LouisB, I’m really very sorry for your loss. And it is a loss and a huge hole and I really don’t think you can be ready for the pain of losing a parent. Age and illness is irrelevant. My Dad died a month before yours, Feb. 11, 2004, seven years almost to the day after my Mom died. I knew it was coming, he had been ill for awhile. It still hurts like hell. My saving grace is that I know he found peace and I hope you have something similar to hold on to. My heart goes out to you and your family.
I’m truly sorry for your loss and I know what you’re going through. My father died 4 days before my 22nd birthday…so I know what it’s like to lose a parent.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m so sorry.
My thanks to all of you who have responded. I had to go to the funeral home, so didn’t have a chance to reply until now. I feel somewhat better after having seen him, but it is still quite a jolt even though I knew it was coming.
Again, thanks to all.
I don’ t know if we’re ever prepared to lose a loved one, even when it’s not unexpected. It’s been a year and a half since my dad died, and I still can’t quite believe it.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My condolences, Louis, to you and your family.
I saw this thread earlier, but every time I tried to read and respond, my tears were blinding me. I feel your sadness, yet a huge part of me feels jealous of all those years you’ve had with your dad. Mine died when I was five, I’ve missed him in so many ways. I cherish the few memories I have of him.
Sorry to hear that Louis,
I find that when loved ones pass it is helpful to be positive. At least you had 64 years with him. I sure hope my Dad lives to be that old, but I am not too optimistic. 
Life just isn’t fair Sorry to hear it.
You were very lucky to have him to be such a vital force in your life for 64 years.
My condolences to you and your family.
My condolences, Louis.
No matter how well prepared we think we are when we know that death is close for someone we love, it still hurts more than we’re prepared for. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’m so sorry to hear about your father. My condolences.
Consider it this way: you had 64 whole years with him. Not very many get this chance.
And he isn’t in any physical pain wherever he is. Pain over, he can focus on watching over his loved ones.
