My father

[Sledgehammer427]

It hurts so much to say anything about it but since I consider you all family, here goes.

Yesterday, the 17th, my father was in a motorcycle accident that took his life. He was airlifted to the hospital and pronounced brain-dead. Although he gained some basic functions less than an hour later, his body began to fail and my father passed away this morning after the arrangements were made for the organ donations. He's being cremated, and we are having a small, spartan service, just the way he would have wanted.
I still feel like it hasn't struck me fully yet but when I chat with people different things keep bringing up the tears and it's a struggle to not blubber about like a 2 year old.

My father, (Mark S. Myers) Was a great man who touched many lives. While he was a little gruff, he was straightforward and honest and everyone that knew him was a better person. He never hesitated to help those in need and he went out of his way to make sure people were comfortable and felt at home around him. He was my best friend and I am the luckiest 21-year-old in the world to call him my father. This holiday season is going to be so tough. He always went to my grandmothers 3 hours early to help her cook, mash the potatoes, and he would cut the turkey.
On Christmas day he was always the one who handed out presents.
I wish you guys could have met him. He was my hero.

Quem di diligunt, adolescens moritur
-Whom the gods love, dies young.

I miss you dad..

[magic452]

Terrible news there Sledgehammer. It's very tough to lose a parent but so sudden and at such an early age is so much more difficult. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

The holidays will be hard but you must always remember all the good your father did and let that help you in this tough time.

May he rest in peace.

Magic

[eddie]

Sorry for your loss.

[Karle94]

Man that sucks. My condolences. Want you to now that we are all here for you.

[Red Brow]

Mr. Myers you said: "He was my best friend and I am the luckiest 21-year-old in the world to call him my father." My mother was that way for me when she died. But this tragedy of your is a total surprise and you are so young. Its going to hurt guy and if you feel the urge to blubber - do it.

Try not to sleep in a room alone - If you have brothers or sisters near make one sleep in the same room as yourself, and do so for them. At least for a week. Be strong in public, but shed tears freely with those who loved your father and who shed tears.

Avoid all anger during this time - no matter what the accident report is.
Irrespective of your present beliefs - whatever they are - I can assure you that your father is not far from you. When I was very near death I learned that there is really only one important thing in life for us humans - that is our loved ones: family and friends and the people who need us.

[THE_MASK]

My condolences.

[Tribesman]

Condolences to you and your family.

[Catfish]

Terribly sorry. My condolences to you, and your family.

[limkol]

Sorry to hear about your sad loss.

Time heals most wounds but can never replace the loss of a loved one.

You are not alone.

Stay well. My best wishes go to you, your family and friends.

[joea]

Very sorry for your loss.

[TarJak]

Sad to hear of your father's death. Keep your memories of him alive and make sure you look after yourself, your mum and other family members.

[Herr-Berbunch]

You have my sincerest condolences, my thoughts are with you and your family at this toughest of times.

[ajrimmer42]

So sorry for your loss bud. Stay strong over the holidays, I'm sure that's what he would have wanted.

[HunterICX]

My sincerest condolences Sledge, stay strong and look after the rest of the family.

HunterICX

[Platapus]

The Egyptians believed that if you spoke the name of the dead they lived again. Speak often of the good things your father did in his life so that people will not forget a good man.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[Gerald]

Sorry to hear about your and family's loss, my condolences to you, and take care of you, may your father rest in peace.

[Betonov]

My condolances.

[Skybird]

There is a time for tears where they show a certain meaning of strength, and then, some time later, after that comes a time of strength that does not need tears anymore. I wish you a transition from the first to the second just naturally, and gently. But it will take time. Hold on to your family.

[August]

Rose and I will remember you in our prayers tonight. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.

[nikimcbee]

Rose and I will remember you in our prayers tonight. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.

+1. Since we're subsim meet2010 vets, let us help you bear your burden.

[Sailor Steve]

I'm so sorry to hear it. If you're only 21 then he was quite young as well. My dad died not too long ago, but of natural causes after a long life, so I can't say I truly understand, but I'll be thinking of you.

[Armistead]

Sorry for your loss. It will take time, when I lost my mother I sort of went numb.
Life sort of spins for a few months before it hits you. Again, I'm so sorry. You need to talk, we're here.

[Penguin]

My sincere condolences.

[Jimbuna]

Heartfelt condolences...always remember the good times you both shared.

[AVGWarhawk]

Sorry to hear. God Bless.

[CCIP]

Be strong and take care of your family - my sincerest condolences to all of you. I hope that all of you keep the best and brightest memories of your father forever.

[u crank]

Sorry for your loss. Very sad news. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[vienna]

Sorry to hear of your loss...

You failed to mention another of his qualities: He was loved by a good son...

<O>

[Cybermat47]

I am very sorry for your loss. My great aunt died last week, but your father's death sounds completely unexpected. My deepest condolences.

[kiwi_2005]

Sorry to hear of your lost man. May your dad rest in peace.

[RickC Sniper]

I am very, very sorry for your loss.

I lost my dad when I was 14 years old. He was my hero then, and now that I am 61+ years old he is still my hero.

It does get easier, but it takes time.
I still miss him, but I carry pride in knowing who and what he was.
Be proud of carrying on his name.

God Bless you. You are in my prayers.

[soopaman2]

My deepest condelences.


:wah:

Losing loved ones in unexpected catastrophic accidents suck, I know how it is and I am sad for you.

May you find peace. Not being insensitive but the dead already have peace, it is up to the living to find it, which is the real trial. Good luck, and godspeed to you and your family. :)

[Takeda Shingen]

I never quite know how to reply to threads like these. There is nothing that anyone can say that will ease the pain that you now feel at the loss of one you so loved. Nonetheless, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[mookiemookie]

I never quite know how to reply to threads like these. There is nothing that anyone can say that will ease the pain that you now feel at the loss of one you so loved. Nonetheless, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

This is true. No matter how sincerely you wish your condolences to someone, it comes across as trite.

I do mean them sincerely, though. Just know that your father has given the wonderful gift of life to someone else and in that his last act is something that some other family will never forget.

[Red October1984]

Wow...... This thread hit me like a ton of bricks. It got me thinking "if I was in your position...." and I just want to give my condolences and that I'm sure that the world lost a great soul.

Hopefully you all meet together in your religion's version of heaven someday.

Once again, sorry for your loss. :wah:

[CaptainHaplo]

May his soul find shelter in the hands of the Creator, and may your family find comfort in the joys he brought to your lives.