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CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 9,870
edited December 2007 in The Porch
My amazing father recently passed from a long battle with brain cancer. A wonderful man who taught me to love and be a man. He loved many of the slower songs from the catalogue. He respected my taste in music and was a giving person like the members of the band.He left us way too soon but I believe he will always be with me. He was "GIVEN TO FLY" It was remarkable to see how many people he touched at the wake and funeral. Its tough especially this time of year but a little relief he is out of pain.

God Bless you Dad! I love you with my entire being.

RIP: Marko Kavelj
Born: September 30th 1952
Died: December 16th 2007
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  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    My amazing father recently passed from a long battle with brain cancer. A wonderful man who taught me to love and be a man. He loved many of the slower songs from the catalogue. He respected my taste in music and was a giving person like the members of the band.He left us way too soon but I believe he will always be with me. He was "GIVEN TO FLY" It was remarkable to see how many people he touched at the wake and funeral. Its tough especially this time of year but a little relief he is out of pain.

    God Bless you Dad! I love you with my entire being.

    RIP: Marko Kavelj
    Born: September 30th 1952
    Died: December 16th 2007

    So sorry for your loss. I'll make sure to spin Given To Fly later on today in his honor. Take Care. :)
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  • anothercloneanotherclone Posts: 1,688
    Wow, how very sad and touching. Peace to you and your family.
  • pjtaperpjtaper Posts: 3,020
    very sorry to hear of your loss...
    I know it's already been sung, can't be said enough... CANCER IS A FUCKING BITCH!
  • phillyfanphillyfan Posts: 831
    so sorry for your loss
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  • FitzFitz Posts: 169
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    My amazing father recently passed from a long battle with brain cancer. A wonderful man who taught me to love and be a man. He loved many of the slower songs from the catalogue. He respected my taste in music and was a giving person like the members of the band.He left us way too soon but I believe he will always be with me. He was "GIVEN TO FLY" It was remarkable to see how many people he touched at the wake and funeral. Its tough especially this time of year but a little relief he is out of pain.

    God Bless you Dad! I love you with my entire being.

    RIP: Marko Kavelj
    Born: September 30th 1952
    Died: December 16th 2007

    Feel safe in the knowledge that he is still with you everyday, you'll always walk the long road together forever.
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  • edvedder913edvedder913 Posts: 1,810
    Wow...only 55. so sad. I am deeply sorry for your loss. This time of year makes it harder - I lost my Dad on Thanksgiving in 1994. My thought are with you and your family.
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Wow... so sorry to hear that, but yeah, I'll be spinning Given to Fly for you mate.
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  • tie-dye ladytie-dye lady Posts: 305
    So sorry for your loss. He will always be in your heart. Your post is very touching. My dad passed a year ago last month. I made it through knowing he was at peace and finding beauty everywhere and in everyone during the whole experiece. It's heart wrenching to lose a loved one...I wish you peace and comfort. Ride the wave where it takes you...
    Nothing divine dies. All good is eternally reproductive. The beauty of nature reforms itself in the mind, and not for barren contemplation, but for new creation. ~ Nature, Emerson
  • DiRtYyELLoWoCeAnDiRtYyELLoWoCeAn Posts: 1,605
    sorry for your loss condolences to you and yours.....
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  • itsevobabyitsevobaby Posts: 1,809
    :(
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  • NC_IrieNC_Irie Posts: 270
    my sympathies to you and yours during this difficult time.
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,525
    sorry about your loss thoughts and prayers are with you .......
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  • guertin32guertin32 Posts: 205
    Sorry for your loss... I had a dad too... he died when i was 16. It sucks. But they are there watching over you. Just believe.
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  • BinGnarlyBinGnarly Posts: 508
    Im listening to Given to Fly right now. Heres to you and yours during these hard times.
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  • bovy_jbovy_j Posts: 1,008
    Very sorry to hear about this unfortunate news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
    I'm throwin' on Given to Fly for him! It's loud, so maybe he'll hear from up there!
  • QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Posts: 3,636
    truly sorry for your loss.
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  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    My condolences.
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  • hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Posts: 4,898
    thoughts are with you, lost my dad 2 years ago last week. Cancer sucks.
    enjoy the time with your family as much as you can.
  • Jimmydean55Jimmydean55 Posts: 1,352
    I'm very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, my mother was just diagnosed with lung cancer. I'm afraid I'll lose her. So, while I can't exactly know what you're going through, I know what it's like when a loved one is sick.

    I'm playing Given To Fly right now in honor of your Father.
  • pjfan31pjfan31 Posts: 7,333
    OMG that is so sad. I cant imagine the pain u r goin through coz i love my dad so much. take care mate, my thoughts r with u and ur fam
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  • lannerslanners Posts: 458
    i'm so sorry for your loss and i am feeling it as well. your father passed away on what would have been my father's 68th birthday had we not lost him a year and a half ago.

    it's rough but in time the pain and the sadness will ease up a bit.

    stay strong and know that you are loved.
    i. am. mine.
  • CitizenRickCitizenRick Posts: 1,079
    Sorry for your loss. GTF.
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  • debzilladebzilla Posts: 38
    I lost my mom 7 years ago today, suddenly. I just remember taking the Christmas tree down while listening to Long Road, and sobbing. Just feel the emotion, let it go....cherish your memories
  • BenzorBenzor Posts: 886
    I lost my dad this time of year 3 years ago. He was my best friend. Good luck and be strong.
  • Sharon_Hearts_PJSharon_Hearts_PJ Posts: 1,383
    I lost my Dad on the same date (12/16) in 1994. He was 4 days away from turning 55. He lost his battle with stomach cancer. I turned 15 a month later. Vitalogy was in my player on repeat for months straight following that.
    Mom passed (liver cancer) 3 years and 10 days prior (12/6/91).
    Needless to say, December's not my favorite month.
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  • corycory Posts: 736
    I'm in the same club. Sorry to hear bro. I'll say a little prayer for your family.
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  • Heather EversHeather Evers Posts: 168
    nothing i can type right now will ever be able to convey how incredibly sorry i am for you and your family right now. just know that there are many of us here that care for you more than you will ever know.
    If I had known then...what I know now...

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  • pearljammerpearljammer Posts: 237
    I'm really sorry for your loss. I lost my father, too, years ago. :(
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  • Rock_Princess_18Rock_Princess_18 Posts: 304
    God Bless you and your family. Stay strong, always.
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