Pippin Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 As long as I can remember, he was there. If not physically, then in spirit. My daddy. The big strong tough man who could do anything, fix anything, without even having to look it up. With him, I wasn't afraid to ride the ferris wheel at the county fair. My daddy wouldn't let anything bad happen to me. He loved me. He wasn't one for saying it, but I knew he did. Son of a migrant farmer/coal miner, Marine Infantryman in the Korean Conflict (Frozen Chosin, et al), cement contractor, truck driver, dad, grandpa, husband, great-grandpa. He wasn't perfect, but he was MINE, and he loved me. In 1976, he had a stroke, and we would have lost him then, except that the stroke happened as he was on the operating table to have an aneurysm repaired, so the surgeon was able to contain it quickly. I've always said that the remaining years with him were "gravy time." Time we shouldn't have had, but through the grace of God, we did. I'm still finding out the details, but it seems he passed quietly in his sleep this afternoon, on the birthday of his beloved Marine Corps. He's in a better place, and pain-free, but I wish he was still here. I was going to surprise him with a visit on 11/20, after I sold my house. I mailed his birthday card this morning - he would have been 78 on this coming Sunday. I had the best daddy in the world (for all his flaws), and I feel like the ground has disappeared from beneath my feet. He was the one I leaned on at family funerals. Who will I lean on now? Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Sending you many, many of these wish there was more I could do. Having been there so recently myself, I know how hard this is. I love you lady. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm so sorry...I know that losing your Dad is like losing the only person in the world who thought the world of you. Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I am so very very sorry. Daddies can be so special and it sounds like you had a good one. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Oh Mary I am so very sorry for your loss. My Dad has been gone for 27 years and I still miss him. I suck at funerals and I prolly couldn't get there, but you are welcome to lean on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Mary, I'm so very sorry for your loss Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. But you will have him watching over you always Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 :bighug I'm so sorry. I'm sure that your dad is going to keep watching over you. I know that mine does. I lost my Daddy 20yrs ago this December 13th. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Not sure what to say except godspeed to him and every good and healing thought to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKarma Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I am so sorry your Dad has passed. It is hard but he will be with you everyday, it has been 12yrs for me and I still miss him but memories always bring him back when I need him. Quote CAROL & Molleigh (Queen Molly)My Angel Girl (Slippy's Molly) ~ Thank you for sending me your namesake ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 {{{{{{{{{{Mary}}}}}}}}}} My thoughts are with you. And a shoulder to lean on, if you need it. Nothing nothing nothing can substitute for a dad, though. Godspeed, Bill. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 This is very hard. I'm so sorry for your loss. Seems like yesterday and its been at least 11 years my dads been gone. Take care of yourself Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pippin Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Oh Mary I am so very sorry for your loss. My Dad has been gone for 27 years and I still miss him. I suck at funerals and I prolly couldn't get there, but you are welcome to lean on me. No funeral, so you're off the hook. None of us have any $$ to spare, and Dad's body is donated to the local university. So it will be later this week before I head up there (after the closing on my house sale). I told my sister not to look for me before Sunday. My brother had been hitch-hiking from CA to OH to spend the winter with Dad - he's gotten as far as ABQ, NM, so I told him to get to ATL, and we'd drive up to OH together. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Oh Mary, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pippin Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thanks, everyone... Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm very sorry Mary- you were very lucky to have a daddy you adored. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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