cmh6476 1,024 Posted May 3, 2006 diead at the age of 69 to lung cancer. My dad called me at work and told me the nurse said he only had a few hours to go. I went up and he couldnt say anything, and was struggling as he fought for his last breaths. Almost makes it easier to take, as you know he's no longer in pain and is finally at peace. 2 years and a day after I lose my brother, I lose my 1st grandparent. Life just continually throws you curves... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Syringes 478 Posted May 3, 2006 Dude, I'm sorry to hear that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,532 Posted May 3, 2006 Sorry man. Did he make the wedding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted May 3, 2006 How did last nights remembrance go? Hope was a good time had by all. More laughs than tears any way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JScott 20 Posted May 3, 2006 Thoughts are with you CMH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brown Eyed Girl 1 Posted May 3, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear that, CMH. My prayers to you and your family as you get through this difficult time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurlyNight 0 Posted May 3, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear this. I remember when you posted that he had just been diagnosed not long ago. I totally understand as my grandma passed away in early December of 05 just 2 months after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. My thoughts are with you and yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 485 Posted May 3, 2006 Sorry buddy. My grandfather on my father's side went at 69 years of age due to a stroke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,489 Posted May 3, 2006 Sorry to hear about your loss, CMH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,024 Posted May 3, 2006 Sorry man. Did he make the wedding? yes he did. And he said to me that night, "I can finally go in peace now that I was able to make your wedding!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt Earp 0 Posted May 3, 2006 Sorry for your loss CMH, thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,024 Posted May 3, 2006 How did last nights remembrance go? Hope was a good time had by all. More laughs than tears any way! Went very well. One of the things my mom likes the best is when people talk about Tommy. She was so excited to hear all the stories last night, and she was very glad I did that for her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted May 3, 2006 Went very well. One of the things my mom likes the best is when people talk about Tommy. She was so excited to hear all the stories last night, and she was very glad I did that for her. Cool! Keep the faith! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fervid Ro 0 Posted May 3, 2006 thoughts and prayers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted May 3, 2006 sorry about your loss cmh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted May 4, 2006 Sorry man. I really gotta quit smokin'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheadtoo 1 Posted May 4, 2006 Keep your head up...and remember the good times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravens 03 0 Posted May 4, 2006 yes he did. And he said to me that night, "I can finally go in peace now that I was able to make your wedding!" Sorry for your loss and glad he said that to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawilson 1 Posted May 4, 2006 Wow - I am so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skins1967 0 Posted May 4, 2006 CMH, it sounds like your grandfather really loved you judging by the comment he made about your wedding. Take heart in knowing that you were able to bring joy into his life ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatsean 0 Posted May 4, 2006 No matter how sick, or how old, or how much pain one is in, it's never easy to lose a loved one. Very sorry for your loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpbuckeye 3 Posted May 4, 2006 my aunt passed about a month ago of lung cancer. sorry for your loss bro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,790 Posted May 4, 2006 yes he did. And he said to me that night, "I can finally go in peace now that I was able to make your wedding!" My dad died of cancer 21 yrs ago, shortly after I graduated HS. He had terminal colon cancer. He seemed to hang on to see me graduate. I was valedictorian, and he couldn't attend of course, but we taped it and I came home afterwards (vs. graduation parties) and we watched the tape together. I'll never forget him clapping. He died 10 days later. I cried as I typed this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted May 4, 2006 dude - sorry to hear and I do not want to trivialize any of what I just read here but you lost your brother 2 years ago and your first grandparent now? Wow - I lost ALL of my grandparents before I was 8 and barely remember any of them - But I cant imagine losing a sibiling. EVER. Godspeed - thoughts and prayers for your family! and JerryKids just brought a tear to my eye as well - 21 years for me and didnt get to see me graduate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuidingLight 3 Posted May 4, 2006 Best wishes.... ......I dont deal with death well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,024 Posted May 4, 2006 dude - sorry to hear and I do not want to trivialize any of what I just read here but you lost your brother 2 years ago and your first grandparent now? Wow - I lost ALL of my grandparents before I was 8 and barely remember any of them - But I cant imagine losing a sibiling. EVER. yeah, I still have one great-grandparent living, and I'm 27. When I was born the grandpa that just passed aways parents were still alive, and they died maybe 5 years ago. Then one of my grandma's parents were both alive, as well as my grandma's grandpa when I was born. It's still that grandma's mom that is still alive today, my daughter is also a 5th generation kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted May 4, 2006 My condolences Chad. Just lost my Grandmother a couple a months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mighty_thor 115 Posted May 4, 2006 yeah, I still have one great-grandparent living, and I'm 27. When I was born the grandpa that just passed aways parents were still alive, and they died maybe 5 years ago. Then one of my grandma's parents were both alive, as well as my grandma's grandpa when I was born. It's still that grandma's mom that is still alive today, my daughter is also a 5th generation kid. 69-27=42. So your Grandfather was 42 when you were born? My dad was 40 when I was born. By my late 30's both my parents and all my grandparents and most of my uncles and aunts were all gone. Consider yourself fortunate to have known all your grandparents. Sympathies to your family, especially your grandmother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy 0 Posted May 4, 2006 yeah, I still have one great-grandparent living, and I'm 27. When I was born the grandpa that just passed aways parents were still alive, and they died maybe 5 years ago. Then one of my grandma's parents were both alive, as well as my grandma's grandpa when I was born. It's still that grandma's mom that is still alive today, my daughter is also a 5th generation kid. Wow. They must marry young in your family. You rarely see 5 generation alive at the same time. How cool is that? Sorry to hear of your loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
