The end has come

fla-gypsy
fla-gypsy Posts: 3,023 ✭✭
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After a long struggle with colon cancer my Father has succumbed. He lived a long fruitful life but those last 4 months were miserable. He had a firm belief in our God and was faithful to the end. The disease stole the last few months from him through pain and dementia. He has been laid to rest in the Jacksonville National Cemetery with honors in a solemn and moving ceremony. The diligence and order of purpose of the Honor Guard as they carried out their duties and the blowing of Taps was striking and something I will always remember. His service in WWII and the thanks of a grateful nation have allowed him to be placed among the honored servants of this land. A final salute to my Pop.

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  • Rain
    Rain Posts: 8,958 ✭✭✭
    My prayers are with you and yours.
  • Bad Daddy Rabbit
    Bad Daddy Rabbit Posts: 721 ✭
    Thoughts and prayers with you and family.
  • kaspera79
    kaspera79 Posts: 7,250 ✭✭✭
    I am sorry to hear this sad news.. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
  • The_Kid
    The_Kid Posts: 7,869 ✭✭✭
    my condolences.
  • MorganGeo
    MorganGeo Posts: 2,230 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My thoughts are with you and yours. My granddad recently passed and he served in ww2 as well. One of the men that stormed the beaches of Normandy. They truly were the Greatest Generation.
  • The_Phantom
    The_Phantom Posts: 51 ✭
    My deepest Condolences to you and your family. May it give you comfort that he's now at peace. You must be proud, that your Father was laid to rest with such honors.
  • 11rocket11
    11rocket11 Posts: 138 ✭
    I am sorry for you loss
  • jj20030
    jj20030 Posts: 5,804 ✭✭✭✭✭
    sorry for your loss! prayers sent
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Posts: 15,659 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sorry for your loss, your family will be in my prayers
  • Toombes
    Toombes Posts: 4,506 ✭✭✭
    My deepest and most heartfelt condolences, brother. I'll add you and your family to my prayers.
  • deejmemixx
    deejmemixx Posts: 3,084 ✭✭
    so very sorry for your loss
  • big chunks
    big chunks Posts: 1,607 ✭
    I'm sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family
  • blutattoo
    blutattoo Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭
    My condolences losing a dad is as hard as it gets.
  • ug dan
    ug dan Posts: 375 ✭
    I'm sorry for your loss, God bless
  • Echambers
    Echambers Posts: 4,184 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was able to live a long and full life. Your and your family will be in my prayers tonight
    -- "There's something that doesn't make sense. Let's go poke it with a stick."
  • Amos_Umwhat
    Amos_Umwhat Posts: 9,854 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very sorry for your loss, I know it was a long struggle for him, and thus for you. Stay strong.
    "If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed.  If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." --  Mark Twain
  • Bob_Luken
    Bob_Luken Posts: 11,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am reminded of how thankful I am for old warriors. God bless your father and family.
  • YankeeMan
    YankeeMan Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bless you and your family and you all will be in our prayers. His suffering is over, try to let that be some comfort for you.

  • WaltBasil
    WaltBasil Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭
    Condolences brother.
  • curtpick
    curtpick Posts: 2,757 ✭✭✭
    Its a tough thing to loose a Father or Mother.
    Time does heal some of the pain.
    Be strong and bless you and yours.
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  • jlmarta
    jlmarta Posts: 7,880 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Deepest condolences, my friend. Be assured that he's now in a better place and without pain.

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