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It was just a minor stroke

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Glathull
Warlock Assassins
#1 - 2015-05-04 05:52:27 UTC
That's what the doctors said.

Then I looked my dad in the face, and told him I loved him.

He said, "I love you too, son. Go do something amazing with your life."

And then he didn't say anything again.

He turned 96 today. He was a medic with the 1st Infantry division in WW2. The Big Red 1.

He saved people's lives at Normandy Beach, The Battle of France, The Battle of the Bulge, The Hürdgen Forrest.

He was incredible. Amazing. A better person than I will ever be.

I honestly feel like I just read fifty shades of dumb. --CCP Falcon
Sibyyl
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2015-05-04 06:00:22 UTC

I'm sorry for your loss.

My dad had one of those a few months into a major argument between us, last year. It ended the argument, and I'm very lucky he's still around.

Joffy Aulx-Gao for CSM. Fix links and OGB. Ban stabs from plexes. Fulfill karmic justice.
Falken Falcon
#3 - 2015-05-04 06:04:52 UTC
o7

Aye, Sea Turtles
Rain6637
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#4 - 2015-05-04 06:06:01 UTC
Scipio Artelius
Weaponised Vegemite
Flying Dangerous
#5 - 2015-05-04 06:18:21 UTC
Sorry for your loss. All the best to you and your family at this time.
Omnathious Deninard
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#6 - 2015-05-04 06:28:24 UTC
My condolences to you and your family.

If you don't follow the rules, neither will I.
ISD Dorrim Barstorlode
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#7 - 2015-05-04 06:30:04 UTC
o7

ISD Dorrim Barstorlode

Senior Lead

Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)

Interstellar Services Department
Glathull
Warlock Assassins
#8 - 2015-05-04 06:42:55 UTC
ISD Dorrim Barstorlode wrote:
o7


I can totally see how you wouldn't want to let this float.

Thank you for letting it go this time.

I honestly feel like I just read fifty shades of dumb. --CCP Falcon
Glathull
Warlock Assassins
#9 - 2015-05-04 06:48:00 UTC
Sibyyl wrote:

I'm sorry for your loss.

My dad had one of those a few months into a major argument between us, last year. It ended the argument, and I'm very lucky he's still around.




you are the kindest person I've ever met.

I honestly feel like I just read fifty shades of dumb. --CCP Falcon
Glathull
Warlock Assassins
#10 - 2015-05-04 07:25:40 UTC
o7, dad.

I love you.

I honestly feel like I just read fifty shades of dumb. --CCP Falcon
Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat
Working Stiffs
#11 - 2015-05-04 07:32:29 UTC
I found my father, collapsed on the floor. He was conscious, and responsive, but unable to move or speak. He had probably been there for several hours.

My mother also similarly collapsed, but it was days before the neighbors noticed the mail and newspapers piling-up, and discovered her.

I can't imagine having to go through that again, but I know I will. They both survived, and I'm incredibly fortunate to have some more time, though I know it won't be much more.

I've had the odd nightmare since discovering my father. My father has threatened that I won't find him collapsed like that again.

Death isn't something to be feared, as it is unavoidable. However emotion overwhelms sensibility where a loved one is concerned.

I myself have recently experienced the symptoms of minor strokes, so I doubt I will endure as long as my parents have. I selfishly hope somebody will remember me, as I have no children, no legacy, no proof I was here. Your father is fortunate to have you to remember him fondly.
ISD Dorrim Barstorlode
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#12 - 2015-05-04 07:38:21 UTC
Closed at the request of OP.

Again, sorry for your loss.

ISD Dorrim Barstorlode

Senior Lead

Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)

Interstellar Services Department