spear Posted August 13, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) My Dad had been unwell for a couple of weeks, and the prognosis was not good. He was 88 - 32,468 days old. I had an hour or so with him only hours prior to his passing away, although he did not know I was there. One of my brothers was with him when he died - peacefully and painlessly. Dad was a biker most of his life, buying a WLA42 after WW2 and when he retired at 70 he started filling his 'bucket list' and bought another Harley. The funeral service is this Saturday and it will be a family affair. My sister is a civil celebrant and will be doing the service for us. My brothers and I will be doing readings and supporting our Mum. Dad will be cremated and when Mum dies we will include Dad's ashes in her casket. Sixty years is a long time to know somebody, but as a friend said today - who lost her Dad when she was 12 - you had 48 years with your Dad longer than I did. How true. Dad was a watchmaker by trade, and I am including this in his service. Very apt I think. The clock of life is wound but once, And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop At late or early hour. To lose one's wealth is sad indeed, To lose one's health is more, To lose one's soul is such a loss That no man can restore. The present only is our own, So Live, Love, toil with a will -- Place no faith in 'Tomorrow' -- For the clock may then be still. Edited August 13, 2012 by spear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted August 13, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 13, 2012 prayers sent my friend............. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufftom4 Posted August 13, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 13, 2012 Sorry for you're loss, prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 13, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 13, 2012 Our condolences to you and your family. Don and Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msshearin Posted August 13, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 13, 2012 sorry for your loss sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 13, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 13, 2012 So sorry to hear this. He had a good run at 88 years. I'm sure there are lots of great memories made during that time. You have my condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted August 13, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 13, 2012 I remember when my dad passed 17 years ago, I was able to see him the last moment of consciousness he had (a carotid vessel blew apart in his neck....) and the wife and I were with him when he passed a few days later, a good feeling for us..... I know how you feel and am with you in spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted August 13, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 13, 2012 Our condolences to you and your family. Joe and Penny Hermsdorfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted August 13, 2012 Share #9 Posted August 13, 2012 Prayers and condolences to you and your family. Cheerish the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuya Posted August 13, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 13, 2012 Our condolences to you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted August 13, 2012 Share #11 Posted August 13, 2012 Spear.... Alan and I send our sincere condolences to you, and your family at this time. Prayer sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted August 13, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 13, 2012 Thoughts and prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted August 13, 2012 Share #13 Posted August 13, 2012 My condolences to you and your family as well. May your Dad rest in peace. Cherish those memories of him that you all had over the years. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted August 13, 2012 Share #14 Posted August 13, 2012 Prayer sent to you and your family. God speed his soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 13, 2012 Share #15 Posted August 13, 2012 Prayers Sent. This is indeed a rough time. My Dad was a Nazarene Preacher and still speaks to me at times. He will always be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted August 13, 2012 Share #16 Posted August 13, 2012 Sad to hear of your loss and happy to hear of all the wonderful memories you obviously have of him. It'll be pretty tough on your mom without him. At least she has you all to make it less painful. Margaret & Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted August 13, 2012 Share #17 Posted August 13, 2012 having also lost my dad, i believe i know how you are feeling. your dad will only be as far away as a memory...remember him often. our sympathy and prayer are sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted August 13, 2012 Share #18 Posted August 13, 2012 Its never easy losing ones dad. May god rest his soul in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted August 13, 2012 Share #19 Posted August 13, 2012 Our prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.My Dad died in 1970 and I still miss him.I was just getting old enough to appreciate him and start becoming friends as well as a son.Count your blessings,rejoice in the time, and cherish the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted August 13, 2012 Share #20 Posted August 13, 2012 All the best to you at this difficult time, your poem is a beautiful send off. Take care, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distancerider Posted August 13, 2012 Share #21 Posted August 13, 2012 Thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my Dad in February he was 77 -miss him everyday but thankfull for the years I had. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimhigh Posted August 13, 2012 Share #22 Posted August 13, 2012 at the loss of your father...it is really difficult to lose a parent. We all know it is likely to occur, but nothing can truly prepare you for the time. God bless your father, and grant you the strength to get through this tough time in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattressdancer Posted August 13, 2012 Share #23 Posted August 13, 2012 Prayers for you. I also lost my dad when I was 12. it hurts everyday and I am now 40. I do know one thing though, I spend every minute with my daughter telling her how I love her and how much she means to me, because one day she will wake up and i to will be gone. I want her from then on to know in her heart that there wasnt a day went by that I didnt tell her I loved her or how much she meant to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbran Posted August 13, 2012 Share #24 Posted August 13, 2012 Lost my dad in 96, know how you feel. Our prayers are with you and the family for comfort and peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted August 14, 2012 Share #25 Posted August 14, 2012 Sorry to learn of your loss. I too lost my 88 year old father earlier this year and my 84 year old mother just 60 days later. My memories keep me smiling. Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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