# My Dad is (effectively) dead **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 2, 2012, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600 "2012-04-02T17:02:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/41 "2012-04-03T05:06:02Z")
I am so very sorry. There just are no adequate words. Anna ---
**Author:** ![Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/cc9497/32.png) [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/42 "2012-04-03T08:39:38Z")
My Dad died this morning after having been moved to the hospital in my hometown last night. He had a stable night but then his blood pressure and heart rate deteriorated rapidly this morning. ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/43 "2012-04-03T08:44:00Z")
My deepest condolences and sympathies to your family for your loss. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/44 "2012-04-03T09:33:46Z")
May light perpetual shine upon him. ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/45 "2012-04-03T09:43:15Z")
Man, I’m sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![KinkiNipponTourist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@KinkiNipponTourist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KinkiNipponTourist)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/46 "2012-04-03T09:45:40Z")
I’m so so sorry to hear it, CRSP. You have my condolences. I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Malden\_Capell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malden_capell/32/5274_2.png) [@Malden\_Capell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malden_Capell)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/47 "2012-04-03T10:03:28Z")
So very sorry ☹ ---
**Author:** ![ASanders](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asanders/32/3367_2.png) [@ASanders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASanders)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/48 "2012-04-03T10:03:40Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. 61 is way too young. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/49 "2012-04-03T10:07:43Z")
**Capt.** I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad, mom, you and the whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/50 "2012-04-03T10:54:55Z")
I’m so sorry. My thoughts for you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![nonacetone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonacetone/32/2819_2.png) [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/51 "2012-04-03T10:59:28Z")
I’m so sorry. May you all find peace. ---
**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:** [April 3, 2012, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/52 "2012-04-03T11:04:26Z")
My condolences for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/53 "2012-04-03T15:13:17Z")
My condolences to you, and my thoughts are with you and your family. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Corcaigh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Corcaigh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corcaigh)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/54 "2012-04-03T17:24:30Z")
Sorry for your loss ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Charley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/97f17d/32.png) [@Charley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charley)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/55 "2012-04-03T17:55:54Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. My mum died under fairly similar circumstances on 22nd February. It was a terrible shock and we’re still reeling from it. I can’t say that I know how you feel, that would be nonsense, but I empathise and sympathise with you. Take care of yourself and your loved ones, and let people be nice to you if you can bear it. I’ve found people to be very kind, often unexpectedly so, and it seems to help them too. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/56 "2012-04-03T18:56:41Z")
{{{ **CRSP** }}} ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/57 "2012-04-03T18:59:10Z")
Aw, damn - I was hoping for better news. I’m so sorry for your loss, **CRSP**. My condolences to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/58 "2012-04-04T01:31:23Z")
My condolences to you and yours at this difficult time. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/59 "2012-04-04T01:35:42Z")
I’m so sorry. Please accept my condolences. ---
**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:** [April 4, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600/60 "2012-04-04T02:19:31Z")
Crap. My condolences, **Capt**. -D/a [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-is-effectively-dead/617600.md?page=4)