muskymatt Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) In March my father was diagnosed with lung, liver and bone cancer at the young age of 75. Saturday Sept 6th at 5am he succumbed to the cancer after it had spread to his heart. He passed just 3 hrs before I was to do my Ride the Rideau 100k cycle to raise funds for the Ottawa Hospital Foundation and their effort to find a cure for cancer. My mother called me at 5:15am to give me the news and she insisted i complete my ride in dedication to my father. With a heavy heart I completed my ride for my dad. Today is his wake, tomorrow his funeral service. I went for a nice long ride this morning to clear some cobwebs before the wake this afternoon. My Dad: Retired Lt. Col RCAF CAF Angler Birder Jazz fan Photographer Lived for and loved his grandkids Husband to my mom 55 years Awesome father to 3 kids My hero. Gonna miss you dad RIP Gary Frederick Clay http://tubmanfuneralhomes.com/families-care/?id=731 Please support cancer research, it MUST be stopped!! Edited September 10, 2014 by muskymatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry for your familys loss, nice that you completed your ride for the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry to hear this News Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry for your loss Matt, my condolences bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) My deepest sympathies to you. I lost my mom on 9th of July this year. She was only 51, she fought with cancer like hero. It's really good that you can talk to people at this moment. I couldn't do it for a month. Stay strong. Edited September 10, 2014 by Costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry for your loss Matt. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I'm sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great man and a better father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry for your loss Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry for your loss Matt. Deepest condolences to you and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry for your loss Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbailey Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry to hear that Matt. Lost my mother to cancer as well. My condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Losing your Dad is a tough one Matt and condolences from my family to yours. He sounds like he lived a pretty wonderful life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 My condolenses Matt. Good on you for doing the ride. Too many good people are leaving us too soon with this damn disease. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattybculp Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 So sorry to hear that news. My deepest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickme Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 my condolences to you and your family. Let others around you help you with mending the void. You're not alone, his memory lives on through you and your siblings and his grandkids. Your mom needs you more than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creditmaster Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 sorry for your loss matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry for your loss bud. not a bridge I am looking forward to crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I'm sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Your Father is undoubtedly proud of you today Matt. My condolences to you, your family and all of your Father friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sorry for your loss, Matt. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Very sorry to hear Matt. Celebrate his life and honour his memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I am so very sorry for your loss! Words can't heal the hole in your heart but perhaps filling that hole with wonderful memories will help! In our hearts and prayers! Cliff & Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 My condolences Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Our condolences Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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