In memory of...

hedonist
hedonist Posts: 24,524
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Perhaps because it's Rosh Hashana and I've spent the day nicely, happily and somewhat melancholily (new word?) buzzed with our kitties and going through some old photos and stuff, and that this holiday seven years ago was my father's funeral, felt the need to just get it out. Been many years since I formally celebrated this or other Jewish holidays but in retrospect, the date of his burial was fitting in so many ways, fitting of who he was. His religion meant much to him; having his faith took more from his life as a young teen than I can comprehend, yet in turn taught and gave him more character and grace than I can ever hope to achieve.

While I don't post personal / family photos (typically stick to those of nice bud and our cats!) wanted to share this old one of him. In Pisa, a month after turning 23, fresh from fighting in / surviving WWII. The happiness on his face right there was a constant; it was in his heart as well, genuinely so. He lived with humor and gratitude for all he had, demonstrated how you simply can't take anything for granted, to see what and who are truly worth being thankful for and act accordingly.

That's Cat #2 aka George sniffing the pic. Just FYI.

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Anyway, this isn't meant to be a sad thread...though any and all sentiments are welcome. Just thought it'd be nice to have a place to share the love and memories of those we've lost, animals included.

For what it's worth, I've been smiling while writing. Still am :)
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  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    What a smile on that handsome fellow! Looks like it was and still is infectious! What an amazing generation of people they were. Very nice thoughts ma'am!
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    What a lovely pic of your father Hedo!

    Happy New Year to you and your family.

    My father in law passed last year, his service was held the day after Thanksgiving...fitting I suppose as he raised 5 kids.

    Peace and love to all that have lost a loved one around the holidays.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Hedo, my heart swells for you and your dad. Such beautiful words, and what an awesome picture. He looks like he would have been a blast to hang out with. On this day, and always: :hug:
    ELITIST FUK
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Thank you for such kindness!

    Yeah, the ladies came sniffing around after our parents split. They hated my sister and me because we always had their number.

    I just caught part of People's Court (admit to having a crush on Judge Milian) and got tears because plaintiff daughter ended up hugging her defendant dad =)
  • Leezestarr313
    Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,451
    Wonderful picture, he sounds like a great person. Shana Tovah to you and yours, Hedo!
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    :hug:
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,409
    thanks for sharing, Hedo.

    so.....you like those phony court shows, huh? hot bench, too? :lol:
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    "Hot bench" sounds like something I need to look up on Urban Dictionary.

    And you know full well where I stand!

    Must say though that the judges have a nice gig these days.

    (do NOT take this as an opportunity to disparage Judy :angry: )
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,409
    hot bench is a "judge" judy creation.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Hahaha!

    I didn't know it's a show.

    Checked it out a bit, looks like shit.

    Wasn't intended to rhyme...and I noticed your "quotation".

  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    This thread is confusing.
    Is it about your mourning Hedo?
    or
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    This thread is confusing.
    Is it about your mourning Hedo?
    or

    What exactly is muddling the process of getting it? Thought what I wrote was upfront but more than happy to expound if it wasn't clear.
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,409
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    This thread is confusing.
    Is it about your mourning Hedo?
    or

    It is. I kinda derailed it, due to an inside joke.

    It's about her love for her Dad.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    imalive said:


    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    This thread is confusing.
    Is it about your mourning Hedo?
    or

    It is. I kinda derailed it, due to an inside joke.

    It's about her love for her Dad.
    It's cool, Rob. We are.

    I stand by my pm =)
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,677
    Sweet thread, Hedo. What a nice looking guy, your dad. :smile:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Nice tribute to your dad; thanks for posting it.
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Thank you, good folks :)
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    He lived with humor and gratitude for all he had, demonstrated how you simply can't take anything for granted, to see what and who are truly worth being thankful for and act accordingly.

    What a wonderful man to smile about. Thank you for your kindness in sharing your dad with all of us. :smile:
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  • RiotZact
    RiotZact Posts: 6,295
    As everyone else has said, seems like an awesome guy. Thanks for sharing!
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Sometimes recognition means shit, and other times it means so very much.

    This is a case of the latter :)

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