Dad died Monday at age 91

[DemoTex]

His service is tomorrow. It was to be delayed until I got back after fire season, but I was thrown under the bus. I'll put the fire lookout in radio silence tomorrow during his funeral. We will have a small service for the columbarium internment after I get back.


Dad: WW-II era photo

[leftstreet]

1. Condolences

[Auntie Bush]

79. He was your hero...Bless his heart...may he be forever at peace.

[MannyGoldstein]

2. My heart is with you.

Peace to you and your family. And thank you for your work protecting the lives of others.

[bigwillq]

3. I am very sorry.

Maybe even sorrier that you can't attend the service. That stinks. :hug:

RIP, DemoTex's Dad. :hug:

[lonestarnot]

4. I am sorry for your loss Demo Tex and thank you for your Dad's service.

:patriot:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. I'm so sorry, my dear DemoTex...

Safe passage to your Dad...

[gateley]

6. I'm so sorry, DemoTex.

He'll know what you're doing tomorrow. :hug:

[calimary]

7. My condolences.

A sweet little old lady in the neighborhood passed about a week-and-a-half ago. Her service is tomorrow too. From the Greatest Generation also.

Will keep you in my thoughts.

[Odin2005]

8. I'm sorry, DemoTex! may he RIP.

:hug:

[KT2000]

9. I'm sorry.

Sure was a nice looking man. May your Dad Rest in Peace.

[stevedeshazer]

10. Sorry to hear, buddy.

My daddy was WWII vet too.

Peace to you.

[MilesColtrane]

11. I'm sorry, DemoTex.

I'm sure he would've known you would like to be there, but I bet he wouldn't mind you doing your job instead.

As a veteran, he had to know the meaning of duty and responsibility to one's commitments.

[Billy Burnett]

12. Very sorry for your loss DT. Best wishes ti you. May he RIP.

:patriot:

[spanone]

13. sorry

[Duppers]

14. So sorry.

He must have an influence in your becoming the wonderful person you are and through you, will be remembered.

:hug:

[glinda]

15. Am really sorry DemoTex.

[Bloke 32]

16. My condolences

Very sad.

[Desertrose]

17. My deepest sympathies, Demo Tex.

So hard to lose a parent.....so sorry you 'll miss the services,but I'm sure your dad totally understands.He knows you are there in spirit.

:hug:
DR

PS Your Dad was very handsome!!

[nolabear]

18. Beautiful photo. May he, and you, have peace.

[csziggy]

19. Condolences, Demotex.

:hug:

[handmade34]

20. oh.... I am sorry

I just this afternoon pulled out my Dad's WWII photo... your dad is as handsome as mine!

[MADem]

21. I am so sorry. Any way someone with video access could "patch you in" to

the services via the internet?

At least you could be there in spirit, and see the proceedings. Is it too late to ask around?

Again, so sorry. Doesn't matter how old he was, or your are, you're still his kid.

Fine looking fellow, he was.

[InkAddict]

22. I am sorry for your loss, DemoTex ; just know you're in our thoughts.

We're limited to see only to the horizon, and it's sometimes blocked by great obstacles - he is no longer, and I'll bet it's a great view.

[Boudica the Lyoness]

23. I'm so sorry.

I'm also sorry you will miss the service....I think he'd understand though.

What a good looking fellow he was.

[Ellipsis]

24. A good long life. God Bless.

[steve2470]

25. So sorry for your loss ! nt

[EFerrari]

26. I'm sorry, Mac.

[blogslut]

27. May you find comfort and love

On an intellectual level, the loss of a parent is supposed to be inevitable but, in the heart, it is the deepest of blows.

[krispos42]

28. Aw geez

That's terrible. :-(

[sce56]

29. My condolences to you.

My dad was also a WWII vet and he died in 2001 at the age of 91 also.
Here is a photo of him from Yank Magazine posing with a USO Girl not the real model for his art work on the B29

[AverageJoe90]

30. So sorry for your loss.

And thanks to your pop for his service to our nation.

[highplainsdem]

31. I'm so sorry, DemoTex.

:hug:

[Lugnut]

32. I'm so sorry for your loss, Mac.

May he rest is peace. :(

[Mz Pip]

33. So sorry

My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Arctic Dave]

34. Sorry about your loss, Mac.

[blueamy66]

35. My condolences.

lost my Dad too

:-(

[Historic NY]

36. Very sorry.

[devilgrrl]

37. May he rest in peace.

:patriot:

[madrchsod]

38. sorry about your loss...

[PETRUS]

39. My thoughts are with you.

I lost my father earlier this year.

[Raine]

40. Much sympathy, I'm very sorry for your loss nt

:hug:

[Rex]

41. I am so sorry DemoTex.

RIP. :cry:

[Pooka Fey]

42. Condolences, DemoTex

[nadinbrzezinski]

43. My condolensces demo

it is never easy... but he lived a long life. Celebrate a life...

[DainBramaged]

44. Condolences, may his flight be swift.

[City Lights]

45. So sorry for your loss, DemoTex.

:hug: Peace to you and yours. :hug:

[joeybee12]

46. I'm sorry to hear that...91 is a nice age, though, and I'm sure you have great memories...

:grouphug:

[TheKentuckian]

47. Great peace and love to you and yours and thank you for your own sacrifices

[salin]

48. Condolences

certainly a deep loss. Heart wrenching that you can't be there. Undoubtedly he understands service to others, such as you are giving. As you silence your radio to pay tribute, I am guessing that his spirit will be with you.

Peace be with you,

salin

[GreenPartyVoter]

49. I am so very sorry! *hugs*

[barbtries]

50. i'm sorry for your loss.

sounds like he enjoyed a good long life; i hope so!

[ceile]

51. So sorry for your loss. n/t

[uppityperson]

52. My condolences to you and yours.

[w8liftinglady]

53. Your dad had a good,long life...

and a dignified,peaceful death.Sometimes, it's hardest on those of us left behind.
I hope you feel your dad's hand on your shoulder every now and then.
I still get hugs from mine.
Peace.
Beth

[supernova]

54. My condolences to you and your family DemoTex

It's very hard to not be there when you want and need to be.

:hugs:

[JitterbugPerfume]

55. my deepest sympathy---

It is so hard to lose a loved one

[Solly Mack]

56. I'm so sorry, DemoTex

My heartfelt condolences.

[shireen]

57. my condolences to you

He lived a long life and saw remarkable changes in the world during his lifetime. Did he ever talk to you about it?

[Permanut]

58. Kind thoughts coming your way...

Looks like your sharing with us has brought up a lot of memories; me too. 91 is great, hope he had some excellent adventures along the way!

[WCGreen]

59. He lived a long life, saw a lot of change and produced you....

A good life, it seems....

[NYC Liberal]

60. My deepest sympathies, DemoTex.

I will be thinking of him and you.

[xchrom]

61. i'm very sorry, demotex. May Peace be with you and your family. nt

[HappyMe]

62. You have my deepest sympathy.

May he rest in peace.

[maryallen]

63. Sorry to hear your sad news.

[Mr Deltoid]

64. Your Dad lived a long life

Probably had enough adventure for two lives, having been through the war and survived it.

My deepest condolences.

[WilliamPitt]

65. (((HUG))))

:hug:

[cmd]

66. I'm holding your hand right now

Our WWII dads were pretty special guys. May they all rest in peace.

[LaydeeBug]

67. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...

:hug:

[kanda]

68. Deepest condolences

Peace be with you and yours.

[Liberalynn]

69. My sympathies on your loss

[11 Bravo]

70. Peace to him and to you, DemoTex. I lost my dad at age 85. He was a Naval Aviator, and ...

while he rose to the command of an aircraft carrier, and had a successful career after retirement, to his dying day, if someone asked him what he was, his response was always, "A fighter pilot!"

[Beacool]

71. My condolences to you and your family.

I'm sorry about your loss. That's a nice pic of your dad, he was a good looking man.

Rest in peace.

:-(

[ProfessorGAC]

72. Condlences

The WWII vets are going away for sure. My FiL died last year. He was a WWII guy also.
GAC

[haele]

73. So sorry DemoTex -

And I'm especially sorry the service wasn't able to be delayed for you.
:hug:
Haele

[Stinky The Clown]

74. I wish you peace

[BumRushDaShow]

75. Sorry to hear this...

May he rest in peace and what an amazing life he must have had. :)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

76. I'm so sorry...

hugs...

[Uncle Joe]

77. I'm sorry for your loss, DemoTex.

At least it seems your dad lived a full and long life.

Peace to you and thanks for sharing:hug:

[livetohike]

78. My sympathy to you and your family

:hug: I hope the good memories you have of times with your Dad will bring you comfort and peace.

[pipi_k]

80. So sorry for your loss... :( n/t

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

81. Socrates

"Be of good hope in the face of death. Believe in this one truth for certain, that no evil can befall a good man either in life or death, and that his fate is not a matter of indifference to the Gods." - Socrates

[GoCubsGo]

82. I am so sorry.

:hug:

[GentryDixon]

83. So very sorry, DemoTex.

I lost my Dad a few years ago. He too was a WWII era veteran.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

84. I am very sorry for your loss. ((hugs))

[emilyg]

85. So sorry.

[classof56]

86. Such sad news, DemoTex

I am sending peaceful thoughts and all good wishes south on 97, then east until they find you. Central Oregon has been better because of your presence and service to us during this rather grim fire season. You shall be missed.

Your father was a remarkable man who served his country well. How wonderful that he could be a part of your life for such a long and meaningful time.

Blessings.

[eleny]

87. My condolences, DemoTex

I'm confident that your dad was proud you.

[malaise]

88. Deepest sympathy

[warrior1]

89. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[laylah]

90. I am so sorry

for your loss, DemoTex. Safe passage to your dad and hugs for you. :hug:

[pinto]

91. Sorry for your loss DemoTex,

Hope he had a full, rich 91 years ~ pinto

[ScreamingMeemie]

92. I am so sorry for you loss.

[mistertrickster]

93. Greatest generation . . . your children salute you. nt

[jwirr]

94. Very sorry to hear that. Hope that long life was a happy one.

[MissDeeds]

95. I am so sorry for the loss of your father

You're in my thoughts, DemoTex.

[mahina]

96. I'm so sorry brother. Really appreciate your photo of him.

He will be remembered today all over blue America. Aloha.

[fascisthunter]

97. peace for you and your family

[FSogol]

98. My condolences. n/t

[lillypaddle]

99. so very sorry for your loss

:hug:

[westerebus]

100. My condolences to you and your family.

[annabanana]

101. Ah Demo

It is a hard thing to lose a beloved Father. My heart goes out to you.
Ann

[Gman]

102. He also raised a fine son

Our thoughts and condolences are with your family.

[Sparkly]

103. My sympathies.

I sense he's "with you" forever. :hug:

[madokie]

104. So sorry Bro'

He checks out knowing he raised a good man for a son
Peace

What time is his services? I'd like to observe a moment of silence for him out of respect to you.

[benld74]

105. Condolences, mine died at 89,,,,,,

[whathehell]

106. I'm sorry for you, DemoTex...My dad, another WWII vet, was my hero too

:grouphug:

[CherokeeDem]

107. My sincerest condolences...

May your wonderful memories of him provide you comfort.

[susu369]

108. Sorry, Mac

Thinking of you and your family.

[slipslidingaway]

109. Sincere condolences, may the good memories occupy your thoughts. n/t

[rury]

110. My condolences to you

I lost my Dad in June.
He was also 91 and a World War II Veteran...retired Army Colonel.
They await us in heaven.
May they rest in eternal peace!

[TomClash]

111. It' a long life

God Bless Him.

[FailureToCommunicate]

112. Our Greatest Generation loses another soul. My condolences to

you, DemoTex.

My dad, also a WW ll vet, passed away a few years ago.

May they rest at ease.

[Liberal_in_LA]

113. .

:cry:

[sarge43]

114. Condolence to you and your family.

Hand salute and thank you for your father.

[Donny]

115. My condolences to you, DemoTex.

I'm so sorry. Cherish the memories.:hug:

[The Straight Story]

116. Hugs for you my friend, you have long been one of my favorite people here on DU

May your dad's memory live long in all that knew him.

[tropicanarose]

117. So sorry for your loss, DemoTex. Your father certainly was handsome. Take good care. ((hugs)))

[UpInArms]

118. I am so sorry for your loss

(((hugs)))

[tawadi]

119. My condolences

Great photo.

[MrNJ]

120. RIP

[TuxedoKat]

121. Ah so sorry

for the loss of your beloved dad. What a handsome man he was, and what a long life, you are lucky to have had him so long, although, that is no comfort as you never want to lose them at any age. (((HUGS)))

[Zoigal]

122. My sincere sympathy, DemoTex

Tough to loose one's parents...not many WWII vets left.
Take care......z

[RamboLiberal]

123. My sympathies DemoTex may your dad RIP

Maybe sometime you can tell us more about him & his service.

[Stellar]

124. My Sympathies go with you

and your family. :-(

[juajen]

125. I'm so very sorry, DemoTex. NT