Well, it's been 9 years to the day! And I don't feel any different :(

[Ghost Rider]

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to share a little bit I guess, been exactly 9 years since I lost my Dad (would have posted earlier today but it was a busy go earlier)

Anyways, I remember it like it was yesterday, worst day of my life getting a phone call at work saying my Dad a fallen in the bathroom and was hurt pretty bad... That's all I knew and at that point I was terrified cause my Dad was a "Super Hero" (to me!) and I've never heard of him being hurt so I was like WTF, was he working on something and fell on the tub or counter or something?

Anyways, I drove as fast as I could home (seem to take forever) and when I turned the corner on my street to see, 2 Firetrucks, an Ambulance, 4 Police cars and a few other cars and people running in and out of my front door, I literally could not believe what I was seeing!!

Anyways, long story short, son of bitch died before I could get there in time and say goodbye... So that was pretty sad, but then all those feelings were immediately lost as the next thought entered my mind, which was... "oh no, MOM!"....................................

Dad was the Manager of Z Series Hardware and Software for International Business Machines better known as IBM, This is the mainframe hardware that is used to run high level tech services like Banks and Firms and shit like that...

Anyways... enough about that... wanted to share some random pics that I was going through tonight from the video that I made for his Funeral Service...

(Edit: I started this thread before Midnight) lol


IN HIS YOUNGER YEARS




MOM SAYS THERE WASN'T A WEEKEND THAT PAST THAT DAD WASN'T ON THE PHONE ORDERING PARTS FOR HIS '69 CUTLASS AND '70 442 W30





DAD AND MOM (probably obvious) lol




























ALWAYS WORKING ON SOMETHING INSTEAD OF RELAXING WHEN AROUND THE HOUSE





ALWAYS READY TO PARTY!!







ALWAYS MAKING A MESS AND NOT BEING ALLOWED BACK IN THE HOUSE LOL!





LOVED TO WATER SKI





HIS PRIDE AND JOY OTHER THAN THE MACH 1













ALWAYS FUCKING AROUND BUILDING STEREO EQUIPMENT






PART OF HIS TEAM AT IBM







GOING THROUGH THE TRENT SEVERN WATERWAY





THE MACH













HIS LITTLE BUDDY 'TEDDY BEAR' TAHT WOULD FALLOW HIM ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE!!












Thanks for viewing

[Ger]

Thank you for sharing Dave. I would have liked to have met him. Taken away too soon. He left behind a wonderful family.

[Scrape]

I think I May have met him once or twice. Nice memories Dave.

[StAnger]

Judging by the photos your dad seemed to be a hell of a guy. Sorry for your loss.

[hammerhead]

Sorry to hear about this you have some great memories and I can see you obviously inherited his good looks!

[N89]

Thanks for sharing.
Taken way too early but seems like he enjoyed his life and family.
Cherish your friends and loved ones, life is way too short.

[Stephen06GT]

Bob was good people. His sons, well they're pretty good too.

[JZ67]

It doesn't get easier. Thanks for sharing your photos and your story. Looks like your dad was full of life. What a wonderful legacy.

[True Blue]

Some great memories captured of a man who enjoyed life, thanks for sharing. I feel your pain Dave, in a couple of days will mark 4 years since the sudden lost of my mom. She was about the same age as your dad, bloody sucks.

[Gr8Stang]

Losing a loved one is never easy, but you can cherish the memories you made with them and remember to love those still here every day, because we just don't know when they'll be gone. Thanks for sharing.