[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Lost My Dad Today (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 7/8/2017 12:35:51 AM EDT
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He was doing what he loved, fishing. He was 64, and in pretty good shape but had a history of heart problems. Right now they're calling it a drowning, but based on what the guy with him told me it sounds like it might have been a heart attack.
The trolling motor got tangled on some line in the water. Dad pulled it up and cleaned it out. He stood up and just fell backwards out of the boat. His friend said he never moved... He just fell in and sank. A dive team recovered his body a little later. They were about an hour away, but by chance the call to notify next of kin came in to a family member who happens to be a deputy. She called my uncle and the two of them went to pick up my mom at the grocery store and tell her what happened. I was driving home from work and called my mom. She told me about it 30 seconds before they blasted his name on the evening news. I was still talking to her when my phone started blowing up. Pop, I wish we could go on one more hunt... but it's not going to happen. I know you'll be there in spirit, but it won't be the same. Thank you for being a great dad and an even better grandpa. Thank you for teaching me how to be a man. Thank you for everything you sacrificed to give me more chances than you had. I love you. I know, this is blog material... but I had to type it somewhere. Parents hug your kids, kids hug your parents. You never know when it will be your last chance. ETA: Starting to look through some things today... He was a bit of a pack rat- some very interesting finds... My grandfather brought this back from ww2... I had never seen it until today. 
More random guns found in corners and behind things... also found an amazing stack of War photos... 
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I'm so sorry. But your father died quickly.
My dad died a long lingering death from cancer and I will never understand how he could suffer so badly for so long. At least your father didn't suffer and try to take some comfort in that. Your father had a family that loved him and he leaves behind a good legacy. Try to take comfort in that too. |
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Darn. I was just thinking of buying a fishing boat and now you have told me this scary story of drowning.
Hope you are doing better. You will start to move on and you'll never forget him and only remember the good times. Sorry you had to hear about the bad news but it wont last forever. |
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Sorry for your loss ..64 is too young. I lost my dad 10 years ago and I still miss him.  Condolences OP my Dad is close to that age |
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Sorry to hear this, it is tough, I lost Dad about a year and a half ago, unfortunately, I knew it was coming and I talked with him the day before it happened.
I lost Mom 15 years ago, next month and there are times I feel lost, but it does get better. You have my deepest thoughts and condolences.
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The hurt is terrible, and the loss leaves a hole in your heart, but it all heals in time.
Remembering the good times and all that he taught you, bled for you, sacrificed for you and guided you will help to heal that. Sounds like you had a wonderful dad. I am sorry for your loss. |
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I appreciate all of the kind words.
You guys are right, he died doing something he loved. As a matter of fact, if you asked him to plan the last week of his life, he probably would have drawn up exactly what happened. My 4 year old spent 3 days at my parent's house last week, then they came to our house last weekend to celebrate the holiday. We did some projects, grilled some food and had a lot of good times. He fell asleep on my couch with his granddaughter under one arm and my pup under the other. My parents came home and celebrated the 4th with the rest of the family where he got to grill and make homemade ice cream. Then he spent a day with my mom, a day napping and part of today with his best friend in his favorite fishing spot. Was it too soon? It sure feels like it, but I know there are a lot worse ways to go. He worked hard his entire life and I'm glad he was able to cram more living in to a few years of retirement then he did all those years of working. |