A great man is gone

[lrogers]

I got the call early this morning that my dad had passed away.

My father was killed when I was six and my mom remarried a short time later. This man was the only dad I really remember. Growing up, he was the one who was all ways there for me. Later, when my brothers came along, he never treated me or my sister any different; we were all is kids.

For the last four years, he has been fighting cancer and he put up a good fight, but in the end, it was a battle he could not win. Right now there is a huge void in my soul, but I know he is at piece now and has rejoined with my mom.

A few years ago, Brad Paisley did a song about a step-dad called The Man He didn't have to be, or something like that. That song struck such chord with me, I bought that CD and gave it my dad for Christmas.

Belinda and I are getting things together and are getting ready to head to Ohio. I'll be gone all next week.

Thanks for letting me vent a bit.

[BobSch]

Larry,

Sorry to hear about your dad. I don't consider what you wrote to be venting, but something written from the heart from a loving son.

[LarryG]

I'm very sorry to read this sad news, Larry. Travel safely, and know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

[GoFish104]

That was not a vent. It was a touching tribute. May he walk in perpetual light. Jack

[Uncle Cracker]

Sincerest condolences to you and your family. Anybody can be a father, but not everyone can be a dad. Be strong for your family now, because I'm sure it's what he would have done. Later, make sure to give yourself a little time to grieve.

[Sam Conder]

Larry,

If you read this sometime before you return home, please take some time and visit some places that you visited with your dad. On the day of my dad's funeral I took a drive out to one of our old fishing holes and just sat and watched the birds, fish and water. It helped beyond words.

[sweensdv]

All deaths leave a void but the loss of a parent is especially hard. My sympathy for your loss.

[Ed62]

Larry, I know the hole you're feeling in your chest. It's very hard to lose someone like that. My prayers will be with you and his loved ones. I'm sure he knew how you felt about him.

Ed

[DonHo]

I"m sorry to hear of your loss, I'm sure it will be hard to deal with for a while but will get easier with time and you'll always have the fond memories.


May God bless you and your family,
DonHo

[dbhost]

Larry,

Sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a parent is something I am not looking forward to. Our prayers go with you and your family. Be safe, and remember the richness he brought to your family.

[crokett]

Larry,

I am so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for you and your family.

[cabinetman]

Larry,

It's sad news and a tremendous loss. I lost my mother when I was 16, and my father in my early 30's. My tribute to their lives and character is to carry on in my life as they would have wanted. Their compassion has filtered into my being a parent. They have only left me physically, not spiritually.
.

[leehljp]

Larry,

I too am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying for you and lifting you and your family up in prayer.

[LCHIEN]

sorry to hear that, you have my condolences and prayers.

[cgallery]

I am so sorry for your loss, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.