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catbyte

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85. My dad, also a WW II veteran (Marine Raider, 1st Marine Division) died of ALS in 2000.

Wed Oct 8, 2014, 09:33 AM

Oct 2014

There were 4 guys from his division that he still kept in contact with who died of it too. Who knows what they were exposed to back then. ALS is the most horrific disease I've ever seen. He went from tromping around in the woods & chopping down trees in December 1999 to not being able to lift a spoon in June 2000. He refused any artificial means to stay alive, so he passed away on June 5, 2000, 2 days shy of his 76th birthday, and 15 days shy of mine. Condolences on losing your dad, glinda. I miss mine every single day.

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My father died Sunday night [View all] glinda Oct 2014 OP

{{{Glinda}}} shenmue Oct 2014 #1

Good thoughts on his passing. dhol82 Oct 2014 #2

So sorry for your loss, Glinda dickthegrouch Oct 2014 #3

So sorry Glinda and RIP Glinda's dad uppityperson Oct 2014 #4

So very sorry to read your sad news. displacedtexan Oct 2014 #5

May good memories bring you peace. You have provided care and love to your parents... Frustratedlady Oct 2014 #6

So sorry for your loss etherealtruth Oct 2014 #7

I'm so sorry. I lost mine 8 years ago and some days it feels like yesterday Warpy Oct 2014 #8

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #104

I am so sorry for your loss Tree-Hugger Oct 2014 #9

So sorry glinda Uben Oct 2014 #10

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #28

Your father, mother, you and the rest of your family are heroes Kaleva Oct 2014 #11

So sorry. Rhinodawg Oct 2014 #12

I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family peace. Triana Oct 2014 #13

I am so sorry. 840high Oct 2014 #14

My sympathies for your loss, glinda. enlightenment Oct 2014 #15

Please accept my condolences for your loss. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #16

So many sacrificed their youth and their old age Generic Other Oct 2014 #17

Condolences. AtomicKitten Oct 2014 #18

It is tough to be a caregiver, and even tougher PatrickforO Oct 2014 #19

I'm so sorry for your loss. QED Oct 2014 #20

Wish you the best, TheVisitor Oct 2014 #21

So sorry, hon. I held my Dad's hand when he breathed his last. CurtEastPoint Oct 2014 #22

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #105

Very sorry to hear this...I'm sure he's now at peace. joeybee12 Oct 2014 #23

I am sorry.... Tikki Oct 2014 #24

(((....))) handmade34 Oct 2014 #25

I am very sorry for your loss Andy823 Oct 2014 #26

So sorry Glinda Marrah_G Oct 2014 #27

I'm so sorry for your loss, glinda. brer cat Oct 2014 #29

I've very saddened to hear this. RKP5637 Oct 2014 #30

Powerful message received, Glinda. Take good care of yourself now. Hortensis Oct 2014 #31

So sorry for Nite Owl Oct 2014 #32

Good memories last forever... DontTreadOnMe Oct 2014 #33

Deepest sympathy malaise Oct 2014 #34

So sorry, Glinda. TDale313 Oct 2014 #35

My dad Omaha Steve Oct 2014 #36

... glinda Oct 2014 #56

Yes. raven mad Oct 2014 #115

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #121

I am so sorry glinda....(((hugs))) nc4bo Oct 2014 #37

I'm so sorry Glinda dflprincess Oct 2014 #38

Healing thoughts your way, glinda. So, so sorry. nt Laffy Kat Oct 2014 #39

My heart goes out to you ... CaptainTruth Oct 2014 #40

So sorry to hear this... snacker Oct 2014 #41

Sorry to hear about your father, glinda. Major Hogwash Oct 2014 #42

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #106

Checking in from my own grief storm to express my sincerest condolences LaydeeBug Oct 2014 #43

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #57

Me too, you too, HUGS ALL AROUND! <<<<<<<3>>>>>>>> nt LaydeeBug Oct 2014 #62

(((((((glinda))))))) WillyT Oct 2014 #44

So, so sorry AwakeAtLast Oct 2014 #45

(((glinda))) Crewleader Oct 2014 #46

So very sorry for your loss glinda. sheshe2 Oct 2014 #47

I am sorry for your loss. badtoworse Oct 2014 #48

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #107

so sorry riverwalker Oct 2014 #49

Sorry for your loss, glinda. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #50

I'm so sorry for your loss. bearssoapbox Oct 2014 #51

I am so sorry gopiscrap Oct 2014 #52

I am so sorry. Lifelong Protester Oct 2014 #53

I'm so sorry, glinda� You see the good... MrMickeysMom Oct 2014 #54

So very sorry, losing a parent is extremely difficult. MDS ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #55

Something else to think about is Gulf chems and Fracking chems....similar compounds. glinda Oct 2014 #65

Your link is an excellent read. glinda Oct 2014 #66

Agreed, everything you read to begin with says it is disease that strikes older people ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #116

Thank you for this great info on MDS. What my glinda Oct 2014 #122

My pleasure, although I am sorry for the reason ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #129

Well we don't have any choice now do we? glinda Oct 2014 #131

Yes the list goes on ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #132

thanks! glinda Oct 2014 #133

That is all we can do ... slipslidingaway Oct 2014 #134

My condolences to you and your family. n/t oneshooter Oct 2014 #58

My heart goes out to you. peace13 Oct 2014 #59

My condolences Mister Nightowl Oct 2014 #60

(((hugs))) and prayers for you, glinda. sueh Oct 2014 #61

{{{glinda}}} Wishing you peace and gentle healing. n/t veness Oct 2014 #63

My condolences KT2000 Oct 2014 #64

He is at peace, and may you find peace. No Vested Interest Oct 2014 #67

I'm so sorry for your loss.. virgdem Oct 2014 #68

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #87

Deepest condolences, Glinda bvf Oct 2014 #69

............. madfloridian Oct 2014 #70

My babylonsister Oct 2014 #71

glinda, I am so sorry for your loss. that generation is gold. i hate to hear each time one goes. roguevalley Oct 2014 #72

Peace to you, glinda. countryjake Oct 2014 #73

Very, very sorry for your loss. Warren DeMontague Oct 2014 #74

My sincerest condolences A HERETIC I AM Oct 2014 #75

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #88

So sorry for your loss. madamvlb Oct 2014 #76

Peace be with you. anniebelle Oct 2014 #77

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #89

I'm so very sorry, glinda. ColesCountyDem Oct 2014 #78

sorry for your loss. barbtries Oct 2014 #79

Condolences to you and your family. gademocrat7 Oct 2014 #80

He is at peace at last, Glinda. (hugs) peacebird Oct 2014 #81

Sorry for your loss. Sherman A1 Oct 2014 #82

My condolences. westerebus Oct 2014 #83

Love and Peace. Grieve well. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2014 #84

My dad, also a WW II veteran (Marine Raider, 1st Marine Division) died of ALS in 2000. catbyte Oct 2014 #85

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #90

I am so sorry for your loss. LoisB Oct 2014 #86

I am so sorry for your loss. LiberalLoner Oct 2014 #91

So sorry for your loss VA_Jill Oct 2014 #92

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #94

"We need to address our toxins and our Wars people." calimary Oct 2014 #93

My husband is dealing with Agent Orange issues right now.. the VA is secondwind Oct 2014 #95

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #108

My deepest sympathies on your loss. CrispyQ Oct 2014 #96

My deepest sympathies Glinda Peacetrain Oct 2014 #97

***hug*** myrna minx Oct 2014 #98

My sincere sympathies. Raster Oct 2014 #99

May he RIP riverbendviewgal Oct 2014 #100

I am sorry for your loss and thankful for your post Burma Jones Oct 2014 #101

So sorry. We do need to address our wars. We need to bid them good bye. merrily Oct 2014 #102

I am sorry for your tremendous loss. And I agree with your closing thought. marble falls Oct 2014 #103

Condolences and best wishes for family and friends. raven mad Oct 2014 #109

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #114

so very sorry for your loss. mountain grammy Oct 2014 #110

I am so sorry for your loss, glinda. Granny M Oct 2014 #111

I'm very sorry for your loss... Phentex Oct 2014 #112

may he rest in freedom noiretextatique Oct 2014 #113

So sorry TuxedoKat Oct 2014 #117

So sorry for your loss. hrmjustin Oct 2014 #118

I wish you peace. herding cats Oct 2014 #119

Update glinda Oct 2014 #120

WWII never left my dad either. Cruel tax on our family as well Maru Kitteh Oct 2014 #123

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #124

I'm so sorry for your loss, glinda. City Lights Oct 2014 #125

... kiva Oct 2014 #126

So sorry, Glinda. ladyVet Oct 2014 #127

(((((<3))))) glinda Oct 2014 #128

I'm so sorry! Solly Mack Oct 2014 #130