Debbie Downer Post....One Year Anniversary

My dad is *really* not the huggy kissy type, but I'll go knock on his door and see if he answers from within.

My dad, when he's human, sounds a lot like yours. WWII/Indonesian Revolution vet, knows more about world history and politics than anyone I know (he'll pop stuff out and expect me to have an intelligent discussion about ... oh, I don't know, Vanuatu, Liechtenstein, or Guinea Bissau, those are the latest I can think of that he's brought up) ... and if you don't take them seriously, even his rants are funny.

Thanks for the wonderful reminder to appreciate the best about him and that he is still here for a little while. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult anniversary as well as the exciting times to come for you.

{MELON PRESS}

Sorry for your loss. *hugs*

Before my grandfather (on my mom's side) passed away, he told me that I'd never find a man to make me happy, because I could never find someone as good as my father.

I see my dad in a week. I can't wait. I'll call him today to wish him safe travels!

wrong thread title. You are never a Debbie Downer remembering the great things about a lost loved one, it would be a debbie downer thread to know that no one ever thought of them again!

Embrace the good times!

Nothing "down" about it!  He sounds like a great guy and an awesome father.  Back in July we had the 17-year yartzeit (anniversary) of Bigfuzzydad's death.  I still miss him - a lot and we talk about how much fun he would be having with his grandchildren if he were still around.  Keeping his memory alive like this just prolongs the love and that's a cool thing.

And you can still pseudo-hug him...  http://pillowmob.com/    It can be neat for the kids... or a little creepy.

I echo the sentiment that it's hardly a down moment when you fondly remember someone you love. I'd like to think that your Dad is smiling down on you from above, watching you live your life and remembering  him fondly.

I lost both my Grandparents to cancer last year.  My Grandmother was diagnosed with brain cancer on April 14th, she died on June 21st.  My Grandfather fought colon cancer for 6 years before dying on Christmas Eve.  They both raised me and made me into the person I am today.  Every day I live my life guided by the lessons they taught me. 

I hope your healing process is going well.

Matt

If I could I would, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.

Great big kiss abd hug!!! 

Your dad looks and sounds like he was a super sweet, interesting guy.  Here's your {{hug}}.  Continue to remember him fondly and keep his memory alive with your kids (I am guessing the little one in the pic is yours).

And yeah, cancer sucks.

Sorry for you loss. 

My parents are still living but just a couple weeks ago my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. I know what's ahead. it's difficult but I am spending more time with both of them.  Cancer sucks!

A "Semper Fi" to your father Brad.  Having worn the same emblems he has on his cap, I can tell you those "V"'s are true honor.  Loss of a loved one is never easy.  My heart goes out to you!

My four mile run today will be for him.

Focusing on something other than the loss of a great man.  But our country lost a great soldier.

I was born during Nam so I'm too young to relate to that.  But I'm not too young to be appreciative of his service for the country that I live in.  

Thankful for his service for my freedom.

What beautiful memories yo have of your father.  Cherish them.

My father also died of cancer and this month was the 6th anniversary of his death My mother hasn't taken his message off her cell phone, it brings her comfort.  The rest of the family finds it odd and is more than a bit wigged out over it.  I chalk it up to it brings her comfort and let it go.  There are a lot of times I want to talk to him still......

My nephew bought the house I grew up in, even redecorated I walk in and can mentally hear him yelling for something or another from any other part of the house.

I'm very sorry to know that it's been a year since your dear Dad's death.  Thanks for letting us know of the great service he did - a true American hero!  Thanks, Bradley!

Not a downer but a tribute to a man that changed lives and touched people. 

My father is actively dying from stage 4 small intestine cancer.  My strong and compassionate Dad failing is hard to see but he is dying with the grace and quiet compassion he had in life with concern for others. He fought to live to help my Mom while she passed away in May from heart failure.

Thanks for this post!

Hugs for all Dads today!