My Dad lost his speech after his stroke also....but, he died two days later..he wasn't much of a "talker" so that wouldn't have bothered him that much...but, he couldn't swallow either...and he LOVED to eat...so he would have been miserable being on a feeding tube the rest of his life.
I just asked the question...but, I see your point about a "role model". I think he is brave man....I just don't think I would have been so brave.
My Dad was tube fed and they said he would never swollow again..but he did and eats like a horse now!
Sorry your Dad didn't make it. Hugs..sw