This past week I lost My Dad and best friend. It was real sudden. He went in the hospital for a stomach concern and had a major heart attack in there. We did many things together. Went fishing,traveled went drag racing,restored about 20 cars together. He did all my paint stripping and cleaned parts for me. Remember life is so short always telll your dad you love him and be there for him like he is for you. no matter what the circumstance they are priceless moments.

Very sorry to hear it. Be glad you were close and had fun together...

Hate to hear the bad news, I lost my dad about 5 years ago and of course things have not been the same since.

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Sorry to hear of your loss, sounds like you were very close. Be thankful you have all the good memories to fall back on in dad's absents.

Very sorry to hear that Tom. I lost my Dad in '98. Miss him everyday. He lived through 2 double, and 1 triple bypass. He taught me everything automotive that I know. I was building a 312 Y-block at 14 as he had appendix surgery. He introduced me to El Mirage and the Bonneville Salt flats. We ran a '56 Triumph 650 and set a record at El Mirage. It took many years to do. He was an announcer at the Lakes, and the Flats.

It still hurts today, but I know he's in a better place.


It's great that you guys did alot together. I'm sorry for your loss.

Regards, Rick

My condolences....My prayers are with you and your family...

Dan

Very sorry to hear, our loved ones never really leave us so long as they are remembered in our hearts.

Sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in 93 during his second bypass surgery and not a day goes by I don't miss him. Keep the fond memories in your heart.

Sorry for your loss. You have my families condolences...this is EXACTLY why Im getting out and going home...

Our thoughts are with you.

Al & Dot

I lost my dad right before New years of 2000 , It still hurts some times .

Exact thing happened to my Dad years ago...Went in for a simple problem, found cancer all over and gone in a week or so.:( Hang in there and remember him for all he did for you and the fun times you had together! ;)
Dano

Tom, I am very sorry to hear of such a terrible loss. God bless. :sad:

So sorry Tom I know what your going thru. I lost my Dad in 01 and i miss him dearly. I'm working on his old fishing boat to get it like new again. It was his pride and joy. They say we never really become a man untill we lose our dad. I think I would like to be a kid again. Take care. Blaine

Sorry to read of your loss, but remember what you have gained from him. He's not gone, your father is still there with you, look within.

Sorry for your loss. Lost my Mom suddenly in '02, Lots of great memories. It makes it all the more painful where you were such close buddies. May he rest in peace.

Tom ,sorry for your loss ,and will add you all to my prayer's ,I am still blessed to have both of my parents with me /us and see them daily and thank the Lord I have them Mom 91 Dad 86 yrs.Hang in there bud ,Happy Motoring

So sorry for your loss, Tom. There are no words that suffice, and there is no such thing as being prepared for this. Best I can tell you is be thankful it was sudden and be glad he didn't hurt too much. I was close to my Dad, and he died in 05 at 85 he was still tough and fought death for 2 years and God it hurt to watch, always with me still and maybe moreso than before.
Mom had a massive stroke 2 months ago, and the interim has been hell for her and us. I was POA, and have had to make myself be strong for all the decisions I've made and for my family to lean on. She died Friday, we bury her in 7 hours, and I started losing it yesterday. My family will have to hold me up today I am afraid.
However, do not be afraid of one thing... something comes to you when it is time to be pallbearer ...you steel yourself AND YOU WILL NOT FALL DOWN.
God Bless, Tom

My dad passed away 6 months ago, sorry for your loss. Rich

There never are the right words Tom. I lost my mom a year ago suddenly too. Its something that has to heal from within but know you are never alone in your feelings for a loved one. Prayers to your family from ours.

Tom , sorry for your loss and to all the other guys who have lost their parents. I must tell this story. When my Dad passed I was on a snowmobile trip with a buddy of mine when I got the call. I will never forget what my friend said when I told him what the call was about. He asked me If I felt bad about my Dad dieing. I about flattened him for asking such a ridiculous question. But he went on to say how his father beat on his mother and his kids , always had a girlfriend and was a abusive drunk.

Then it hit me how fortunate I was to have had a great father/best friend and that not everyone did. So be thankful you had such a wonderful man in your life and feel sorry for those who never did. My prayers are with you.
God Bless.

Tom, every guy who has lost his Dad knows what you are feeling and can offer you our condolences. My father past away in '95 a couple of months after celebrating his 70th birthday. No health problems, just died in his sleep. Very hard on the family at the time. You will always miss him but the passing of time eases some of the pain you are feeling now.

If you have kids, try to give them the good memories of you that you had with your Dad. Kind of a way of passing the torch, so to speak. Again, my condolences.

My condolences.

sorry for your loss.

God be with you Tom

Best wishes Tom. Brings back my memories of almost 11 years ago, my dad died suddenly of a heart attack while carrying rocks for the early-retirement house he was helping build. 59 years old. He planned on living to be 100 and enjoy 40 years of doing what HE wanted to do...always hated his job. That night my brother said to me, while looking over the unfinished foundation, 'our dad taught us one more lesson today'-- clearly, don't live for 'then', live for 'now'. Good lesson for anyone, but hard to put into practice sometimes...

My condolences as well. You/I really don't appreciate the small things until you no loner are able to.

God Bless,

Rich

My condolences also....May God grant you peace during this difficult time.

Sorry for your loss...my mom passed away a little over a year ago....and my dad has been in and out of the hospital having chemo and radiation:(

I think it's cool that you and your dad did a lot of stuff together...treasure those memories. :beers:

sorry about your loss. I lost my dad back in '88. He was only 53 years old! :sad: I was stationed in Okinawa Japan when I got the word he was in the hospital with a heart attack. The worst part was that he almost died on my birthday! That would have really sucked if that would have happened. Imagine every year trying to celebrate your birthday on the anniversary of your father's death. :pout: Thankfully he survived that time but sadly I lost him 2 months later. Sometimes I wish I hadn't left home for the military after I graduated high school. I had no idea my dad had 4 years left to live. I know where he is (heaven) and I know he still looks out for me now. I still miss him after 18 years. I will see him again someday. :thumbsup:

Tom...
Its a great loss indeed! I lost both my parents so know what you are feeling. Just remember, you may have lost him however the nice memories will live on forever in you.

Kev

Hi

Sorry for your loss , life really sucks sometimes.

Sorry Tom. Lost my mom last year. Think of her everyday.

Sorry for your loss .

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May 4th was the 20th anniversary of my Mom passing. She finally lost a 2 year fight to cancer. She never met my wife or her only grandson. Just 6 months ago I lost my Dad. Even though I knew he was gone it did not really hit me until baseball started this year. We used to talk about the Braves games or if I was at his house we would watch the games together. After the first game this year, I thought to myself that I would give him a call to ask if he had seen it. Then I realizied that I couldn't call him anymore. I am very sorry for your loss and I know that you will miss him a lot. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Bill.

My Dad passed a week after I had asked him to be my BEST MAN for my wedding day. It was sudden and I thank God I didn't have to see such a strong person suffer. Memories last forever. I am sorry for your loss. Cherish the moments you had and celebrate his life not his passing.

Dave

I am sorry for your loss.