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cherokeeprogressive

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94. Aww dammit. I'm SO sorry for your loss Taverner.
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 11:50 PM
Oct 2013

Would that there were something I could say that might alleviate your sense of loss somehow. I know that's not possible. All I can do is offer to you my most sincere condolences. I can't walk in your shoes because I haven't suffered that loss yet. I can say this though, I live in fear of what you're going through, and I live with that fear each and every day. I live in fear of losing my Dad every day. He's comin' up on 80, just lost his last Brother last month, and each time I talk to him he sounds less enthusiastic about carrying on.

If I were within arms reach of you at this moment, I'd grab you and hold you tight. I'd squeeze you for all I was worth.

Please accept these heartfelt condolences. While there may have passed unkind words between us in the past, at this moment that's all simply water under the bridge.

I'm sorry for your loss Taverner.

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Dad - you were a good dad [View all] Taverner Oct 2013 OP
<<<<>>>> antiquie Oct 2013 #1
I am so sorry to read of your loss, my dear Taverner... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2013 #2
I am very sorry for your loss. MiddleFingerMom Oct 2013 #3
May he rest in peace. In_The_Wind Oct 2013 #4
You have my most sincere condolences. denbot Oct 2013 #5
My sympathy to you and your family Taverner and to everyone who knew and loved your Dad livetohike Oct 2013 #6
Words fail me at times like this, so I seldom say anything HarveyDarkey Oct 2013 #7
Sorry friend... Callmecrazy Oct 2013 #8
+1000 Taverner Oct 2013 #19
A sweet tribute. I'm sorry, Taverner. May he cross easy. nolabear Oct 2013 #9
He's leaving knowing he couldn't have asked for a better son. Kaleva Oct 2013 #10
I'm sorry, brother. WilliamPitt Oct 2013 #11
I'm so sorry for your loss LiberalEsto Oct 2013 #12
Sorry for your loss, Tav. graywarrior Oct 2013 #13
I'm very sorry for your loss NewJeffCT Oct 2013 #14
Dear Taverner, JCMach1 Oct 2013 #15
My deepest sympathies, Taverner. SalmonChantedEvening Oct 2013 #16
I know you don't know me Johnny Ready Oct 2013 #17
So terribly sorry HillWilliam Oct 2013 #18
RIP. Sorry Taverner. glinda Oct 2013 #20
I am so sorry. He did not suffer a long time. Still, you are never applegrove Oct 2013 #21
Oh Taverner MuseRider Oct 2013 #22
Very sorry. nt alphafemale Oct 2013 #23
I am so sorry, Taverner, babylonsister Oct 2013 #24
there is nothing I want more from life than for my kids to feel like this about me renate Oct 2013 #25
Such a beautiful tribute to your father, Taverner, and such wonderful memories. No Vested Interest Oct 2013 #26
My sincerest condolences westerebus Oct 2013 #27
Condolences Taverner sarge43 Oct 2013 #28
Taverner, I am so sorry. derby378 Oct 2013 #29
() Jack Rabbit Oct 2013 #30
Condolences Demeter Oct 2013 #31
What a beautiful tribute. liberalmuse Oct 2013 #32
our condolences, Taverner rurallib Oct 2013 #33
Thank you so much donnasgirl Oct 2013 #34
i tell my kids- i am all flaws, held together by good intentions. mopinko Oct 2013 #35
I'm very sorry, Taverner. Bertha Venation Oct 2013 #36
There is nothing I or anyone can do or say Sissyk Oct 2013 #37
What a lovely tribute. LibDemAlways Oct 2013 #38
and now life is forever changed orleans Oct 2013 #39
Thinking of you. rbnyc Oct 2013 #40
I am glad you loved him so much. redwitch Oct 2013 #41
My dad was nice enough, most times, but abusive when jtuck004 Oct 2013 #42
I'm so very sorry for your loss, and deeply touched by your post. GreenPartyVoter Oct 2013 #43
wonderful words , I am so sorry for your loss proud patriot Oct 2013 #44
I'm so sorry, Taverner. GoCubsGo Oct 2013 #45
He was - albeit a total conservative Taverner Oct 2013 #93
So sorry for your loss.... CherokeeDem Oct 2013 #46
He sounds like an amazing man dorkzilla Oct 2013 #47
A wonderful tribute to your father Generic Other Oct 2013 #48
*tight hugs and condolences* Rhythm Oct 2013 #49
i wish you peace Tavener. you could be tking about my dad. roguevalley Oct 2013 #50
Your dad must have been a wonderful man. RebelOne Oct 2013 #51
So sorry for your loss supernova Oct 2013 #52
your memories are priceless handmade34 Oct 2013 #53
Yes. I hope I can pass them on to my kids nt Taverner Oct 2013 #54
Sorry to hear that your dad didn't make it. cristianmarie533 Oct 2013 #55
sorry for your loss hopemountain Oct 2013 #56
Lovely. progressoid Oct 2013 #57
Sorry for your loss... amyrose2712 Oct 2013 #58
Darn TuxedoKat Oct 2013 #59
Wonderful tribute hibbing Oct 2013 #60
I'm so sorry about your loss, Taverner. pacalo Oct 2013 #61
So sorry - haele Oct 2013 #62
RIP OmahaBlueDog Oct 2013 #63
Sorry for your loss. ClayZ Oct 2013 #64
i am very sorry for your loss fizzgig Oct 2013 #65
I am so sorry, Taverner. UrbScotty Oct 2013 #66
Sorry Taverner blueamy66 Oct 2013 #67
I'm sorry for your loss, T... Phentex Oct 2013 #68
I am sorry for your loss davidpdx Oct 2013 #69
Beautiful tribute panader0 Oct 2013 #70
Deepest condolences to you abbeyco Oct 2013 #71
So sorry for your loss walkerbait41 Oct 2013 #72
What a beautiful tribute. Squinch Oct 2013 #73
I am so sorry for your loss. bigwillq Oct 2013 #74
Very sweet and sad... joeybee12 Oct 2013 #75
So sorry to hear that. Throd Oct 2013 #76
I'm sorry about the loss of your father Bombero1956 Oct 2013 #77
... SammyWinstonJack Oct 2013 #78
I'm sorry for your loss OhioChick Oct 2013 #79
Those of us who were lucky enough to have had a great dad know exactly what you are feeling right MADem Oct 2013 #80
I'm sorry for your loss, Raffi Ella Oct 2013 #81
:( :::::::::::::::::::::::::: WillyT Oct 2013 #82
I am very sorry for your loss, Taverner. GentryDixon Oct 2013 #83
My dad died exactly two years ago 12 days from now Aldo Leopold Oct 2013 #84
I'm very sorry for your loss. Liberal Veteran Oct 2013 #85
Beautiful words T..... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #86
My sympathies, Taverner. Condolences to you and your family csziggy Oct 2013 #87
What a wonderful tribute to your dad, frogmarch Oct 2013 #88
Peace be with you and your family. Ishoutandscream2 Oct 2013 #89
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. ClusterFreak Oct 2013 #90
(((Taverner))) Boomerproud Oct 2013 #91
I so very sorry Taverner, raptor_rider Oct 2013 #92
Aww dammit. I'm SO sorry for your loss Taverner. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #94
My sincere condolences to you and yours... monmouth3 Oct 2013 #95
So sorry about your dad, Taverner. Arugula Latte Oct 2013 #96
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