Chipperman
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Thank you for posting this.
I lost my Dad in February. He was not really a gun guy, but he did teach me to shoot. I miss him.
I lost my Dad in February. He was not really a gun guy, but he did teach me to shoot. I miss him.
Parting shot with Dad
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Family experiences and memories have got to be about the most important thing in the world.
Keep him in your heart, and he'll never be gone from you.
Keep him in your heart, and he'll never be gone from you.
Grizzly Adams
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Lost my dad in 1995. He taught me to shoot and hunt at the age of 5 and we continued until about 1992. Those are memories that you can never replace! Thanks for sharing. God Bless.
kayl
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great story. Chills ran down my neck. +1 on keeping him in your heart and never forgetting the great times you had with him. God bless you and yours.
Fergy35
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Great story - thanks.
Only got to hunt with my dad a few times when I was very young, then for some reason he gave it up. I still have pretty vivid memories of those trips.
We still fish though and it will be a very sad day indeed when those fishing trips come to an end.
Thanks again.
Only got to hunt with my dad a few times when I was very young, then for some reason he gave it up. I still have pretty vivid memories of those trips.
We still fish though and it will be a very sad day indeed when those fishing trips come to an end.
Thanks again.
Legionnaire
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Thanks for the story. I'm very close to my dad, who just turned 80--but he's not a hunter and we've never so much as gone to the range together. We share many good memories, but unfortunately, hunting isn't one of them.
My FIL, on the other hand, is a great outdoorsman, and he and I have hunted together many times, including this past season. Those memories, too, are precious, and I'm glad to have them.
Great story; glad you have a brother to share the memories with. Here's to you, your brother, and your dad. Cheers.
My FIL, on the other hand, is a great outdoorsman, and he and I have hunted together many times, including this past season. Those memories, too, are precious, and I'm glad to have them.
Great story; glad you have a brother to share the memories with. Here's to you, your brother, and your dad. Cheers.
Steelbanger
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My dad & I ran beagles and hunted small game. He's been gone for 30 years and I still miss him. I visited his grave site two days ago and we had a talk. I looked for his approval of the beagle I had with me and somehow I know he would have loved this dog too.
Your reverent description of the respectful disbursement of his remains is very touching. A man would be proud to have sons like you two.
Your reverent description of the respectful disbursement of his remains is very touching. A man would be proud to have sons like you two.
Bazooka Joe71
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Poper,
That is one of the best stories I have ever read on here. Thank you for sharing.
But dang it, I'll be damned if something didn't fly into each of my eyes while reading that story.
I'm going to go call my dad now.
That is one of the best stories I have ever read on here. Thank you for sharing.
But dang it, I'll be damned if something didn't fly into each of my eyes while reading that story.
I'm going to go call my dad now.
greenflash107
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Thanks for sharing. I know your dad is looking down with a big smile at what you and your brother started. That is a great way to carry his memory on.
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Poper
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I am amazed at how many of you have been touched by this thread. I just wanted to get it out there; that is, out of the forefront of my mind.
Your kind thoughts and comments are very humbling.
Thank you, and God bless.
Poper
PS: If you haven't said a prayer for your father, now would be a good time.
Your kind thoughts and comments are very humbling.
Thank you, and God bless.
Poper
PS: If you haven't said a prayer for your father, now would be a good time.
Thank you for that story. I think that the toughest day in most men's lives is when they lose their father. My father is still here but getting on in years and I'm sure his time is coming sooner than later. I hate that it has to happen.
I believe that next hardest day in a man's life must be the day they realize that their father isn't invincible, that he isn't superman. For me that day was just a few years ago when my Dad started giving me back guns I had given to him because he's not steady enough to shoot them any more. It broke my heart.
And I think that those two events in a man's life are closely followed by the day he realizes that he himself is not invincible, that he won't live forever and can't bounce back from every injury or illness. That day came after I had heart surgery a few years ago, about the time I started getting those guns back.
My son is 19 and leaves for boot camp January 2nd. I've not shared any of these thoughts with him although I'm sure he'll realize these things in due time. But, right now, he has to be bullet proof, to believe that he is invincible and will live forever. And, he has to believe that his grandfather and I will always be there with him, because to him, we are still supermen.
I believe that next hardest day in a man's life must be the day they realize that their father isn't invincible, that he isn't superman. For me that day was just a few years ago when my Dad started giving me back guns I had given to him because he's not steady enough to shoot them any more. It broke my heart.
And I think that those two events in a man's life are closely followed by the day he realizes that he himself is not invincible, that he won't live forever and can't bounce back from every injury or illness. That day came after I had heart surgery a few years ago, about the time I started getting those guns back.
My son is 19 and leaves for boot camp January 2nd. I've not shared any of these thoughts with him although I'm sure he'll realize these things in due time. But, right now, he has to be bullet proof, to believe that he is invincible and will live forever. And, he has to believe that his grandfather and I will always be there with him, because to him, we are still supermen.
Kimber1911_06238
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What a great way to remember your father. I wish you many more hunts, he'll be right there with you
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Wc145:
Please tell your son 'thank you' for his service. It is a fine thing he is doing.
Though he is giving 4 years or so of his life in the service of his country, he will be far richer in life's experiences and life's lessons than the rest of his friends that chose not to.
Yes, we are indeed, all "bullet proof" and going to live forever when we are young. He needs his cloak of invincibility for the next few years.
Another major milestone in my aging process was the birth of my grandson, now nearly 4 years old. Hopefully, his father and I can instill in him the values we all hold dear, as you have done so well with your son.
Again, thank you so very, very much for your son's service. If I was 30 years younger, I would join him! As it is, I will say a prayer for him and his buddies. It is the very least I can do.
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Please tell your son 'thank you' for his service. It is a fine thing he is doing.
Though he is giving 4 years or so of his life in the service of his country, he will be far richer in life's experiences and life's lessons than the rest of his friends that chose not to.
Yes, we are indeed, all "bullet proof" and going to live forever when we are young. He needs his cloak of invincibility for the next few years.
Another major milestone in my aging process was the birth of my grandson, now nearly 4 years old. Hopefully, his father and I can instill in him the values we all hold dear, as you have done so well with your son.
Again, thank you so very, very much for your son's service. If I was 30 years younger, I would join him! As it is, I will say a prayer for him and his buddies. It is the very least I can do.
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fiVe
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Thanks for posting, Poper.
This has been a different year for my family as my dad died very suddenly back in January. He was 69. He wasn't much of an outdoorsman--took me squirrel hunting a couple of times and fishing a few times--but I have other memories of him. I remember playing dominoes with him, watching him cook pancakes, or helping him grill steaks. He was a simple man who provided for his family, and he loved my mother to no end. I did not want to see him in the casket--one memory of him I did not want.
Thanksgiving was definitely different and I'm sure Christmas will be more so. I guess the first year is the hardest, but we serve a good God, and He is helping us. I'm glad my FIL is still here.
May we all have good dads and good dad memories.
Peace,
fiVe
This has been a different year for my family as my dad died very suddenly back in January. He was 69. He wasn't much of an outdoorsman--took me squirrel hunting a couple of times and fishing a few times--but I have other memories of him. I remember playing dominoes with him, watching him cook pancakes, or helping him grill steaks. He was a simple man who provided for his family, and he loved my mother to no end. I did not want to see him in the casket--one memory of him I did not want.
Thanksgiving was definitely different and I'm sure Christmas will be more so. I guess the first year is the hardest, but we serve a good God, and He is helping us. I'm glad my FIL is still here.
May we all have good dads and good dad memories.
Peace,
fiVe
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next hardest time
I think now the hardest time for me is know that life is a circle and what is to come will. Since my Dad passed away suddenly 11 years ago, I'm the Dad to my son. So when he asks me to carry him, I do, because one day not too far down the way I won't be there. So I want him to have some memories to fall back on one day.
I can still feel my Dad's whiskers to this day from when I was 7 like my boy, when I'd kiss him good night.
Nite Dad
I think now the hardest time for me is know that life is a circle and what is to come will. Since my Dad passed away suddenly 11 years ago, I'm the Dad to my son. So when he asks me to carry him, I do, because one day not too far down the way I won't be there. So I want him to have some memories to fall back on one day.
I can still feel my Dad's whiskers to this day from when I was 7 like my boy, when I'd kiss him good night.
Nite Dad
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