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Written by Jay on June 26, 2010 – 7:22 pm -
My dad passed away early this morning. He fought a long hard battle but remained optimistic, even though the odds were stacked again him. I made it back home in time to visit with him, which I am very grateful for. I think Dad was holding on until he could see all four of his kids. Once we were all there, he began to slip away and wasn’t conscious most of the time. This was a blessing since his poor old body was fighting against him. When my dad went, he did so quietly, with his family gathered at his bedside. I know he’s somewhere better now, dancing in the stars with his mother, or laughing and playing with the long line of family dogs that loved him. In time my family will be reunited with him. Until then, I will try to make him as proud of me as I was to call him my father and friend.
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There were so many wonderful things about your dad that I want people to know but I keep thinking of three times in specific. First was when I had my old firebird and just lost my job at the nursing home and couldn’t find a buyer for it, he generously offered to loan me 500 dollars to make the payment and insurance. I really wanted to take him up on it because I loved that car but I also wanted his respect, he always struck me as the type of man that never asked for charity and took responsibility for the situations he found himself in. Another time was when all of his kids came home for Christmas with their respective significant others and he never once treated me differently because I was gay and loved his youngest son. He had so much love for his family and this was very evident at every holiday or birthday celebration. Lastly he was such a kind gentle giant of a man, during the years I was with Jay, his dad always made me feel like a part of his family and I thank him so much for all he did for everyone he loved…..Here’s to you Jim, heaven just got a true gentleman and a beautiful soul.
My brother was my hero and my life long best friend and I will miss him terribly bad. I can’t find the words to describe my brother because there are none good enough to explain what a truly good and wonderful person he was. My life is shattered today. I miss you my sweet brother, today and every single day for the rest of my life.
Love Always, Your little sister
Hey Baby, I can only agree to what you have said about your father and my Dad in Law Jim. My hope grows out of the belief that he is among all the other stars now, sending us a smile of releave and joy he has earned with his deeds. This is how I will keep him with me. He has been the most open minded man to me, welcomming me to his house from the first day we have met. He took me in as his son in law disregarding all community talk and opinion that others could have been afraid of. It didn’t seem to matter to him. I am proud of having had the honour and pleasure to meet Jim. Thank you Jim, for your advise and the time you have given to us.