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Fred's avatar

My sympathies to you and your family, I know how hard it is to let go of a parent. Especially one like your dad. My parents were the same kind of people, honest, hard working, not expecting much but giving lots in return. I miss them daily. Cherish your memories, and know that their values and influence live on in you. The best way to honour them is to live following their example. Fred

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Ray Seibert's avatar

Hey Brent, you have my Sympathy. Your words are a comfort to others even as you grieve. That is a gift to all of us. Please never stop writing.

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Al's avatar

My sympathy to you and your family. Your father was a rare male in his generation, as you described him. We need more like him!

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Margaret Mazzaferro's avatar

Thank you, Brent, for this poignant remembrance of your dad. You have just suffered a tremendous loss, and yet I know it will take time for it to really sink in. May your memories of a long life, well lived, give you comfort during the upcoming holidays and in the months to come.

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Paul Larson's avatar

You have my sympathies. Very well said about a man who many used as an example to live by. God bless his memory!!

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kay's avatar

My sympathy, but you are blessed with so many wonderful and meaningful memories. A life well lived.

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Susan Jaffer's avatar

Losing parent is part of the natural order of things, but that doesn't make it easy. If the parent has lived a long life, we (and they) are lucky. If the parents have a son who can express his love for his parents so beautifully, they are blessed. Crying with you, Brent.

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Brent Olson's avatar

Thanks for that, Susan

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Linda MONNENS-McGinley's avatar

I had not expected to weep alongside you this morning, Brent, but I am. My sympathies to the family.

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Brent Olson's avatar

Thanks, Linda

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Rukhsana Khan's avatar

So sorry to hear. My condolences. Sounds like a really nice guy!

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Brent Olson's avatar

He was a good man

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