Said goodbye to my Dad

[Longstrider]

Rich, my sincere condolences. Losing your father hurts, I know. Other than to say I feel for you I think the best words I can write at such a time are not my own but words I heard quoted many years ago. They are good and true.

"None are ever truly lost if they are remebered in the hearts of those who loved them".

Keep well mate.

 

[Moonraker]

Rich, my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. I read this poem recently, which came to mind when I saw your heart-felt post:

Soon, I feel
the time comes near to leave.
With sunset shadings
screen the parting day.
Let the hour be silent; let it be peaceful.
Let not any pompous memories or meetings
create a sorrow's stance.
May the trees at the gate
raise the earth's chant of peace
in a cluster of green leaves.
May the night's blessings be
in the light of the seven stars.

from 'arogya'. rabindranath tagore. bengali poet & philosopher. (1861-1941)

 

[george]

My condolences Rich.

Keep well


George

 

[Topcat02]

Tragic news Rich, but you seem to be holding up remarkably well. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family

 

[TimB]

Rich,

My condolances go out to you and your family.
Don't worry about posting your thoughs, were all here to support each other as friends (despite the electronicness of it all)

I lost my grandfather last year, he taught me most things about the woods and being outside. I still miss him, but strangly I keep finding myself smiling at things that remind me of him. i've also become more aware of his traits that I have...

Keep your chin up and remember all the times you spent together.

Tim

 

[Toddy]

My sincerest condolences RR.
I'm glad you felt you could talk about it to us, friends matter too. It is greatly to your credit that you have dealt so well with such traumatic events.
They say time heals; it doesn't, but it does allow space for newer memories to fill up the 'now', and then grief becomes proportionate again. It comes in waves,
and all we can do is ride them out. I hope there's someone there for you just now.

Toddy

 

[eraaij]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Lots of strength for you and your close ones the coming time.

-Emile

 

[nooky]

Although I dont know you personally I would like to send my sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Andrew.

 

[Hoodoo]

Very sorry to hear it Rich. My deepest condolences.

 

[Brian Curnel]

Rich, it is always difficult to cope with such difficult decisions. I pray that God will give you comfort in your time of need.

Brian

 

[andyn]

Rich, deepest condolences at your difficult time. I hope you get to say your goodbyes soon.

Take care.

Andy

 

[EdS]

sorry to hear about your loss - my condolences

 

[jdlenton]

I'm very sorry to hear your sad news Rich mine and my families thoughts go out to you and yours at this very sad time, we have faced similar events in my family. theres nothing i can add to what has already been said.



deepest condolences

James

 

[twelveboar]

Sincere condolances, and I hope you continue to cope with your loss. I'm sure every user of this forum has been touched by the words you have written. I hope things improve for your family soon.

 

[bushwacker bob]

my condolences Rich.

 

[JonnyP]

Rich...........I have now been sitting here for quite a while trying to think what to write and have realised that nothing that I write can help take your hurt away and I am not too good with words anyway. I can advise that when you think of your Dad, try not to think of him after the accident, but remember him for who he was....................Jon

 

[Seagull]

I never knew him.
But.
He was the best.

So are you.

Ceeg

 

[beachlover]

Thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[grumit]

sorry for your loss hope you get to say goodbye and have many fund memerys

 

[Doc]

Very sorry to hear this news Rich.

These days doctors involve relatives in decision-making much more. I suppose it's a good thing - although I sometimes think we are burdening relatives unnecessarily when it's pretty clear what the decisio should be.

After Sigurd Olson's sudden death from a heart attack, they found a piece of paper on his typewriter. It said 'A new adventure is coming up, and I'm sure it will be a good one.'

Bushcraft is a kind of brotherhood of the woods - your friends are thinking of you.