My condolences to you and your family; I’ll have you in my prayers today.
Oh ** swampbear ** I am sitting here crying now, what a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. I am so glad that you spent all that time with him, more for your sake than anything else. Now you have those memories and those will hopefully bring you comfort.
I am sorry for your loss, but so happy that you had such a great man in your life for so long. {{{{swampbear and family}}}} , you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks everybody for the prayers, good thoughts and hugs. Like I always say Dopers are the best. My online and IRL friends have been a huge source of comfort.
Again, thanks.
{{{swampy}}}
I feel for you Swampbear, I just went through this with my Mom last year, and buried her in January. Be strong; time takes the edge off the pain and loss, but it will still creep up on you and take you unawares at the oddest moments.