My dad died this morning.

[Aristus]

He wasn't in any pain, and his wife was with him at the time. I had spent the entire day with him, and went home only four hours before the end. We all had a chance to say goodbye.

[blueknight]

1. im so sorry

looks in the pics like he was a really neat guy. im glad you got to spend some time with him and say your goodbyes.

[Sultana]

2. So sorry

:hug:

May he rest in heavenly peace. Safe journey, AristusDad.

[Jeep789]

3. So sorry to hear that.

From the pics, it looks like he was a great guy and that you had plenty of good times together. So glad he wasn't in pain. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[JitterbugPerfume]

4. He looks like a really nice man

I am so sorry for your loss . Take comfort in the fact that he didn't suffer:hug:


You look a lot like him

[BlueIris]

5. ((((( Aristus ))))) nt

[Parche]

6. Big Hugs

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hi:

[cwydro]

7. Very sorry to hear that.

[Coventina]

8. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

:hug:

[Left Is Write]

9. I'm sorry.

:hug:
:hug:
:hug:
:hug:
:hug:
:hug:

[alphafemale]

10. ((((Safe Passage, Aristus' Dad))))

:grouphug:

He looks like he was a great guy.

Appreciated the dark brews. Nice.

Who drew the portrait of him?

[Aristus]

11. A German artist in Frankfurt in 1970.

My father was in the Army Nurse Corps. His lapel insignia are the ANC's caduceus with black enamel "N" on them. While the portrait was being drawn, my Dad looked at it to check the progress. The artist had drawn the caduceuses as the German Federal Eagle, the symbol of West Germany, which looks a little too much like the Nazi eagle for comfort. My dad pointed this error out to him, and the artist redrew them. But they always looked a little like the German eagle...

Great story...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Oh, my dear Aristus...

Oh, sweetie...

My heart goes out to you in this time of loss...

I'm so glad you got to say your goodbyes...

Safe passage to him...

Hugs for you...:hug: :hug: :hug:


That which is remembered...lives.

[Aristus]

13. Thank you, everybody.

I love you all, and I wanted you to know... :grouphug:

[latebloomer]

14. I' m so sorry

I know how hard this is.

Glad that he had a good passage and you were with him.

[abq e streeter]

15. Just adding my condolences to you, Aristus

and echoing the others in expressing that I'm glad he wasn't in pain and that you had a chance to be with him up till within hours of the end of his life. Best wishes to you and a hope and prayer that before long tears will be replaced with smiles and even laughter at happy and funny memories of him.

[fizzgig]

16. i am so sorry

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

17. My heart goes out to you, Aristus.

:hug:

[Bunny]

18. So sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[Midlodemocrat]

19. I'm so sorry, Aristus.

A friend sent me this when my mom died. I found it amazingly comforting. I hope you do as well, my friend.

I AM NOT THERE
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.

[Call Me Wesley]

20. Safe passage to your dad.

Might he be free from suffering now. Peace and comfort to you and yours, Aristus.

[supernova]

21. Aww, you look just like him

:hug:

So sorry for your loss, Aristus.

I'm glad his passing was peaceful.

Many :hug:

[BeachBaby]

22. .......

I'm so sorry, sweetheart. :( :hug:

[Xipe Totec]

23. Awesome Guy!

He belongs to the ages now, and the memory of his descendants.



Here is a Tzempaxochitl (Marigold) the flower of the dead, in his honor.

[bluesbassman]

24. Sorry for your loss Aristus.

Glad you were able to be there with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Peace my friend.:hug:

[GOPisEvil]

25. You have my sincere condolences.

[graywarrior]

26. .

:hug:

I am really sorry to hear this, Aristus. His younger pictures remind me so much of my dad, who died in '77.

[MilesColtrane]

27. You have my most sincere condolences.

My Dad died 6 years ago, and while the loss always hurts, over time, the good memories come flooding back and overtake it.

[XemaSab]

28. I'm sorry to hear that

:pals:

[Yavin4]

29. You have my Condolences

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[darkstar]

30. My sincere condolences

Peace of mind and heart wished for you and your family.

:hug:

[Vidar]

31. My deepest condolences.

[tabbycat31]

32. I'm sorry

Hugs to you. MY thoughts are with you and your family.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

33. Aristus my friend

:hug: :hug: :cry: :hug: :hug:

My sincerest condolences. Blessings upon his memory, and love for your heart.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

34. I'm so sorry for your loss, Aristus.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Bossy Monkey]

35. So sorry Aristus

:hug: condolences, sympathies to you and to all your family.

[Tangerine LaBamba]

36. What a face!

Your Dad looks like a genuinely nice man in those photographs. And he raised a very good son.

Godspeed to all...................

[auntAgonist]

37. Aristus

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. It's not easy losing a parent. :hug:

I'm so sorry for your loss.


kesha

[lizziegrace]

38. I'm so sorry Aristus

Godspeed dad...

:hug:

He created a wonderful legacy - his son.

[femmocrat]

39. I'm so sorry, Aristus.

I remember your posting his picture from VN before. He was a very handsome man. Your brother looks just like the drawing!

It looks like you two were great friends. Always cherish that.

:hug:

[Spacemom]

40. My condolences for you and your family

He looked like a very nice man.

:hug:

[InternalDialogue]

41. Peace to you.

My condolences.

[Solly Mack]

42. I'm sorry for your loss.

Sincere condolences.

[kentuck]

43. So sorry to hear of your loss...

I miss my Dad more and more every year.

[GreenPartyVoter]

44. I am so very sorry *hugs* Glad you had a last time together and said your goodbyes.

[flvegan]

45. My deepest sympathies, Aristus.

[RagAss]

46. Peace.

[bigwillq]

47. I am very sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[SPKrazy]

48. Sorry to hear that...

I remember seeing that pic of you and him drinking beer there I think before.

Glad he wasn't in any pain, and that you were able to be there.

Take care of yourself because losing our parents is a painful thing even if we expect it.

:hug:

[Erva]

49. I am so sorry.

You look so happy to be together in those pictures. I wish you a safe passage through your grief.

[Ikonoklast]

50. Peace to you and yours, Aristus.

Safe passage to your Dad.

:hug:

[Pierre.Suave]

51. I am sorry Aristus.

He lived a full life though, and left you with lots of happy memories.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

52. My deepest and sincerest thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies to you and your family

Aristus:hug: :hug: I'm so sorry for your loss but am thankful you were able to spend some quality time with him in his last day -I know he would have appreciated that beyond what you will probably know

:hug: :hug:

[Haole Girl]

53. Sending hugs to you & your family

Your father was a brave & handsome man. :hug: :hug:

I'm glad he wasn't in pain.

:hug:

[Shell Beau]

54. I am sorry. I know you are thankful you had the chance to tell him goodbye.

You look a lot like him! :hug:

[WinkyDink]

55. You have my sincere condolences, {{{Aristus}}}. Peace,

[EFerrari]

56. Look at those goodlooking men.

:hug: to you, Aristus. He looks like a great dad and one that you celebrate well.

[Deja Q]

57. My condolences for you and your family

:hug:

[SoCalDem]

58. He had a very kind face.. I'm sorry for your loss

:hug:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

59. my sincerest condolences to you artistus. I hope you are doing ok.

lots of love and hugs

[Swede]

60. Sad news aristus.

May your dad rest in peace.

[OmahaBlueDog]

61. It sounds like his passing was about as good as it could have been

I hope your Dad is enjoying whatever comes next.

[Callalily]

62. I am so sorry Aristus

Your heart is aching, but soon that hurt will be replaced by fond memories.




There is a sacredness in tears.
They are not the mark of weakness,
but of power.
They speak more eloquently
than 10,000 tongues.
They are the messengers
of overwhelming grief,
of deep contrition,
and of unspeakable love.
- Washington Irving

[Arugula Latte]

63. Sorry for your loss.

:grouphug:

[hellbound-liberal]

64. I'm very sorry to hear that, Aristus. It looks like you had a good relationship.

I'm glad that he wasn't in any pain and that he had time to be with the ones that he loved. I have been listening to this Eagles song for the past couple of days and I'd like to share it with you in honor of your father. Peace.

My Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlH0I2NvSFs

[Iggo]

65. He was a handsome devil, wasn't he. (n/t)

Sorry to hear it.

Glad to hear it was peaceful.

[crim son]

66. All my sympathy, all my thoughts are with you and your family.

I'm so very sorry. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[S n o w b a l l]

67. I'm so sorry for your loss, Aristus

:hug:

[belladonna]

68. I'm so sorry for your loss, but glad you got to say your goodbyes

Hugs to you and your entire family :hug:

[MrScorpio]

69. My Deepest Condolences to you and your family

May he rest in peace

[LeftyFingerPop]

70. I'm very sorry, Aristus

My heartfelt condolences :hug:

[BarenakedLady]

71. I'm so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[mtowngman]

72. so sorry for your loss

:hug:

[applegrove]

73. So sorry.

[Flaxbee]

74. oh aristus, I am so sorry

my deepest condolences to you and your family and those who knew and loved him. I'm glad you got to say goodbye and that it seemed to be a peaceful death.

And forgive me if this is inappropriate, but in several of the photos he reminds me of John Cleese - esp. the one where he's sitting with you and - your brother?

[FarLeftRage]

75. You have my deepest sympathies on your loss

Peace to you and a safe passage for your Dad.

[blue_roses_lib]

76. I am so sorry

for your loss. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

:hug:

Anna

[SeattleGirl]

77. My condolences, Aristus.

Your dad was a very handsome man.

:hug:

[blogslut]

78. They never really leave us.

I've got this hook thing on my front screen door. Every once in a while, when I'm in a rush, my coat or sweater will get caught on that hook. My dad was one of those key-jingling dads who would threaten us that he was going to drive off without us if we didn't hurry. Now, when that damned hook catches me, I think of Dad. The memory reminds me to take a breath and realize that life passes by fast enough.

I am sorry for your loss.

[Strong Atheist]

79. Very sorry about that.

:-(

I KNOW what that is like...

[dixiegrrrrl]

80. A handsome man, happy looking. I am sorry for your loss.

[mentalsolstice]

81. I'm so sorry

I read your posts from earlier this weekend about putting into hospice and spending some time with him. I'm glad you spent time with him. May you keep the happy memories of him close to heart, and be able to release the unhappy ones.

[msanthrope]

82. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. n/t

[greatauntoftriplets]

83. I am very sad to hear of your loss, Aristus.

There is a strong resemblance between you and your father. I mean that as a compliment.

My condolences to you and your family.

[Captain Hilts]

84. Army medical corps? He'll be meeting up with some folks he saved. They'll take care of him. nt

[Inchworm]

85. Sorry Aristus

Looks like he was a great guy.

:hug:

[Danger Mouse]

86. I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.

:(

[elshiva]

87. Condolences, Aristus.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[janx]

88. WOW.

Those photos are amazing. God bless you and your father. You look so much alike!

[AwakeAtLast]

89. Comfort and peace to you

So sorry for your loss.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[stewartcolbert08]

90. I am so sorry!

I am so sorry to here that. At least you got to say good-bye and he didnt suffer. Good Pics too. :grouphug:

[mvd]

91. I'm very sorry, Aristus

Sending you my condolences.

[FloridaJudy]

92. I'n so sorry

Safe passage to him, and hugs to you.

[Maestro]

93. I am so sorry

My sincerest condolences...

[driver8]

94. I'm so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts are with you and your family...

[KitchenWitch]

95. My deepest condolensces

:hug:

[RetroLounge]

96. I am so sorry, my friend...

<<<hugs>>>

:hug:

RL

[gardenista]

97. My condolences. It's so nice that you could say goodbye.

You have his striking brown eyes.

May he rest in peace, and may your good memories carry you through.

[liberaltrucker]

98. I grieve with you, Mr A

May he RIP.

:hug:

[WildEyedLiberal]

99. I'm so sorry Aristus

I'm very glad you got to be there for him. Peace to you and yours.

:grouphug:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

100. That sucks

I know how you feel. I lost my dad about 6 years ago.

:hug:

[emilyg]

101. My condolences. Hug.

[Starry Messenger]

102. (hugs)

[FourScore]

103. There are no words.

Thank you for the beautiful pictures. What a handsome family.

[leftofthedial]

104. I'm sorry Aristus.

I'm glad you got to be with him.

[av8rdave]

105. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for posting the great photos!

[denbot]

106. I am very sorry for your loss

Peace to you.

[PaddyBlueEyes]

107. Sorry Bro..

For Dad..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvy4X1XWbg

[Dammit Ann]

108. Sorry, so sorry.

Thankfully, there was no pain for him.

You be sure to take care of yourself and family, grieving is hard.

[nadine_mn]

109. I am so sorry... peace and love to you

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

110. My condolences Aristus

It is hard to lose a parent, no matter how old we are. I hope you find peace in the memories of him and that you had a chance to say good-bye.

:hug:

[Lasher]

111. I lost my dad a little over 2 years ago.

Try to think about how lucky you were to have had him, and not so much on how unlucky you are to be without him now.

Strength to you and your family,

Lasher

[miss_american_pie]

112. I'm so sorry for your loss

:hug:

[Bertha Venation]

113. I'm sorry, Aristus

You have my deep and true sympathy

[backtoblue]

114. Sorry for your loss

I wish you and your family well during this difficult time.

J.

[Ellipsis]

115. Sorry for your loss.

"When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry."

William Shakespeare

[lightningandsnow]

116. I'm so sorry.

It seems like he lived an amazing life. :hug:

[NewJeffCT]

117. I'm sorry for your loss

May he rest in peace. You & your family have my sympathy.

[SeaLyons]

118. My deepest condolences, Aristus

I'm very sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures of your Dad.

[snappyturtle]

119. K&R SO sorry. This day is sad for me as well. My dad died May 11, 2002...shortly

after midnight and after I had spent a day with him. May your memories become fonder as time goes on....it helps. Peace.

[RubyDuby in GA]

120. I am so sorry to hear this. I am glad that he wasn't in pain and went peacefully.

:hug:

[TK421]

121. My sympathies Aristus...I'm very sorry

:hug: hang in there man

[Crabby Appleton]

122. My Condolences

to you and your family.

May he Rest in Peace.

[plcdude]

123. I am so sorry

but he like my Dad lives on in my thoughts sometimes my dreams and the older I get the more my hands look exactly like his. I think he passed the twinkle in his eyes to you.

[Odin2005]

124. OMG, I'm so sorry!

:hug:

[Dystopian]

125. Heartfelt condolences...

Dearest Aristus...so very sorry for the loss of your beloved father.
Thank you for sharing your photos of him...



Peace and love to you and your family~

[laylah]

126. I am so very sorry for your loss...

I last spoke to my Dad on Father's Day '84...it was a hard time, as I know you are having. May his journey be peaceful. :hug:

[livetohike]

127. I'm so sorry Aristus

:hug: for you and your family. Your Dad looks like a great guy. I hope all the good memories you have of times with your Dad will comfort you and give you peace.

[woo me with science]

128. I am so very sorry.

The pictures are wonderful.

[slay]

129. Sorry to hear that man - sorry for your loss

Looks like yall had some good times together from the pics and at least he lived to see Bush gone from the WH and Obama win. Again though, sorry for your loss Aristus - and thanks for sharing the pics.

[JimGinPA]

130. My Dad Died 10 Years Ago Today...

I'm sorry for your loss.


He will live on in the memories of those who love him though.


:hug:

[Kire]

131. Condolences

I lost mine in 2003. I hope you have a better time adjusting to it than I did, though I suppose nobody ever "adjusts" completely to something like this. I'm afraid of those people.

Stay safe and keep your family around you, the supportive ones at least.

Peace,

Erik Anderson

[ThomCat]

132. My condolences to your whole family.

:hug:

It sounds like you were all prepared and knew it was coming quickly. I remember you posting about your father, but I don't remember if you said this was imminent.

I'm glad you got to be with him today and say goodbye.

I hope you are well right now. :hug:

[Connonym]

133. My sympathy

Losing parents is one of the hardest things we face in life, I think.