Happy Birthday Dad

Re: Happy Birthday Dad

John in Kerrville

>That is a very touching tribute Jim. I miss my parents but I sometimes feel that I miss my two brothers and two sisters who have joined them more.

My oldest brother died as a result of the medication given to fight malaria that he contracted during WWII. He died in `64. I lost the second brother in `87 two years before my dad died in 89. This was followed by my mom in `94, and first sister in `97 to pneumonia, second one in 2000 to cancer.

You are correct in that this season has some difficult moments. But today is also the 2nd birthday of my youngest granddaughter, so she shares something with your dad.

john

Thank You Jim

George@Colonel's Workshop-Havertown PA

>Good Evening Jim,

I especially remember my own Dad who passed away at this time of year 55 years ago when I was still in grade school. That was a long time ago, but I still can fully share your feelings.

George

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Brad Chenoweth

>Jim,

Thanks for reminding us of what's really important in our lives. I lost my Dad in '97, and my oldest son in '03. I miss them both terribly, but they are here with me in my memories, and that is a comfort, even as I type through the tears. Thanks again, my friend.

God Bless,

Brad Chenoweth

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Mike Hamilton

>Jim,

I never know when I'll have one of those memory moments about Dad. Some hymns in church bring them on. My second's b-day is shared with Dad, so that always triggers them. Moments like reading this post. The ones that really get me though are the times I need a problem solving idea, or a second opion, and I instinctively reach for the phone before I remember he's not there.

Thanks,

Mike

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Scott in MN

>Jim,

Thanks for posting this and sharing. I lost my dad 24 years ago tomorrow... I think about him all the time - and especially wish he could have spent time with my children.

Best wishes and Merry Christmas

Very nice, Jim..thanks

Brian in Sandusky, OH

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Dominic Greco in Richboro PA

>Hi Jim,

You wrote:

"He's been gone now 9 years, but I never forget him or his birthday, ....I always treasure the great one on one times we shared as well, how they come back to me now, I was blessed to have him as my dad."

I hear ya Jim. I feel the same way about my Dad. His 76th birthday would have been on December 27th. Rather than the same old B-day gifts he used to get, I would always make him up a basket of foods he loved. Fresh cheese, wine, fresh bread, olives, roasted peppers, and some spicy pepperoni. Rather than eat it himself, he'd always end up sharing these with everyone.

Thanks for sharing this.

Dominic

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Howard Norman-Prescott, AZ

>Jim, I don't think that you will ever forget your Dad's Birthday. I know that I haven't and he has been gone 26 years now. I also remember the day that I got the call that he had died. December 19,1980. For the longest time something would come to my mind and I would say to myself " I will talk to Dad about this." It still happens once in awhile even after all of these years.

Howard

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>You're so sweet.

Jen

Re: Colonel, we share the memorys

Larry Clinton At Frankfort (Central)., Indiana

>My father also passed away on a cold day in early February at the VA hospital in Chicago - 55 years ago. I was 10 years old. It was a great loss to me but in a way I was lucky to have spent so much time with him. I was born when he was 58, my mother was 40. So my father had retired and was home for a few years when I was growing. I have many fond memories and still think of him often.