Sad news - Maine hunt with dad

bigbore442001 · Post by **bigbore442001** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:36 pm

This has been a very horrible week for our family. After church on Sunday I received a call on my cell phone that Dad has been rushed to the local ER.

Dad passed away late Sunday afternoon. He fixed breakfast for my mother, went to an early mass and then did some shopping. He came home and put things away. Then he sat down to rest and shortly passed away in his home.

My wife and I stayed with my mother overnight and we just finished the funeral arrangements and such. Fortunately we have some great friends to help us out in this great time of need.

All of us are at a great loss. Dad was a great man and gave so much of himself. Personally, I am very hurt and I just feel lost right now. I have been praying a great deal during this situation and really wished Dad didn't go right now. I know we all have a time to die but I and all of us never expected this. I was hoping for a few more years but it never happened.

Since Mom doesn't have any kind of internet connection I may not be able to respond to this for a day or two.

Sincerely

John

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:38 pm

Very sorry to hear that. You have our prayers and condolences.

rbertalotto · Post by **rbertalotto** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:49 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you...But he went the exact same way my grandfather went and I hope I do the same. No suffering. Peacefully, in his home. God Bless!

Daisyman · Post by **Daisyman** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:57 pm

+1 Our thoughts be with you.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 3:41 pm

My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad, I will include you and your family in my prayers.

3leggedturtle · Post by **3leggedturtle** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 3:59 pm

All I can say is; I am sorry for you and your family's loss. Todd

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 4:09 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences for you and your family.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 4:27 pm

Prayers up especially for your Mom - it's likely the worst for her.

He DID manage to go in the midst of a Great Day - Faith, Friends and Family - and that is a sort of blessing. Still hard for the family though.

mav · Post by **mav** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 5:55 pm

Sorry for your loss. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

SargeMarlin · Post by **SargeMarlin** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:04 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

boolitshooter · Post by **boolitshooter** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:10 pm

Your Mother and Family have my thoughts and prayers. It's a Blessing he didn't suffer and left earth under the Grace of God.

Lassiter · Post by **Lassiter** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:26 pm

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:43 pm

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Please accept our deepest condolences' on the loss of your Dad.

Please consider how much you enjoyed being with him, for as long as you were able to (I lost my 41-year-old Dad when I was 11 years old).

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jmiller · Post by **jmiller** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:50 pm

I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept my condolences. It sounds like he lived a good life with family who loved him dearly. God saw fit to give him a peaceful end to his good life. Prayers sent.

Dan 444 · Post by **Dan 444** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:08 pm

Very sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Best wishes,
Dan

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:22 pm

My prayers for you and your family for your loss. It's never a "good" time... Just be thankful that he didn't suffer a long, lingering illness.

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:26 pm

My condolences. Prayers up for you and your family.

66GTO · Post by **66GTO** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:43 pm

I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I read the earlier post about him drawing the moose tag for next season and I know you both were looking forward to that.

It sounds as if your dad was a wonderful man who led a full life and left many memories for his family. I know that a sudden loss is especially hard on the family, but it sounds as if he passed on without any suffering, which is a blessing. Hold on to the memories of him and honor him in the way you live your life.

EdinCT · Post by **EdinCT** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:55 pm

Sorry for your loss, Praying for your family.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:06 pm

John, I'm so sorry to hear of this. I pray God will give you and your family grace and peace.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:42 pm

Trust in His word that the Holy Comforter is there for you. Praying for you and the family, just lean on Him.

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:48 pm

I lost My Father in much the same way, He was 58. We got to hold on to the Good Memories. Prayers Sent.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:48 pm

I'm so sorry. Prayers offered to all.
(Go hunt that moose for your dad...he'd like that)

hondo1892 · Post by **hondo1892** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:54 pm

Sorry to hear about your loss.

plowboy 45 · Post by **plowboy 45** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:29 pm

Prayers said

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:41 pm

Sorry to hear about your father. Prayers sent.

6pt-sika · Post by **6pt-sika** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:54 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss !

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 11:27 pm

Condolences, sounds like a good guy that went out pretty good, my own Dad died in his sleep, which was some comfort. RIP

Bullard4075 · Post by **Bullard4075** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 11:30 pm

Prayers.

Gascozark · Post by **Gascozark** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:30 am

Prayers for you and your family.

I lost my Dad in February, so I know what you're going through. Make sure that you are there for your mother.

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:46 am

My condolences and prayers. It does get easier in time, but may you have blessings and peace while the pain is the hardest right now.

Steve

stretch · Post by **stretch** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 9:46 am

I'm sorry for your loss.

It's good that he led a full life, was loved by his family, and
passed without long-term suffering.

Your family is in my thoughts.

-Stretch

GonnePhishin · Post by **GonnePhishin** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:34 am

Yes, very sorry about your Dad and condolences to you, your Mom and the rest of the family. May the Lord God provide comfort and shalom to all of you.

smokenrust · Post by **smokenrust** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:03 pm

I pray for the Peace from the Lord be with you, your mom and all your family. Rest upon Him and let your tears and your fears and your cares flow from you and let the love come in and comfort your emptyness in your heart.
He is in a better place now, it is our own selfishness that want them back here with us... but in a 'few' years we will be there too...
... My mother passed 5 years ago and dad passed 15, and I still miss them both, but I would not want them back here again, specially in the health conditions they were in.
God Bless.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:14 pm

So very sorry to read this. Don't have the words to express my sadness for your loss.

jason

firefuzz · Post by **firefuzz** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 9:47 pm

So very sorry for the loss of your Father. Please know that you and your family are in my family's hearts and prayers.

Rob

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 9:53 pm

My prayers are with you and your family.

piller · Post by **piller** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:44 pm

Sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and he will not be completely gone.

2X22 · Post by **2X22** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:26 am

I am so, so sorry, BB.

Words are never enough but I'll put in a prayer for you and your family.

zzr7ky · Post by **zzr7ky** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:31 am

Sorry to hear this. Prayers go up for you and your family.

Mike P

gundownunder · Post by **gundownunder** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:06 pm

Very sorry to hear this, I hope you take comfort in knowing that he passed peacefully.

bigbore442001 · Post by **bigbore442001** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:58 pm

Thank you all. Today was the day of his funeral mass. He was a member of the National Guard and was given a full military funeral at the cemetery. This is going to be very hard on all of us.

Again. Thank you all.

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:30 pm

I am very sorry to hear this. It is especially hard when a loved one passes unexpectedly.

Mainehunter · Post by **Mainehunter** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:37 am

Very sorry about the lose of your father! It's been 20 years almost to the day I lost my mother and it'll be 10 years this September on my oldest daughters birthday my father passed away. Prayers up to you and your family!

Mainehunter

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:38 am

Sorry for your loss. Prayers up.

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:06 am

Very sorry to hear of this. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family and friends.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:23 pm

Prayers up for sure. I am so sorry for your loss...

CowboyTutt · Post by **CowboyTutt** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:24 pm

I know all the feelings you speak of. Lost my Dad when I was 35. Never felt so lost. Your Dad sounds like he was an adoring husband and father. I am so, so sorry for you loss. Prayers sent. -Tutt

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 7:35 am

You and your family are in my prayers.

bigbore442001 · Post by **bigbore442001** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 2:38 pm

Again thank you all.

Believe it or not, Dad was picked for a New Hampshire moose permit.

Getting picked for two moose permits in one year is almost unheard of. I am flabbergasted.

Many are telling me that is a sign to go on a hunt for Dad. Last week I could not even think of it but I believe this is something I have to do. I wished Dad was still here.