Hi folks. Back again after a sad week.

[non sociopath skin]

Dad passed away in hospital on Sunday after a short illness and was cremated yesterday. Fortunately, his death was peaceful and I was able to be with him at the end, as I had always promised.

Dad was a fine, though unassuming, man who never failed to do what he felt to be right and in a life often dogged by ill health always faced things with tenacity and wry humour. A good sportsman in his youth, he served his country bravely with the RAF in wartime and worked hard throughout his life. He was the kind of dad who, without you really noticing it, has a profound and positive effect on the way you see the world.

I shall miss him terribly.

The Skin

[freeplessinseattle]

1. My heart goes out to you, I wish I had better words of comfort

but can offer a hug from over here. Take care of yourself.

[Cooley Hurd]

2. My condolences, NSS...

Your father sounds as if he lived a colourful and fulfilling life. May he find peace in crossing over.:hug:

[aquart]

3. He earned a peaceful passing. I'm glad he got it.

It's obvious that he contributed an excellent citizen to the world to carry on.

[nine23]

4. Peace be with you, mate. My deepest sympathies...

[muriel_volestrangler]

5. My sympathy to you and your family

Your dad sounds like a great guy. I'm glad his end was peaceful.

[WritersBlock]

6. I am sorry for your loss.

Your father sounds like a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.

[Briar]

7. My sympathies

for your sad loss of such a wonderful father.

[Nihil]

8. Deepest sympathies

Apart from the "sportsman" bit, you could have been describing my dad
(who passed away ~15 years ago) so I empathise with you.

Best of luck,

Nihil

[Rainbowreflect]

9. I am so sorry for your loss.

May you memories help you though this time.
:hug:

[dolo amber]

10. I'm sorry for your loss

:hug:

[fedsron2us]

11. A life well lived.

What better way to be remembered.

My father died over 20 years ago but I think about him often. In some ways your parents are always with you.

[LeftishBrit]

12. I am so sorry!

Very best thoughts.

[auntAgonist]

13. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Your 'eulogy' here is very touching. May he rest in peace.


sincerely

auntAgonist.

[non sociopath skin]

14. Thanks to everyone who posted on this strand ...

.. on behalf of the whole family.

My mother was deeply moved by the fact that friends from half a world away were touched by dad's passing.

I love you guys.

The Skin

[Anarcho-Socialist]

15. Sorry to hear about your loss

[area51]

16. Condolences

I'm so sorry for your loss of your father.

[mr blur]

17. My sympathy,

and best wishes to you and your family.