ionbeam lost his dad...

[radman]

Accept my deepest condolences.

 

[Geezer]

Sorry to hear about this Alan. I remember you talking about your dad last time we rode together so I know you had some memorable good times with him.

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss Alan.

 

[Intech]

My heart felt condolences Alan.

 

[El Toro Joe]

Sorry for your loss, I know it aint easy

 

[NightShine]

Remember the Good Times. That's probably what He would want.

In a parent's passing we often find ourselves as awash on some strange new shore, coping for a time on uneasy footing. My hope for peace to you, Alan.

 

[Checkswrecks]

I also am sending prayers your way Alan.

Nobody is ever ready for the loss of a parent.

Be as he would want you to be.

Bob

 

[Bustanut joker]

Damn.... So sorry to hear this Alan.

Thoughts and Prayers my friend.

 

[ahchiu]

Sorry for your lost, my condolences for you and your family.

 

[rogdeb]

Alan,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Rog n Deb

 

[TheAxeman]

Alan and Helen, very sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my father a long time ago and still remember him slipping away to a better place while I cradled him in my arms. After having met you, Alan, I know that he must have been a very good man. I know that your father is in very good company....

 

[rushes]

Condolences Alan.

I've been down that road. It's a rough one for sure...

 

[FJReady]

Alan,

Very sorry to hear this news today. Losing a parent is never easy. My condolences to you and your family. I'm sure he was a good man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you and Helen during this difficult time.

Russ

 

[Patriot]

Geeze Alan, I'm so so sorry

I said a prayer for peace and comfort just now...lost my Dad in '87...he just didn't wake up one morning

it's better, but I still remember and occassionally cry...we only get one Dad <sigh>

Today, a year ago, was my first ride on Isabella with her new engine...earlier before reading this, I thought to thank you for all the encouragement for me during that time

affectionately,

Mike

in your know where

 

[bikesniffer]

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family!

Alfredo

 

[ionbeam]

Thanks to everyone for all the kind words, good thoughts and prayers.

Yesterday my parents went out for a late lunch at their favorite local restaurant. Mid way though the meal, with no warning my father simply fell out of his chair and was dead before he hit the floor. My father had been having a challenging year health wise so while this wasn't unexpected, it was still a surprise. He was fortunate enough to still be living at home and to have a quality of life better than many older people.

The real issue now is the survivor; my mom is still in shock and not functioning well. My parents have been blessed with 59 contentious years of the classic American marriage. My mom is now going to be on her own for the first time since high school so our first focus is getting support for her. My brother with the big degree in psychology as flown down this morning to 'assess and stabilize the situation', a clinical way of saying initial crisis management.

Shortly after retiring in his mid-fifties dad was appointed by the governor to be the Chair of the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. In this position he understood the laws and rights of people that need care and the legal implications when someone passes on and leaves their legal and financial affairs for the family to have to pick up and shoulder. Last fall my father turned over his doomsday documents to me. They spell out everything that he wants done, how to handle his part of the estate, where to find all the documents, the legal counsel that has the master documents and his final will. I have 17 folders, each detailing how things should be handled, right down to having written his own obit. I'm currently sorting this all out. I will be back on a later date and offer some non-motorcycle advice on planning for this sad event. Everyone should have some aspects of this on file, 'cause you never know when the unexpected may happen.

Thanks again for the support!

-- Alan

 

[dcarver]

It appears your Pops had the same organizational, logical thought process you do.

Oh, wait, it's the other around, huh?

Take care of yourself too, Alan.

 

[Papa Georgio]

Sorry to hear of your loss Alan. He will be in my prayers tonight.

 

[08FJR4ME]

Thanks to everyone for all the kind words, good thoughts and prayers.

Yesterday my parents went out for a late lunch at their favorite local restaurant. Mid way though the meal, with no warning my father simply fell out of his chair and was dead before he hit the floor. My father had been having a challenging year health wise so while this wasn't unexpected it was still a surprise. He was fortunate enough to still be living at home and to have a quality of life better than many older people.

The real issue now is the survivor; my mom is still in shock and not functioning well. My parents have been blessed with 59 contentious years of the classic American marriage. My mom is now going to be on her own for the first time since high school so our first focus is getting support for her. My brother with the big degree in psychology as flown down this morning to 'assess and stabilize the situation', a clinical way of saying initial crisis management.

Shortly after retiring in his mid-fifties dad was appointed by the governor to be the Chair of the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. In this position he understood the laws and rights of people that need care and the legal implications when someone passes on and leaves their legal and financial affairs for the family to have to pick up and shoulder. Last fall my father turned over his doomsday documents to me. They spell out everything that he wants done, how to handle his part of the estate, where to find all the documents, the legal counsel that has the master documents and his final will. I have 17 folders, each detailing how things should be handled, right down to having written his own obit. I'm currently sorting this all out. I will be back on a later date and offer some non-motorcycle advice on planning for this sad event. Everyone should have some aspects of this on file, 'cause you never know when the unexpected may happen.

Thanks again for the support!

-- Alan

Alan,

Ann and I are sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like he was a great man. You and Hellen will be in our prayers. Sounds as though he was very wise to put things in order before his passing. Something I have been contemplating myself lately.

Dave & Ann

 

[BikerGeek99]

It appears your Pops had the same organizational, logical thought process you do.

Oh, wait, it's the other around, huh?

That's the same reaction Sooze and I had, Carver. How scary is THAT?!?

Take care of yourself too, Alan.

Gunny!