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classof56

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129. What a beautiful and thoughtful tribute to your Dad.

Thu Aug 29, 2013, 07:36 PM

Aug 2013

I am so sorry he is gone, and as I and so many can attest, there will be a hole in your heart that will never be filled. Another DUer shared this poem awhile back, and I found it so moving and heartfelt, I have shared it many times since. Blessings to you.

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And if I go while you’re still here,
Know that I live on, vibrating to a different measure
Behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me, so you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar together again,
Both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to the fullest—
And, when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart.
I will be there.

--Colleen Hitchcock

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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