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    The greatest man

    I'm writing this just after my dad drew his last breath. Alzheimers took him fairly quick; he's been in hospice care for the last two weeks.
    I've worked for and met many rich and important people in my life but none will ever hold a candle to the Dust Bowl and Depression raised man who raised four boys and one girl with the help of my wonderful mother.
    He served as a nurse at the army hospital in San Antonio during the Korean War. After that, a full time cattle farmer- first dairy; then beef only thank goodness!
    He was strong as a bull or gentle as a lamb depending on the situation.
    I'm sure that God is telling him "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
    As Mom and his buddies show him around heaven.
    Peace be with you all this morning.
    God is great.

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    Very sorry for your loss. May he rest in eternal peace.

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    My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and the family.
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    Sorry for your loss. Rejoicing in your father's homecoming.
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    I am so very sorry for your loss - You are truly a blessed man to have had such a Father. Comfort of The Lord be with You & Family
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    So sorry for your loss, may he rest well...
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    My parents were depression generation too......never spend tuppence where a penny would do.....they were spared to live long lives and depart peacefully,just as your father.

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    May he Rest In Peace, You were blessed to have him in your adult life to learn much of the knowledge he had.

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    Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a great dad!!

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    Sorry for your loss as it sounds like you had a great Father. Altzheimers is a bitch, my Mom had early onset at 55 and has since passed on.

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    My thoughts and prayers are with your family today. I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. Its obvious that he was a great Dad by the great Son he raised. God bless His soul and God bless your family..................Curdog

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    oh Thomas…. Glad you got to stay with him over night. I am sorry my Brother… remember you will see him again.. Rejoice going on in heaven! Prayers sent sir.
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    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Let the good memories help you through the days ahead and find peace in knowing your Dad and Mother are together again but they will always be with you kids in your hearts.

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    Sorry for your loss, prayers for the family. My Dad was a good one too, we miss them.
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    Sorry to hear of your loss and prayers for you and your family. Lost my Sister to the same disease, earlier in the year, after a 7 year battle.

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    I too will offer my sincere condolences. My Dad was raised during the Depression. He was a WWII Vet. Parkinson's & Alzheimer's took him as well, when he was 80.
    Your brief description of your father reflected a lot of how my Dad was.

    I find myself missing him more than my Mother. My Dad was a great man in my eyes as well.

    My you & yours find peace in the Lord. May your Dad RIP.

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    Words in consolation for the loss of a loved one don't come easily. I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father, a good man. It is a blessing, really, that he passed so soon and avoided what could have been a lengthy battle with the terrible ordeal of Alzheimer's. I believe that when next you meet he will be perfect in all ways, and you will again enjoy his presence and friendship. I'll pray that God will console your family in your time of loss. Time will take away some of the pain, but the good memories will remain.

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    My heartfelt condolences. I’ve been wrestling with a decision the last couple of days and find myself thinking about what my dad’s advice would be.

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    Sorry for your loss. He truly does sound like a great man. May He RIP.

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    Sorry for your loss...

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