Saying goodbye to my Pop. Rest in peace.

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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    You have my deepest condolences, Brian, and a partner in grieving.  I lost my mom at the age of 90 on September 23.  That orphan feeling is hard.  I'm here if you need to talk.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,846
    Who Princess said:
    You have my deepest condolences, Brian, and a partner in grieving.  I lost my mom at the age of 90 on September 23.  That orphan feeling is hard.  I'm here if you need to talk.
    Thank you W.P. and thoughts go out to you with the loss of your mom. Yes, it's strange to think of myself as an orphan and to feel that as reality.  I had no idea it was so hard.  I told my sister it was like being unmoored and she said, "Yeah, that's the feeling".  It's a hard part of life- I hope I learn from it well.

    Thanks for good supportive words, Who. 

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Shyner
    Shyner Posts: 1,226
    Your a legend Brian. Love to you in these moments of grieving. 
    I lost my beautiful granny august 26. 
    Ive come to the belief though that death doesn't truly exist in how our human minds perceive. 
    No matter what i love ya 
  • stuckinline
    stuckinline Posts: 3,407
    Brian, my deepest condolences to you. PM if you need to chat.
  • camsjam
    camsjam Posts: 375
    Sending healing thoughts to you. It's a deep journey to take especially when you are so close. My Dad went 6 years ago in January and I still talk to him but I miss hearing his voice and his sense of humor.  Take care and I hope you can still feel his presence at times. He sounds like a great Pop.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,846
    Shyner said:
    Your a legend Brian. Love to you in these moments of grieving. 
    I lost my beautiful granny august 26. 
    Ive come to the belief though that death doesn't truly exist in how our human minds perceive. 
    No matter what i love ya 
    Thank you Shyner.  I'm sorry to hear about your grandma.  Thanks for the love.
    stuckinline said:
    Brian, my deepest condolences to you. PM if you need to chat.
    Thanks so much, stuckinline.  Very much appreciated.
    camsjam said:
    Sending healing thoughts to you. It's a deep journey to take especially when you are so close. My Dad went 6 years ago in January and I still talk to him but I miss hearing his voice and his sense of humor.  Take care and I hope you can still feel his presence at times. He sounds like a great Pop.
    Thank you so much, cams.  I'm sorry you lost your dad as well.  I'll bet he was as great a guy as you are.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    B, goodbye for now. Xoxo

    Thanks for sharing about him. My feet belong on the ground so I cannot enjoy his enthusiasm. All these beautiful memories you have. :heart:
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,846
    FoxyRedLa said:
    B, goodbye for now. Xoxo

    Thanks for sharing about him. My feet belong on the ground so I cannot enjoy his enthusiasm. All these beautiful memories you have. :heart:
    I'm a feet-on-the-ground kind of person myself.  The first flight my Pop ever took me on was in a DC-7.  We flew through a thunder storm, lightning hitting all around the plane, shaking and bouncing like crazy and one of the engines had fire coming out of it.  Pop sat there calmly reading his book and told me not to worry, everything was under control.  He went for test flights on jet airliners that cut their engines to test drop rate.  He said it was fun!  Nerves of steel!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,089
    Your father sounds like an incredible man!  Sorry for your loss!
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  • camsjam
    camsjam Posts: 375
    Your story made me smile.  The only time I remember being scared on a plane I was flying home with Dad after a visit to his parents. I think Iwas around 11yrs old.  About 2 minutes after takeoff from Denver there was a really loud bump and then a strong smell of something burning.  I grabbed my Dad's hand and must have looked scared so he kept saying it will be okay. The pilot announced that a large bird had been sucked into the right engine and to be safe we were returning to Denver to have it looked at.  When we finally  arrived about 2 hours late Mom was at the gate to meet us looking really worried. The gate agent told her what happened and that the flight was on the way but they were glad to confirm that the aircraft could still fly with just one engine.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,846
    BIGDaddyWil said:
    Your father sounds like an incredible man!  Sorry for your loss!
    Thank you Wil.

    camsjam said:
    Your story made me smile.  The only time I remember being scared on a plane I was flying home with Dad after a visit to his parents. I think Iwas around 11yrs old.  About 2 minutes after takeoff from Denver there was a really loud bump and then a strong smell of something burning.  I grabbed my Dad's hand and must have looked scared so he kept saying it will be okay. The pilot announced that a large bird had been sucked into the right engine and to be safe we were returning to Denver to have it looked at.  When we finally  arrived about 2 hours late Mom was at the gate to meet us looking really worried. The gate agent told her what happened and that the flight was on the way but they were glad to confirm that the aircraft could still fly with just one engine.
    Sounds like a scary experience, cams!  I'm glad you got through it OK!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    good men those WWII guys. i'm sorry, buddy.    
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,846
    chadwick said:
    good men those WWII guys. i'm sorry, buddy.    
    Thank you my friend.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,512
    There are no words that truly convey what it's like to lose someone you love and likewise, none that can express the deep and heartfelt feelings of condolence. I can't imagine or even begin to understand what you must be going through, but I wish you peace, clarity and contentment. 

    Thank you for sharing the beautiful memories of your father. I hope that someday my children will reflect upon our relationship with the same joy, happiness and appreciation.

    As others have stated, take care of yourself Bri. Believe and trust that your father continues to live through you and those who love him.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,436
    Brian, I've never met you're Pops but and he is the greatest and a great guy.  Much love .... 
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,846
    tbergs said:
    There are no words that truly convey what it's like to lose someone you love and likewise, none that can express the deep and heartfelt feelings of condolence. I can't imagine or even begin to understand what you must be going through, but I wish you peace, clarity and contentment. 

    Thank you for sharing the beautiful memories of your father. I hope that someday my children will reflect upon our relationship with the same joy, happiness and appreciation.

    As others have stated, take care of yourself Bri. Believe and trust that your father continues to live through you and those who love him.
    Thanks so much, t, for good, kind words.

    Your kids are very lucky and I have no doubt they feel that way.  For sure.

    Jason P said:
    Brian, I've never met you're Pops but and he is the greatest and a great guy.  Much love .... 
    Thank you Jason.  He would dig that coming from you!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,865
    So sorry for your loss......wishing you peace and strength.
  • Asterisk on the Street
    Asterisk on the Street Posts: 856

    Very sorry for your loss, Brian. My thoughts are with you and your family. Your Pop sounds like a remarkable man.




  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,846
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    So sorry for your loss......wishing you peace and strength.
    Thank you Joe. 
    Asterisk on the Street said:

    Very sorry for your loss, Brian. My thoughts are with you and your family. Your Pop sounds like a remarkable man.




    Thank you, Asterisk.

    Much thanks to all.  Love you guys.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • EdsonNascimento
    EdsonNascimento Posts: 5,531
    Very sorry to hear, Brian.  Sounds like he was a great man and you're the proof.   Keep passing his strength and compassion along, and you'll continue his deserved legacy long after he's passed.   And stay true to his wishes and "have fun!" (How cool)
    Sorry. The world doesn't work the way you tell it to.

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