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FReeper son says "goodbye" to FReeper dad (lost to cancer 9/6/07)
Self | 09/07/2007 | RedCell

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.


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To: RedCell

I’m so glad you could be by his side in his last few moments on earth. I’m sure he went to heaven happy that he could take with him your final words. May your father RIP.


101 posted on 09/08/2007 11:51:28 PM PDT by flaglady47 (Thinking out loud while grinding teeth in political frustration)
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To: RedCell

prayers going up.


102 posted on 09/09/2007 2:40:55 AM PDT by navygal (Numbers 6:24-26)
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To: RedCell; Ed said

Condolences to you, your family and the remainder of dad’s family and friends. Dad’s greatness lives on through you. Thanks Ed.

love

Thanks for being here, RedCell.

life


103 posted on 09/09/2007 4:15:24 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: RedCell

I’m very sorry. Prayer bump


104 posted on 09/09/2007 5:28:25 AM PDT by Tribune7 (Michael Moore bought Haliburton)
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To: RedCell
My condolances.

I posted back and forth with your father on a fair number of military and Islamic threat threads.

Semper Fidelis

Ed

105 posted on 09/09/2007 6:02:04 AM PDT by MrEdd (Keeping my foot on the necks of liberals since 1980.)
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To: Westlander; RedCell
So sorry, RC. I lost my own father in June.

Westlander, you deserve to be well. Trust in the Lord..

sw

106 posted on 09/09/2007 6:20:40 AM PDT by spectre (Spectre's wife)
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To: RedCell
RC... May the Lord give you His extraordinary peace.. And a healing touch for that amazing place in your heart where your Dad's love will always live...

You will miss him...
We will miss him here...

But this is not over...
It will be a grand reunion!!

All the blessings purchased in Christ's blood...

107 posted on 09/09/2007 7:22:44 AM PDT by Wings-n-Wind (The main things are the plain things!)
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To: RedCell; Ed said

Deepest Condolances RedCell at your Father’s passing.


108 posted on 09/09/2007 7:45:47 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: flaglady47; navygal; PGalt; Tribune7; MrEdd; spectre; Wings-n-Wind; SandRat; reformed_democrat; ...
I wanted to thank all of you for your prayers and kind words. This means so much to me. I’m planning on printing the replies out and bringing them over to read to my Mom as I know she’ll be touched by your thoughtfulness.

May God bless each and everyone of you and your families.

109 posted on 09/09/2007 10:11:45 AM PDT by RedCell (Honor thy Father (9/6/07) - Semper Fi)
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To: RedCell

God bless and comfort you and all your family, RedCell.


110 posted on 09/09/2007 10:20:44 AM PDT by Albion Wilde ( America: “...the most benign hegemon in history.” —Mark Steyn)
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To: RedCell
I am sorry RedCell.He sounds like he was a wonderful person,(((Hugs)))Fatima
111 posted on 09/09/2007 10:24:51 AM PDT by fatima (Baby alert,Baby Ava arrived 6-29-07 at 3 PM-she is 10 pounds:))
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To: RedCell

RedCell,
Please give you Mom my ((((((((hugs)))))))) and tell her to keep the faith and I will keep you all in my prayers.
LL


112 posted on 09/09/2007 10:25:50 AM PDT by sweetiepiezer (Do not lick envelopes from China.........)
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To: RedCell
Introduce your Mom to the FRCanteen where she’ll find many fine friends and things to smile about again.
113 posted on 09/09/2007 10:52:13 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: RedCell

Bless you in your time of loss but rest assured your Marine is in a better place, doing his duty.


114 posted on 09/09/2007 11:41:25 AM PDT by Mr. Jazzy (Very Proud Dad of LCpl Smoothguy242 USMC of 1/3 Marines, now fighting for freedom, on duty in Iraq.)
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To: RedCell

Just saw this...may your Dad rest in eternal peace. We buried my Dad just this past Tuesday, so I can truly relate.


115 posted on 09/09/2007 11:45:02 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (...forward this to your 10 very best friends....)
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To: RedCell

I’m so incredibly sorry to hear about the passing of your father.

It’s good to know that you were able to spend time with him in his last moments on earth before returning home to be with our Lord and Savior.

He sounded like he was an incredibly hard working man, and may God bless him for his years of service to his country!

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 (NIV)”


116 posted on 09/09/2007 11:49:07 AM PDT by Peace4EarthNow (Come to know Jesus as your Savior, so YOU TOO can be saved!!)
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To: RedCell; ErnBatavia

Prayers that the sharpness of your pain dulls in short order.


117 posted on 09/09/2007 12:12:04 PM PDT by freema (United States Marine Corps Ping)
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To: RedCell

Your Dad was a hero proved. Semper Fi and may he rest in peace.


118 posted on 09/09/2007 12:36:19 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (Libs obviously don’t believe pro-lifers are terrorists, or they'd placate us by banning abortion.)
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To: RedCell

Condolences on your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

To your Father: Sleep well, brother Marine,

Semper Fi


119 posted on 09/09/2007 6:09:48 PM PDT by Turbo Pig (...to close with and destroy the enemy...)
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To: RedCell

I’m so sorry. I am glad though that you had a chance to speak to him before he passed. I know it means a lot to you and I’m sure it did to him, too. Love, Maryxxx


120 posted on 09/09/2007 6:21:41 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.)
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