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um Offline Mr. Whippy

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My Dad just died.
on: April 17, 2010, 02:57:02 AM
Relatively short (18 months or so) illness.  We're sad, but relieved.  He was not in pain.  85 years old.

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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #1 on: April 17, 2010, 03:00:36 AM
I know you knew it was on the cards and all but ... anyway, I'll be thinking of you.
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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #2 on: April 17, 2010, 03:02:57 AM
I'm so sorry to hear it Nate.  my thoughts and prayers to you an your family. :(
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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #3 on: April 17, 2010, 03:05:45 AM
I am sorry to hear that. My condolences Nate.  :(
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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #4 on: April 17, 2010, 03:13:20 AM
Sorry to hear the news buddy. :( Take care of your loved ones and remember your father how he would want to be remembered. :salute:
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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #5 on: April 17, 2010, 03:14:12 AM
My condolences Nate. I'm sorry for your loss.

All the best mate.
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Reply #6 on: April 17, 2010, 03:47:19 AM
Sorry for your loss .

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Reply #7 on: April 17, 2010, 03:59:04 AM
man Im sorry to hear that. My heart goes out to you.

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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #8 on: April 17, 2010, 04:01:51 AM
My condolences mate.

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Reply #9 on: April 17, 2010, 04:03:10 AM
Im so sorry to hear that.  Take time to remember all the good times.

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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #10 on: April 17, 2010, 05:43:26 AM
I am in the same boat buddy, my Dad passed away a week ago tues and he went quick. He had Alpha-1 Syndrome and had it since birth. Thanks to modern medicine we got time, more than we should have (8 years) but I know he is resting peacefully now.
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Reply #11 on: April 17, 2010, 05:47:59 AM
Prayers will be sent for you and your family,God Bless. :salute:

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Reply #12 on: April 17, 2010, 05:49:05 AM
My condolences Nate.

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Reply #13 on: April 17, 2010, 06:10:18 AM
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Reply #14 on: April 17, 2010, 06:41:02 AM
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. My family sends it's prayers and thoughts to yours.
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Reply #15 on: April 17, 2010, 08:28:24 AM
Sorry to hear that Mr. W.

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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #16 on: April 17, 2010, 09:05:37 AM
I'm sorry to hear that Nate.
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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #17 on: April 17, 2010, 09:52:00 AM
really sorry to hear this Nate, thinking of you and your family ,


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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #18 on: April 17, 2010, 10:00:00 AM
My condolences, Mr. Whippy.

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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #19 on: April 17, 2010, 10:11:13 AM
Dude,

I am sorry for your loss and you and yours are in my thoughts

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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #20 on: April 17, 2010, 10:22:05 AM
Sorry to hear the bad news mate.

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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #21 on: April 17, 2010, 10:23:51 AM
sorry to hear that.
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Reply #22 on: April 17, 2010, 10:27:11 AM
Sorry to hear that mate
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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #23 on: April 17, 2010, 10:30:18 AM
Quote from: David Bowen on April 17, 2010, 05:43:26 AM
I am in the same boat buddy, my Dad passed away a week ago tues and he went quick. He had Alpha-1 Syndrome and had it since birth. Thanks to modern medicine we got time, more than we should have (8 years) but I know he is resting peacefully now.

My condolences to you also David. Take care.
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Reply #24 on: April 17, 2010, 11:00:57 AM
My thoughts are with you Mr.W & Dave.

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Re: My Dad just died.
Reply #25 on: April 17, 2010, 11:29:05 AM
I'm really sorry for your loss Nate and Dave :(

My thought's to you and your family's.
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Reply #26 on: April 17, 2010, 11:42:10 AM
Sorry to hear your news pal.
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Reply #27 on: April 17, 2010, 01:01:35 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss .
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Reply #28 on: April 17, 2010, 01:16:28 PM
Condolences to you Nate and Dave :(
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Reply #29 on: April 17, 2010, 02:02:15 PM
Sorry for your loss Nate and David.  You'll be in my thoughts.
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