Adios Pop Update
My dad died last night. He was 89 and has had dementia for the last 4 years. He was in a Old folks home in the memory care ward and died in his sleep.
This may sound callous but he is in a better place now and I am relieved he died in his sleep and out of pain. He still knew who I was but not much else. It has been really sad seeing him decline over the last few months. The bad thing is I was leaving today to go see him. I sure would have liked to see him one last time, tell him I love him and give him a hug.
Dad was a Navy Corpsman and was assigned to the 1st Marine Regiment in the Korean war. He was with them all the way through to the end. After the war he was assigned to a hospital in TX and went to NBC school. He graduated top of his class and was awarded the honor to go see an Atom Bomb detonate. He had a relapse of malaria and didn't get to see the bomb explode but some of his buddies did. They all died in the mid 1960's.
He was good man and I loved him but I hated to see what dementia had done to him.
Bye Dad
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I’m sorry to hear this. Every time I leave my dad I hope for at least one more visit.
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Sorry for your loss Sam. Prayer sent.
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Sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you and your family comfort. Both of my parents went the same way.
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sorry to hear may he RIP
sure sounds like a great fellow and served his country, thank you sir
agree missing the "big test day " may have been a blessing for him even if a terrible let down at the time
prayers to family and friends
dementia took my mom aunt grandmother and one uncle its truly a terrible disease for all involved
I fear very much with all my moms side of the family I may inherit it
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Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.
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I am saddened by the loss of your Father.
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Very sorry for your loss...prayers for God's peace for all who loved him.....
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Sorry for your loss but it is Heavens gain.
Lost my FIL about 4 years ago, made it to 91. He had dementia, Parkinson's, and on top of that alzheimers. Tough way to go.
Lost my Dad 3 years ago, week shy of 95. Old age and being worn out got him.
Both had full military funerals, FIL in the Pacific and Dad in European "theaters".
You think you have things under control until taps and the 21 gun salute goes off.
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Sorry to hear that...............at least it was peaceful in sleep and not hooked up to a ventilator.
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Sorry to hear it Sam. My Grandmother and my mother convinced me there are worse things than dying.
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Sorry to hear the sad news.
May he R.I.P.
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My prayers are with you Sam. My mother is headed to memory care this month so I can relate. I hope you remember him fondly and often.
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Our prayers are with him and your family.
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My father passed April 26, 2006 in a nursing home with Alzheimers. My sister had called me that morning and told me she thought he was having difficulties and didn't know how long he would make it. I told her I had a couple of things to do in the office and then I would head that way (1 hour drive). It took me about 45 minutes to leave. I was 5 minutes from the nursing home when she called me and told me he had expired.
I still beat myself up for not leaving right away and being there even though I know he would not have known I was there.
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Got to GA and Dad was in the Fulton County Morgue. One thing he did do for me was join the Cremation Society of Georgia. I called them and they took care of everything. I figured it was going to cost an arm and a leg but it was kind of cheap IMO. $1250 for the cremation and $400 for 25 copys of his death certificate.
I picked him up at the crematorium put him in the car and went home. I had a few drinks with him and now he is at my house.
I miss him but he is in a better place and he died peacefully.
Thank all of yall for your thoughts and prayers.
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Damn...I feel your pain...Hang in there brother...
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My condolences. He was fortunate to have such a good son.
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Wow its been a tough 3 years I am sure. Hes at peace If you ever need any help in Atlanta with cleaning out let me know.
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