Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 This past Saturday my 84-year-old stepdad Don, passed away after a lengthy battle with heart disease. I'm not sure if stepdad is really appropriate since he & my mom married when I was 36, but so what. (My real dad had passed away when I was 30 at the ripe old age of 56.) Don was an ex-marine, surgeon, avid fisherman, bird hunter and shotgunner. Most important, he was a devoted and loving husband to my mom for 23 years and the only grandfather my 2 boys ever knew. He was also a good friend to me. I'm traveling to St. Louis today for the visitation and funeral is tomorrow so will be off the wire for a several days. In the meantime drinks are on me. Please raise a glass and a tip o' the hat to a fine Irish gentleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 My condolences to you and your family, and my prayers for a safe journey. Sounds like you lost a real friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Safe journey, Slim. Our prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hear Hear! My condolences on your loss, and Godspeed on your journey. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 My heartfelt condolences. Glass raised to Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 My sincere condolences, Slim, and a glass raised high for Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 My heartfelt condolences, Slim. May the lord comfort all that knew him. May the lord also watch over you on your journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I'll always toast a good man gone Forward. My condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 My condolences...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Dad is a title that is EARNED, not given. Sounds like he EARNED it, to me. RIP, Sir. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Dad is a title that is EARNED, not given. Sounds like he EARNED it, to me. RIP, Sir. LG Absolutely correct Lumpy. I could care less about my sperm donor, I love my "Dad" that sacrificed and raised me as his own. Prayers up for Slim and Don. Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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