White Lightning Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Jim, I'm very sorry to hear this, I know he was a great friend, and from the little words we've exchanged , I know he was very proud of you. You are in my thoughts, my friend. Quote
Johnny E Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Jim, I'm so SO sorry. What shocking and sad news. The deepest of condolences from my family to yours. Quote
Stereojack Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Jim, My deepest condolences, Jim. I know that this is little comfort, but take some consolation in the fact that he went quickly without a long protracted illness, even if it is about 20 years too soon. Quote
BERIGAN Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Jim, I'm so sorry to here this! My condolences and my prayers for you and your family. Like Stereojack said, thank God he didn't suffer a long illness. There is never enough time with loved ones. Quote
Indestructible! Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 My condolences to you and your family, Jim. Your father sounded like a hell of a good guy! Quote
B. Goren. Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 My thoughts are with you Jim. My dad was 47 at the day of his funeral so I can imagine how you feel. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Sorry to read this. Condolences to you and your family, Jim. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Words fail...but I care. He must have been a great father, judging by the way you've turned out. Quote
Harold_Z Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Hey Jim, I'm really sorry to hear this. My condolences. Quote
Tom Storer Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Deepest sympathies, Jim. It sounds like you loved each other and he knew it--a good way to part. Hang in there. Quote
JohnS Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Sad news Jim, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Quote
rachel Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Word certainly do fail...and it was way too soon. He was such a cool guy! I'm still in shock and disbelief since Joe gave me the news earlier. I only had the opportunity to chat with him on a few occasions, and I can tell from those brief moments what a wonderful person he was. He had such great spirit and love for life. The stories you've told about the sacrifices he made illustrate his character and love for his family. Echoing what Joe said, it was evident that he had found happiness and fulfillment again after the passing of your mother, and it was wonderful to see that. He and Venetia were so great together; my heart breaks for her. My heart breaks for you and your entire family. Now is the time to lean on each other. We all love you guys and share in your loss. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Very sad news Jim. My condolences to you, your family and friends who knew him. MG Quote
sidewinder Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Truly sorry to hear this too - my deepest sympathies. Quote
aparxa Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 My sincere condolences to you and the family. Quote
Claude Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 What a terrible loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family, Jim. Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Jim, it was almost 2 years ago (already) that my Dad left us and I still think of him when I do something he taught me. You won't forget him. Like Jack Woker said, going the way your Dad did was better than a long painful disease. That's what I keep telling myself about my Dad's heart attack. I hope you find some solace in that. Kevin Quote
GregK Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Jim, I'm sorry for your loss. 67 is so young. Thankfully you had a good day with him last week. Quote
JSngry Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Jim, my heart goes out to you. I lost my dad almost a decade ago after a protracted illness, and I still miss him. But you know what? He passed it on, as he should have done. And now it's my turn. It's different being a dad when you're the "old man" in your immediate family, when there's no grandfather left. It's easier to accept your inevitable aging and maturing, and it's also easier to appreciate, and therefore nurture and guide, the beauty and endless potential that resides in youth, which is what a parent should be doing. You're not young any more, they are, and believe me, that is so much...clearer and easier to grasp once you're no longer "somebody's kid". It hurts, I know. And like I said, you never stop feeling the loss (at least I haven't yet). But this is life, and as live is prone to do, when it takes something from you, it gives you the opportunity to get something else. So here's to the life of somebody who appears to have been a great father, and here's also to somebody who will now no doubt pick up that torch and run with it like a champion. Quote
wulfman Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 My condolences Jim, it sounds like you had a great bond with your dad. Peace and strength to everyone in the Alfredson clan. Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Jim, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad. Quote
Rosco Posted May 10, 2008 Report Posted May 10, 2008 Deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family, Jim. No one is ever really gone as long as they are remembered and loved. Quote
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