Thank You, Dad......

[LA RAM FAN]

Sorry about the loss of your dad. I was happy for my dad when he died and didn't cry a tear. He was past ready to go. He had terminal cancer, his only brother had died a few months before, his baby sister had just found out she had the same pancreatic cancer that had killed their mother, and he was done. I had a good night watching some old movie he liked on TV with him in the hospital and he went south the next day. All he was cheated out of was a few more months of agony. His sister died a few weeks later from an infection she developed following surgery. Almost that entire generation of his family went in a mater of months.

Yeah my dad had cancer as well,I had a lot of issues with him so it was a relief for me when he passed away,he was very difficult to get along with but he was my only dad that I had and It was painful for me to see him suffer,you hate to see anybody suffer especially someone in your family,that was what was so difficult for me to cope with,had he been as fortunate as my uncle who died within minutes of a heart attack and had no previous heath problems,it would have been far easier for me to accept and I would not have been So depressed about it.

 

[Slade3200]

My father, Ronnie Dale Smith, passed away yesterday at 1:15 pm. He was a cowboy at heart that loved horses and knew a lot about them. The only footwear he felt comfortable in were cowboy boots that he took immaculate care of. I would estimate that he had a dozen pair. We were not "rich" by any stretch of the imagination but he always provided for us even during the worst of times. He loved us three boys very much.

He bonded with us the most by dedicating three hours every Sunday after church watching the Dallas Cowboys play with out fail. He is the one that sparked my interest in the game. Those are some awesome memories for me. He was wise and he shared a lot of wisdom with me but most importantly, he taught me about the love of our Heavenly father.

He loved one very special lady, my mom. I learned what real love was by his example. You see, my mom was basically bed-ridden the last ten years of her life. My dad lived to care for her and make her as comfortable as possible and never one time did he ever complain. He was lost when she was taken from him and he never got over it. They are together now and what a joyous reunion it must be. This song is for you, dad......love ya and I will miss you until we meet on the other side.

My sincere condolences Dale. I lost mine 5 years ago and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of him. Hang in there bud. Surround yourself with friends and family, it’s times like these that they are there to lean on

 

[BULLDOG]

I'm sorry for your loss. I have no doubt that he left knowing how much he was loved and will be missed.

 

[Deplorable Yankee]

Hes not really gone he'll be waiting for ya on the other side

 

[westwall]

I'm truly sorry for your loss Dale. May he enjoy a long ride to the other side.

 

[strollingbones]

this steed took your dad to his afterlife....

 

[playtime]

i am sorry - i know the heartache & i can feel yours by the words you have written in the OP.

 

[Meister]

I'm so sorry Dale...he sounds like a wonderful Dad...((((Hugs)))

Sorry to hear this, Dale. It sounds like you had a great relationship with your Father.

 

[norwegen]

My father, Ronnie Dale Smith, passed away yesterday at 1:15 pm. He was a cowboy at heart that loved horses and knew a lot about them. The only footwear he felt comfortable in were cowboy boots that he took immaculate care of. I would estimate that he had a dozen pair. We were not "rich" by any stretch of the imagination but he always provided for us even during the worst of times. He loved us three boys very much.

He bonded with us the most by dedicating three hours every Sunday after church watching the Dallas Cowboys play with out fail. He is the one that sparked my interest in the game. Those are some awesome memories for me. He was wise and he shared a lot of wisdom with me but most importantly, he taught me about the love of our Heavenly father.

He loved one very special lady, my mom. I learned what real love was by his example. You see, my mom was basically bed-ridden the last ten years of her life. My dad lived to care for her and make her as comfortable as possible and never one time did he ever complain. He was lost when she was taken from him and he never got over it. They are together now and what a joyous reunion it must be. This song is for you, dad......love ya and I will miss you until we meet on the other side.

He sounded like a great guy, Dale.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Sorry for your loss, Dale.

The day I lost my papa part of me went with him

God Bless

 

[OldLady]

A great tribute to a special man. I'm sorry for your pain. Keep your heart open to all his quiet love.

 

[Thunk]

Just an aside...After my mom & dad were both gone...it became more important than ever to follow the commandment "Honor your father & mother"!

I continue to honor them to this day.

I live my life showing people that my folks raised me right...That they taught me right from wrong & I carry it with me proudly!

Never whine & never be a wussy! Try to be humble and kind...Be a big enough man to admit when I am wrong!

 

[ImAlwaysRight]

My heartfelt condolence Dale. May God calm your heart and give you strength.

 

[Disir]

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[XponentialChaos]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Best wishes to you and your family.