Posted on 09/07/2007 8:55:51 PM PDT by RedCell
Fellow FReepers,
It is with a heavy heart that I post this to let you know we lost another FReeper. My dad lost his long and courageous battle with lung cancer last night at home surrounded by family.
I was fortunate enough to make it to his side minutes before he passed. As I held his hand and announced my arrival, I could tell he knew I was there as his unfocused eyes lifted toward my face. I told him how much I loved him and how thankful I was to have been "raised right" and for everything he did for me. Moments later, he struggled with his last breath and departed to heaven to be at the side of the Lord.
My father served proudly in the United States Marine Corps (HQBN, 2DMARDIV) and would tell my son and me great stories of his time in the service. He would always tell me how proud he was of the exceptional work "his" Marines were doing in Iraq and Afghanistan.
One day after returning home from a chemo treatment, I was telling him how great it would be to have him join Free Republic to voice his opinions (and believe me he had many). Even though he was weakened by the drugs (and having to deal with dial-up access on a computer from 1993), he joined up and was able to make a single post (screen name "Ed said"). As much as he wanted to participate further, he needed to stay focused on his attempted recovery but we would still discuss hot topics that appeared up on FR.
He was a great man and we will miss him dearly. For as long as I can remember and to his final breath last night, he exemplified the principles instilled in him by the United States Marine Corps: Semper Fidelis.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your father will be in our prayers.
I lost my Dad about 3 months ago. I know and feel your loss.
May God grant you peace as you mourn your Father.
Not sure I have any great stories of time in the service.
But many stories of great people I met in the service.
Sounds like you had one close to you.
Rest In Peace Marine.
Prayers for your Dad and your family. The fact that you are here shows that he did raise you right. Godspeed him home.
May your father rest in peace. My sympathies on your loss and prayers for your family.
Prayers to you and yours.
Sounds like he carried and left you a name you can be proud of and carry on in his honor. So sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to you and yours.
How blessed you were to have such a wonderful father.
My prayers are with you and yours.
Prayers up for your Dad, and for you and the family who loved him.
May God comfort you at this time.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. He now rests in heavenly arms.
Please accept my condolences on your sad loss.
You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. (Psalm 32:7)
Therefore let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Heb 4:16)
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I have some idea concerning what it is like to lose someone. Been there.
I wish you well in this time of travail, and I’ll say a prayer for your Dad, your Family, and You!
My prayers, my sorrow, and my tears for your father.
My deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers for you and your family, RedCell. You wrote a very moving post and tribute to your dad. Thanks for sharing.
That is a beautiful, loving tribute you have written for your Dad.
Prayers extended for your dear Father and for you, RedCell. God Bless you and your family.
Semper fi.
May he rest in heavenly peace with our Lord.
Prayers to you and your family. I’m sorry for your loss. My dad was a Freeper. He died Sept. 3, 2001. Make sure he gets on the Freeper wall. They can Freep from on high together.
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