In Memorium: For those who have lost their Fathers

[Janice]

For those of you who have your fathers on this Father's Day, that's wonderful, and you're very fortunate.

However; not everyone celebrates Father's Day. This thread is for you and to tell us why your Dad was so special to you.

My Dad was an incredibly giving and loving man, who was very dedicated to his family. It's all he lived for really, his wife and kids. He adored us all, and we adored him. He was a hard worker, and my parents decided early on that she would be a stay-at-home Mom. I know that not all families can do this, yet I appreciate that mine could. My parents were the perfect parenting team.

My Dad was the type of man who I could call for anything, be it a ride to the airport, he'd come and rescue me if I was broken down on the side of the road. Once I had a flat tire, and he took my car to Sears and had four new tires put on my car. When I was young, he'd co-sign for loans, lend me money, etc. He was just there for me. He's been gone for six years now, and I miss him every day. He was a large man, in both stature and heart.

I love you, Dad.

[YoliUSA]

I lost my father 5 years ago. He was a wonderful man and a loving father and husband. As in Janice's case, my mom decided to stay at home, since she & my dad didn't want to leave us in a nursery all day. He was a good provider and hard worker. He made sure that me & my brother went to a good school, received what we had asked for on Christmas day, went on awesome vacations, and encouraged us to dream big and work for them. One of the reasons I'm going to try out acting is because my dad always told me that he imagined me being on tv one day and that I may have a shot at it. He always dreamed of becoming a professional musician but when he was young, a lot of people laughed at his face and told him it was impossible. It was the only thing he regretted. It's been only 5 years and there's not one single day I don't think of him.

[catlover79]

Janice - that is a GORGEOUS picture!! You made such a beautiful bride. My grandparents are all gone now, so I know my mom and dad will be thinking of their fathers come Sunday. Here's something eerie - my mother's dad died of a heart attack at age 58, just like Tim Russert.

[coffield3]

I lost my dad 9 year's ago he was 42, I miss him so much and think of him everyday.
Miss you dad xxxx

[InspectorExstead]

i'm sorry to hear about everyone's losses. =( it definitely makes me appreciate the fact that my dad is still alive.
janice, that is a beautiful picture of you & your dad! you look gorgeous!

[ZeldaGilroy]

My dad passed away 8 years ago. Every Father's Day he would ask all 5 of us kids to get him chocolate covered cherries for his gift. He loved them and would give us each one and then eat the others himself...lol! I was at the store with my five year old today and we happened to go down the candy aisle. He immediately saw the choc. cherries and asked if I'd buy them. He reminds me so much of my dad sometimes and it breaks my heart that they never met.

Of course I bought the candy and the kids and I each had one. It's weird, even after all this time I feel like I should save the rest of them for my dad.

I'm so glad you started this thread Janice. My dad was a great guy who worked hard all his life to support his family. We miss him everyday!

[Mr. Television]

Janice, Monika is right. You did make a lovely bride and you're father does resemble John Wayne just like you said.

I'm sorry for everybody's loss. My Mom died so I know how it feels and my Dad has had a lot of health problems lately. I hope everybody doesn't hurt too much this weekend. Fathers are very special people.

[AB]

Beautiful picture Janice!

My dad passed away in 2003 from colon cancer which had spread to his liver. I still love & miss him and wish that he was still hear with us. He was kind of a cross between Archie Bunker & Sgt. Carter, he could be tough & had a temper but he could be funny too. And when you needed him, he was always there for you. It sure left a big void in our family when he passed away.

[Ireneparalegal]

What a lovely pic of you and your father Janice. Very beautiful.

Your dad is very tall and he reminds me of John Wayne.


My father passed away in 2004, as I have mentioned several times on here. I was blessed to say "goodbye" to him and not have him die suddenly. I was blessed to have him for my father. He provided us with love, discipline, respect, education, a beautiful home, and just basically a life of not having to worry abt things.

My dad was there for me when I needed him, even as an adult. I remember once after I was married, I went shopping with my dad and his wife. My daughter was only a year old. I needed some shoes and when I went to pay for them, my dad pulled out his wallet and said he would pay for them. I was touched. My father helped me out financially many many times. He went beyond what his duty was. I remember how he held me in his arms a few weeks before he died and I was crying. I was begging him to let me take him home so I could take care of him. He hugged me and with tears coming down he said, "Only you could make me cry my little one." Oh my God, I was balling. Here I was 39 years old and my father was calling me his "little one." I will never forget that.


THANK YOU DADDY FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR US. I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.

[qwerty]

Happy Father's Day to all those Fathers no longer with us. I miss you Dad.

[tv star collector]

I lost my dad, in December 1983, at age 71. He was a quiet man, but I still
miss him after all these years.

[KissMyGrits]

I lost my dad 11 years ago today. Right after my son was born.

My dad was the type of person that would do anything for anyone. He basically raised me from the time I was 8, until I left home to go to college. Some of the best memories I have of my dad are from times that we spent together with other kids that didn't have fathers in their lives.

I remember one time we went camping down in the Keys. It was an event for single parents. We did it at least 4 times a year. Well, my dad had me, my best friend and about 8 of his "kids" following him. It was wonderful how much my dad gave to others. Never once thinking about what was in it for him.

At my dad's funeral service, about 50 of his "kids" showed up to pay their respect. I was born with only one sister, but always had tons of brothers and sisters around me.

He was patient, kind, loving and most of all the type of father that more men need to be like nowadays. He taught me about the birds and the bees. Tried to teach me how to cook (Sorry dad, I still can't boil water to save my life.). He taught me how to fish. How to change the oil in my car. How to change a tire. Most of all he taught me about love. Loving others doesn't mean that they have to be flesh and blood related. Sometimes it's as simple as opening your house to kids that don't have a mother or a father. Being a role model.

I look at my son nearly everyday and wonder what kind of a Grandfather my dad would've been. I know he would've loved him with all his heart. Taught him so many things that I've either forgotten or never got quite right. Sometimes, I see a bit of my dad in him. A look or a mannerism. He looks so much like the pictures of my dad when he was his age. Sometimes it's scary. I wish everyday that he'd gotten to see his only Grandson grow up.

It's days like today that I miss him the most. We would always do something special for Father's Day. Sometimes we'd go out for dinner. Watch a movie. Or do nothing at all.

Sorry to be so long winded.....

I miss you and love you daddy. I hope that when you look down and see me, that I make you proud. Happy Father's day....

Michelle

[ponytail]

I lost my dad in 2002. He was 68. He had a massive heart attack. I think of him a lot. He was a hard working man. Always helping others. I miss ya dad.