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    RIP Dad, you left too soon

    I am not a huge sympathy guy or want a bunch of attention on the main board so I apologize for putting this in the Iowa forum.

    On Sunday night (Father's day) my step mother called me to tell me my father died of a heart attack a few minutes after I called him and wished him a happy fathers day. He was in South Carolina on vacation with her seeing her family.

    We had a tough last year or so but he was only 61 and turning 62 in two weeks. He was told to watch himself as he had heart problems in the past and he had upcoming appointments pending. He was so happy to get his first Social Security check in two weeks.

    He had the best week of his life though, he got to ride in his boat right before he sold it to the family they were visiting, he had attended their sons swim meet (he taught swimming and diving for 14 years at the Davenport Schools) and he had his favorite Hibachi Chinese meal that night. He went for a walk then talked to me and went to take a shower. He died in the shower without suffering.

    It has been a tough week. I was happy to have talked to him last but I just want to talk to him one more time.

    Sunday I get to see him and it will make it all real, Monday we bury him at the National Cemetery on the Arsenal (28 years of service Retired Major-Army).

    I am sorry again for this not being fishing related but I just had to put something up.
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    Jarrad Cockshoot
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    Re: RIP Dad, you left too soon (Shoot)

    My sincere condolences for you and your family.

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    Re: RIP Dad, you left too soon (Shoot)

    Jarrad you do not have to apologize for putting this in here at all, I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope the best for you and your family through this tough time.
    I salute you and your dad for your service.
    LeaLea

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    Re: RIP Dad, you left too soon (Wags186)

    No need to apologize. I cannot imagine how you feel right now. Prayers and thoughts for you and your family.

    From one Vet to another, for you and your father.

    The memorial service will be very fitting.

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    Re: RIP Dad, you left too soon (xranger77)

    Sorry for your loss. I know the feeling, especially "wanting to talk to him one more time" . Hang in there, you'll be in our prayers

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    Re: RIP Dad, you left too soon (JoeBro44)

    Definately no need for apologies here ... Sorry for your loss and thanks to you and your father for the many years spent defending this country.

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    Re: RIP Dad, you left too soon (martinbs)

    Know exactly how you feel Jarrad. You can still talk to him. Very sorry for your loss.
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    Re: RIP Dad, you left too soon (skeeterbutch)

    Sorry for you loss. Hang in there.

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    Re: RIP Dad, you left too soon (Shoot)

    Jarred, sorry to here about your dad, I know how you are feeling I just lost my mom in January. Hang in there I know it tough but trust me you will find a way to deal with all of it! if you need to talk we are always here! Greg


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