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Location: Colorado | To my old friends...contributors and lurkers...my dad died Monday....man - my wife and I are running out of parents. Blessing actually because of dementia...more probate - more estate stuff...
This link seems fitting...lots of professional musicians admiring this guy's masterful playing and so-so singing...
Enjoy...thanks dad for buying me my first guitar...a Yamaha FG-75
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVSHdwWzLo4
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Sorry to hear about your dad. Takes the zing out of Christmas. Hope you hold up ok. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Be Strong!
And that is a really appropriate video.
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Location: Delaware | Been there, I have no parents left. But remember they live on in your heart and in your music. My condolences. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | My sincerest condolences my friend. May your father rest in peace. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Hang in there, buddy. Be thankful for what you had, still have and will have. Enjoy Christmas with the rest of the family and toast your father many times over. And thanks for the song. I'm going to try to remember to learn that one as soon as we get through the holiday crunch. |
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Location: Utah | I'm sorry for you loss. |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | I knew before I even clicked on the link, which song it would be. It always makes me cry.
So sorry to hear the news, but know you're in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Dad earlier this year. He also suffered from dementia. It's not easy. I wish you and your family all the best.
Beautiful song too. |
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Location: Texas | Deepest condolences.
That link is a beautiful tribute.
Dementia is such a horrible disease.
My Dad has had it for years… I miss him, even though he's still with us.
It's so hard to watch someone you love slowly disappear into a fog.
I hope your Dad is in a better place now.
Peace. |
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Location: cincinnati, ohio | My condolences. I lost my dad seven years ago this coming Sunday, December 29th, during the Christmas season. You never really get over it, as I'm sure you know. But you keep on keep in' on. All my wife and I have left is her Mom, who is 93.
Cherish every day you have with them, and remember the good times you had wit those who are gone.
Rick
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Location: cincinnati, ohio | My condolences. I lost my dad seven years ago this coming Sunday, December 29th, during the Christmas season. You never really get over it, as I'm sure you know. But you keep on keep in' on. All my wife and I have left is her Mom, who is 93.
Cherish every day you have with them, and remember the good times you had wit those who are gone.
Rick
Sorry still learning the ipad. Very touchy.
Edited by rick endres 2013-12-26 9:44 PM
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Always tougher around the holidays. I've been parentless for some time, so the grief is gone and only the good memories remain. So that's a good thing to look forward to.
Funny, I always wanted to be "top" of the family totem pole ... until I got there and now see that there is only one other place to go !!! |
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Location: cincinnati, ohio | Yeah - my brother calls me the "Patriarch of the Family" now. I'm 63, but I don't look or act it - and I sure as hell don't feel like a Patriarch. But it's the Circle of Life, a natural progression...unfortunately. |
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It just keeps going and going