One week ago today.... My Dad died. He would have been 62 today.
He had a sudden heart attack....
My dad and I were VERY close he is my hero!
I am not ready to say goodbye

I got this tat for father's day last june..


I miss you Dad! Happy Birthday....

sorry for your loss.

the tattoo is beautiful.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm sorry

Our deepest sympathy

You have my sincerest condolences.

I lost my father a few years ago and still think of him every day. In time the happy memories will be stronger than the sad ones.

I am very, very sorry for your loss. I know it's not easy.

I am thankful you had a great dad, and had a wonderful relationship with him. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

im so very sorry sweetheart

i know this day is especially hard for you

this past birthday for my big sister who i loved so dearly, my phone went off as a reminder that morning (i have everyone's birthday reminders set so i dont forget) and when it went off i looked at it and it said.... "remember Jill" my heart sank... that day was a hard one indeed so i know how you feel - but listen, if you really, really try hard to think about it this way maybe it will help you too...


think of him and remember him always, recognize this day and remember the great times you had with him... but ask yourself what would he want for you?? He wouldnt want you to be sad, right? the people in our lives that have passed on would never want us to be spend our time being sad, i know they wouldnt! so, hold your head up, cradle your heart a little bit more, smile upwards toward heaven and wish a happy birthday - then try, i know its very hard, try to focus on the good memories, afterall, we had many, many great times with our loved ones and to focus on the day that they left us makes it hard to remember the great and wonderful times they would want us to hold close

that being said, i know its so hard and im so very sorry for your loss you will see him again one day and he is here next to you all the time, i really believe that

I had no idea. I'm so sorry Angel

nakedpianoplayer said:

Thank you so much. I have sooo many wonderful memories of my dad..and that does help. He used to take me to lunch every monday for like 2 years straight. When I was younger he'd take me on the road with him sometimes (he was a truck driver) Him, my best friend and I just drove down to Louisiana a few years back to visit with another best friend of mine (know her from the org)..and on and on....I do have a TON of great memories of my dad.

CarrieLee said:

Thanx Carrie, yeah...that's why it was so quiet around here last week...I was not on line.
Call your dad today ok....

Shorty, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Our condolences to you and your family.

Oh boy, do I know how you feel!!

My dad died two weeks ago, and we were very close as well.

It is heartbreaking, but I've found that if you look around and pay close attention, he is still there. My dad was my good friend, and sometimes I think back fondly, and other times I miss him so much I can't breathe.

If you need to talk, I'm here.

I'm sorry to hear that, kid. You're one of my favorite folks here. Feel free to orgNote if you need someone to talk to.

Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope you're doing okay. It's a terrible, awful thing, and you're in my thoughts.

May he rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss.

That tat is a beautiful way to remember him and keep him close

My deepest sympathy for you. Losing a parent that you love is the worst pain imaginable.

I am so sorry for loss.

Shorty said:

thats wonderful to remember those times sweetie sounds like you had an awesome relationship with him and loads of memories to cherish... keep him close that way and try to move forward the best you can, i am a parent and thats exactly what i would want my babies to do, im sure he would feel the same. much love to you honey and if ever you need someone to talk to, im here for you

Shorty, you & your family have my deepest sympathy.

~ * ~ In Memory of your precious father & hero ~ * ~

Ace said:

I am? aww shucks!
Thank you!

really...Thank you all. I've seen many threads where folx get condolences or words of kindness and hope and people always say how much it helps. I now know that it does indeed help. You all are wonderful. Thanx so much.

Hi baby.

I'm sorry you've experienced this loss. I'm going to go out on a limb and assume your dad stuck around. If so, you had a whole lifetime of memories and love and for that I am very happy for you. I'm also thankful that you have someone by your side to help you through this time and a child you can hold when you become too sad.

I love you

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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Hi Sup,
yeah...he stuck around. I lived with him since I was 15. He was always there for me. I may even make a scrapbook (I know...sounds corny) of all my memories with pictures and all...I could probably make 10 books....I just don't want to ever forget the details..ya know? Kids are funny...my oldest is just about 5 and when I told him I was sad because my dad died he said "well, it's ok I'm still here" and that's the truth right? my dad may have been too young to go (61) but...he had a great 61 years. My boys are healthy and happy and are very much part of "pepe" so...he lives on in all of us. Thank you!

So sorry to hear this. And that it was so sudden and unexpected makes it even more unbearable I'm sure. My condolences to you and your family.

Have you ever heard "Dance with my Father" by Luther Vandross? It's on the radio right now, and it is too much. Bittersweet.