[455firebird1969]

I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a great man that you have looked up to for years. Be thankful for the good memories. I lost my father at a very young age, and the memories of my Dad seem like lost dreams...I am truly sorry for your loss. Be the best father you can be, your kids will love you for it and it will come around full circle one day.

[PunchT37]

Originally Posted by poncho-mike

I lost my father several years before he passed away. He had severe dementia, and I don't think he knew any family members the last few years of his life.

His problems were accelerated by a couple of surgeries. He had been showing signs of mild to moderate dementia, but had some issues which resulted in him receiving a pacemaker. After undergoing anesthesia two times within a week, he was never the same again.

If you have elderly family members considering surgery, be sure to ask their doctors about the effects of anesthesia on the elderly.

Sounds exactly like what happened to my dad.
I speak about that last statement all the time now.

[John Eiseman]

Condolences to you and your family.
A lot of good words and advice have been already mentioned here.
Life is but a vapor.

[Lemans64]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

[cuz68]

Prayers sent to you and family.

[Shiny]

Can't thank all of you enough.

Every thought posted means a lot, especially considering you don't know me.

I am humbled and honored you took the time to reach out and share your own experiences.

Got to visit my dad at Thanksgiving before his final slide, travelled back to his home in Colorado today where I'm blessed by my mom doing OK and surrounded by family. My sisters and I sat with mom and went through photos. Made more smiles than tears, which helped.

Originally Posted by bird72

Shiny, well, when you feel a little up to it, tell us some of the good of your father and what he was like. Sorry for his passing.

Will do when it sinks in more after the service. He grew up in Big Sky country, by the way (Billings), so just your location tag triggers lots of good memories.

I told my youngest son I can tell it's gonna get me whenever I do anything that would have involved him. Already missing his voice on the phone and I choked up when I saw some emails he had sent me. My son went home, then later posted a pic of a steak he cooked for dinner and said he'll miss cooking them for his grandpa... very cool.

[Shiny]

Originally Posted by locomotivebreath

I know how ya feel . Lost my dad 2 years ago . It's a tough road . We shared a lot of the same hobbies , which I have had some trouble staying interested i.....

Just read this again.. some good triggers:

He was a Marine

He had me building models when I was 5 or 6..

He taught me to tie flies. I still have some of his fly-tying stuff.

Thanks for reminding me how these things will keep him with me.

[Tempest]

lost my Dad 10 years ago and I thought I would not think about him as time goes by.....but I was wrong, something happens everyday that makes me think of him.

from the other posts here, it looks like this is not unusual.

Hang in there, it will get better, and be sure to take care of your Mom.

[boltbuster]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My dad has been gone for nearly 20 years now, but every time I hear his words/expressions coming out of my mouth, I have to smile... I have remembered you and your family in my prayers.

[hurryinhoosier62]

My condolences. I lost my dad 31 years ago. We didn't get along that well (too much alike), but there's not a day I don't miss him.

[mrrat1]

Miss my Dad......lost him when I was 10. Heart attack. It was on first day of vacation in Hileah, FL in 1971. He rented a house for the summer. We were supposed to go to Disney World, I think it was the first year it opened. I still have the brochure he gave me.
Had a great summer in 1970 I always think on.....we did a cross country road trip Pittsburgh to Lake Tahoe. Him my little brother & I........remember the good times shiny!!
Feel sorry for your loss!! Take your kids on trips or do things they will remember when you are gone it will give them memories to think back on with a smile & a tear or two. Healing takes time.....God Bless

[1abagto]

Shiny, my sincere condolences for the loss of your Father. If you can, pen down some thoughts that come to mind about your dad while they are fresh in your mind. Later on you can get the (Journal) out and remember the good times. This journal will also help keep the memories alive for future generations. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Rick

[carcrazy]

Very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

[Drag Star Le Mans]

I feel your pain Shiny. My dad died when I was 13 and it was so hard to understand then. Never easy man hope you have good family and friends for support.

[ta6point6]

Sorry for your loss. They say we die twice. Once when the breath leaves our body, and once when the last person we know says our name.

[A.J.]

Lost my dad 19 Februari 2016. Its been a hard year taking care of my mother whos 80, my father was 83.

[vidguy]

Very, very sorry brutha... He does live on as Will said..