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Hawkstorian
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Post subject: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:36 pm |
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Hey all,
Some of you have met my dad ... and many of you have heard me talk about the times we spent going to the games.
2 years ago, while many of you were talking about losing games for the sake of draft position, I gave an impassioned plea that resonated with many of you. I pointed out that there isn't always a next year. We must always treasure the moment we are in.
There is no 'next year' for my dad.
He fell gravely ill this weekend, and passed away sometime during the 4th quarter of todays' game.
I am, as you probably know, a person of faith, yet I'm not really sure God specifically chose that time to call in his spirit .. but I also can't dismiss the profound coincidence. My dad enjoyed going to 'hawk games with his 4 sons, and we were by his side watching the game when he drew his final breath. Draw you own conclusions.
Despite the fact that I can be an ornary SOB many of you have been my dear friends over the years and have supported my family. I want to especially thank Les and Darlene, Mark and Alicia, Todd and Cindy, Dom and Jen, Ryan, Doug, Garth and many others for being part of my extended Seahawk family. You guys mean as much to me as anyone.
And as always.... GO HAWKS!
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:38 pm |
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My condolences, John. I pray you'll find peace during this time.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:38 pm |
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Here's to your dad sir. He's got the best seats in the house now.
My condolences on your loss.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:41 pm |
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blessings on you and your family.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:41 pm |
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My thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family my friend.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:41 pm |
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So sorry to hear that, man.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:42 pm |
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One tough day. Your friends here at .net are in your corner. You are in our prayers.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:44 pm |
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Hawkstorian wrote: Hey all,
Some of you have met my dad ... and many of you have heard me talk about the times we spent going to the games.
2 years ago, while many of you were talking about losing games for the sake of draft position, I gave an impassioned plea that resonated with many of you. I pointed out that there isn't always a next year. We must always treasure the moment we are in.
There is no 'next year' for my dad.
He fell gravely ill this weekend, and passed away sometime during the 4th quarter of todays' game.
I am, as you probably know, a person of faith, yet I'm not really sure God specifically chose that time to call in his spirit .. but I also can't dismiss the profound coincidence. My dad enjoyed going to 'hawk games with his 4 sons, and we were by his side watching the game when he drew his final breath. Draw you own conclusions.
Despite the fact that I can be an ornary SOB many of you have been my dear friends over the years and have supported my family. I want to especially thank Les and Darlene, Mark and Alicia, Todd and Cindy, Dom and Jen, Ryan, Doug, Garth and many others for being part of my extended Seahawk family. You guys mean as much to me as anyone.
And as always.... GO HAWKS! Oh man I am sooo sorry for you. I dont know you but my heart is soooo out for you. I have enough hurt in my life right now but I am crying for you as I write this. I am sure he loved you and that is something to hang on to forever.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:45 pm |
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Sorry to hear that, my prayers are with you.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:48 pm |
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I love ya John. Hang in there.
Your father was a good man. He will be missed.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:48 pm |
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John, I shared beers with you and your dad, and all I can say is I am happy to have met him, talked with him and can say I am proud to have known such a fine man.
He will be missed. But he has one fine set of sons.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:50 pm |
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I'm sorry to hear about this. My condolences to you and your family.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:50 pm |
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I as well am a person of faith and he's in a better place now, cheers from a fellow Seahawks fan mate, his last one was a good one.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:50 pm |
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Hawks fan till the end...Condolences and God bless
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:51 pm |
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Oh my. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss, and glad for you that at least you were there when it mattered most. Godspeed to your father.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:52 pm |
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Keep a pic ture of the hawks logo next to him framed because we seahwks fans will always have ur back bro go hawks
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:54 pm |
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So sorry to hear that, John. He, no doubt, lived a full, happy life because of the family he has.
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:55 pm |
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At least the Hawks won. So sorry to hear that as well Hawkstorian 
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:56 pm |
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My condolences. Prayers go out to you and your family.
My dad passed last saturday and my family is going through the same struggles. Stay strong and remember all the good times!
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Post subject: Re: My Dad's last game Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:57 pm |
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From one Hawk brotha to anotha, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Prayers for strength and peace be with you and yours. 
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