Really gonna Miss him

[ray1970]

Sorry for your loss. It takes a great man to serve a country that looked down on him the way it did back then. Sounds like your dad was a part of or witnessed many great things in his life- from serving in WWII, to raising a family, to seeing our country evolve to a point where all men are looked at as equals. Another poster requested a picture of your dad's 1911.... well I would rather see you post a picture of your dad.

[Cman]

Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers for you and your family.

[Zombie Steve]

My sincere condolences.

I lost my dad 5 years ago this month. Still hurts.

I'd love to see his .45 if you're willing to share a pic...

[Monky]

I never say I'm sorry for a death as there is really no reason to be. You don't celebrate the death, you celebrate the life they came to have.

It sounds like your dad meant a lot to you.

The hardships he faced, I can only imagine.

Looks like he did ok despite the adversity.

One of the things about this country I still wish I could erase.

[BlasterBob]

You have our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Dad. That generation truly believed that a simple hand shake or a persons word was much more binding than some paper contract. Prayers sent for your support.

[sniper7]

I am sorry for your loss. your dad is a true hero and I thank him for all he has done

[theGinsue]

I too am very sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like your dad was an amazing guy and I'm sure you'll always be proud of him. I appreciate his service.

I know that one day I too will be writing such a post. My dad was a violent disciplinarian and I was afraid of him and avoided him like the plague when I was young. Because of this I didn't really have a releationship with him until I became an adult and he mellowed out a LOT. Now I call him every few weeks and we talk for an hour or more. While I know I've learned a lot from him through the years I regret the many things I could have learned from him if we'd only had a relationship when I was younger.

Father's are very special and the memories you have of your father will always be with you; hold onto them and cherish them. It sounds like he was of the generation that still lived by and taught values, morals and ethics as well as the many other skills you need every day of your life. These will always be a a part of who you are so, in a way, your father will always be there with you.

It seems you have someone important to remember today, Memorial Day.