RIP My Grandfather
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. AS you said, the sadness is hinged by relief that the ordeal is over. Not just for Grandfather, but for all those who love him and have had to endure the ending. :rose::rose:
Dalek Dave wrote:
Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis.
That is what we're here for. I experienced the same with FIL.
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
Sorry to hear this :rose:
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.(Winston Churchill)
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
:rose:
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
Dalek Dave wrote:
peaceably and with loved ones beside him
And there's no better way to go. Hoist a tankard and toast his memory, for you are better for having known him.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
:rose:
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Dalek Dave wrote:
peaceably and with loved ones beside him
And there's no better way to go. Hoist a tankard and toast his memory, for you are better for having known him.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
"Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos
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Having grandchildren myself, I would bet that his life was enriched by knowing you, and from your comments, guess that you feel the same about him. It does not make the pain go away, but in the long run you have something that money could never buy.
Unrequited desire is character building. OriginalGriff I'm sitting here giving you a standing ovation - Len Goodman
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
I'm glad his suffering is over and hope you are OK. My grandather went on in a terrible condition for months with emphysema (a life time of rollie-uppies coupled to a 40-odd years welding ship together) before he died, stuggling for each breath. When he went I was simultaneously happy his suffering was over and sad he'd gone, also I rember feeling guilty for as was effectively happy he'd died and sad that his suffering had ended. Odd thing grief. Anyway I don't hold stock in a chap giving flowers to another chap, so :beer: instead.
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
I've been there. Remember him for the happy moments and be happy that the suffering is over.
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
Condolences to you and yours. :rose:
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
Hi Dave, My condolences to you and your relatives :rose:
Eric Goedhart
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. :rose:
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
Dalek Dave wrote:
The battle over, the cancer won eventually.
:sigh: :rose::rose: RIP DD's Grand Pa :rose::rose:
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
Sorry to hear Dave but as you say his suffering is over. :rose: I lost mine many years ago but still think of him and smile.
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
You are incredibly lucky to have had such a great man as your grandfather, and even luckier to have had your whole life to know him. Many people don't have that opportunity, so that's pretty awesome.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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He died at 1.15am this morning, peaceably and with loved ones beside him. The battle over, the cancer won eventually. I am sad, and yet somewhat relieved that his pain and suffering are at an end. I cannot help but smile when I think of him, he provided may episodes of mirth and hilarity throughout my life and now he is gone, but never to be forgotten by those he leaves behind. I shall miss him. Thanks for letting me go on about him, it is a kind of catharsis. PS. I will be in absentia on Thursday and Friday, so those who partake of the CCC will have to rely on the ministrations of my as yet unappointed deputy.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]
