My Father has passed away.

Sorry to hear about your dad Jim, you know everyone is here for you if you need anything. I hope all your arrangements go smoothly. you'll be in my thoughts

 

Thanks everybody for your kind words.
I just would like to give ya a little history about my dad. read it if ya want or not.
He was born in Monroe Louisiana on July15, 1931. His father was a store owner. He grew up like most kids but he loved airplanes. Without his parents knowledge he got his pilots license at age 16. He joined the Navy in 1952 and became a Medical Corpsmen. Most of his work was in the Laboratory. He served all over the world and on all types of ships. From carriers to destroyers. He eventually was stationed at Jacksonville, Florida for his final tour and retired here in 1972. He then became Microbiology supervisor for Methodist Hospital and worked there for 28 years.
In 1989 he had a heartattack. His family had a history of that. His father dying at age 52. He then had one last September and had a Five Bypass.
My dad fought hard. He never gained his weight back but he lived the last eleven months happy for every day that he was still here. I'm posting a picture of him taken a few months ago at a Wings of Freedom show at Keystone Heights.
The beautiful thing about his death if there can be such a thing is this. He got up and went to the restroom at 3 AM. He got back in bed next to his wife of 50 years and slowly went to sleep. I believe it was a very peaceful death. I will miss him terribly.
Thank you for letting my write this.

 

Sorry to hear about your loss...prayers to you and your family. Well be here if you need anything.

 

Well it looks like he got the most he could out of his life. I'm glad he went in peace, we all wish we could go away the same way when it's our turn.

 

Hey Jim! We will keep you & your family in our prayers. I am really sorry to hear about your loss of your dad. If you need anything please give us a yell.

 

MM- Thank you for sharing your Dad's story & the photo of you & him. It is priceless. I lost my dad over 10 years ago and think of him every day. Words cannot do justice but I am truly sorry for your loss.

 

I am sorry for arriving late. I am saddened for your loss. I hope that you and your family can find consolation in each others company.

 

That sounds like the best way to go if you ask me. I'm glad it was peaceful and he was next to his wife. Your dad sounds like a good man and you sound like a lucky man for having him as your dad.

 

hey jim, thank you for sharing the story of your dad. remember, we are all here for you to talk whenever you need us man.

 

Sorry you and yours will be in our prayers

 

Sorry to hear about your loss, our prayers are with you and your family.

 

Sounds like a great man who lived a great life. If only we are all so lucky. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family and you.

 

I know he will be missed just like the MissileMan would be missed from this site! Sorry for your loss...

 

Again thank you everybody for your kind words. I still haven't had my moment where I should let loose all my emotions but I think it will come soon. My son is in Missouri at Basic Training and he doesn't know yet. I wanted him to finish without any distractions. He's got 4 days left. I guess I'll tell him when he has liberty on Thursday. He comes home on Friday. Damn, I know he won't take it well.
Anyway, time to move on...

 

hey Jim, moving on is the hardest part!!! trust me.....it really is. im like you too.......i havent let my emotions run too much yet. the time will come man, and when it does, take the time to yourself.....it'll help. we both have alot to do now, but be strong........thats the way your father would have wanted you to be....and be strong for your family. we are all here if you need a shoulder brotha!!

 

Thanks Will, thanks for all your help! My dad wanted me to take care of everything and I just hope I can make sure his wishes are fulfilled. I'm gonna keep plugging along!!

 

ooooh, sorry for being away of all this, but was a busy week for me, my friend, all the blessing for u and the familly, and the best thing u can do is being happy for the time u 2 spend together and he good memories that never died, dios bendiga a tu papa a ti y a tu familia amigo.un beso.

 

Thank you so much for your kind words! I guess that's what's getting me through all this is the great memories I had with My dad.

 

no problem buddy........we gotta keep plugging along!!

i guarantee you that your dad is very proud of you man!!