A star in my life

[fretless]

At 1:10a.m. central time today, my Dad left this plane of existence for his eternal gig. He taught me how to play guitar, auto mechanics, basic electronics, plumbing, the fine art of shooting and maintaining firearms, survival skills and was a truly wonderful and unique human being. Unfortunately, when my Mom passed in 2014, he began a downward spiral and despite my best efforts to help him deal with that loss, he never quite recovered. He will be missed.

 

[Thatbastarddon]

My sincere condolences to you and yours.

 

[fretless]

My sincere condolences to you and yours.

Thank you very much.

 

[Kerry Brown]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[Chubbles]

I'm so sorry for your loss. A father can be important in a child's development.

My father died when I was 6. I grew up not knowing which way to run when you hit a baseball, or how to hit a baseball. I'm kind of self taught by watching sports. My son was in a peanut league. He's a big sports fan. I taught him the rules of sll sports using xbox games. We watch together. My brother (4 yrs older) knows nothing about sports.

 

[Don O]

Sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in 2006, he too taught me many things in life. He was also my best friend. You will never lose your memories of him, that is what you’ll cherish.

 

[Session 5]

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father fretless. You have many great memories of him. We are all here for you.

 

[WavMixer]

Fretless, you are very fortunate to have had such a great father that spent time with you and taught you many skills. My father passed away in 1987, my mother in 2009 and my daughter in 2017. I find it comforting to remember the good times that we shared rather than dwell on the last days. May you enjoy many memories of your father the star!

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

My condolences to you and your family.
Memories are forever and never forgotten.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

Sorry bout the loss of your Father Fretless. He sounds alot like my Dad. I miss him.

 

[mcblink]

Condolences, fretless. Sorry to hear.

 

[jtcnj]

Sorry for your loss.
Remember all the good times and priceless life experiences of having an involved and caring dad in your life.

 

[CabanaBoy]

I never have words for such things. Hang in there, man...

 

[BFT Gibson]

Oh man..condolences.. !! Those things our dad taught us...the looking up to him...man this post gets ya right in the heart ...srry ...

 

[fretless]

Thanks one and all. Being an only child, I wasn't sure how I would do with his passing. My wife has been amazing through the whole experience, from helping me be his caregiver the past 5 years to walking with me through his decline and passing. Y'all have really helped me put this into perspective by sharing your experiences, and that is worth more to me than you can imagine. Y'all are a wonderful bunch of folks and I'm proud to call you friends.

 

[Trident]

Sorry for your loss.......

Thoughts and prayers...

 

[eSGEe]

Very very sorry for your loss. Thoughts prayers and good vibes your way.

 

[fretless]

I had no idea how empathic Siberian huskies are. Our two somehow picked up on what was going on, and have not let me out of their sight since yesterday morning. Amazing four footed family!

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Condolences, Fretless. He sounds like a great father who gave you a lot.

 

[syscokid]

Wow... So sorry to read about the recent passing of your Dad. By your words, I can clearly surmise that your Dad is a wonderful Man. I feel happiness in the thought that your Dad and Mom are once again embracing each other, and are right now hopping and skipping together while holding each other's hands. May your Dad, and Mom, R.I.P.