So sorry to hear. Best wishes to you.

So sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.

Oh damn, I'm sorry to hear about that man. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Sorry for your loss :(

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry, Brian... :(

I'm sorry for your loss, Brian.

BrianD, my condolences and prayers to you and your family. Having suffered a recent loss myself, and this being easier said than done, but you have to take it day by day.

Your father seemed like the type of father I hope to be one day.

I am sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss :(

My thoughts are with you and your family...

You are in my prayers Brian...

Sad to hear about this Brian. My thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones.

Sorry for your loss. I lost my mom when I was 20, and she was only 50. It's tough.

Sorry to hear. Best wishes.

Sorry for your loss. You have my condolences.

-Cork

Man. Really sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like you have many warm memories to cherish.

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Sorry to hear this, Brian. 62 is way too young.

so sorry for your loss Brian.

Very sorry for your loss man. God bless.

You and your family are in my thoughts, Brian.

Very sorry to hear this news. My condolences to you and your family.

My condolences to your loss, Brian. :(

You and your family will be in my prayers. I lost my Mom on July 20 and it's been a difficult time. I hope that you will receive the same kind of comfort and support that I did from the people who are close to you.

My deepest sympathies.

Sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like a great guy, you were lucky to have a
father like that. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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deepest sympathies brian

you have my condolences, Brian

Sorry for your loss.

My sympathies go out to you and your family

my condolences, Brian.

Really sorry to hear about this Brian. You have my condolences.

Sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear of your loss. You and yours will be in my thoughts.

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My prayers to you and your family.

Sorry for your loss. I know what you are going through.

Sorry to hear about your loss, Brian, and so young. It's great that you were able to have that kind of relationship with him!

I am not ashamed to admit that this thread made my eyes water. Just the thought of losing my dad pains me. I am very sorry for your loss, he went way before his time.

Wow, this struck a chord with me as my dad is also 62 years old. The thought of losing him made my heart pinge.

My thoughts are with you and your family tonight.

Really sorry man.

Agreed fantom, I was thinking the same thing. My father is getting up there himself and I found myself thinking about the future without him, makes me really sad.

Brian my thoughts are with you, losing a family member just really sucks so bad.