RIP Dad: Man of the Hour

Torontonian
Torontonian Posts: 562
edited October 2018 in The Porch
I don't write in too many forums but Pearl Jam and this community have always made me feel like I was a part of something special.

My Dad passed away suddenly on Friday, September 28th, 2018.  The funeral is tomorrow.  I was very upset the day it happened and days after but was holding it together until "Man of the Hour" came on Pearl Jam Radio just before I was to visit with his best friends.

It's hard.  I lost my Mom to Alzheimer's in 2014 and now my Dad suddenly.  He was in good health but had cardiac arrest.

I was an only child so it's difficult to process that both of my parents are gone.

Pearl Jam's music will help me during these difficult times and crying is natural.  Man of the Hour just hit me hard.  It felt like he was playing it for me.

RIP Mom and Dad, I will always love you.
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,882
    Fuck, I am sorry to read this.
    Best wishes to you as you work through this loss.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • 1upstate
    1upstate near Syracuse NY Posts: 201
    Sorry for your loss. Music has always helped me through difficult times. 
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    So sorry to hear this.  Know that you made them proud
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    So sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a parent is one of the toughest things, but you will get through this. 

    Take care,
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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,020
    My condolences for your loss.  
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  • willbarclay
    willbarclay Ottawa, Canada Posts: 3,298
    I am very sorry for you.
    i can relate as I was also an only child and lost my dad the same way a couple years ago. 
    It takes time but It will get better eventually. 
    I don't have all the answers but feel free if you want to PM me if you want to chat
  • hepcatpunk
    hepcatpunk Posts: 178
    Sorry for your loss.  That song gets me every time, even w/o the context of losing a parent.  Hang in there!
  • crookedcross
    crookedcross Right Near Da Beach, Boiii Posts: 1,547
    Sorry for your loss.  Stay strong.
  • AH200403
    AH200403 Georgia Posts: 44
    So sorry for your loss.  
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  • YourDirtisMyfood
    YourDirtisMyfood Boston Posts: 4,668
    Thinking of you during these trying times.  
  • Torontonian
    Torontonian Posts: 562
    Thanks everyone I really appreciate it.  Trying to think of all the good times...
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,857
    Wow. Take care and you're never alone. 
  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,544
    Very sorry for your loss. Hope that you have a good network of support around you.
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  • LastStopOnTheWestCoastLine
    LastStopOnTheWestCoastLine Posts: 329
    Beautiful post. Sorry for your loss.
  • giventofly69
    giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 850
    Sorry about your loss. A very difficult time for you for sure. We are thinking of you. 
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  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,071
    Torontonian said:
    Thanks everyone I really appreciate it.  Trying to think of all the good times...
    This is what you should do..sorry for your loss..
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  • Sarava
    Sarava Naperville, IL Posts: 2,061
    I'm sorry for your loss.
  • deftones
    deftones Athens, Greece Posts: 2,444
    My condolences. Sorry for your loss.
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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,801
    Please accept my condolences on your loss ...
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  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    I am so sorry for your loss. 
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