Some sad news...my father has passed away

[darkstar]

It is a testament to this place, I think, that I feel I can post a thing such as this here. So much comes and goes on these pages, so much is shared. At bottom, people are so supportive, and it feels like I would have been breaking some sort of bond with some of you to wait until after the funeral to bring it up.

Life is good. We know that here. Thanks for being my true internet family and community.

[dem629]

1. I'm kind of new here and you don't know me, but I am sorry for your loss.

[ghostsofgiants]

2. Really sorry to hear that.

:(

[ScreamingMeemie]

3. I am so sorry darkstar.

So very sorry.

[LeftyFingerPop]

4. Oh no, I am so sorry darkstar....

Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do...and I mean that. :grouphug:

[Midlodemocrat]

5. I'm very, very sorry for your loss.

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him, o Lord and May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him.

:hug:

[Inchworm]

6. Sorry for your loss Darkstar

:hug:

[Ptah]

7. Sad indeed.

[abq e streeter]

8. My sincerest sympathies to you ...

I have no clue as to your spiritual beliefs, but I believe in an eternal soul , and pray that your father had a peaceful passing , and also pray that the love and support of friends and family will help heal your sadness... abq e streeter

[LaurenG]

9. My sincere condolences

I am so sorry for your loss, for you and your family. :hug:

[Swede]

10. Sad news darkstar.

You and your family have my condolences.

[rockymountaindem]

11. I'm sorry to hear that

My condolences

[graywarrior]

12. darkstar, I am so sorry to hear this new

My thoughts are with you and your family right now.

[Lucian]

13. Sorry to hear that, darkstar.

:( :hug:

[darkstar]

14. Thanks to you all for your comforting words and thoughts

Apologies that I'm not going to thank everyone individually, but as said above, DU is truly, authentically, a community first and foremost. I thank you all for being here.

Sincerely,

Kyle

[Lochloosa]

15. ....

[skygazer]

16. I'm so sorry for your loss

And wish you strength and comfort in the days ahead. :hug:

[pokerfan]

17. Condolences

I'm sorry for your loss.

[DainBramaged]

18. Sorry for your loss. I hope you were friends.

:hug:

[Dystopian]

19. darkstar, heartfelt condolences..

peace~

[monmouth]

20. I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and yours...n/t

[harmonicon]

21. shit, that sucks

I'm sorry :(

[femmocrat]

22. I am so very sorry, darkstar.

:hug: :cry:

[Haole Girl]

23. Condolences to you and your family

:hug:

[BrklynLiberal]

24. So sorry for your loss Darkstar.

I hope it was a peaceful journey.

[ikojo]

25. So sorry to hear of your loss, Darkstar

May his memory be for a blessing.

:hug:

[Shine]

26. My deepest condolences for your loss, darkstar.

:hug: I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Be gentle with yourself. :hug:

[pinstikfartherin]

27. I'm so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[nadine_mn]

28. I am so sorry for your loss

peace and love - you are in my heart
:hug:

[SallyMander]

29. So sorry to hear about your loss

:hug:

[merh]

30. my most heartfelt condolences

may he know peace and may the love you knew for him and he for you bring you comfort. You are a good man and that is a testament to your father.

:hug: :loveya:

[NanceGreggs]

31. I am so sorry for your loss, darkstar ...

My mother passed away yesterday as well.

I wonder if they met on the journey to the other side? If they did, they no doubt got into a discussion about, "What's with our kids? Why are they always doing this DU thing? What's up with that?"

My condolences to you and yours.

[merh]

42. I'm sorry for your loss

you and JeffR and all of your loved ones are in my prayers. :hug:

My mom died when I was 21, my father followed 8 years later. There is no replacing them, I've filled the void they left with memories of laughter, music and love - the gifts they gave me, the love they shared.

[NanceGreggs]

44. Thank you so much, merh!

Your kind words are very much appreciated.

:hug:

[Heidi]

56. Nance, I'm sorry to hear this.

Light and comfort to you and your family. :hug: :hug:

[NanceGreggs]

57. Thank you so much ...

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

59. Nance, my condolences to you and your family

I'm so sorry for your loss.

aA
kesha

[NanceGreggs]

60. Thank you so much ... n/t

[UrbScotty]

64. (((((Nance)))))

[emilyg]

65. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

[NanceGreggs]

67. Thank you, emilyg ...

... your kindness is greatly appreciated.

:hug:

[Midlodemocrat]

71. I am so sorry, Nance.

I lost my mom in 2002 and it still hurts. My condolences to you and yours.

:hug:

[abq e streeter]

85. i'm so sorry to hear that, Nance

I assume she was mighty proud of her daughter's intelligence, dignity and humanity that's evident from your writing. With a prayer that her soul is at peace ,and a prayer that the love of family and friends is a source of comfort for you in this sad time. abq e streeter

[SeattleGirl]

32. I'm so sorry, darkstar

You are right, though. People here are very supportive when we need it.

I found that out when my mom passed away in February.

:hug:

[Bluzmann57]

33. My sympathies to you

and the rest of your family as well. :hug: You could use at least a hug now.

[XemaSab]

34. Sorry to hear that

:(

[Trigger Hippie]

35. ((((( darkstar )))))

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts will be with you and T.

Love to you both.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. My dear darkstar...

I am so sorry to hear this...

Safe passage to him...

Hugs to you and all who love him...:hug: :hug: :hug:

[alphafemale]

37. Very sorry.

:hug:

[helderheid]

38. I am so sorry... Thanks for feeling connected enough to us to share.

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

39. I am so very sorry *hugs*

[peekaloo]

40. Condolences.

:hug:

Peace and strength to you and your family.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

41. My deepest, sincerest and most heartfelt thoughts, prayers, sympathies and condolences

are with you and your family and all those whom knew and loved your father:hug: :hug: I know what it is like to lose a parent and am so, so very sorry

This is a poem that has brought me gave comfort after the loss of loved ones. I hope it can do the same for you:hug: :hug:




"Remember Me" by David Harkin

Do not shed tears when I am gone
But smile instead because I have lived

Do not shut your eyes and pray to God that I'll come back
But open your eyes and see all that I have left behind

I know your heart will be empty because you cannot see me
But I still want you to be full of the love we shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live only for yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of what happened between us yesterday

You can remember me and grieve that I have gone
Or you can cherish my memory and let it live on

You can cry and lose yourself, become distraught and turn your back on the world
Or you could do what I would want -smile, wipe away the tears, learn to love again and go on

[Tuesday Afternoon]

43. Sorry to see this. My condolences to you and your family.

May he rest in Peace. :hug:

[Shell Beau]

45. My greatest sympathies to you and your family!

:hug:

[applegrove]

46. Sorry for your loss.

[Kajsa]

47. I'm so sorry, Darkstar.

My condolences to you and your family.

May your father rest in peace.

:hug:

[davsand]

48. My sympathies on your loss.

There just is nothing that can be said in times like this that will ease your pain. I can only hope that it brings some comfort to know you are not alone and that you have people who love and support you.

I think the one thing that helped more than anything when my father passed last March was when people told me about him and their interactions with him. Sharing memories helped a lot, I found.

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss.



Laura

[snacker]

49. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Peace to you and your family.

[MrScorpio]

50. My Deepest Condolences, Darkstar

May your father rest in peace

[emilyg]

51. I am very sorry.

Safe journey for him.

[leftofthedial]

52. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I just lost my mom. I know how hard it is. My sympathy to you and your family.

[Iggo]

53. Aw, darkstar.

Sorry about your Dad. That's tough news.

You have my sympathies.

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

54. Darkstar, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

aA
kesha

[sohndrsmith]

55. my thoughts are with you darkstar. big hugs.... n/t

[JackBeck]

58. Best wishes, darkstar, during these trying times.

[madeline_con]

61. I know how you feel.

I hope you begin to heal soon. :hug:

[Heidi]

62. Take good care of _you_, darkstar.

Comfort to you and your family. :hug:

[UrbScotty]

63. (((((darkstar)))))

:hug:

[fortyfeetunder]

66. My condolences, darkstar.

Losing a parent this time of year, take good care of yourself. My sympathy for your loss.
:hug:

[Eurobabe]

68. Condolences

Rest in Peace Dad. :hug:

[TBreeze]

69. I'm so sorry for your loss

:hug:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

70. My sincerest condolences darkstar.

Vibes of love and blessings upon his memory.

:hug: :cry: :loveya:

Indeed, we are family. I still look at the threads from when my father died, and the love DU showed me never fails to bring me to tears.

[Callalily]

72. Sorry to hear about your dad.

Sending strength to you and your family.

[Blue Diadem]

73. I'm so sorry darkstar.

:hug:

[Chorophyll]

74. So sorry, Darkstar.

:hug:

[crim son]

75. darkstar, my condolences to you and your family.

Let us know if you need something. :hug:

[supernova]

76. So sorry for your loss, darkstar

:hug:

We're never really ready for it.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[BlueIris]

77. My condolences to you and yours. nt

[bigwillq]

78. I am so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[Bertha Venation]

79. I'm very sorry, darkstar.

So sorry. :hug:

[redqueen]

80. I'm so sorry...

:pals:

[latebloomer]

81. So sorry, darkstar!

It takes a long time, but eventually the good memories outshadow the pain.

Till then-

:hug:

[I Have A Dream]

82. I'm so sorry, darkstar.

May you and your family find peace in the memory of his love.

:hug:

[driver8]

83. I'm so sorry for your loss...

sending some hugs and vibes your way!

:hug:

[lost-in-nj]

84. I'm sorry darkstar

:hug:


peace to you and your family



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