A wonderful bittersweet evening

[HTHM]

As some of the members here know, my father passed away early this morning. So to help me deal with my grief and loss my oldest child and her fiance took me out fishing tonight..........boy does she know her Dad. It was just what I needed! Did not catch a thing except for relief.

I found out the most gratifing thing a father could hear; not only do my children love me, they also like me.

I will miss my Dad terribly, but I will also thank him every time I pick up a tool and use it with skill. Most of my skills I aquired from his teaching. He taught me to weild a pipe wrench, screwdriver, hammer, but most importantly the value of family. So I say again, thanks Dad!

[GBW]

Sorry for your loss and happy to hear you found your key to a great family life/balance.

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

my condolences...

it goes to show that there is lot more to fishing than just the fish.

[hoot33]

made me tear up some.

 

Terribly sorry pal, cant even imagine.

 

My thoughts are with you.

[motv8tr]

my condolences Hometown....nice memories you have...

 

Maureen

[Cudz]

My condolences. There are some really great fathers out there and I have got one. I hope I am one as well. Sounds like you had a winner as well.

[bigugli]

My condolences HT.

[pikehunter]

That's a nice tribute for your father, keep his memories and spirit close to your heart and he will be with you forever.

[holdfast]

My condolences Albert.

[Spiel]

I'm saddened to hear of you fathers passing Albert,

my sincerest condolenes to you and your family.

[Cookslav]

Sorry to hear of your Loss Home Town...

Fishing to get a bit of releif would make the man who taught you proud.

I know I'd be proud to see my son useing the skills I passed down in such a manner.

Take care,

[Headhunter]

Sincere condolences on your loss... sounds like your Dad did a good job of training you to take over for him... a gift that you obviously appreciate and will pass along.

HH

[HTHM]

HEEMSKERK, Peter At West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, Peter Heemskerk of Welland, in his 85th year. Dear father of Riese and Lucy Heemskerk, Case and Ann Heemskerk, Jane and Wayne Oosterhoff, Peter and Hilda Heemskerk, Bill and Theresa Heemskerk, Geri and Kevin Hutchinson and Albert and Margaret Heemskerk. Loving grandfather of 50 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Pre- deceased by his wife Gertrude (2006) and his grandson Jordan (2006). Visitation will be held at the Covenant Canadian Reformed Church at Grassie on Friday, August 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted from the church on Saturday, August 29th at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Lane Cemetery to follow. Special thanks to the staff at Maple Crest Lodge in Grimsby and the staff on C Ward at W.L.M.H. Psalm 121. Arrangements entrusted to: Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick, 905-892-4701.

[John]

Sincerest condolences Albert. I too have the fond memories of what Dad taught to me, for that I will be eternally grateful.

 

May his memories live on in your family for ever.

[Victor]

My condolences to you and your family HTHM.

[johnnyb]

Great post, Handyman...thanks for sharing

[ChrisK]

My condolences Albert.......I feel the same way about my dad....

[jughead]

My sympathies as well Handyman. By all accounts he raised a good kid and you did as well so he's still with you to a large degree.

[splashhopper]

Prayers from London for you and his grandchildren.

[Radnine]

Sounds like you brought that girl up right Albert.

I am sure your father will be well remembered at her wedding. And by the looks of your father's write up you have lots of people to share his great memories with.

Best wishes, tight lines, and warm thoughts.

Jim

[Beans]

My condolences Albert...

 

They took you fishing and didn't make you swim home...nice kids...

[fishnsled]

My condolences to you Albert and your family. I'm sure that you will find peace as you continue to do what he has taught you over the years.