I Still Can't Say Goodbye - Chet Atkins

[Hobie]

I'm approaching the eleventh anniversary of my dad's passing and the other day I realized that I was thinking that Dad would have liked this or said that, etc...

Then Jimmy P put me on to I Still Can't Say Goodbye - Chet Atkins. Might want to get the dust filters out...

[rjohns94]

As my father continues to age I worry more and more about his passing and the void it will leave in my life. Family and friends strike passion in my heart and I so can relate to this song. thanks Hobbie and may the memories of your father stay with you always, and never say goodbye.

[gak]

It's been 31 years since my father, and I miss him as much as always. He died too young, but don't they all? Still, he had an amazingly full life and proud career as an Air Force pilot in and after WWII (B17s, B24s, A20s, B29s, B50s and the start of the jets with B47s), and later as a top AF official at the Pentagon and then what was called the Western Pacfic Air Forces" (WPACAF) division of in Japan, and while I too worked my keester off for 30+ years for worthwhile public causes and am proud of my accomplishments, they still seem to pale. His truly was the finest generation.

The deep pain goes away, the missing doesn't.

Hobie, meant to say that Chet Atkins' tune is a good one. As a fellow guitarist, he's one of my favorites.

[Markbo]

....The deep pain goes away, the missing doesn't....

Amen, brother. My Dad has been gone for 29 years. That is substantially longer than he was alive during my life. I was 21 when he died. I miss him all the time and often wonder what advice he would give me with tough decisions and in tough times.

He was - and remains - my hero.

[madman4570]

Puts a lump in the old throat!
For those whose parent/parents have passed or those yet to pass ---
"May our children view and reflect on us as well as we do on our parents"
Memories never die but just grow deeper.

Thanks Hobie!

[Grizz]

Hobie,

That's a good thing. Means a good strong bond, not everyone is so blessed.

Gak,

Your Dad flew A-20s WOW

My Dad flew them off the assembly line in Daggett as a test pilot. Please tell me more. Especially please share any fotos you might have.

WOW, amazing connections...

Grizz

[Chas.]

You've gone and done it now, Hobie. I'll be the rest of the day recovering from that.

Been near 30 years and I still ask myself "what would Dad do?" when I find myself in a quandary. I can only aspire to be half the man he was.

[iceman]

It will be 10 years on June 16th (also my son's and my sister's birthday) since my Dad passed on at the age of 89. Still think what would he say or he would like to see this etc. I guess it is a sign they did a good job raising/teaching us.

[Rusty]

My dad has been gone for 37 years and I still miss him. I wish he could have seen what a fine grandson he has.

[brno602]

If I could be half the Man my Dad was I would be doing good!!!

He was a WW2 vet shot in service through the wrist, had a great job and a even greater family. Lost him 13 years ago but I am lucky I was the baby in the family and was able to spend the most time with him Fishing, hunting, shooting and 4x4ing he was not a outdoors man that was moms idea.

[firefuzz]

It's only been 2.5 years since Dad was called home quite unexpectantly, and it's very hard for me to read and respond to this post. I was blessed to have him until I was almost 50, his Dad passed when he was 30. There's not a day goes by that I don't think about him and use him as an example of how to handle things.

He was smart enough to let me learn by stumbling, but was always there to catch me before I banged myself up too much....something I've having to learn to do better with my son...let him stumble more. He had a gentleness about him that could turn hard as armor plate in the blink of an eye when it needed to. I could go on for hours about Pop, about the good things about him and the way he dealt with people but I won't. I'll never be half the man he was, but I do my best and that'd be good enough for him.

My Dad and I enjoyed a good relationship. On the Friday night before he died I was going to call him, we were going to mess around together the next day, but it got late and I didn't call thinking "I'll just see him in the morning." I got the from my dispatcher at a little after 6:00am that an ambulance had been sent to their house on a heart attack call. He was gone before I got there. I'll regret for the rest of my life not making that phone call, don't any of you make the same mistake...it hurts more that I can describe. Make the call.

Thanks for the song, Hobie. BTW, the dust filters weren't nearly enough.

Rob

[RIHMFIRE]

2 years ....2 months....and 11 days........

[Piney]

My father passed when I was almost 14 yrs. old-been gone for 45 years. I still miss him greatly!

[20cows]

My dad has had some major changes in the last year or so, not the least is Parkinson's. He doesn't/can't do near as much and it almost seems like an overnight change (tho not really).

I think about the trail ahead some...

[Hobie]

My dad has had some major changes in the last year or so, not the least is Parkinson's. He doesn't/can't do near as much and it almost seems like an overnight change (tho not really).

I think about the trail ahead some...

I went down the long trail with Mom. You might think it rough at times but if you look, there's still some neat things to see and share...

[DixieBoy]

Hobie - I think about this every day. Dad is 92. We lost Mom on August 30, 2009, and I've been even closer to Dad now, so the hurtin's just a little easier for him to bear. We've been close for a long time; it's gonna be a huge hole when he's gone.

I think it's a testament to all of this gang's Dads that they've left such good and strong memories. The guidance our Dads have provided us is priceless.

Thanks for this Hobie. - DixieBoy

[Sheepman Dave]

He was my
teacher,
counselor,
safety net,
best friend,
my Dad.

10 years, 1month, 29 days

[Griff]

Thanks Hobie. My Dad's favorite musician... Chet Aktins. I believe that he had every song book and album poor ol' Chet had out. Every time I think of Dad, I hear him playing some of his favorite Chet licks.

Ain't been quite a year yet... but I still don't seen any sense in sayin' goodbye.