# I lost my dad on Friday, Aug 26 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 27, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247 "2011-08-27T00:11:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![EmAnJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d2c977/32.png) [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/21 "2011-08-27T01:29:43Z")
I’m sorry. What a wonderful written tribute to him, though. Beautiful. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/22 "2011-08-27T01:36:39Z")
Yes, when the elderly are still spry in their eighties and nineties, you tend to think they’ll go on that way for years more yet. That makes it harder when it happens so quick. I’m so sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![JoThrive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/87869e/32.png) [@JoThrive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoThrive)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/23 "2011-08-27T01:38:49Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a dad is especially painful. I’ve been there - ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/24 "2011-08-27T01:43:21Z")
I’m sorry for your troubles, **aceplace**. Keep posting, if it helps. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/25 "2011-08-27T01:51:14Z")
My sincere condolences. StG ---
**Author:** ![beckwall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b487fb/32.png) [@beckwall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beckwall)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/26 "2011-08-27T02:03:29Z")
My most sincere condolences to you and your family. You have written a beautiful tribute. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/27 "2011-08-27T02:05:03Z")
My condolences, **aceplace57**. I’m taking my family out to dinner tomorrow, for my mother’s 70th birthday. She’s in good health, but Dad isn’t. I’ll make sure to make it memorable, and let them know how much I love them. -D/a ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/28 "2011-08-27T03:30:06Z")
You and all who loved him are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all peace and strength as you deal with this. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/29 "2011-08-27T04:28:42Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/30 "2011-08-27T11:40:25Z")
I am so sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/31 "2011-08-27T11:55:28Z")
I wanted to thank everyone for their support and kind replies. Writing my OP helped me get through the first painful day. That’s a big step. I’ll take it day by day for awhile. Deal with the memorial service and support my mom as much as possible. My life will slowly return to normal after enough time passes. Thanks again Ace ---
**Author:** ![ralph124c](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/32 "2011-08-27T12:09:46Z")
Sorry for your loss…I lost my dad last December. He was 93…I am consoled that he lived a long, happy life. ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/33 "2011-08-27T13:10:37Z")
Aceplace, nothing I can say that hasn’t been mentioned already. You had a wonderful Dad - just enjoy those times. ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/34 "2011-08-27T13:10:41Z")
I too am sorry for your loss. Wishing comfort for you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/35 "2011-08-27T13:22:56Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. You really can’t run from this sort of pain and grief. Going through it is the only cure I know of. But it is a cure of sorts. The pain eases. The memories get sweeter. The length of time that passes between those feelings of needing to cry or even scream in my case, will get longer. This has been my experience anyway. I know that this is of little consolation when you feel as you do now. But I promise it does get a little easier with time. Allow yourself the luxury of mourning. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/36 "2011-08-27T16:15:48Z")
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Sending supporting thoughts your way. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/37 "2011-08-27T16:17:30Z")
I am sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Moment\_Slayer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Moment\_Slayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moment_Slayer)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/38 "2011-08-27T16:58:32Z")
Ace, I am very sorry for your loss. Your father and mine sound similar and we had similar relationships. I lost my dad a little over 4 years ago. I always respected my father and his work ethic. I see my dad in a lot of things which gives me pleasure - my son the most which is great. Keep the good memories in your heart and use them when you need your dad. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/39 "2011-08-27T17:00:27Z")
Really sorry to hear this, **aceplace**. Thank you for sharing it with us. ---
**Author:** ![BaneSidhe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c5a1d2/32.png) [@BaneSidhe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaneSidhe)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2011, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247/40 "2011-08-28T05:22:24Z")
I’m sorry—condolences to you and yours. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247.md?page=3)