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lost my dad sat 3:30 another member of "the greatest generation" gone, he was on destroyers in both the pacific and European theaters,turned 80 in april and still one of the toughest s.o.b's youd ever meet, he fell in the nursing home fracturing his head and had several blood clots on the brain, i let the surgeons go in twice but had to call it.
 
So sorry, Ant'ny. Mine left in '94. Missed his 70th by a month... another ex dogface, hard as nails, too.

Condolences, friend. He'll live on in your thoughts, for sure. I know mine does.

...this just evoked a smile and a tear here. Keep yourself well as this goes on. It's easy to forget your own well-being just now.

Peace.
 
Anthony, that is sad news indeed! My sincerest condolences. Be thankful at least that you were fortunate enough to be there with him at the end! My biggest fear when my time to go through this (undoubtedly soon,my Dad being 86) is that I will not have the opportunity to be there at his side!
 
Very sorry to here this Anthony. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Condolences here also anthony7777, mine went a year ago at 80, iffen it wasnt for him introducing me lbc's when i was a kid i probably wouldnt be on here, he was ex corps of engineers
 
"Let light perpetual shine upon him."
 
Oh man Anthony, ---- sorry to hear about your dad.
 
Sorry Anthony, I'll bet he was a good man.

My Dad was also a WWII combat veteran (Navy). He'll be gone soon as he's very ill.

A tough bunch, those old WWII vets. It's very hard (if not impossible) for their sons to live up to their standard.

RIP.
 
Very sorry to hear this.

Both my folks are near his age and in declining health.
We understand the inevitable, but it's still hard.

My dear old Dad often says:
"We're <u>all</u> just living on borrowed time."

I guess it's not how much time you have, but what you do with it.
Sounds like he has a good legacy. Godspeed to him.
 
"A tough bunch, those old WWII vets." /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/iagree.gif

I/we are so sorry for your loss. Hubby's dad is 86 (will be 87 on the 4th of July). He was hospitalized 3 weeks ago with pneumonia. He's now home and thankfully doing extremely well. While he does have short term memory loss he rememebers in detail his time spent in the Army followed by the Navy - a time he was especially proud of. We have an attached in-law quarters and while it can be difficult to care for elderly parents, it is not only our duty but our pleasure to do so. They often comment how lucky they are to have us but quite honestly I think it is us who are the lucky ones.

Again, our deep-felt condolences.
 
Sorry for your loss.
 
Dito on condolences, Anthony....lost my dad when I was still in diapers from war injury complications...maybe he & your dad served together in the Pacific.

Bet all those oldtimers have a rousing good time up in heaven when they welcome a fellow warrior home!!
 
My condolences, Anthony. Our thoughts are with you.
 
Sorry to hear that - even if you think you're prepared,
it's tough.I sure that you can remember the things that
I'm sure he taught you,& be proud when you think of him.

- Doug
 
I to lost my Paps in 1995, and still miss him dearly. He too was a WW II Navy Vet. He was on the U.S.S. Independence in Tokyo bay when Japan signed the surrender on the USS Missouri. Those ole boys were heros ALL!! I know you will miss him and i`m truly sorry to hear of your loss Anthony.
Kerry
 
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