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defacto7

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189. I'm sorry for your loss.

Tue Jan 1, 2013, 04:35 AM

Jan 2013

My father died in 1995 at 89 years old. I still think about him often because he was my best friend. But he lives on in my mind and in my children.

Your father will live on in similar ways I'm sure.

My condolences.

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My Father passed last night. He was 93, born on August 8, 1919 [View all] joeybee12 Dec 2012 OP

So, so sorry. TDale313 Dec 2012 #1

My condolences, he sounds like a wonderful guy. Go in peace. uppityperson Dec 2012 #2

I am so sorry for your loss etherealtruth Dec 2012 #3

Deepest Sympathy joeybee12 malaise Dec 2012 #4

I'm sorry for your loss Luciferous Dec 2012 #5

Sorry for your loss! Harmony Blue Dec 2012 #6

Looks like a cool guy to me AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #7

He looks like a real sweetie pie. babylonsister Dec 2012 #8

I am so very sorry for your loss. bigwillq Dec 2012 #9

My condolences to you and your family! LongTomH Dec 2012 #10

So sorry... Not Me Dec 2012 #11

What a nice tribute panAmerican Dec 2012 #12

I'm happy you got to spend so many years with him, and to be there for him at the end. . . Journeyman Dec 2012 #13

Sounds like you were a real blessing to him in his last years. juajen Dec 2012 #14

Thank you for sharing your dad with us. narnian60 Dec 2012 #15

Sounds like a great guy. AverageJoe90 Dec 2012 #16

To joeybee12 and his precious father. Helen Reddy Dec 2012 #17

Sounds like your father had a good life...may he RIP. Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #18

thanks for the pics....sorry for your loss. spanone Dec 2012 #19

Sounds and looks like a great guy BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #20

Condolences to you and your family. ProSense Dec 2012 #21

Sorry for your loss...lost my Dad in 2009 so I know what you're going through. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #22

I love the story told by those pictures. jberryhill Dec 2012 #23

((())) Arctic Dave Dec 2012 #24

Condolences for your loss, my father would have been 95 this year,,, benld74 Dec 2012 #25

I am truly sorry that you lost your dad Curmudgeoness Dec 2012 #26

My condolences. Puglover Dec 2012 #27

Your father sounds like a man who lived his life well and to the fullest.... you are secondwind Dec 2012 #28

I'm so sorry for your loss joeybee12 cal04 Dec 2012 #29

My deepest sympathies. CrispyQ Dec 2012 #30

You must miss him terribly TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #31

Great pics. Sorry for your loss. pinto Dec 2012 #32

Please accept my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies, joeybee12. Octafish Dec 2012 #33

So sorry about your dad. Thank you for posting the photos-- TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #34

My condolences to you and your family! n/t LeftofObama Dec 2012 #35

What a fine looking family--and damn, your old man was a fit feller, wasn't he? MADem Dec 2012 #36

You and he are lucky to have had one another. I'm sorry for your loss. nolabear Dec 2012 #37

May those memories sustain you at this time Skidmore Dec 2012 #38

Condolences, joeybee12 cliffordu Dec 2012 #39

My condolences adieu Dec 2012 #40

so sorry for your loss joeybee12 bench scientist Dec 2012 #41

My sincere condolences! mecherosegarden Dec 2012 #42

Deepest Sympathies... CherokeeDem Dec 2012 #43

My sincere condolences joeybee. Sounds like he was a wonderful man..great photos..wonderful tribute. Jefferson23 Dec 2012 #44

So sorry to hear! MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #45

What a lovely man with a beatific smile. You must be very proud. May he rest in peace. LoisB Dec 2012 #46

Deepest Condolences Joeybee dickthegrouch Dec 2012 #47

My condolences and deepest sympathies! Unknown Beatle Dec 2012 #48

I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm glad he had a peaceful passing. Sheldon Cooper Dec 2012 #49

If I live to be 90 I hope I look half that good. lpbk2713 Dec 2012 #50

Condolences Joey. Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #51

He looks and sounds like a great guy. reflection Dec 2012 #52

may Peace be with you and your family, joeybee. nt xchrom Dec 2012 #53

I 07 him! <3 <3 )O( nt cecilfirefox Dec 2012 #54

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. n/t onecent Dec 2012 #55

What a cool dad flamingdem Dec 2012 #56

Sorry for your loss. Having lost both parents in their mid-nineties, I can attest that indepat Dec 2012 #57

My Condolences 2naSalit Dec 2012 #58

Safe passage to your dad. Still Blue in PDX Dec 2012 #59

He sounds like he was an amazing person. Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #60

What a handsome man! wicket Dec 2012 #61

I'm sorry for your loss. My Dad's almost 90 ProfessionalLeftist Dec 2012 #62

I love the picture of your Mom and Dad together. asjr Dec 2012 #63

Condolences on your loss LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #64

Sorry to hear that... kentuck Dec 2012 #65

Your dad was an amazing man riverbendviewgal Dec 2012 #66

Hey Joeybee DonRedwood Dec 2012 #67

My friend, I am so so sorry. DainBramaged Dec 2012 #68

My condolences iqbal1980 Dec 2012 #69

Please accept my condolences. Old Troop Dec 2012 #70

You have my condolences. Third Doctor Dec 2012 #71

My condolences for your loss life long demo Dec 2012 #72

Condolences on the loss of your father, joeybee12. gademocrat7 Dec 2012 #73

Here's to a life well-lived from the look of it. a la izquierda Dec 2012 #74

I woulda hung out with that dude!! Sophiegirl Dec 2012 #75

So sorry onlyadream Dec 2012 #76

I'm so very sorry for your loss. freckleface Dec 2012 #77

My sympathies, Joey PlanetBev Dec 2012 #78

My sincerest sympathies. WinstonSmith4740 Dec 2012 #79

Please accept my deepest sympathies. City Lights Dec 2012 #80

I am so sorry ashling Dec 2012 #81

These photograph brought a smile to my face and I didn't even know him. badhair77 Dec 2012 #82

Passing is sad. You'll always miss him. Vanje Dec 2012 #83

So very sorry Bjornsdotter Dec 2012 #84

A good, long life. leveymg Dec 2012 #85

I am so sorry. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #86

Thank you so much for sharing at a most difficult time. Boomerproud Dec 2012 #87

Your Father was the most handsome, vibrant EmeraldCityGrl Dec 2012 #88

I am sorry for your loss Pakid Dec 2012 #89

I'm very sorry for your loss. Bake Dec 2012 #90

Clearly, a man who loved to have a good time. I'm glad that he was able to find more love after the nilram Dec 2012 #91

What a nice tribute you posted ...! thecrow Dec 2012 #92

sorry for your loss.... madrchsod Dec 2012 #93

So sorry.. Phentex Dec 2012 #94

I am so sorry for your loss. DeschutesRiver Dec 2012 #95

sorry for your loss azurnoir Dec 2012 #96

I'm sorry for your loss. musical_soul Dec 2012 #97

sorry joe. i lost my mom this year. it's tough. dionysus Dec 2012 #98

Condolences for your loss. ClayZ Dec 2012 #99

I'm so sorry... RudynJack Dec 2012 #100

My deepest sympathy. Hulk Dec 2012 #101

What a great tribute, joeybee12.. Permanut Dec 2012 #102

i'm so sorry to hear this weetie Dec 2012 #103

So very sorry Joeybee vankuria Dec 2012 #104

I am very sorry for your loss, Joeybee12 MissDeeds Dec 2012 #105

Great guy, and a life well lived. Faygo Kid Dec 2012 #106

Especially love that last photo ninehippies Dec 2012 #107

What a life! Barack_America Dec 2012 #108

Just a lot of hugs, well wishes and good vibes MuseRider Dec 2012 #109

my condolences to you shireen Dec 2012 #110

So sorry for your loss, such amazing beautiful pics of your dad & family sasha031 Dec 2012 #111

We should all live so well. nt Deep13 Dec 2012 #112

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Dec 2012 #113

Rest Now gussmith Dec 2012 #114

What a guy! You are so lucky to have had your parents japple Dec 2012 #115

Hugs to you, joeybee... countryjake Dec 2012 #116

Your tribute to your Dad is touching... JCat Dec 2012 #117

so sorry joeybee Skittles Dec 2012 #118

My sincere condolences to you and your family.... Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #119

Very nice looking couple lillypaddle Dec 2012 #120

So sorry but so happy he lived tblue Dec 2012 #121

My thoughts and prayers are with you goclark Dec 2012 #122

Sorry for your loss joeybee12. Little Star Dec 2012 #123

My thoughts are with you ladym55 Dec 2012 #124

So sorry for your lost serbbral Dec 2012 #125

Wonderful tribute. JohnnyLib2 Dec 2012 #126

what marvelous pictures.... chillfactor Dec 2012 #127

I wish you strength & comfort, joeybee. pacalo Dec 2012 #128

I'm sorry for your loss, joeybee12. In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #129

May he rest in peace. Raksha Dec 2012 #130

joeybee12 Iwillnevergiveup Dec 2012 #131

Godspeed to your father ornotna Dec 2012 #132

A beautiful tribute to your Dad! You were a fortunate young man to have had such a good man for Liberal In Red State Dec 2012 #133

It seems your dad loved life and lived it fully and I'm crying for you! So sorry! LibGranny Dec 2012 #134

- graywarrior Dec 2012 #135

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Lilyeye Dec 2012 #136

Our sincere condolences for your loss. NorthCarolina Dec 2012 #137

Intervene gussmith Jan 2013 #203

So sorry for your loss.... socalgal58 Dec 2012 #138

love the pics, beautiful tribute, he looks so happy :D firehorse Dec 2012 #139

Another loss of a member of the Greatest Generation. Please accept my condolences. catbyte Dec 2012 #140

I'd like to add my condolences Lifelong Protester Dec 2012 #141

What a wonderful portrait of the man Canuckistanian Dec 2012 #142

My condolences. TexasTowelie Dec 2012 #143

Condolences, cherish the memories nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #144

Hugs, Sympathy and Thanks for sharing. Boy I love that last picture! What a great smile. KittyWampus Dec 2012 #145

such a nice tribute for a life lived well. my condolences to you, joeybee12. May he rest in peace. Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2012 #146

93 years, 57 happily married and YOU... Marrah_G Dec 2012 #147

So sorry Joey. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #148

Just a few months older than my Dad, who was born on 11/22/1919 wellstone dem Dec 2012 #149

I'm sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like a wonderful person. An inspiration. yardwork Dec 2012 #150

I'm so so sorry for your loss. intheflow Dec 2012 #151

so sorry. DesertFlower Dec 2012 #152

My mother was born on the same day! She was born in ............. MRDAWG Dec 2012 #153

Wonderful tribute, he sounds like a great guy. May your memories bring you peace & make you smile. peacebird Dec 2012 #154

I'm sorry for your loss! Beautiful.. one_voice Dec 2012 #155

Good full life tama Dec 2012 #156

He was a great dad! MarianJack Dec 2012 #157

Sincere condolences, Joeybee. Granny M Dec 2012 #158

I'm so sorry, much sympathy to you and all who Raine Dec 2012 #159

So glad he was able to live life to its fullest until nearly the end. And what a great applegrove Dec 2012 #160

I am so sorry for your loss, Joeybee, and glad he went in peace. Looks like he Mnemosyne Dec 2012 #161

So sorry for your loss. AnnieBW Dec 2012 #162

I'm so sorry! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #163

I'm so sorry for your loss, Joeybee12. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #164

He looks like he's enjoying beveeheart Dec 2012 #165

Sounds and looks like a fulfilling life....May he rest now Rowdyboy Dec 2012 #166

1919... ReRe Dec 2012 #167

My condolences...(nfm) SunDrop23 Dec 2012 #168

So sorry madly Dec 2012 #169

sympathy jellen Dec 2012 #170

My deepest sympathies. Sounds like he lead a arthritisR_US Dec 2012 #171

I'm so sorry for your loss.. virgdem Dec 2012 #172

Our sympathies Heathen57 Jan 2013 #173

What a wonderful photo tribute and lovely words on your dad. I am glinda Jan 2013 #174

thank you for sharing - a rich life indeed BadGimp Jan 2013 #175

I'm so sorry for your loss dflprincess Jan 2013 #176

Very sad news Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2013 #177

i'm so sorry - what an awesome man your dad was. nt Sarah Ibarruri Jan 2013 #178

I'm very sorry for your loss. NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #179

joeybee, my sympathy. kiva Jan 2013 #180

Ah.....joeybee...what wonderful photos! Sounds like a wonderful man. :) BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #181

Condolences... Hoosier Jan 2013 #182

My condoleneces, joeybee- sounds like your dad was a great guy. friendly_iconoclast Jan 2013 #183

I am sorry. There are no words. nt LaydeeBug Jan 2013 #184

First your kitty and now your Dad. OnyxCollie Jan 2013 #185

I love that last picture AAO Jan 2013 #186

condolences on the loss of your wonderful dad. montana_hazeleyes Jan 2013 #187

My sincere condolences. May his soul find it's peace. Raster Jan 2013 #188

I'm sorry for your loss. defacto7 Jan 2013 #189

Thanks Joeybee for sharing his story here. mahina Jan 2013 #190

LOVE your story. susanna Jan 2013 #191

I hug you. There was a generation. Time is your friend and so are we. Take care. roguevalley Jan 2013 #192

Congrats to him on a long life, well lived.. SoCalDem Jan 2013 #193

Handsome group. Your Dad looked like he enjoyed his life to the fullest. My condolences. earcandle Jan 2013 #194

Let him rest from his labors, for his good deeds go with him. gateley Jan 2013 #195

Condolenses sellitman Jan 2013 #196

My deepest sympathies and condolences, joeybee12. SalmonChantedEvening Jan 2013 #197

Blessings to your family. BVictor1 Jan 2013 #198

Love the last picture. Seems like a good guy. 93 is a good age, but your loss is still a big one. Lucky Luciano Jan 2013 #199

I am sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and yours. nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #200

A wonderful and very peaceful looking individual! RKP5637 Jan 2013 #201

Here's to your Dad. Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #202

What a great tribute to a life well led Patiod Jan 2013 #204

Very sorry to hear dbackjon Jan 2013 #205

So, sorry for your loss. Fringe Jan 2013 #206