In honor of my Dad

[TeamoftheCentury]

Thanks for sharing, UK_Seahawk. My condolences to you as well.

 

[IndyHawk]

My condolences to all of you..
I lost my dad shortly after our SB win..He was a Bears fan before
moving out to the Seattle area and got us started on being fans of
the Hawks,Sonics and yes the M's.
He took me to my first game(s) at the Dome..It's in my mind like it
was yesterday and the Sonics at Seattle Center also.
Reading through these,I see we are all not alone as it hurts but we have
great memories.

 

[Sperrydogg]

My Dad passed away August 4th. He was a lifelong Seahawks and Patriots fan. He grew up in Boston, so can't fault him there. He took me out to camps in Cheney whenever he could. Indoctrinated me into Seahawks football. Met several players over the years. By the way, he was pissed about the Seahawks losing to the Patriots in the SB. Good man. I'm going to miss him terribly, especially talking to him after Seahawks games.
I brought him to his first NFL game ever. A Seahawks preseason game against the Colts, Peyton Mannings first appearance in the NFL. I looked over at my Dad as the Seahawks were introduced as a team running on the field, and he was in tears.
Thank you, Dad, for the memories and all you meant to me.

Wow just saw this. Lost my dad in August 2021. Miss you dad. Love you

 

[CouchLogic]

Mad love to all those 12's out there going through the loss of a loved one. My father passed unexpectedly in early February. He loved the "Seachickens" and always let me know how the game was going if I didn't make it in time before kickoff. Glad I got to say goodbye one last time.

Be well brothers and sisters.

 

[Sperrydogg]

Mad love to all those 12's out there going through the loss of a loved one. My father passed unexpectedly in early February. He loved the "Seachickens" and always let me know how the game was going if I didn't make it in time before kickoff. Glad I got to say goodbye one last time.

Be well brothers and sisters.

Dads are awesome. I’m one so I’m awesome too

 

[Zybot]

My dad passed on December 6. One of my best memories with him is enjoying that crazy Packers NFC Championship game in the stands.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

My Dad passed away August 4th. He was a lifelong Seahawks and Patriots fan. He grew up in Boston, so can't fault him there. He took me out to camps in Cheney whenever he could. Indoctrinated me into Seahawks football. Met several players over the years. By the way, he was pissed about the Seahawks losing to the Patriots in the SB. Good man. I'm going to miss him terribly, especially talking to him after Seahawks games.
I brought him to his first NFL game ever. A Seahawks preseason game against the Colts, Peyton Mannings first appearance in the NFL. I looked over at my Dad as the Seahawks were introduced as a team running on the field, and he was in tears.
Thank you, Dad, for the memories and all you meant to me.

Sorry to hear it man, I get it. Mine passed a few years ago, hard to believe it's been 3 years. It's just plain gut wrenching. The connection of sports and our parents can be really strong.

 

[oldhawkfan]

Sorry to hear it man, I get it. Mine passed a few years ago, hard to believe it's been 3 years. It's just plain gut wrenching. The connection of sports and our parents can be really strong.

Just passed the 3 year mark with my dad two weeks ago. The 4 year mark with my mom is next week. After my mom died, their pastor told me it takes 3-5 years before the gut wrenching pain disappears. I kind of call bullshit on that time frame. My brother died almost 56 years ago and I can still get teary about him.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

No doubt. No such thing on when someone is supposed to "get over it"
Shoot, yesterday was a year since we lost our dog to cancer. Gut wrenching stuff. Still not close to over it.
Just see pics of your relatives or pets and it's like clockwork. Tears will show up.

 

[evergreen]

My dad passed on December 6. One of my best memories with him is enjoying that crazy Packers NFC Championship game in the stands.

Thats a funny statement since there were only about three minutes worth of game time to actually enjoy, besides the fake field goal.

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

Totc, sorry to hear about your father.

My condolences.

Sounds like you had a great relationship with him and you both got some Seahawks memories together and got to see a Super Bowl win!

He sounds like a great man!

Rest in peace to your father!

 

[TeamoftheCentury]

Interesting to see this thread resurface after nearly 3 years. I will say this sort of topic has brought out the best in us.

I miss my Dad for more reasons than sharing our love of football and other sports. But, I had shared the OP because of the moments (and one in particular) that the Seahawks allowed me to share with my Dad which is buried in my heart forever.

Those who say football is merely a game just don't understand.

Now it's been Interesting to hear from my Mom about the Seahawks. She used to hate football but she decided to watch more and more with my Dad and they started hosting MNF parties and such.

I couldn't believe it this off-season when my Mom excitedly shared with me, "We got Cooper Kupp!"

I thought to myself, "Who is this woman... and what have you done with my Mom?"

 

[TeamoftheCentury]

No doubt. No such thing on when someone is supposed to "get over it"
Shoot, yesterday was a year since we lost our dog to cancer. Gut wrenching stuff. Still not close to over it.
Just see pics of your relatives or pets and it's like clockwork. Tears will show up.

Dang. So sorry to hear about losing your dog. I'm sure your dog loved you and could sense your feelings.

I really feel like our pets are part of our family. I grew up having surgery after surgery and our family dogs always sensed I was going through the ringer and would sleep by me when I got out of the hospital.

One time when I was maybe 5 or 6 years old, my Dog disappeared when he was let out to do his business. We figured someone stole him because many had even offered to buy him. The entire neighborhood was out looking for him. Had to cry myself to sleep that night after just getting home from the hospital. Never saw him again. Brutal.

We had other animals and I never forget them.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Thx. It was brutal. Got told she had Lung Cancer (was acting lethargic) and 8 days later she was gone. Gut punch.
Our first dog died of cancer too, but we saw it coming a lot more.

 

[rjdriver]

It’s more than “just a game”.

It’s binding memories that can bring families together.

Thanks for sharing your memories @TeamoftheCentury. My Dad is a Seattle transplant originally from Chelsea, MA so your story hit home.

The fact that it hurts so much is only a testament to how much you love him. He seems like a good man, I wish I could have met him. I’m very sorry for your loss.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

No doubt. Sports is so much more than just a game. It brings families together.

 

[Fernie Hawks Fan]

My Dad passed 30 years ago, but I still miss him dearly.

 

[Zybot]

Thats a funny statement since there were only about three minutes worth of game time to actually enjoy, besides the fake field goal.

Well the funny thing is the guy next to us said the game is over. And I said well you never know they could score a touchdown, get an onside kick and then score another TD. He looked at me like I was crazy and then it freaking happened. I just have memories from that game such as hugging my dad after the win that I will never forget

 

[HawkRiderFan]

5 years go with my dad. i always feel like the covid stuff started in Feb 2020 and not March cause my life got turned upside in Feb with his passing.

He didn't follow NFL too closely but absolutely knew my love of the Hawks. When we chatted during NFL season he would ask me a question or make a comment about the Hawks game if he saw it. When we talked the day after Super Bowl 49 he didn't say a word about the game. That never happened after a big sporting event, let alone my favorite team. He knew me that well, that i would not want to talk about it.

 

[Sperrydogg]

I remember in the 80’s we had a tiny little black and white tv with dials to adjust the fuzzy picture. My dad introduced me to sports on that tv. There was no remote. I was the remote. I miss that tv.