John Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 We lost my Dad over the weekend. The world will be a lesser place without him. As some of you knew, he had been battling lung cancer. Against all odds he managed to live with it for a year and a half and had a pretty good quality of life. We talked practically daily and his quick witted sense of humour continued strong until the last week or so when he deteriorated quite rapidly. As he hadn't been able to eat or talk for a few days, his passing on was a blessing. Dad had selflessly dedicated 8 1/2 of the last 10 years of his life to taking care of my Mom who had many health problems. Eventually she passed away from complications associated with her illness. He never really got over losing her and talked often about their being together once again. Although I will be away in the UK for the next couple of weeks I hope to still get to the Firehall tomorrow night to have a beer or two in his honour. John.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 John, So sorry to hear this news! Our thoughts are with you and your family. Cancer is a horrible disease...and you are right, when the suffering is too much to bear, it is a blessing when they pass. Take care, Cliff and Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peps Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 John, so sorry here to here about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time. Peps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I'm sorry to hear of your sad news, John. Please accept my condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Cooper Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 John, we are so sorry to hear of this news... you have our condolences Shelley and Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotelTango Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Sorry about your loss. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 oh so sorry to hear about your dad! my condelences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 That's just terrible news John. My heart goes out to you and your family. Your dad sounded like a very wonderfull, selfless man. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Sorry bud. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 My condolences to you and your family. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Sorry to hear, John. Cancer is certainly a terrible thing for any family to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustink Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookset Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 My condolances John, This really hits home. I lost my Dad this January to Lung Cancer. Few words can be said, and none will make it o.k. Cancer is the battle that should be forefront in our lives, before all else. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT10Sam Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 My condolances John, Regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Sorry to hear of your loss John. My condolances to you and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 My condolences to you and your family. Battling cancer is brutal, he can now rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Sorry to hear it John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Very sorry for the loss of your father John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 My condolences John, hang tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 So sorry to hear the news John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 My condolences John. It's hard to lose anyone, but when they are suffering it just may be the best way. I've been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mistyriver1 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 My condolences John. I too lost my Dad to lung cancer and I know the last little while is pretty tough. He's at peace with your Mom now. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1leggedangler Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi John, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Dad. Thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Sincerely, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Diem Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hello John. Have enjoyed reading your posts. Sorry about your Dad. Hope the best wishes of your friends helps you in your grief. You are obviously someone a lot of people care about. God Bless, and have a safe trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 My thoughts and prayers to you and your family... Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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