I know you all don't know me very well, but.....

[davy1063]

I lost my father on Tuesday to Parkinson's disease. He was battling this for 5 years and Pneumonia set in. The reason I'm sharing this with you is because if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't know half as much about mechanical things as I do. Anytime anything broke, he would fix it with me by his side showing me the way (especially the 1966 Kenmore which I remember the two of us replacing the belt and the wig-wag). He was a wonderful gentile, loving man strong in our Greek Orthodox faith. He was a wonderful father, husband and grandfather (Papou) to my little girl. I wish more men nowadays were like him. I will truly miss him.

 

[saltysam]

You have our condolences

So sorry to hear about your father, Davey........It is obvious that he meant alot to you and your family......You and your family will be in our prayer....
Mark

 

[iheartmaytag]

I am so sorry for your loss

It is great that you have the knowledge and memories that your father was able to pass along. I lost my father many years ago when I was 13. It took me almost 30 years to finally forgive him for leaving us.

In your time of sadness, remembering the joys as you are here is a great way to keep him with you. Someone is not ever gone until they are forgotten, by celebrating his life he is able to live on in your hearts.

 

[JerseyMike]

I'm so very sorry for your loss

It sounds like he was a remarkable man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mike

 

[jeffg]

Condolences, Davy. There was a thread here a few weeks ago about loved ones AW members have lost recently. It's been a hell of a year for many.

 

[bajaespuma]

I know how you feel.

The reason I love these machines is that I would always watch and help as my Father took apart the vacuums and other appliances that he could fix. He didn't know much about internal combustion engines but he knew a lot about electrical work from being in the Signal Corps. I thank him every time I pick up a pair of pliers or some other tool that he showed me how to use.

You will find yourself having many conversations with him as you continue. These are the best gifts parents can give their children.

 

[sudsman]

My prayers are with you

So sorry to hear of your loss

 

[appnut]

Dave, prayers for you & your family and a hug.

 

[gadgetgary]

Dave

So very sorry for you loss. Cherish the memories that you made with him.

 

[jamman_98]

I am sorry too

I lost my father this year. He was a wonderful person. Gruff at times but he taught me a lot. Its's only been 5 months today since he left. I understand your sorry and know you and him are in my prayers

Joe
jamman_98

 

[tlee618]

Dave please know that my thoughts are with you and your family. Your father sounded like a wonderful man. You were very blessed to have him!

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Davy and Families:

You all have my Blessings, Condolences, Prayers and a Hug of Friendship. I know what you are going through, even though it has been 15-years since I lost my Father and 13-1/2 years since I lost my Mother.

I was Adopted into the Family of these wonderful Parent's that raised me. We have always had such a wonderful opned-minded Family of Relatives, besides a couple/few other Gay Relatives and we've always been treated the same and accepted by everyone and adored by everyone as well.

I don't think that I could or would ever want to change my Family, from all of the Warmth, Love, Caring and Sharing ways of everyone.

I would like to try to locate my Biological Half-Sister and Half-Brother, in hopes that we could have some quality time together, to catch up with what we've missed out on, through our upbringing.

Sorry, I'm not trying to take over this Thread meant for Davy, but I just felt like wanting to share how my life has gone with me, since I was Adopted.

Peace, Blessings, Prayers and Friendship Hugs, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[alr2903]

Davey, So Sorry to hear of your loss, my parents are gone too. You posted about your good memories and your Dad's good qualities. As time passes, I remember all the good things and not much at all of their long battles with Cancer and Heart disease. All the best to you and yours. alr2903

 

[whitekingd]

In so few words,

what a wonderful memorial to a man that meant so much to you. May God Bless you, and, remember, you keep him alive in your thoughts and actions. Take Good Care of Yourself!!

 

[panthera]

Davy,

I am sorry you lost such a great dad. The good ones in our lives are there for only a short time.

 

[toggleswitch2]

ZOI SE SAS= Abundant life to you.
AIWNIA (E-O-NIA) TOU I MNIMI= May his memory be eternal.

oh Davy. Best wishes for a rapid healing in your time of need.

My deepest sympathies in your time of loss.

Was that Pappou in the picture you posted (a long time ago) of dancing at his birthday party?

Davy talk to him. Our religion teaches that he is here with us (the living) for fourty days. [This will get a good chuckle out of you when you are on the throne recyclng the previous days dinner, and realize..are you there now?]

Here is a depiction of the Resurection. Newton's laws of thermodynamics: Energy (life, the soul) can not be created nor destroyed; it merely chages form.

May you be reminded of his love, his charm, his character and his goodness in all the things you see and do.

In the Jewish faith, IIRC it is believed that the person's characteristics and personality traits are divided up amoung the relatives. So Pappou is really in everyone on so many levels.

Regards,
Steve

 

[toggleswitch2]

for you

 

[countryguy]

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Gary

 

[davy1063]

thank you all for he wonderful words and prayers. You all are very special people to me and we share a lot of things in common. I will always cherish that. Below is the last family picture taken at the dedication of our new firehouse (I'm a Firefighter/EMT). My Dad is the gentleman smiling on the right, along with my wife, daughter and mom.