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Saying goodbye to my Pop. Rest in peace.
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The world lost a good and fine man yesterday. Ray Lux, January 24, 1921 - Nov 5, 2017.
He wanted to go for 100, we were happy for everyday he was here. The last year was very hard for him but he hung on with a strength and tenacity I can only imagine. He was my anchor and though I feel unmoored right now, I'll do my best to keep what he taught me and try to live up to his good example.
He once told me he always wanted to be able to fly. Fly home to Mom now, Pop. Rest in Peace.
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He wanted to go for 100, we were happy for everyday he was here. The last year was very hard for him but he hung on with a strength and tenacity I can only imagine. He was my anchor and though I feel unmoored right now, I'll do my best to keep what he taught me and try to live up to his good example.
He once told me he always wanted to be able to fly. Fly home to Mom now, Pop. Rest in Peace.
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“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
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Stay strong
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Sending you love.
Very sorry Brian.
All the best to you and your family
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2011 - Toronto 1&2
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Hang in there B!
A fantastic journey and a good man.
Thats all we can aspire to.
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Hang in there, Brian.
R.I.P., Pop Lux
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad.
May you find comfort in the memories you have.
Try to remember the happy times as much as you can. Cherish the memories. There is no single right way to get through the loss of a parent. You do whatever you need to do in the coming days. Be good to yourself. That's a start.
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
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I suggest you step out on your Porch.
Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
Your parents raised a good son - they'll always speak to you (and probably you to them).
Very sorry for your loss.
96 years. That's a great run. Cheers.
And the winds are blowing, and the sky's been turning grey, and the sun is setting, the sun will rise another day...
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So true. Pop had quite a life. He was born into an Amish family but by the time he was a young man had moved into the modern world. Pop was rejected by the military at the start of WWII for having flat feet so he rubbed dirt on the edges of his feet for several days to make them look normal and then left Pennsylvania to enlist in another state where he was accepted and shipped off to the Salomon Islands to serve as an Aviation Machinist's Mate. After graduation from UC Berkeley, he went to work for United Airlines as a aeronautical engineer for nearly 25 years. He played what he called "semi-pro softball" and coached one of my Little League teams. The antithesis of Amish culture, but he was a man of peace and served faithfully in the Presbyterian Church for several decades both as deacon, moderator of the general assembly and sang in Joyful Noise Choir. He was a fine father and faithful husband.
He was a good guy who always left us with these parting words, "Have fun!"
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