Well it's official. Hes gone

[JPPaverage]

My dad passed away last week and today we had a service for him and said out final farewells.
He was a Democrat through and through and he passed this along to his kids. He also was partially responsible for African Americans having a garden space in our little town which was nearly lily white at the time. He and my mom were reviled by some in town and it spread to his kids as well. One motherfucker tried to run me down while I was riding my bike. He was shouting "Tell your n*** loving dad he's next". I was 12 years old at the time. He found out who did it, called the police and persevered.
See, he was a christian. Not one of these holy rollers but one who walked the walk and talked the talk.
He taught us real values. He is missed.
I'm sorry if this post is offensive or inappropriate. Maybe I should have posted this elsewhere but I just want people to know a good man. We have a bad man in charge now. So good men need to be honored and respected.

[Iliyah]

1. Prayers . . .

[rownesheck]

2. He sounds

like he was a great man and father. Sorry for your loss. Hold on to the memories and pass them along. Keep him alive that way.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I am sorry that your father passed, my dear JPPaverage.

Your post is very appropriate here.

I agree that good men need to be honored and respected, and you have done that very well for your father.

May his memory be a blessing for you and yours.

[Va Lefty]

4. So very sorry for your loss. Sounds like a really good Dad/man.

[jls4561]

5. Doesn't sound at all offensive or inappropriate.

Just sounds like a lot of love on both sides.

[redwitch]

6. I am sorry for your loss.

I wish everyone was lucky enough to have such a good dad. I am glad that you had him and I am sorry for the grief you are feeling.May he Rest In Peace.

[monmouth4]

7. Thank you for sharing this. Your father sounds like a wonderful man, prayers and comfort for your

family at this difficult time.

[Zoonart]

8. So sorry for your loss.

The fact that your Dad was a good man will be enormous comfort to you in the future.

I say that with love and from experience.

[CentralMass]

9. My condolences on your loss.

[jeffreyi]

10. Well done!

Respect for your Dad, and all of you, too.

[lpbk2713]

11. Thank you for taking the time to post this. I know it's been a rough day.

Your Dad lived a good life.

[Bettie]

12. Sorry for your loss

Sounds as if he was a great dad.

[LiberalLoner]

13. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[livetohike]

14. My sympathy to you and family on the loss of your

Dad. May every good memory you have bring you comfort.

[bottomofthehill]

15. I am sorry for your loss.

It is good to see that your father helped make you the person you are today so he lives on!

May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And heaven accept you.

[smirkymonkey]

16. I'm so sorry for your loss.

He sounded like a wonderful human being and it is good of you to honor his memory. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[ooky]

17. You have my condolences for your loss. Your dad

sounds like he was wonderful man.

[Evolve Dammit]

18. Not offensive in the least. Very sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like an amazing man, and as

you say, a real Christian. These are the kind of people that make us great.

[pazzyanne]

19. You were lucky to have your Dad.

Thankfully, my family gave me the strong moral values I have, and supported me on my journey through life. People like those here on DU are truly blessed.

[Marie Marie]

20. Losing a good Dad is tough - my sincerest condolences.

[brer cat]

21. I'm sorry for your loss.

Your dad sounds like a fine person and great father.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

22. He walked the walk. What a wonderful exa.ple of a life well lived. Thank you for sharing!

Paz

[pandr32]

23. Sounds like your father was a good man

I am so sorry for your loss. When good people die we all lose unless they teach their values to their children and others. Your father did.

[volstork]

24. Sending love and

The hope of comfort your way.

[Raster]

25. Bless your heart...

...and bless your father. And you're right, good men and women need to be honored and respected.

My condolences to you and your family.

[uponit7771]

26. " but one who walked the walk and talked the talk" .. amen, sorry for your loss

[sheshe2]

27. Peace and safe passage to your dad, JP.

[blm]

28. ((JPP))

[Karadeniz]

29. Well, we lost another good one, didn't we? Your loss is ours, also. It's good to be hated by haters

[Leghorn21]

30. "...good men need to be honored and respected..."

Which is exactly what you have done in this beautiful post, JPP

We WILL carry on, all the while remembering your dear father

We surely WILL

[CountAllVotes]

31. Your father was a good man

Sorry for your loss!

[42bambi]

32. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your father was blessed to have a wonderful son like you.

[arthritisR_US]

33. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your post

was beautiful, he sounded like a wonderful man.

[littlemissmartypants]

34. Condolences.

I hope you continue to find comfort in the memories he left behind.

[dweller]

35. from 1

or 2, i suppose including your mom, sprung many, you and your siblings
that hold his principles and practices as guiding light, burn bright!
his values persevere in yours, in honorarium

✌🏼

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

36. He sounds like a fine man who raised a fine family.

I wish I had had the chance to have met him.

[relayerbob]

37. Condolences and peace to you and your family

[world wide wally]

38. Peace

[BigmanPigman]

39. I lost my Dem Dad almost a year ago

and it still is terribly sad since I miss him very, very much. He died suddenly, out of the blue. It was a shock.

Be kind to yourself and take care of YOU for a while.

[handmade34]

40. sorry for your loss

but glad a good man persisted!

[Lonestarblue]

41. Your dad sounds wonderful, and thank you for sharing him with us.

I’m sorry for your loss. My father passed many years ago, but I think he shared some of your father’s traits. He didn’t preach much about Christianity, he simply lived and acted on his belief system as your dad did. Like your father, my father believed in offering the helping hand. I’m so glad you have good memories of a good man. May he rest in peace after a life well lived.

[CaptYossarian]

42. So sorry for the loss of your terrific dad.

Some day everyone will strive to be as great as he was.

[MyOwnPeace]

43. Your post reminded me of this song:

Sounds like we lost a good man - but he apparently did a good job of raising others.

[chowder66]

44. I hope you are holding up okay.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

45. Be always PROUD of the man who taught you HUMANITY.

Thank you for sharing your story. Your father sounded like a true human being . May you find comfort during this tough period.

[democrank]

46. What a lovely tribute to your Dad, JPP.

May he rest in peace.

[Highway61]

47. So very sorry

n/t

[mokawanis]

48. ...

[catbyte]

49. I'm so very sorry.

You did your dad proud and your tribute was beautiful. And not one word was inappropriate or offensive. Again, please accept my deepest condolences.

[Heartstrings]

50. Sounds like a good, decent man!

He’ll forever be in your ❤️!

[mkohler]

51. Bless you and your family

I also am so sorry for your loss. Like your father, I am a Christian and feel for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Freedomofspeech]

52. Love and peace to you...

[marlakay]

53. Peace and healing to you

My dad was my best friend and a good guy to all, he died in 2000 and I still miss him.

[alwaysinasnit]

54. Words are inadequate but you are among friends. Thank you for sharing a bit of your grief.

[hamsterjill]

55. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Treasure your memories and the lessons gained from an awesome dad. Peace, comfort and hugs.

[in2herbs]

56. Good people are always remembered with kindness, which they continue to spread even after

they're gone. Sorry for your loss.

[emmaverybo]

57. I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing a bit of his good life with us. I have never stopped missing my

dad and you too will likely always miss yours, but his goodness and love will continue on, ever near you.

[greymalkin415]

58. I'm so sorry for your loss

Your father left a great legacy

[Botany]

59. He was a good man and you are a good son (daughter)

I hope this post finds you in the comfort of family and friends along with the
glow of your Dad all around you.

Garden Spaces

[Laura PourMeADrink]

60. Totally hear you. Don't know where things went off axis

along the way. But I am so glad to have lived in a time where people were good and decent like our dad's.

[Maraya1969]

61. I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace during this time.

The peace that passes understanding.

[CanonRay]

62. Not offensive in the least

[sinkingfeeling]

63. He sounds like a wonderful man. Condolences.

[JDC]

64. So sorry for your loss

[Gore1FL]

65. I am sorry for your loss.

I listened to this about 1000 times when I lost my dad. I don't know if it will help, but here it is, nonetheless.

[lunatica]

66. That's a great eulogy

Hugs to you and your family.

[TNNurse]

67. This so reminds me of my mother.

She has been gone almost 29 years. She was the librarian at my high school. It was integrated when I was a junior. We would meet in the car in the afternoon and see who got called n****lover the most. She always won and I loved her for it.

[58Sunliner]

68. I'm so sorry you lost your dad. We need brave people with open hearts right now.

[wisteria]

69. So very sorry for your loss.

I have no words of wisdom to share, but my experience has been that once your tears dry, you will be able to think of your father and smile remembering the great man he was.

[hibbing]

70. Thanks for posting this and I'm sorry for your loss n/t

[Tanuki]

71. You will keep his light shining brightly in this world through your own good works.

He clearly taught you well and I'm sure he was full of pride in how well you turned out. Your DU family is here for you during the sadness of his passing.

[Under The Radar]

72. A Great man of character.

My father was very similar, was basically giving career training via Vo-Tech schools to those who had been kicked to the curb by life, of all colors and creed.
Men of character help many more than those who get buildings named after them, but that is never their motivation. They take the critics noise in stride and know that if not for their thankless work, the world would be a cruel and tasteless place.

[Goodheart]

73. Sorry about your dad.

And thank you for the garden space story. It's inspiring.

[Dukkha]

74. offensive or inappropriate? That is the way to go

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light!

[wendyb-NC]

75. So sorry for your loss of your dad

my heart goes out to you and the circle of loved ones who knew him. Your dad sounds like a wonderful and compassionate man, an uncommon hero. He sounds like a great dad, too, he gave you and your siblings of what is right, moral and just, real values to to live by, that now guide you. Our country, desperately needs more people who embody these qualities that were so integral to who your dad was. May he rest in peace. Thank for sharing about your dad and his legacy. Peace.

[OAITW r.2.0]

76. He sounds like a Trump voter, about my age.

We've been diametrically opposed since forever. He doubles down on stupid and I hope that more bet against him.

[spanone]

77. ...

[MLAA]

78. I am so glad you posted this.

I offer my condolences and also just a bit of envy that you had such a good, good man for a father.
💖

[vercetti2021]

79. I'm sorry for your loss

Prayers to you

[samplegirl]

80. Sorry for your loss

that was a beautiful tribute to your great dad.

[Ilsa]

81. Hugs to you and your family on the loss of your

Dear father. He sounds like everything a good christian should be.

[MustLoveBeagles]

82. There's nothing wrong with your post

What a wonderful tribute to your dad. He sounds like he was an amazing person. My condolences to you on your loss.

[yardwork]

83. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[MFM008]

84. RIP

[tavernier]

85. Thank you for trusting us with your pain.

I remember the day my dad passed and I needed to be with friends. DU came through.

My heart hurts for you.

[mountain grammy]

86. I'm so sorry for your loss.. sounds like he was a gem.

[Joinfortmill]

87. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Your father sounds like a wonderful man.

[progressoid]

88. Your Dad sounds like mine.

I'm sure he will be dearly missed.

[herding cats]

89. Peace to you.

My dad passed 3 years ago this month. My heart is with you on your journey.

[Quackers]

90. ...

[deek]

91. What a great guy!

[Soph0571]

92. My deepest condolences for you loss

[redstatebluegirl]

93. So sorry for your loss.

[TruthAlwaysWins]

94. Bless your heart.....

and thank you for sharing about your wonderful father. We need more people like him, and it's clear that he made that happen by raising you and setting an example of compassion and equality in your town. Thank you for the inspiration your story offers.

[Fresh_Start]

95. nothing inappropriate here

.just a lot of love.

thank you for sharing

[lark]

96. Condolences!

Sounds like the world lost a good warrior for caring and kindness and diversity and you lost a beloved father. May the good memories help you during this sad time.

[Fla Dem]

97. Sounds like he was a good and honorable Man and Dad. Peace be to you.

[Rider3]

98. My condolences

I lost my dad in 2002. I think of him every day. Be well.

[marble falls]

99. Sounds like a wonderful man who left a valuable legacy. You were blessed.

[calimary]

100. What a beautiful tribute!

My condolences, JPPaverage.

Thanks so much for sharing your memories of him. And sadly, you’re right - we’ve never needed the presence of good men in our midst. We NEED this reminder! A reminder that there are, indeed, good men in our midst, and in our world.

[Ohiogal]

101. I am sorry you lost your dad

And I am sorry there aren’t more like him. He sounds like a treasure.

[Faux pas]

102. My condolences

to everyone who knew and loved him. Healing vibes!

[Gothmog]

103. I am sorry for your loss

[Marcuse]

104. I've been there. My deepest condolences to you and yours.

[JPPaverage]

105. Thank you to all who responded

Its been difficult even though our family, and my dad, knew it was time. I really appreciate all the kindness shown here in DU and elsewhere. Now let's fight like hell to get Democrats elected both at the federal and state levels this year. That's what dad would have wanted. And it's what we all want.
Oh yeah, I dont want to forget all the nice people who gave me hearts. Not sure what Iay have done to earn them, but thank you very much.

[Niagara]

106. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad

R.I.P.

[sdfernando]

107. Sorry for your loss

I'm glad you had such an awesome Dad!

Peace

[flotsam]

108. I call people like your Dad "Jimmy Carter Christians"

and to me at least, it means an upright person of morals who emulated Christ as he understood him and followed the teachings Christians so often espouse but seldom follow. He sounds like a man I would be proud to know and yet still enjoy spending time with and even sharing a beer and some talk...

[blueseas]

109. Sorry for you loss.

Your dad sounds like a wonderful person.