Rob,
Condolences. :'( That is not at all what I was expecting to read when I saw the title of the post.
Seth
Condolences. :'( That is not at all what I was expecting to read when I saw the title of the post.
Seth
Well, I got bad news today....
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Sincere condolences.
I am fairly new around here but not new to forums and I know that posting the news of your losing your father will help. Especially when there support from a good group of individuals that share in the same interest.
Stay strong and God Bless.
I am fairly new around here but not new to forums and I know that posting the news of your losing your father will help. Especially when there support from a good group of individuals that share in the same interest.
Stay strong and God Bless.
cflansbaum
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Robtonya -- so sorry for your loss - our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Carl
Carl
Paul Perry
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I'm sorry to hear about your sudden loss Rob. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Rob -
It's kind of amazing, and gratifying, first, to have you feel comfortable enough with the Festool community to open up like you did at a difficult time, and second, to see the many kind responses from all around the world. I lost my Dad in 1985 at age 70 (also too young), and it was really difficult to deal with. It was satisfying to know that we loved and respected each other; it would be much more difficult to handle if a lot had remained unsaid until it was too late. You don't say too much about this, but reading between the lines, your relationship was clearly rewarding for both of you.
Coincidentally, a good friend just lost his father this morning as well. He was 82 and in poor health for quite awhile, so 'it was time' . . . but that doesn't make it any easier, either. Just take it one day at a time, remember the good times, and give yourself plenty of breathing room. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts (nor should there be). You'll find along the way that each anniversary, birthday, and special holiday brings both good memories and renewed grieving at the same time; a mixed blessing to be sure, but something that everyone goes through. The next year is a lot easier, but he'll be in your thoughts a lot. Mine still is, after more than 20 years.
Take care, and God bless.
Ed Gallaher
It's kind of amazing, and gratifying, first, to have you feel comfortable enough with the Festool community to open up like you did at a difficult time, and second, to see the many kind responses from all around the world. I lost my Dad in 1985 at age 70 (also too young), and it was really difficult to deal with. It was satisfying to know that we loved and respected each other; it would be much more difficult to handle if a lot had remained unsaid until it was too late. You don't say too much about this, but reading between the lines, your relationship was clearly rewarding for both of you.
Coincidentally, a good friend just lost his father this morning as well. He was 82 and in poor health for quite awhile, so 'it was time' . . . but that doesn't make it any easier, either. Just take it one day at a time, remember the good times, and give yourself plenty of breathing room. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts (nor should there be). You'll find along the way that each anniversary, birthday, and special holiday brings both good memories and renewed grieving at the same time; a mixed blessing to be sure, but something that everyone goes through. The next year is a lot easier, but he'll be in your thoughts a lot. Mine still is, after more than 20 years.
Take care, and God bless.
Ed Gallaher
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Rob, you have my sincere condolences. I'm sure you will always miss him.
Regards,
John
Regards,
John
My condolences for you and your family. I lost my brother in 2003 and, well these are things I think are hard to get over and harder for others to understand. Loosing a father is a hard thing and I wish you and family the best in your grieving.
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Rob, I too am so sorry for your loss. It has weighed on my mine since I first read the news. I wish the best for you and your family. Like Ed mentioned above, I also am pleased that this board has offered a place for you to express your sorrow. We are something more than just a woodworking forum here, we are all people who often share some of the same life experiences. Hang in there.
Corwin
Corwin
brandon.nickel
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Let me add my condolences on your loss. My father is about to retire and has decided he wants to set up a wood-shop. The catch is that he wants to do this on the second floor of a 3-car garage. I'm concerned about his safety and health in trying to move his lifelong collection of tools and especially the new big iron he desires into that space. Your experience validates that concern. Again, my heart goes out to you and your family.
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Rob, my most sincere condolences to you, your family and loved ones, you will be in my thoughts!!!
Sincerely,
Tom Gensmer
Sincerely,
Tom Gensmer
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Thanks again for the support. We justed picked out the casket today. Knowing he was a woodworker, there was no other option for me but a wooden casket. It is beautiful, it has a cherry color finish, not too fancy though. This forum is great, reading all the responses is great too. This is the closest family member that has died, I guess this is why I had to talk to somebody. I wonder when it is approprate to remove his name and number from my phone, and I keep thinking of all the things he will miss, and all the times when I needed him for something and he was there. My step mother wants the funeral this saturday, I have no objections, but that is a long time to wait to put him to rest. Well i will keep checking in on the forum, I really appreciate all here, it is nice to talk to somebody about it.
Rob,
My condolences and thoughts are with you and yours as well. When my grandmother passed, each one of us wore one of the pieces of gaudy jewelry that she loved so much to her funeral. It turned out to be a fitting tribute to her and one we still have fond memories of this day. We often think of her, and we always remember the feelings that we had when we gathered to celebrate her life.
Greg
My condolences and thoughts are with you and yours as well. When my grandmother passed, each one of us wore one of the pieces of gaudy jewelry that she loved so much to her funeral. It turned out to be a fitting tribute to her and one we still have fond memories of this day. We often think of her, and we always remember the feelings that we had when we gathered to celebrate her life.
Greg
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