So Long, Dad

feisty's wife · 07-12-2006, 05:56 AM

I no longer post here too often, I do not accept Churchianity, but merely wanted to share that a Christian who was a person you all would have liked has moved on, he died un-expectently at home, he is with the wife of 54 yrs whom he adored, now he will know the truth, one way or another. He was far from perfect, but loved his wife, supported his family in the best way he could. He gave to me a love of life, fishing, and hunting, an apreciation for the right's we possess as American's, he was a WW2 vet, a good man. His last week here, I was able to share storie's of how well I was doing in the Estuary, 4 keeper's vac packed and smoked, not a bit of waste, Dad...like you taught me, I think you would be proud. So long, Dad, you alway's have a seat in my boat. I love you...Ken.

PapaHog · 07-12-2006, 06:14 AM

Ken, That is a nice tribute to your dad. Thank you for sharing with us.

Sorry for your loss.
Ken

jokester · 07-12-2006, 07:00 AM

Sorry to hear of your father's death, feisty :depressed: He sounds like he was a great man! I'll be praying for you and your family

-jokester

Grantspastor · 07-12-2006, 08:00 AM

I'm sorry for your loss Feisty

CATCH AND EAT · 07-12-2006, 08:16 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss. Has to be tough to say goodbye to your parent.

Lou · 07-12-2006, 09:24 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss. May his soul rest in
peace, with his love of his life.

wishin · 07-12-2006, 09:26 AM

Ken,

I think that all of us who read your post will die happy men, and know it was a life well led, if our sons can write a tribute such as yours to your father when we pass on. I will be thinkng about, and praying for, you and your dad today. He sounds like he was a good man, that raised a good son.

Mike

TheCamel · 07-12-2006, 11:25 AM

Ken:
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. It is obvious that he did many things in his life that had a positive impact on yours. May he rest in peace, and you to cherish in memory the good times that were shared with him.

Mel

feisty's wife · 07-12-2006, 11:54 AM

Thank you all for your kindness...tite line's.

RODACTION · 07-12-2006, 01:28 PM

Wow,.....thats a nice tribute to whats sounds like a great man. Sorry for your loss, Ken

Leader shy · 07-12-2006, 01:38 PM

Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

D-tangle · 07-12-2006, 03:15 PM

Sorry for your loss, Feisty. Thanks for the wonderful tribute about your dad. Blessings.

Dullhook · 07-12-2006, 03:43 PM

Thank you for sharing the very heartfelt thoughts about your dad feisty.

Through the loving relationship you shared... your dad's good traits will live on through you and be passed on to your children in turn.

FireCat · 07-12-2006, 06:40 PM

Feisty...I can relate, my friend I lost my Dad 4 years ago
He was 82 and my Hero forever, My heart goes out to you and never forget that The bond you have with your dad will stay with you just as long as you keep his memory alive in your mind and in your heart.
He will always be your Dad and you will always be his son. Take comfort in knowing that, in a very real sense, your dad is very much here with you now, wherever you are. His spirit and his memory live on in you because you are so very much a part of him. When you really think about it, in many ways you are more inseparable now than you were before, because you are not limited by space and time and distance.

When I think about my Dad now I mainly smile, and just think about Good times, and with your dad My Honor goes out to him in a special way because he was a WWII Vet and , in my opinion a member of the "Greatest Generation"
Lord Bless you my friend

DAB · 07-12-2006, 07:36 PM

Feisty,
Sorry to hear of the death of your father. Great tribute.
He must have been a great Father and teacher.
DAB

feisty's wife · 07-15-2006, 02:51 AM

My Father was buried at Willemette NC On Thursday afternoon, with an

Honor Guard and Gun Salute, presentattion of the Flag to the oldest son, my brother. It was awesome, with the military honor guard, a beautiful service. Today, 3 son's will honor him with a Gorge sturgie trip, I would love to get my brother's into an oversize, so they may have the experiance...Thank You, all, for the many kind remark's, my family and I will alway's value ifish reaching out....the salute I wrote, and the responce's, were buried with him in his Bible....THANK YOU, IFISH.NET.

DAB · 07-15-2006, 04:38 AM

Sent you a PM
DAB

joemomma · 07-21-2006, 07:30 AM

Sorry for your loss ken! That is an awesome tribute to your dad! Sounds like he did his job well as a dad and husband!

eddie haskel · 07-21-2006, 08:04 AM

Ken.....

I hope you view my words in the same vein I offer them...sometimes, a hard request in this format, as we can't look into each others eyes, as we share our heart and souls

Your Dad has passed from this life as we all must, and according to the will of God. I know, from our brief exchange, your Dad has set a true and straight foundation upon which your life rest.....

However, that is only part of his legacy. You need to continue on in his name, of all that is right and just, so his teachings and relationship live on, passed to the next generation.....forever.

Think of it as an old fishing lure, carved of wood, and hand painted, with all its imperfections. Especially when compared to the mass produced items we now deploy, all in the name of progress and technology. Remember to take that lure out occasionally, toss it into the churning and frothing waters we find in today's world, and give it a bit of action. It will, just like the day the man carved it, produce results.

With a grin on your face, and a feeling of deep gratitude, so deep, its hard to convey.....
Restore that lure back into the tackle box, to be protected and cherished, for these gifts are becoming harder, and harder to find in today's world. You never need lose the fact that your Dad will always be with you, sitting in his own slot in that tackle box of Kens life, just waiting for you to cast your need to him, once again...

Take care amigo

eddie