Losing a parent

decent dennis said:
My sister and I lost our father yesterday. He came home from the hospital Sat and was in hospice care. I remember watching him playing for money (couple bucks, but this was in the sixties) ,asking a friend of his why he did'nt shoot this ball instead and getting a wtf look from them, i was around 5-6.
He was a great father and friend. Strict but fair. No one was more proud to be a marine but yet not talk unless asked. We will miss him.
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I don't know it it'll help you in any way, but I found peace in my heart by having a dog tag made which includes the persons name, birth, and death dates engraved on them, and I wear them on a chain around my neck. I keep one for my son, my mom, and now my wife. Everytime I look at each dog tag the memories just flood back about that person so clearly it brings a smile and tears to my eye because I can see the one I'm thinking about....and I never want to forget their dates, so they will forever be close to my heart.
 
Sorry for your loss both my parents are gone my father 10 yrs my mother 4yrs, I know what it's like God bless you your sister and the rest of your family.
 
I want to thank everyone for the kind words, thoughts and advice. His visitation was much better than we expected. We didn't think there would be many because of his age , but there was family,friends and his shuffle-board buddies from his Elk's lodge.

He was honored with a full military service and is resting at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. Everyone gathered at his home afterwords and ate,drank, and told stories.
Even though he wasn't Greek he always had this thing for Ouzo, so there were shots in his honor.

Now the work starts on property and personal items. We have seen familys torn apart over arguments about certain items he had a will and everything has been done as he wished so far. Again thanks everyone. Dennis Bullock
 
My sincere condolences for your loss. Glad that you have some great memories of him. May he RIP.

You need to chat, let me know. I'll listen.
 
Sorry for your loss to you, your sister, family and friends Dennis. Not easy. Lost our Father 10 years ago Nov 21 right before Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was a very tough Holiday and we miss him dearly.

I had 8 Brothers and Sisters. I wanted nothing other than some pictures but they wanted me to have his Golf clubs, Pool cues wristwatch and shades. He got me playing golf at 8 but never really encouraged me playing pool. I think he feared me turning into a broke hustler and saw more opportunity with money getting larger (1970's) in golf. I practiced and played allot of golf, much more than pool until a few years ago. He treasured his golf club collection and cues as do I.

After he passed I wish/regret not spending more time on the course and table with him when we were younger. Later in life we played golf until he turned 78 and pool up until he fell ill.

My Mother will be 94 on Friday and at the moment is not doing well. I talk to her at lunch and dinner daily and visited with her ( and my Father) weekly as I have for many years. Now I spend time with her as much as I can because her time here is growing shorter.

I find peace only knowing I will see them again in Heaven, along with other Family and many close friends lost who were Christians.

Hope you and your Siblings will respect your Father and each other in what goes on next. You will find out who is who. If I can offer any advice, take the high road. You will not regret it.

God Bless,

-Kat,
 
decent dennis said:
My sister and I lost our father yesterday. He came home from the hospital Sat and was in hospice care. I remember watching him playing for money (couple bucks, but this was in the sixties) ,asking a friend of his why he did'nt shoot this ball instead and getting a wtf look from them, i was around 5-6.
He was a great father and friend. Strict but fair. No one was more proud to be a marine but yet not talk unless asked. We will miss him.
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I'm sorry to hear you lost your father. May he rest in peace.
 
decent dennis said:
My sister and I lost our father yesterday. He came home from the hospital Sat and was in hospice care. I remember watching him playing for money (couple bucks, but this was in the sixties) ,asking a friend of his why he did'nt shoot this ball instead and getting a wtf look from them, i was around 5-6.
He was a great father and friend. Strict but fair. No one was more proud to be a marine but yet not talk unless asked. We will miss him.
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Sorry buddy.
Jason
 
It's always tough losing a parent, especially a good one. Very sorry for your loss.

JoeyA
 
decent dennis said:
My sister and I lost our father yesterday. He came home from the hospital Sat and was in hospice care. I remember watching him playing for money (couple bucks, but this was in the sixties) ,asking a friend of his why he did'nt shoot this ball instead and getting a wtf look from them, i was around 5-6.
He was a great father and friend. Strict but fair. No one was more proud to be a marine but yet not talk unless asked. We will miss him.
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My mother was killed two months ago in a traffic accident in front of my our home.

There aren't any words that will ever make it easier. Just know that you are strong enough to continue forward and there is a wonderful community surrounding you for support when you need it.

My condolences.
 
Sorry

Sorry your Father is gone. It gets easier with time.

I hate being an orphan and miss my wonderful parents.
 
All of us who have lost parents know how it hurts. In time, it will hurt less. My condolences...
 
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