My dad died over the holidays

[indie_voter]

He was a staunch Democrat. He first gave to Wes Clark's campaign, then to Kerry.

I used to send him links to posts here and other places, he loved the information and comments.

He was in and out of it the last couple days of his life.

At one point he was ranting about the election.

I spent election day calling him on the phone, at first we were excited then we consoled each other.

I will miss him for the rest of my life. Even though we knew he had cancer, we thought he had 5-10 years ahead of him, long enough to outlast this evil administration.

At least he saw the Red Sox win the World Series. :)

Here is to you Dad!

[villager]

1. here's to your dad, too, indie

best to you and your family during this grieving time...

[commander bunnypants]

2. sorry for your loss

Karma to you and your family

CB

[smbolisnch]

3. I am so sorry for your loss....

:hug:

[underpants]

4. Sorry to hear that

:cry:

[Lavender Brown]

5. I'm sorry for your loss, indie voter

:hug:

[mac56]

6. I am so sorry to hear it.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[ProfessorGAC]

7. My Condolences

That's a real shame. It's good that you have fine memories of your time with him, though. That's a good way to salve the hurt.

Take care.
The Professor

[Midlodemocrat]

8. Sorry for your loss Indie.

I lost my dad in August and it still hurts.

[Magrittes Pipe]

9. A toast for your dad:

:toast:

And one of these for you:
:hug:

[babylonsister]

10. My condolences, indie_voter.

It is so hard to lose a parent. Thoughts are with you.

[candy]

11. My prayers for your Dad! n/t

[terrya]

12. You have my sincere condolences, indie_voter.

We lost dad to cancer a year and a half ago to cancer, as well. I'll always miss him. He was such a good, decent man.

I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad.

Terry

[demnan]

13. I'm sorry for your loss

and for your family.

[Ron Green]

14. Best wishes to you, Indie, and Rest In Peace to your dad.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

15. i am so sorry

:hug:

[Don Claybrook]

16. I hope your dad is in a place

...where he can laugh at the absurdity of it all, where he can see that the George W Bush's of the world ultimately don't matter one little bit. And I hope it's a place where he feels young and strong and vital.

Take good care, indie_voter.

[Cuban_Liberal]

17. I'm very sorry, but I have it on the highest authority that...

... Heaven is run by Democrats, so I'm sure he's quite content.

:hug::loveya:

[JimmyJazz]

18. I'm so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[maveric]

19. Please accept my condolences.

I lost my Dad 4 years ago and I miss him greatly. He was also a staunch liberal/dem and a lifelong Red Sox fan.
May he rest in peace.

[NamVetsWeeLass]

20. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

I am so sorry. I am sending you Healing and Energy... I lost my Dad 25 years ago, and as you can tell from my Posting name, It still Hurts. You have a long time of Memories, I only got 8 years. He may be walking the other path, but he is very much still always with you. I know mine is! Namaste.

[Crankie Avalon]

21. I'm very sorry...

...please accept my condolences.

I'm sure part of your future holiday seasons will be spent thinking of the good times you had with your father, and I hope those same future holiday seasons will also be filled with great new memories of time spent with the rest of your family.

[indie_voter]

22. Thank you all

My deepest condolences to those who lost their dads and/or a loved one, this is the first time it has hit this close to home for me.

I was thinking about the tsunami victims and the magnitude of loss is just overwhelming.

Then I think about the cavalier way this cabal ruins lives. Rummy couldn't even be bothered to sign his own name to condolence letters. :p

I am not the most prolific poster here, but I wanted everyone to know that this group touched my dad's life.

Thank you again.

[Phentex]

27. I'm so sorry...

How are you feeling?

[Total Mass Retain]

48. I feel for you deeply- I lost my Dad app a week before Christmas myself.

he had to go in the hospital for a bypass,but complications from diabetes/other things postponed it almost a month. When he finally had the bypass,there were more complications. He had total kidney failure and was having dialysis almost every day. But the doctors kept telling us that everything was still looking good,and we were still expecting him to recover,just not be the same. I had to drive app 300 miles one way every 4-5 days to be with him and still keep on top of things at home. I had just seen him moved to a bigger hospital in a nearby city to his home when I had to make the trip home. He passed away almost as soon as I arrived home. I thank God that my brother was with him.But no one knows the guilt I feel for not being there,and the shock I still feel because I never could,would believe that his passing was even a possibility. I still don't believe it. I saw him buried,and I still don't believe it.

[Phillycat]

23. Gosh, I'm so sorry.

My condolences to you and your family. :hug:

[Historic NY]

24. Sorry for your loss Indie......

I loss my uncle who lived with me just before Christmas, he too was like your dad a staunch Democrat. He held elected office here from 1948-1978.....he too developed a cancer, he went peacefully here at home. Went through the election day ups & downs with him too. Perhaps they were birds of a feather....and have met on the other side....take care.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

25. I'm so sorry for your loss

Cancer has taken two of my loved ones, and I hate it even more than I hate Bush. May your father rest in peace, and may God give strength to you and your family in this horrible time.

[nicolemrw]

26. i'm sorry for your loss

your dad and mine can have a drink together where they are... it sounds like they'd get along.

[Left Is Write]

28. I'm sorry. He sounds like a terrific guy.

[Susang]

29. I'm really sorry to hear that

My condolences to you and your family.

[redqueen]

30. You're so lucky to have had a good relationship with your dad.

I'm sorry for your loss...

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

31. My condolences to you on the loss of your father

Sounds like he was (and is) a great man...I am so sorry for your loss.

[HEAVYHEART]

32. I dont' know what to say

Except that I'm very sorry that your father passed away. It sounds like you have some good memories of him. Cherish them..

[Book Lover]

33. Sorry to hear about your family's loss

Please accept my condolences.

[bigwillq]

34. Very sorry about your loss

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.:hug:

[ImpeachBush]

35. So sorry to hear that news ...

My father is dying (lung cancer), and is in hospice care at home. He was alert but not himself during the holidays. He's at that point where he constantly tells everyone he loves them, what a wonderful family he has, how happy he is, etc. We are very fortunate that he is "feeling" happy at this point, because the alternative is very unpleasant. He is in bed most of the day, but my mom does everything she can to get him up sitting, walking to the john and kitchen table, etc. Mom is a pillar of strength, and I'm so proud of her fortitude and courage through all this.

Anyway ... I just want to say that I know where you're at, and I wish you the best in your recovery from grief.

[Jack_Dawson]

36. Sorry to hear that Indie_Voter

It's a tough enough time of year w/o losing loved ones. :grouphug:

[cruadin]

37. Sorry for your loss. My Dad's health has been in steep...

decline these last several months. I have been trying to spend as much time with him as I can.

It sounds as if you stayed in close touch with your Dad in his last weeks. I think you will be glad for that, when some of the immediacy of your loss subsides.

And, like you said, at least the Red Sox came through for us.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

38. Condolences to you and all your family,

may your Dad RIP.

:hug: :hug:

[UrbScotty]

39. May he Rest In Peace.

I send the best condolences to you and your family.

:hug:

[Zomby Woof]

40. Peace to you at this time

Thanks for sharing your remembrances. My condolences!

[ThorsHammer]

41. Sorry for your loss (nt)

[BobMorr]

42. I,m sorry about your dad

He's in a better place now. Democrats are the majority in heaven!

[OhioBlue]

43. I'm very sorry Indie

no words can are adequate. Thoughts, prayers and love sent to you and your family.:hug:

[buddhamama]

44. I am sorry for your loss

((((hugs)))) for you and my thoughts. May Dad be at peace.

[Bunny]

45. Oh I'm so sorry. The holidays are a hard time to lose a loved one.

Wishing you peace and love. :hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

46. I'm so sorry....

My thoughts are with you and your family.

[u4ic]

47. I'm so sorry

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

[frictionlessO]

49. Blessings at his passing... sounds like he was a wonderful Dad.

Heres to him...

[fluffernutter]

50. i'm so sorry - here's to your dad!

:hug:

[FuzzySlippers]

51. Deepest condolences, indie_voter.

[graywarrior]

52. May I offer my condolences. So sorry.

[Hans Delbrook]

53. I'm so sorry for your loss

He sounds like he was my kind of guy. I don't know if you're religious but I'll keep you in my prayers if you don't mind.

[NC_Nurse]

54. So sorry to hear about your dad...

sounds like he was a great guy.

May he rest in peace.

Hugs to you and your family :hug:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

55. I'm so sorry, Indie

It's so hard to lose a parent. :hug:

[bobthedrummer]

56. Your dad was cool, indie voter, sorry to hear of your loss.

:hug:

[Piperay]

57. So SORRY

for your loss, he sounds like he was a swell guy. O8) :hug:

[yardwork]

58. I'm very sorry for your loss

I lost my father to cancer almost six years ago. I still miss him.

I'm glad that you were on good terms with your dad when he died, and had a chance to talk with him. That meant a lot to me and my dad, too.

I'm glad that your dad got to see the Red Sox win!

[soothsayer]

59. Jeez, I'm sorry. My dad died in Nov. Totally sucks. Seems like

you were close to your dad. That's great that you have those memories. My heartfelt condolences.

[koneko]

60. I'm so sorry for your loss

It's never easy to lose a parent, especially around the holidays.

My condolences to you & your family!

[goclark]

61. Our prayers to you and the family!

He sounds like he was a really great guy!