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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:13 AM
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My Father died tonight at the nursing home in his sleep.
It was peaceful passing, my Aunt was there.

I will miss him so.

He was a good man, and did the best he could for his family.

Good bye Daddy, I am glad I got to know you.

Be a peace now, no more pain.



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MiddleFingerMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:17 AM
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1. MiddleFingerMomMom passed in much the same way...
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...81 years old, ready, peacefully in her sleep.
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As deaths go... one couldn't ask for much better.
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I hope YOU have found/will find peace.
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It was his time... and he lives on in you and your love.
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nolabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:23 AM
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2. I'm glad it was an easy passage. Peace to you all.
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auntAgonist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:41 AM
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3. my sincere condolences to you ...
:hug:

May your Father rest in peace.

aA
kesha
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Kat45 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:45 AM
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4. I'm sorry to hear that, but I suppose that's the best way to go.
Condolences.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:49 AM
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5. My dear texanwitch...
It comes to us all, as you know only too well...

I am glad he went peacefully, without pain...

I know you will miss him. But he will always live in your heart, and your memories...

Be good to yourself!

:hug:
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yellerpup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:50 AM
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6. My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
You were lucky to have a good relationship with him and he was lucky to have you to love. So sorry for you loss. :hug:
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Archae Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:52 AM
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7. Sorry to hear.
My Dad died that way too in August, he went to sleep and just didn't wake up, and then he died.
He was even slightly smiling.
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 01:06 AM
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8. I'm so sorry.
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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 01:09 AM
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9. May your father rest in power
:hug:
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bluesbassman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 01:12 AM
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10. My condolences texanwitch.
Peace to you and your family. :hug:
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 01:22 AM
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11. Despite the peacefulness of his death, texanwitch, I know you are most
probably in pain right now. Take care, and enjoy your good memories of him. Big hug from me, :hug:, and from all of us... :grouphug:
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abq e streeter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 01:36 AM
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12. My deepest sympathies and prayers to you... and peace to his soul, and yours...
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 01:58 AM
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13. so sorry texanwitch
:cry:
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The Midway Rebel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 02:16 AM
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14. Sorry for your loss...
:hug:
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blogslut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 02:50 AM
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15. My condolences to you and yours
Good wishes and loving thoughts.
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denbot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 03:59 AM
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16. My condolences.
Peace to you.
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Xicano Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 04:12 AM
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17. My condolences texanwitch
:hug:
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nadine_mn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 04:35 AM
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18. I am so sorry for your loss
:hug:
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proteus_lives Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 05:46 AM
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19. Condolences.
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JimGinPA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 06:17 AM
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20. I'm Sorry For Your Loss
It's never easy to lose a loved one.
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Callalily Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 06:47 AM
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21. I'm so sorry.
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Phentex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 07:08 AM
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22. I'm very sorry...
I enjoyed your posts about him and the times you were with him in the nursing home.

Hugs to you!

:hug:
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blueamy66 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 07:09 AM
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23. My condolences to you and yours
Hope you make it through this troubled time and come out stronger.

:-)
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siligut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 08:58 AM
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24. I'm glad you got to know him too.
My condolences for your loss, though it sounds like he is in a better place now.
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:09 AM
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25. Oh no
I just saw this. I'm so sorry. :hug:
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Bertha Venation Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:12 AM
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26. I am so sorry, texanwitch
safe passage to your father, and peace to you
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av8rdave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:38 AM
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27. I am so sorry for your loss
RIP and safe passage to your Dad. All the best to you and your family.
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lovemydog Donating Member (414 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:46 AM
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28. My heartfelt condolences
Big hug
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:47 AM
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29. I'm so sorry for your loss.
:hug:
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joeybee12 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:54 AM
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30. So sorry to hear this...our thoughts are with you...
:grouphug:
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:56 AM
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a gentle transition...
is a good transition.

Vibes to you & yours with love,

Elena
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:56 AM
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31. a gentle transition...
is a good transition.

Vibes to you & yours with love,

Elena
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 11:08 AM
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32. I'm so sorry for your loss. n/t


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madinmaryland Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 11:08 AM
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33. I'm sorry to hear.
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Call Me Wesley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 11:09 AM
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34. Safe passage to your dad.
May he be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, texanwitch. :hug:
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NewJeffCT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 11:10 AM
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35. May he rest in peace
I'm sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy.
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Lindsey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 11:41 AM
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36. My thoughts are with you and the others who loved him. It sounds
like he was a good man and I'm happy you had him in your life.
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 11:52 AM
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37. Thank all of you so much for the kind responces to my post.
I will be taking care of his final arrangments for the next few days.

I thought I was prepared for this call but I don't think you can really be ready.

I was hoping for another holiday season with my Father, a least Thanksgiving.

My Father and I were not always close but we did get together for the last few years.

My father was a WWII vet, another one gone.

I will have another flag now.

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foxfeet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:07 PM
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38. Peace to him and to all who love him.
I am so sorry for your loss.:hug:
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lightningandsnow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:17 PM
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39. I'm so sorry.
Sounds like he had a great, full life, and loved you a lot.

:hug:
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SammyWinstonJack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:20 PM
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40. ...
:hug:
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Tikki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:27 PM
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41. We are sorry for this loss...
You have had more than your share of losses recently and you have
handled it all with dignity and grace.

Our thoughts are with you...


The Tikkis
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hedgehog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:53 PM
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42. Hugs out to you at this tough time.
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:57 PM
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43. peace to you and yours, tw
i'm so sorry for your loss
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kentauros Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 12:58 PM
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44. You have my condolences, Texanwitch
It's good to know, too, that he passed peacefully.

You take care, now :hug:
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 01:37 PM
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45. *hugs*
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Kali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 01:47 PM
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46. I'm sorry
lots of losses this year, for you and others here :(

at least it was a peaceful departure
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AllenVanAllen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 03:01 PM
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47. My heart goes out to you texanwitch.


May you and your family find peace and comfort in this time of great loss. :hug:
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Pacifist Patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 03:04 PM
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48. My condolences
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 03:35 PM
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49. My best to you, safe passage to your Dad
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Bossy Monkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 03:54 PM
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50. So very sorry. All condolences to you, your aunt, and all his family and friends. nt
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Inchworm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 04:09 PM
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51. Sorry Texanwitch
:hug:
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livetohike Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 04:25 PM
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52. My sympathy to you and your family texanwitch
:hug: Hold on to those good memories you have of your Dad and may they give you comfort and peace.
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plcdude Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 04:36 PM
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53. Hang in there
and remember the good times and then be the good times that he gave to you.
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kimi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 04:37 PM
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54. Ah, my condolences
Safe passage to your dad, and peace to you. :hug:
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Old Troop Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 06:32 PM
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55. My condolences to you and your family. I wish I could pass on some
wisdom that would make it easier, but we each find that in different ways.
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trof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 06:35 PM
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56. I guess it's the way we'd all like to go.
Edited on Fri Nov-19-10 06:35 PM by trof
:grouphug:
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FarLeftRage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 08:27 PM
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57. Peace to you and yours
He is in a better place now with no more suffering...
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Generic Brad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:17 PM
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58. My heart goes out to you
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Liberal_in_LA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 09:41 PM
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59. My sympathies
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mtowngman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 10:15 PM
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60. so sorry for your loss. peace.
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Faygo Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 10:20 PM
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61. He lived a great life. Because you will miss him. That's all we all want.
Mom went in 2003, same way, in a nursing home.

She was of the Greatest Generation, and Eleanor Roosevelt flew to Detroit to give her the first War Production Board award to a woman.

What mattered to her at the end was her sons. We loved her, and you obviously loved your Dad.

Condolences. He was a fortunate man to have you.
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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 10:23 PM
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62. I'm sorry, texanwitch.
I wish you, your family, and your father peace. :hug:
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emilyg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 11:53 PM
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63. My condolences.
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Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 11:56 PM
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64. My Sincerest Condolences texanwitch
I am so sorry for your loss.:-(
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Ishoutandscream2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-20-10 12:10 AM
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65. Peace be with you and your family
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Monique1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-20-10 04:03 PM
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66. I am so sorry -
but he died in peace. :hug:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-20-10 04:04 PM
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67. My condolences to you and your family, texanwitch
I'm glad his passing was peaceful. :hug:

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frogmarch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-20-10 04:08 PM
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68. So sorry, texanwitch
My condolences.

My dad died 51 years ago, but I remember him well and the wonderful childhood he gave me. I hope fond memories you have of your dad help to ease your sorrow.
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