Words are hard to come by to express my condolences. I too, have gone through this experience within the last year-- My dad passed on June 23rd, 2007 after a mercifully short battle with lung cancer. I’m sure that your dad is with the Lord, trying out his wings. Treasure your memories of him—
May he rest in peace and may his memorries live with you and your family for ever and bring happiness to you all and lift your alls sorrow for a lost of great friend/father
Collin,
WOW! I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I’ve not experienced the passing of a parent, yet, although my wife’s mother passed away shortly after our wedding. We were really hoping your father would hang on for a bit longer, and hopefully the events over the past couple months brought him peace (it appears they did). You and your family will remain in our prayers.
My condolences and sympathies to you and your family. The loss of one’s father is a crushing blow. It is obvious that you two shared a relationship that would make many of us envious. During this time of mourning I am sure that you are reflecting on all of the times that you spent together. These will remain cherised memories. I am sure your father is now at peace. Please take care.
Your best friend, that says it all. He is at peace now, having fought the good fight.
The fond and proud memories of your Dad which you graciously shared with us over the past couple of years tell a story of a very special relationship. As John said, there was a bond between you that most wish we had but too few of us were fortunate enough to have experienced. His memory lives on in you.
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have not experienced the loss of a parent, so unlike others on here, I cant imagine what you and your family are going through. I also havent been around long enough to read all of the posts on your dad, but just from this one here I can tell how close you two were to each other.
Faith, Family, and Friendship. These three things were very important to you and your father. Today, its very rare for a father and son who share those three things as strongly as you guys did. Calling your dad “best friend” has to be the greatest compliment a son can give his father.
I’m sorry about your loss. I’ve been there too. Just this past Saturday I was out and the thought occurred to me that Dad would have had more fun there than I did. I know it’s almost cliche, but the memories and the things he taught you will always be with you. And you mentioned he was a Christian, so you can live with the confidence that you’ll see him again.
Always tough to lose either parent, but especially a Father whom you were very close to. My prayers for you, your family, and Dad’s soul. May he rest in Heavenly Peace.