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Thread: My Dad (cancer)

  1. 03-16-2011, 05:02 PM #21
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    You sound like good people Mackman and I'd bet my last dollar your dad is good people too. I hate it when good people hurt.

    Best wishes to you and your dad!
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  2. 03-17-2011, 01:34 PM #22
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    Best wishes to your dad and your whole family. You are in my thoughts.
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  3. 03-18-2011, 01:19 AM #23
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    Mackman, please keep us posted. I didn't see this one the first time around either. Slim's got some wise words. Take them to heart.

    I'll be starting my VA benefits in the near future, so I guess a complete work-up is in my future too. Might as well, I get everything free. Up to now, I figured others needed it more than I did. Looks like it's my turn now.
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    Destroy the farms...
    and grass will grow in the streets of the cities.

    Destroy the economy of the blue-collar worker...
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    The bill has come due.
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  4. 03-18-2011, 10:46 PM #24
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    It sucks to hear that your dad has to go through such a horrible battle.

    Best wishes to you , your dad, and the entire family.

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  5. 06-02-2011, 06:54 PM #25
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    Well my dad passed away tonight at 710pm. Me and my mom both were there with him. Holding his hand. Telling him it was ok to go. I sat there and seen him take his last breath. It was the hardest thing i ever had to do. Im happy he is in a better pain free place.

    I also want to say that the hospice nurses are the best. They took such good care of him. God bless them for the job they do.

    RIP DAD will always love ya.

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  6. 06-02-2011, 07:17 PM #26
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    Mackman my deepest condolences, I feel your pain, I really do.. Cancer is a terrible thing and the other probs that come with it.. but you were a man and stood by his side..
    So Sorry my Friend we grieve together for our lost loved ones.

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    Sorry to hear about your dad. But, I'm glad to hear that you were able to be there with him. For many of us, as drivers, someone close dies and we're half way across the country from them at the time.
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    Destroy the economy of the blue-collar worker...
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    The bill has come due.
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  8. 06-03-2011, 07:56 AM #28
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    my condolences to your family, mackman.
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  9. 06-03-2011, 08:07 AM #29
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    I am sorry to hear that you dad didn't make it, Mackman. It is difficult to lose a parent. My mother died from cancer. It is a terrible disease. Those who have it really suffer. I hated to lose my mother, but I knew that she was going to a better place and that she would no longer suffer. I am sure you have a lot of good memories that you can keep with you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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    So sorry to hear about your dad, Mackman. Like you mentioned, he is in a better place now without all the pain and suffering.

    My condolences to you and your family.

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  11. 06-03-2011, 08:33 AM #31
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    It plain sucks to lose someone you care about,....especially a parent. So very sorry
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    Very sorry for your loss Brandon. That's a nice picture of your Dad. He looks like a good guy to have known.
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    Brandon......I too am so sorry to hear that your Dad has passed so soon. Please know that my thoughts are with You and with your entire family. He is in a better place, and he has the knowledge that you loved him so much! I am sure he was at peace because you were there holding his hand!

    Yer a good kid!!
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  14. 06-03-2011, 03:37 PM #34
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    Brandon, I'm sorry for your loss. Consider yourself lucky that you were with him when he passed.
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  15. 06-03-2011, 03:42 PM #35
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    Thanks everyone it means alot. Its good and bad at the same time. Its bad that he is gone but its good he is not in pain or suffering anymore. Its for the best.

    When i was at the Funeral Home today i got them to embroidered a tri/axle dump truck in the lid of the casket. I know my oldman would think that is badass. lol
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  16. 06-03-2011, 03:57 PM #36
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    I'm sorry to hear that Mackman. Btw, I really like the pic you posted of him.

    Good move on the embroidering. Badass indeed!
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  17. 06-06-2011, 01:02 PM #37
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    Today me and my mom went up to see him. I got to say he looked like he was at peace. and the tri/axle dump truck turned out great. Wish i could of took a picture of it. But there are somethings you just dont take pictures of.
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