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Topic: Saying goodby to Dad
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fluke |
posted 12-13-2010 02:03 PM ET (US)
Lost my Dad this weekend, he was 90 years young, will miss him greatly. He was a merchant marine in WWII shipping horses and supplies to Poland , where he met and worked with Father Karol(future Pope), many great stories from that time. He shared his love of the ocean with me in Monterey and I always think of him on the water, always my favorite fishing partner. Mark
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bluewaterpirate
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posted 12-13-2010 02:12 PM ET (US)
Know how you feel lost mine earlier this year 97 years young. A genereation that saw it all.My condolences ..... Tom |
contender
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posted 12-13-2010 02:48 PM ET (US)
I'm sorry for both of you, life is to precious at any age... |
Sheila
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posted 12-13-2010 07:10 PM ET (US)
Mark, Tom, I'm sorry for your losses of your dads. Sincere condolences. |
themclos
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posted 12-13-2010 07:31 PM ET (US)
Condolences to both of you on your respective losses.Dan |
Mambo Minnow
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posted 12-13-2010 07:54 PM ET (US)
My condolences. Lost my Dad three years ago. I miss him every day. Too young at 72, lost my Uncle at 88 in September. I take solace in having two sons to make boating/fishing memories of my own. |
andygere
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posted 12-13-2010 08:08 PM ET (US)
Mark, sorry to hear of your loss. |
PeteB88
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posted 12-13-2010 09:13 PM ET (US)
Our thoughts and condolences to you and your family. |
Bella con23
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posted 12-13-2010 09:21 PM ET (US)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. |
jimh
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posted 12-13-2010 09:51 PM ET (US)
My father passed away in 1995. He instilled in me a love of boating, engendered by many trips fishing on Lake Leelanau in a small boat in the 1950's and 1960's with a little 5-HP outboard motor.I did get my dad out sailing once on Lake St. Clair, but he never saw any of my Boston Whaler boats. I think he would have really enjoyed the Boston Whaler, and I often think of him when we are on the boat. |
harwichboy
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posted 12-13-2010 10:58 PM ET (US)
I lost my Dad one year ago this week. 75 is too young for anyone - especially Irishman with longevity in his roots. Our fishing adventures were on a '78 Newport when I was growing up. Last month I bought the Whaler he always said was the one that turned his head to the brand - a Nauset 16. When I am refinishing the original mahogany this Winter, I know Dad will be smiling. Neil harwichboy |
Moose
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posted 12-13-2010 11:08 PM ET (US)
Very sorry to hear of your loss. The stories from his travels sound incredible.I too recently experienced a huge loss. My Mother passed away one month ago today at the far too young age of 71. Two battles with cancer that she won, and then a very long one with Alzheimers. She was amazing and easily as responsible for for teaching me to sail, swim, fish, snorkel, camp, canoe, clean fish, etc., etc. as my Dad was (who passed 9 years ago). My sincerest condolences.
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Sal A
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posted 12-14-2010 06:18 AM ET (US)
I am sorry guys.
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whaler131
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posted 12-14-2010 11:42 AM ET (US)
So sorry, Lost my dad and boating partner 10 years ago. Every year on the first time out with our 22 1988 outrage. I put a pair of dads boat shoes in when I repack everything. That way there is still a bit of dad with me. |
elaelap
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posted 12-14-2010 01:10 PM ET (US)
I lost my 91-yr-old father April, 2009. My son and I scattered his ashes off Bodega Head on May Day that year in my little Sport 15 center console, and heading back I dug that boat's bow into a wave and took green water aboard, soaking me and Nicko. There's some sort of symbolism in that, I guess. I still think about my dad every time I'm on the ocean, since he began teaching me to sail and fish soon after I learned to walk.Condolences, Mark. Tony |
Jeff
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posted 12-14-2010 02:07 PM ET (US)
Mark I really am sorry. Words can not even explain how much my father means to me. It's his influence that makes me the father I am today. It is also because of his influence that I have the love for the water and everything boats that I do. I cherish every moment I have on the water with him.
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Tohsgib
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posted 12-14-2010 02:59 PM ET (US)
Ditto to all said above. I am still blessed to have both of mine alive and ironically still married. |
deepwater
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posted 12-14-2010 06:30 PM ET (US)
His body may be gone but his life lives on in you,,My respects to his service to our country |
PeteB88
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posted 12-14-2010 07:57 PM ET (US)
I lost my dad in 89 and think about him every day. He was the greatest and I remember wondering how I would get along once he was gone. I couldn't imagine him not with us. One great regret is I didn't have a Whaler when he was around and every time I hitch up, get into a mess of fish or scrub out the boat there's this certain vibe....He'll still be with you and I'm not kidding. Read Tony's post. My mom died in 07. The huge extended family we once had is no more. For those of you fortunate to have your dad, mom, grand parents, aunts and uncles, spend time with them because some day, no matter how much you wish you could visit, hang out, laugh and argue with them, you will not have the opportunity. Take them for a boat ride. |
logjam
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posted 12-14-2010 11:51 PM ET (US)
All you guys, I am truly sorry. I think that I can only begin to understand your loss. Both of my folks are still together and active at 88, but slowing down quite a bit. I had the privilege of sneaking my father offshore this summer on a rare day of glass and sun. The year before last he showed up in town while I was out fishing. I had no idea he was coming and was 80 miles from home. I had him jump on a ferry and I picked him up at the nearest port. He stayed aboard for a couple more days of commercial fishing; we delivered to a tender and anchored for the night. I spotted a bear down the beach and opened the window and called. He came right to the closest point maybe 40 yds away and looked like he was going to swim out to the boat. The next day we headed home after stopping to wet a line in a couple of places. Trips I'll always cherish.About 10 years ago I lost my father. I brought him along while I was moose hunting; I was used to him functioning at a high level in the woods and we agreed to meet at a nearby point in 45 minutes. He never showed up and after searching for several hours, calling and whistling the whole time, I was convinced that he had keeled over in the heavy brush and I was looking for his body. I was at the point of calling in an air search when I heard him whistle in another drainage. That brief time apart was without question the worst day of my life and the closest I can come to understanding your loss. Greg |
fluke
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posted 12-15-2010 11:52 AM ET (US)
I want to thank you all for your kind words and sharing thoughts. My Mom at 85 is still alive and doing well, they were married to the end at 63 years, but she is having a hard time with her loss. Mark |
eriks
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posted 12-15-2010 11:03 PM ET (US)
I lost my Dad three years ago, and still think of him every day. I talk about him constantly with my two young boys, making sure they honor his memory and everything he did for us as a family. My thoughts are with your Mom especially. |
A2J15Sport
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posted 12-20-2010 11:30 AM ET (US)
I know how you feel. My sincere condolences. I lost my Dad this year, in January. He was 85.He was my Hero. A true man's man. A true representative of the "Greatest Generation". For what it's worth. You'll miss him everyday, like I do but, great memories will never leave you. Enjoy those. |
RobertRibley
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posted 12-20-2010 03:13 PM ET (US)
I to understand your loss My father is also gone now and man do I miss Him I even miss all the things he would do That would bug me I will share one. He Thought that only leather should be used On horses he would sit in the shady and watch Me saddle horses and if I used some other Than leather he would wait until I walk a way Get up remove it and toss it then back to his Chair he got a big kick out of this Of corse he would tell his frends and thay All Would a have a good time herring him Tell this same old story . |
boatinpete
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posted 12-20-2010 03:51 PM ET (US)
My condolences to you and your family. |