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7 years ago today.....

mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,412
edited April 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
....we lost my Dad to a short & intense battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). not a day goes by where I don't think about him. we all miss him terribly. i'm the youngest of four, and he never met 3 of our spouses and three of his grandkids. life is short....make sure you tell the ones you love how you feel about them. love you, Dad.
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Mom & Dad on their wedding day in 1970.
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  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    Sorry Man, i'm sure he's keepin an eye on you.
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    Great picture and I am so sorry for your loss... Mine is going on 30 years...
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  • RYEzupSFRYEzupSF Posts: 6,003
    That photo is great! Both of your parents look so happy! Love those smiles. Thinking of you and your family today Matt. Sorry for your loss.
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  • Leash_In_HidingLeash_In_Hiding Posts: 691
    Sorry for your loss man, best of luck
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  • PilateOfTheStormPilateOfTheStorm Posts: 4,319
    sorry to hear this, RIP :(
    that picture is lovely, it's great to have photos to help cherish the memories. they look very happy

    I'm sure he's out there thinking of you too. You're very right, about life being short. Definitely need to appreciate the people we have, those we love.

    Sending my thoughts out to you and your family
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Matt,
    I hope all is well in your camp, and I'm sorry to hear about your dad. It's never easy. Thank you for showing me compassion at times when I needed it, and I've come to return the favor.

    You're a wonderful soul which I'm sure you learned how to be from your family and friends, and I have no doubt that your father still lives on in you, is watching you and guiding you through this thing we call life.

    "life is short....make sure you tell the ones you love how you feel about them" - great, great advice.
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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    What a beautiful picture Matt!

    My thoughts are with you and your family...I'm sorry for your loss.
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  • dr0ptheleashdr0ptheleash Posts: 1,264
    Wow, what an awesome picture. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father; ALS is something I am way too familiar with. I have a family member going on her 5th year.. the disease itself is a dirty bastard, and I hope for the sake of all those affected a cure is found in our/their lifetime. I'm sure your family and your dad would be proud that you're doing such a great job of keeping his memory alive. Stay strong today.
  • FenwayFaithfulFenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    Sorry to hear Matt. I'm sure your Dad is proud of you and your wonderful family. He lives on in each of you. Good vibes and wishes to you and yours.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,412
    thanks to you all....really. the good thoughts & vibes definitely help. i love this community. thanks again.
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  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    Sorry to hear this Matt. Next Feb will be the 10 year mark that i lost my dad. Life's too short and the best are always taken from us too soon it seems.
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  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Love and light to you and all your family. Thinking of you today.
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,799
    Very sorry, lovely picture. ALS is a horrible disease.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,412
    yeah, it is. he was diagnosed in early December and passed away in April it was quick & hard to watch. thanks again for the kind words, everyone.
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  • youngsteryoungster Posts: 6,576
    So sorry to hear, Matt. I lost my mom some 24 years ago and it still stings from time to time. It's never easy. Keep on keepin on. I'm sure that's what he would have wanted.
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  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    my thoughts........
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  • tinkerbelltinkerbell Posts: 2,161
    Sorry for your loss. That is a beautiful photo of your parents! Your mum looks so radiant and your dad was a handsome man :)
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  • pjfan31pjfan31 Posts: 7,331
    All the best man. I can only imagine how bad it must feel...
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  • Who PrincessWho Princess Posts: 7,305
    Matt, I'm so sorry that you had to lose your dad too soon and to such a terrible disease. The fact that you think of him every day says a lot about the love he gave you and his influence on you. He must have been a great guy.

    I lost my dad unexpectedly in October 2007 and I too think of mine every day. I agree with you how important it is to tell our loved ones how we feel about them and appreciate the time we have with them. In fact, that's one of things my dad impressed upon me.
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  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    Awww, Matt, what a great photo of your parents. Thanks for posting that.

    Seven years, spouses and grandchildren... I'm sorry he wasn't here to share in that with you and your family.

    But he left quite a legacy in all of you. And somewhere, he is beaming like is in that photo.

    (((hug)))
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,412
    i just want to thank you all for your support.....

    today has been tough, but your support & words have made it easier. thanks.

    Matt
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  • FifthelementFifthelement Posts: 6,958
    Matt,

    You are in my thoughts. Hugs and good vibes coming your way.

    The picture of your parents is fantastic - full of joy, hope and potential.

    S xx
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  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    sorry to hear bout your loss

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  • pinkbutterflypinkbutterfly Posts: 1,391
    I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Dad.

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    My last message to you ~

    You're right. You are a monster! You are sick! Get help!

    At least, I am not a fuck-up! A lying fuck-up!
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