# My dad died today. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 13, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056 "2014-04-13T23:38:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yanceylebeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yanceylebeef/32/12290_2.png) [@yanceylebeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yanceylebeef)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/1 "2014-04-13T23:38:00Z")
Heading down the hill on his tractor, I was behind him in case anything fell off. He started gaining speed, lost control and rolled down the side of a hill. The tractor rolled on him, and he was killed instantly. I’m in shock. Today was a gorgeous day, and we were working on the farm, clearing trees and fixing fence. The police, ambulance, coroner and fire department are all gone, and now it’s just myself, my mom and my sister, just staring at each other. I can’t believe it. I fully expect him to come in the door at any moment and make a cuppa tea. In my entire life, I’ve never felt lost. Right now I’m adrift. Once the shock wears off it will be different, but right now it’s like everything is coated in cotton. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/2 "2014-04-13T23:39:29Z")
So sorry for your loss. Be kind to yourself. This will take time to come to grips with. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/3 "2014-04-13T23:41:00Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/4 "2014-04-13T23:41:39Z")
So, so sorry for your loss. I wish I had something better to offer you. My thoughts are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Vita\_Beata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/5 "2014-04-13T23:42:40Z")
Yancylebeef, You have my sympathy for the loss of your father, and especially so because of the shocking tragic accident. ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/6 "2014-04-13T23:43:54Z")
I’m so sorry. I lost my dad in 1995 and I still miss him, although the pain is now gone. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/7 "2014-04-13T23:47:39Z")
What a terrible shocking thing. It’s going to take you a while to believe it’s real, I’m sure. I wish we could offer more than just sympathy but if you need to talk about this here we are. I grew up on a farm and I can totally relate to how shocking and sudden this must be for you. I hope your family is able to offer support to one another in this. You all have my condolences. ---
**Author:** ![yanceylebeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yanceylebeef/32/12290_2.png) [@yanceylebeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yanceylebeef)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/8 "2014-04-13T23:55:56Z")
Thanks, everybody. I’m still in a state of shock. Trying to focus on what needs to be done. Hug someone you love today. You never know if you’ll get another chance. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/9 "2014-04-13T23:57:51Z")
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I hope you write/post more about him, his life, and his experiences. It’s not just because it’s good for him to be remembered, but because it may help you to deal by sharing. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/10 "2014-04-14T00:06:05Z")
How horrible. I’m so sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/11 "2014-04-14T00:11:07Z")
Oh, dear. That sounds so traumatic. Please take care of yourself and know you’re in the thoughts of a bunch of Internet stranger-friends. ---
**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:** [April 14, 2014, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/12 "2014-04-14T00:14:05Z")
Losing my dad was one of the hardest things I’ve dealt with. Witnessing the accident must of been horrible for you. I wish you the very best as you heal and recover from this loss. ---
**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:** [April 14, 2014, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/13 "2014-04-14T00:18:24Z")
What a terrible accident. I can’t even imagine how awful that must have been for you. I’m so sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Emiliana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@Emiliana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emiliana)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/14 "2014-04-14T00:19:22Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. ---
**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:** [April 14, 2014, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/15 "2014-04-14T00:27:37Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please do come back and tell us about him and let us know how you’re doing. ---
**Author:** ![Enter\_the\_Flagon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Enter\_the\_Flagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enter_the_Flagon)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/16 "2014-04-14T00:28:25Z")
Wow, that’s awful. Do you want to tell us about him? ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/17 "2014-04-14T00:31:53Z")
I’m so sorry **yancey.** ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/18 "2014-04-14T00:35:23Z")
I’m so very sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/19 "2014-04-14T00:44:21Z")
Damn, that’s awful. No wonder you’re in shock; I think anyone would be. I’m so sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2014, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056/20 "2014-04-14T00:44:22Z")
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. Let us help if we can. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-died-today/686056.md?page=2)