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5. Condolences. am weeks -- or days -- away from the same loss myself.

Thu Aug 29, 2013, 01:07 AM

Aug 2013

My dad is also 80, and at the end of his long fight with the disease that's withered him...

Thanks for sharing these gifts/memories, Kennah...

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My Dad Passed Away This Morning [View all] Kennah Aug 2013 OP

I am so sorry for your loss! hrmjustin Aug 2013 #1

((())) Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #2

Take care, Kennah. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #3

Sorry for your loss. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2013 #4

Condolences. am weeks -- or days -- away from the same loss myself. villager Aug 2013 #5

wishing you strength and peace and healing in advance. niyad Aug 2013 #128

thank you, Niyad. I'm headed back up there for the weekend tomorrow evening... villager Aug 2013 #153

So sorry for your loss! jzodda Aug 2013 #6

I'm sorry. n/t Just Saying Aug 2013 #7

I'm so sorry TDale313 Aug 2013 #8

Vibes to you and yours. He sounds applegrove Aug 2013 #9

So sorry for your loss... alittlelark Aug 2013 #10

What a lovely tribute. I'm sorry for pnwest Aug 2013 #11

Such lovely memories. Control-Z Aug 2013 #12

So sorry to read your sad news Samantha Aug 2013 #13

Kennah sheshe2 Aug 2013 #14

My condolences to you and your family, Kennah. Suich Aug 2013 #15

Peace be with you, your family and your father. TexasTowelie Aug 2013 #16

I'm so sorry for your loss. n/t UtahLib Aug 2013 #17

May he RIP. demosincebirth Aug 2013 #18

.... defacto7 Aug 2013 #19

That was a wonderful memorial Kennah Union Scribe Aug 2013 #20

Very sorry for your lose. May he rest in peace. jwirr Aug 2013 #21

I'm so sorry. Dad is an incredibly tough one to lose Warpy Aug 2013 #22

I'm sorry for your loss. mwrguy Aug 2013 #23

I am sorry for your loss. My dad was an abusive asshole and it still bothered me. nt Demo_Chris Aug 2013 #24

Lost my Dad at that age. I will miss him forever. Peace. Lint Head Aug 2013 #25

I'm so sorry. area51 Aug 2013 #26

Very sorry for your loss, Kennah. enlightenment Aug 2013 #27

My condolences to you and your family. murielm99 Aug 2013 #28

so very sorry for your loss, as well. niyad Aug 2013 #126

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Firebrand Gary Aug 2013 #29

I'm so sorry for your loss. Solly Mack Aug 2013 #30

Sorry for your loss Kennah. bearssoapbox Aug 2013 #31

Much sympathy to you and your family. nt Raine Aug 2013 #32

Sorry for your loss DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #33

Hugs & best wishes to you. Paka Aug 2013 #34

Sorry for your loss, my friend. Sounds like your dad was one heck of a great guy. n/t AverageJoe90 Aug 2013 #35

So sorry for your loss, Kennah. Granny M Aug 2013 #36

> I told him how much I appreciated it< Very glad you got a chance to tell him that. jtuck004 Aug 2013 #37

My heart goes out to you emsimon33 Aug 2013 #38

may Peace be with you and your family. nt xchrom Aug 2013 #39

You have my condolences. denbot Aug 2013 #40

So sorry, Joe Shlabotnik Aug 2013 #41

My deepest sympathies leftynyc Aug 2013 #42

What a lovely tribute malaise Aug 2013 #43

lovely tribute, so sorry for your loss steve2470 Aug 2013 #44

Thank you for sharing newfie11 Aug 2013 #45

A very well written post. Thanks. randome Aug 2013 #46

sorry for your loss. DesertFlower Aug 2013 #47

May you find strength reflection Aug 2013 #48

Condolences on the loss of your Dad... sunwyn Aug 2013 #49

Thanks Kennah... ucrdem Aug 2013 #50

i am sorry dembotoz Aug 2013 #51

Saddened to hear this, take care RKP5637 Aug 2013 #52

... spanone Aug 2013 #53

I am so sorry for your loss. LiberalLoner Aug 2013 #54

Thank you for sharing this with us deutsey Aug 2013 #55

Peace and love to you! peace13 Aug 2013 #56

A moving tribute; Dad lives on BeyondGeography Aug 2013 #57

Sorry for your loss. Broken_Hero Aug 2013 #58

I know it doesn't seem like it right now demwing Aug 2013 #59

Best wishes during this difficult time. pintobean Aug 2013 #60

My thoughts are with you this morning. MineralMan Aug 2013 #61

Very sorry for your loss. Denis 11 Aug 2013 #62

I'm sorry for your loss Savannahmann Aug 2013 #63

I'm so sorry... Phentex Aug 2013 #64

what a bummer... kiawah Aug 2013 #65

I am so sorry - my heart is with you and yours. myrna minx Aug 2013 #66

Sorry for your loss Kennah, TBF Aug 2013 #67

Take care, Kennah Bobbie Jo Aug 2013 #68

Condolences to you. spooky3 Aug 2013 #69

Very sorry to hear this...our thoughts are with you. joeybee12 Aug 2013 #70

I'm sorry for your loss, Kennah. City Lights Aug 2013 #71

Our thoughts are with you.. kentuck Aug 2013 #72

i went through it last year with my mom. my thoughts go out to you. dionysus Aug 2013 #73

Prayers adn healing wishes go your way! gopiscrap Aug 2013 #74

I am so sorry, Kennah. a la izquierda Aug 2013 #75

This is a great tribute to your father qanda Aug 2013 #76

Very sorry for your loss Worried senior Aug 2013 #77

Condolences to you and yours. benld74 Aug 2013 #78

Take care. Mine died at 50 in 1974. Faygo Kid Aug 2013 #79

My sympathy to you and your family and all who knew and loved your Dad livetohike Aug 2013 #80

I read this post with a heavy heart, and that "feeling"....Thank you for sharing a little. silvershadow Aug 2013 #81

I send my condolances riverbendviewgal Aug 2013 #82

sorry for your loss Liberal_in_LA Aug 2013 #83

May he cross easy. nolabear Aug 2013 #84

My condolences on your loss... magical thyme Aug 2013 #85

I am sorry for your loss Lifelong Protester Aug 2013 #86

what a beautiful post. Hamlette Aug 2013 #87

Sounds like he had a rich life and he made you a rich man too. Botany Aug 2013 #88

I'm sorry. RiffRandell Aug 2013 #89

(((...))) handmade34 Aug 2013 #90

I'm so very sorry about your Dad. What a lovely tribute. n/t freckleface Aug 2013 #91

I'm sorry for your loss! My Dad passed in June of this year. Triana Aug 2013 #92

so sorry for your loss, as well. may you also find peace and comfort and healing. niyad Aug 2013 #130

Sorry, Kennah............nt Enthusiast Aug 2013 #93

I am sorry for your loss nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #94

I'm so sorry, Kennah. He sounds like he was a decent man and human being. Mnemosyne Aug 2013 #95

. libodem Aug 2013 #96

they say you never grow up until you lose your Dad medeak Aug 2013 #97

so sorry for your loss, as well. you are correct, planting seeds and watching new growth is very niyad Aug 2013 #133

What a great story LukeFL Aug 2013 #98

RIP Dad. Hugs Kennah. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #99

My sincerest sympathies and prayers for your family -- n/t mazzarro Aug 2013 #100

I am sorry for your loss... Agnosticsherbet Aug 2013 #101

I am sorry for your great loss. nt live love laugh Aug 2013 #102

RIP Kennah's beloved Dad. nt Saturday Aug 2013 #103

My condolences. Even when expected, it's never easy. nt Buns_of_Fire Aug 2013 #104

This is a wonderful tribute to your Dad lunatica Aug 2013 #105

Safe passage to your dad. Call Me Wesley Aug 2013 #106

I'm very sorry Yo_Mama Aug 2013 #107

I am sorry for your loss. nt Andy823 Aug 2013 #108

condolences RainDog Aug 2013 #109

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. efilon Aug 2013 #110

Condolences. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #111

Sorry for your loss! N/T mecherosegarden Aug 2013 #112

condolences to you and yours Kennah Supersedeas Aug 2013 #113

My heart Cries... Stellar Aug 2013 #114

Your post on your father's passing was truly a heart warming tribute to your father and the . . . Liberal In Red State Aug 2013 #115

I'm shedding a tear for both of our Dads. My Dad has been gone for 24 years.......... TheDebbieDee Aug 2013 #116

Losing a dad is tough. washnwmn Aug 2013 #117

welcome to DU--so very sorry for your loss, as well. and thank you for that tribute to your father. niyad Aug 2013 #131

I am so sorry for your loss. senseandsensibility Aug 2013 #118

Raising a glass to your dad tonight. go west young man Aug 2013 #119

Very sorry for your loss, Kennah. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 #120

Thank you for such a lovely tribute to your Father. Auntie Bush Aug 2013 #121

I am so sorry Kennah life long demo Aug 2013 #122

Your Father's body may have passed but His love for You has not. hue Aug 2013 #123

Your OP is a very nice tribute to your father. Mr_Jefferson_24 Aug 2013 #124

so very sorry for your loss, kennah. may there be peace and healing and comfort for you and your niyad Aug 2013 #125

So sorry for your loss cate94 Aug 2013 #127

What a beautiful and thoughtful tribute to your Dad. classof56 Aug 2013 #129

So sorry to hear this liberal N proud Aug 2013 #132

I am so sorry. GoCubsGo Aug 2013 #134

Losing your dad sucks... lost mine too budkin Aug 2013 #135

So sorry for your loss. ladyVet Aug 2013 #136

I'm so sorry for your loss. whathehell Aug 2013 #137

(()) tosh Aug 2013 #138

(((hugs))) sueh Aug 2013 #139

So sorry for the loss of your dear father. lucca18 Aug 2013 #140

I'm very sorry for your loss. n/t phylny Aug 2013 #141

I hope that as you work through this grief LiberalEsto Aug 2013 #142

your dad sounds like a great man. There is just something about roguevalley Aug 2013 #143

Thank you for sharing your memories of a wonderful dad. mia Aug 2013 #144

Peace to you MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #145

Your Dad sounds just like my Dad, also a Railroad man Bryn Aug 2013 #146

My deepest sympathies from my family to you.... rppper Aug 2013 #147

big hugs to you! I'm so sorry! CarrieLynne Aug 2013 #148

So sorry for your loss onlyadream Aug 2013 #149

I'm so sorry, Kennah. How can one ever be prepared? Eleanors38 Aug 2013 #150

Been There...Done That Akbar Aug 2013 #151

he`ll always be with you...... madrchsod Aug 2013 #152

Sorry for that ! Sand Wind Aug 2013 #154

Condolences westerebus Aug 2013 #155

So very sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. Zen Democrat Aug 2013 #156

Thank you for sharing. countmyvote4real Aug 2013 #157

So sorry about your father. n/t NEOBuckeye Aug 2013 #158

Sounds like a good man geomon666 Aug 2013 #159

Thank you all so much. I am deeply touched. Kennah Sep 2013 #160