It's been three years today since I lost my father...

[blur256]

I miss this man more than you could know. He was a HUGE democratic supporter, and he especially lamented being mentioned in a President Bush speech, but he still had respect for a sitting president. He would have been appalled at the way our current president is treated. I miss my talks with him about politics on a daily basis. He was kind, caring and loved life. A big hole will always be in my heart. You are dearly missed. And I bet he is rolling around in his grave right now thinking about the elections. Love you dad.

[darkangel218]

1. You know in spirit he is and always will be with you x

[blur256]

2. Thank you

I do know that. I feel him watching over me every single day.

[livetohike]

3. Your Dad is just a thought away....

He sounds like a wonderful man. I lost my Dad four days after the election in 2004. He had a huge Kerry button on his hospital gown, LOL. I miss talking politics with him and my Mom and I often say how we wish he was here to see this.

Keep all of those good memories in your heart. It's just different now, but your Dad will always be with you.

[blur256]

5. Thank you.

[enough]

4. My husband and I just lost his father (a parent to both of us)

very recently, at a very advanced old age. I can't believe what a huge hole it has left in our lives, even though we thought we were "prepared" for his death. Dearly missed is right: those daily talks at his kitchen table, watching the political scene with the perspective of almost a century. I hear you, blur256.

[blur256]

6. My dad's passing was unexpected...

He had gone in for shoulder surgery and died of either a heart attack or a stroke (my mom couldn't bring herself to do an autopsy). But I don't know that it matters either way, whether you know it is coming or not. He was only 56. I think that what matters is how they lived their lives, and I think he did a pretty damn good job. thank you.

[Raine]

7. I know just how you feel. I lost mine 4 yrs ago he was able to vote for Obama in the primary

but gone soon after. I know he would have been so thrilled to see Obama become president but horrified at how he's been treated.

[blur256]

11. Yes, thankfully he was able to vote for Obama

and he was so proud about it. He called me when the results came in and was so, so happy. I was watching at a bar, lol, and he was just cheering just as loudly as everyone else was.

[HopeHoops]

8. I rounded 30 in August from losing my 2 1/2 year girlfriend who died chasing me in a car.

Thirty fucking years and I'm still not over it. Two years earlier I lost my younger brother. I understand your political point on it, but you just never get over the trauma. You just can't. I'm one seizure away from a casket myself and I know that. I'm not afraid, but it will leave my family with a hole, as you noted.

Your dad sounds like he was a good and honest man. Obviously you learned from him what he wanted you to know.

[blur256]

9. I hope so

he really was a good honest man. And I am so sorry to hear about your loss as well.

[HopeHoops]

13. It's nothing I can change. Yes, I'm still haunted, but remember - you were lucky to know him.

[blur256]

14. This is very true.

Thank you.

[HopeHoops]

15. It's hard to think of it in those terms, but that's the way to look at it.

[hrmjustin]

10. God bless the memory of your father.

[blur256]

12. Thank you.