My Dad has passed away............... (1 Viewer)

[Warrior]

Condolences mate

Thanks Wayne.........

 

[Warrior]

I am so sorry for your loss, George! It is tough indeed. I'll remember your dad and you in my prayers. I'm glad I got to meet him, too.

Thanks Brad, I'm glad he got to so many shows.............

 

[Warrior]

My condolences to you and your family in this hard time, George.
In your memories he will be with you forever.
And many collectors will never forget the "Chief of Security " in your rooms in Chicago.
May he Rest In Peace.

Konrad

Thanks Konrad, the chief rests in peace now.

 

[Warrior]

George, so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I always enjoyed listening to your stories of you and your dad's adventures on the toy soldier show circuit during our Saturday delivery-day get togethers. You have lots of great memories of the time you had together to keep in your heart. Thoughts and prayers go out to you, your mom and family.

B.

Thanks B, I wish you could have met him, he was one of us...............

 

[Warrior]

Just read this, George. My condolences. It must be terrible losing someone you are so close with. I am sorry for your loss.

Thanks Andreas, it's devastating, not going to sugar coat it, wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

 

[Warrior]

Condolences George.

Thanks very much, I appreciate it.

 

[pugio]

So sorry to hear... Who will I talk about Custer to..... My thoughts and prays are with you and your family...

 

[kilted vampire]

I can't imagine your feelings but I fear them. I still have my Dad even though I did not have a great relationship with him like you seem to have, It is much better now though. Toy soldiers has improved that for us. I lost my Mom many years ago and that still aches. So many empty chairs at the holidays these years and more to come as we get older. Growing old is not for the faint of heart. We have our memories ...... don't we?

 

[Louis Badolato]

George,

Your Dad was one of the really good guys. A true gentleman. I looked forward to seeing him acting as "security" in you rooms at the OTSN. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

 

[Warrior]

So sorry to hear... Who will I talk about Custer to..... My thoughts and prays are with you and your family...

Thanks, he loved talking about Custer, now he'll get to talk to him in person.......................

 

[Warrior]

I can't imagine your feelings but I fear them. I still have my Dad even though I did not have a great relationship with him like you seem to have, It is much better now though. Toy soldiers has improved that for us. I lost my Mom many years ago and that still aches. So many empty chairs at the holidays these years and more to come as we get older. Growing old is not for the faint of heart. We have our memories ...... don't we?

It's funny because I never feared them, had this sense that my Dad would be here forever.................in some ways, I wish I had gone before him so I wouldn't have to deal with this pain. I'd trade my life for his, which should tell you all you need to know as to how I feel about him.


Your comment about the empty chairs really hits home for me. My Mother hosts our Christmas get togethers; it's gone from 12 people down to 5, pretty depressing to be honest. My Dad loved Christmas; LOVED it. As a result, so did I; now, without him there, it all seems pointless.

Like my Dad used to say, getting old sucks...................

 

[Warrior]

George,

Your Dad was one of the really good guys. A true gentleman. I looked forward to seeing him acting as "security" in you rooms at the OTSN. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Thanks Louis, thanks for the email as well. I am really, really looking forward to next weekend; I need your gathering now more than ever.............

 

[jazzeum]

It's no fun getting old. I'm 66 now and things just don't work as they used to do. I'm retiring next week and it's just a different stage of life, a time when we start to think about our own mortality.

 

[Warrior]

It's no fun getting old. I'm 66 now and things just don't work as they used to do. I'm retiring next week and it's just a different stage of life, a time when we start to think about our own mortality.

My Dad was doing fine until age 82. He still drove, golfed once or twice a week, met with his retired BPD friends for lunches and dinners, was very active.

That year, on the way home from Chicago, he ended up with pneumonia.

Two months later, he had his bypass operation.

After that, it was a slow decent downhill, one thing after another, in and out of hospitals, doctor offices, day surgeries left, right and center, he took a **** ton of pills just to stay alive.

The past six months, he started to lose his mobility.

Once that happened, he became a prisoner in his house, was afraid to go out in case he had a heart attack, he had trouble breathing, walking, you name it.

Enough was enough, it was time for God to come take him.................................

 

[Panzer ace]

My Dad was doing fine until age 82. He still drove, golfed once or twice a week, met with his retired BPD friends for lunches and dinners, was very active.

That year, on the way home from Chicago, he ended up with pneumonia.

Two months later, he had his bypass operation.

After that, it was a slow decent downhill, one thing after another, in and out of hospitals, doctor offices, day surgeries left, right and center, he took a **** ton of pills just to stay alive.

The past six months, he started to lose his mobility.

Once that happened, he became a prisoner in his house, was afraid to go out in case he had a heart attack, he had trouble breathing, walking, you name it.

Enough was enough, it was time for God to come take him.................................

George:

Trust and know that none of that is with him now. He now knows eternal peace and rest. What he earned in life now lives on forever in death. His giant heart and life experience know no bounds where he resides in eternity.

And he might be gone from earth but all that he was still lives with you and others.

-Jason

 

[Warrior]

George:

Trust and know that none of that is with him now. He now knows eternal peace and rest. What he earned in life now lives on forever in death. His giant heart and life experience know no bounds where he resides in eternity.

And he might be gone from earth but all that he was still lives with you and others.

-Jason

Wow, this is tremendous, pretty much sums it all up.

Was at my Mothers yesterday, I told her about this thread, her and my sister and one of my brothers wanted to read it, they got about halfway through it and ha had to stop.........................................................they were floored by how Dad was thought of in our little community, I knew it, but they really had no idea.

Someone who is wiser than me told me yesterday "Caring so deeply for someone is the price we all pay when we lose them"; couldn't agree more, but I'm willing to pay that price.

Just a wonderful tribute here on this forum to a wonderful person; from myself and my family, thank you all so very much..................

 

[braddinpa]

George I am so sorry to hear this. My heart and prayers go out to your family. I know words don't take away the pain and I am not very good with words. But let me know if you need anything.

Brad

 

[Guest1]

Very sorry George. Never met him but judging from the person you are he was a outstanding human being. Take care.

 

[gk5717]

George you got my email. But two things in regards to your dad. Never forgot when I walked in your room at OTSN one day and you looked at me and nodded your head pointing to your adjoining room and said "My security" I looked and there was your dad sound asleep sitting in a chair. Also when you described the last time you let your dad drive back from Chicago when you looked and he was almost asleep at the wheel. Always loved talking to him.
Gary

 

[Warrior]

George I am so sorry to hear this. My heart and prayers go out to your family. I know words don't take away the pain and I am not very good with words. But let me know if you need anything.

Brad

Thanks Brad, I appreciate it. Your words are fine IMO, it's what you say, it's simply the fact you said something that is the important thing.