# My father died yesterday afternoon **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146 **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **Created:** [December 14, 2011, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146 "2011-12-14T09:00:08Z") **Posts on this page:** 20 **Page:** 4
### Author: ![Hedda\_Rosa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hedda_rosa/32/1204_2.png) [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa) #### Post date: [December 14, 2011, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/61 "2011-12-14T22:51:01Z")
I too am very sorry. When it is someone you love, 80 is not nearly enough. ☹ ---
### Author: ![Starving\_Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist) #### Post date: [December 14, 2011, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/62 "2011-12-14T22:55:32Z")
Seems like no matter how old our parents get, we’re never ready to see them go. My condolences for your loss, **Lynn**. ---
### Author: ![Satchmo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/satchmo/32/4223_2.png) [@Satchmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satchmo) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/63 "2011-12-15T00:00:12Z")
Sorry to hear of your lose, **Lynn**. You and your family will be in my thoughts. ---
### Author: ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/64 "2011-12-15T00:38:13Z")
Our condolences as well, **Lynn**. Your **Doper** family is always here for you, as I see, and so are **D** and I. Hugs sent your way! Bill and **Dondra** ---
### Author: ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/65 "2011-12-15T00:48:25Z")
I’m so sorry. It doesn’t matter if it’s 80 or 108; it still sucks. ☹ ---
### Author: ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/66 "2011-12-15T01:19:52Z")
I’m sorry to hear of this. Losing my father was very painful, though I can think of him now (8 years later) and just be glad he was my dad. I hope that comes soon for you. ---
### Author: ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/67 "2011-12-15T01:21:35Z")
My thoughts are with you and yours. ---
### Author: ![brittekland](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aeb1de/32.png) [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/68 "2011-12-15T01:59:49Z")
I’m so sorry. My father passed away 2 years ago; I couldn’t imagine losing him and it was very tough but time heals. ---
### Author: ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/69 "2011-12-15T02:27:00Z")
Condolences. ---
### Author: ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/70 "2011-12-15T02:33:43Z")
Aw. I’m sorry to hear that. Best thoughts to you and your family. ---
### Author: ![2gigch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/2gigch1/32/3313_2.png) [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/71 "2011-12-15T02:37:20Z")
Very sorry to hear of your loss. ---
### Author: ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/72 "2011-12-15T02:47:25Z")
I’m very sorry for your loss. ---
### Author: ![Ann\_Onimous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/73 "2011-12-15T03:06:42Z")
I’m so sorry, **Lynn**. Prayers going up for you and your family. ---
### 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: [December 15, 2011, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/74 "2011-12-15T05:26:51Z")
My condolences, **Lynn**. My father has been going through his own issues, and it’s made me think about what it’ll be lke when I finally lose him. I’m not ready for it…and I’m sure you weren’t, either. Wishing you strength in the coming days/weeks. -D/a ---
### Author: ![rowrrbazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rowrrbazzle/32/414_2.png) [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/75 "2011-12-15T05:27:52Z")
Lynn, my condolences. ---
### Author: ![banjoDavid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@banjoDavid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/banjoDavid) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/76 "2011-12-15T09:10:14Z")
It’s been 10 years since I lost my dad. Passing time makes it easier, but the loss is stlll there. Love, David ---
### Author: ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/77 "2011-12-15T10:40:31Z")
From another Fort Worth doper… Really sorry to hear that Lynn. pullin ---
### Author: ![Icerigger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/icerigger/32/432_2.png) [@Icerigger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icerigger) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/78 "2011-12-15T10:44:38Z")
My sympathy to you and your family. ---
### Author: ![JBDivmstr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b4bc9f/32.png) [@JBDivmstr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JBDivmstr) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/79 "2011-12-15T12:51:27Z")
My sincere condolences. My Dad is in the early stages of Alzheimers, and I dread contemplating what life will be like after I lose him. ---
### Author: ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106) #### Post date: [December 15, 2011, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-died-yesterday-afternoon/606146/80 "2011-12-15T15:37:05Z")
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