Father died this morning

**ebjack** · 03-24-2007, 02:01 PM

He was 74 years old. He smoked from age 13 to 60. His last 14 years here on earth were miserable. He had advanced ephysema and could not walk more than a few feet without getting winded.
He was a rancher, farmer, U.S.Marine, father, husband, friend and a rowdy son of a bitch in his day. He wasn't much for showing feelings and really had no use for religion.

I'm gonna miss him

**StoneGRMI** · 03-24-2007, 02:03 PM

Thoughts are with ya, man. Losing someone isnt easy.

**rockbottom** · 03-24-2007, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by ebjack

He was 74 years old. He smoked from age 13 to 60. His last 14 years here on earth were miserable. He had advanced ephysema and could not walk more than a few feet without getting winded.
He was a rancher, farmer, U.S.Marine, father, husband, friend and a rowdy son of a bitch in his day. He wasn't much for showing feelings and really had no use for religion.

I'm gonna miss him

Sorry.

**Vinlander** · 03-24-2007, 02:06 PM

I am sorry to hear that. Whether this means much to you, I hope that he walks in the Great Hall with the All Father and your ancestors.

Good luck to you and yours.

***G-1000*** · 03-24-2007, 02:08 PM

That sucks bro.

I wish you and yours the best. And for you old man R.I.P

**UpstateTank** · 03-24-2007, 02:11 PM

sorry to hear EB

**Warrior** · 03-24-2007, 02:22 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. My ol' man is a German farm kid whose younger days also led him enlisted into the military. He has been smoking Pall Malls since he was a kid on the farm. He loves his Johnny Walker too. Miraculously he does not have any [known] cancer or serious health issues.

Though his health hasn't slipped beneath him, I worry about the day the effects of the booze and cigs will get the nest of him. It's sad 'cause in my eyes, he has really became the family man his kids needed in the last few years... very dedicated to his kids and humble in his later years...

**Dude-Man** · 03-24-2007, 02:26 PM

I'm sorry for your loss. At least he's free from the awful afflictions that plagued him and destroyed his quality of life during his later years.

**spywizard** · 03-24-2007, 02:28 PM

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family..

Good luck

**cj1capp** · 03-24-2007, 02:37 PM

im sorry bro. but it sounds as if you learned what you needed to learn from the man , and you loved each other even though it may not have been said out loud enough times. i will keep a good thought for you tonight.

**Booz** · 03-24-2007, 02:48 PM

we are all born to do one thing on this earth and that is to go back to where we came from mate,its just so sad when this happens to our loved ones..........
sorry for your loss mate my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family................

**JAYROD** · 03-24-2007, 02:56 PM

it's tough losing a loved one especially a man's dad or grandfather.

**STYLE74** · 03-24-2007, 02:57 PM

Hey ebjack i'm really sorry for your loss bro and my deepest condolences go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

**SMAN12b** · 03-24-2007, 03:00 PM

Sorry for your loss, I know exactly how you feel, just lost my mom two weeks ago.
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family

**lpicken** · 03-24-2007, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by ebjack

He was 74 years old. He smoked from age 13 to 60. His last 14 years here on earth were miserable. He had advanced ephysema and could not walk more than a few feet without getting winded.
He was a rancher, farmer, U.S.Marine, father, husband, friend and a rowdy son of a bitch in his day. He wasn't much for showing feelings and really had no use for religion.

I'm gonna miss him

IMO, that would be a perfect eulogy. Short and sweet and to the point. Bummer, Bro. My condolences for your grief. Dedicate your next few visits to the gym and you should get a killer workout and it will help out with your pain and suffering in his loss. I did the same when my step-mom died of cancer a few years back and it really helps.

**stuball** · 03-24-2007, 03:27 PM

Sorry bro.....

**wascaptain5214** · 03-24-2007, 03:29 PM

prayers sent. semper fi.... out to your dad

**Mighty Joe** · 03-24-2007, 03:32 PM

Sorry to hear that bro! I understand how you feel. I lost my Dad to cancer sometime ago and I miss him everyday!!!!!

Prayers to you and your family.

MJ

**soccer#3** · 03-24-2007, 03:35 PM

sorry about ur loss. r-i-p.

**Testsubject** · 03-24-2007, 03:36 PM

Sorry to hear the bad news brother, keep your head up.

**Benches505** · 03-24-2007, 03:40 PM

Sorry for your loss Bro

God bless you and the family!

**bigdog81** · 03-24-2007, 04:02 PM

prayer for the family......
sorry for the pain bro..
its not easy..
rest in peace.

**Schmidty** · 03-24-2007, 04:04 PM

sorry for your loss

**ebjack** · 03-24-2007, 05:21 PM

StoneGRMI, rockbottom, Vinlander, Gsxxr, UpstateTank, Warrior, Dude-Man, spywizard, cj1capp, Booz, JAYROD, STYLE74, SMAN12B, lpicken, stuball, wascaptain5214, Mighty Joe, soccer#3, Testsubject, Benches505, bigdog81, Schmidty.

thanks for all the replies and prayers. I always wondered what to say to someone who goes through this...It's really is great to hear your own experiences with death of a loved one....it makes me feel like i'm not alone.

I'm kinda numb right now..ya'll take care

**Snrf** · 03-24-2007, 05:28 PM

Sorry to hear man, I lost my dad when I was 12...I know how you feel...be strong cuz I'm sure there are others who need you right now too.

**Titleist** · 03-24-2007, 06:04 PM

Sounds like he was a hell of a guy.

Just remember all the good times.

Hes in a way better place now.

**QuieTSToRM33** · 03-24-2007, 07:46 PM

My condolences.

**MuscleScience** · 03-24-2007, 08:35 PM

There is nothing more important to the making of a man than dad. Sorry for your loss, we thank him for his service to our country and show your kids the same amount of love that you feel for your dad.

MS

**PROTEINSHAKE** · 03-24-2007, 08:38 PM

dammit EB.....sorry to hear the bad news. I wish you & your family all the best in this tough time.

**Peducho0113** · 03-24-2007, 08:42 PM

Sorry to hear that Bro, God Bless you and your family.

BG · 03-24-2007, 09:35 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss, stay strong.

**ebjack** · 03-24-2007, 09:52 PM

Snrfmaster, Titleist, QuieTSToRM33, MuscleScience, getnjakked, Peducho0113, BigGuns101

thanks for the commments and condolences....

edit: got really drunk last night

**collar** · 03-24-2007, 09:54 PM

sorry to hear about that mate.

**rockbottom** · 03-24-2007, 09:55 PM

No offense to BG, but don't stay strong. Go with it - for a time. Then stop. Refer to my PM.

**Shane35aa** · 03-25-2007, 01:05 PM

Sorry for your loss. Stay strong bro, your family's gonna need you to

**1819** · 03-25-2007, 03:31 PM

i salute your pop.

**Mr Tick** · 03-25-2007, 03:38 PM

Sorry bro. My thoughts are with you

**K.Biz** · 03-25-2007, 07:07 PM

Sorry to hear that bro. My thoughts are with you.

**WEBB** · 03-25-2007, 07:57 PM

As hard as it is I KNOW he is in a better place bro and i hope you can take solice in that...he was a great man i am sure, and you are living proof of the great job he did as a father....my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, stay strong....