The loss of my father

[mn taxidermist]

My Dad died a week ago. He was my favorite hunting and fishing partner, life is never going to be the same. It was fun the way our roles had changed. When I was young he taught me about the outdoors, through the middle we were partners and in the end I took him when it became difficult for him by himself. It was almost like he became a child again, he was as excited to kill a grouse or a deer at 83 as any kid I know. RIP Dad I'll miss you forever

 

[F250]

Sorry for your loss. You were lucky to have him for so many years. I lost my mine before we got to that stage where he needed more help from me than I did from him.

 

[jpc01101]

Really really sorry man. I know that is a terrible gut punch. I don’t have any kind of advice or anything, just take care of yourself.

 

[Outlaw99]

Worst day of my life. You may my most sincere condolences

 

[6mm Remington]

Sorry for your loss. That's a hard one. I too lost my father in 2012. I continue the outdoor activities that he taught me just as your father taught you. I know my dad would want me to continue doing the things we loved to do together so much with our families and friends. I hope you do not stop doing those things.

 

[mn taxidermist]

Sorry for your loss. That's a hard one. I too lost my father in 2012. I continue the outdoor activities that he taught me just as your father taught you. I know my dad would want me to continue doing the things we loved to do together so much with our families and friends. I hope you do not stop doing those things.

Thanks, I definitely will continue doing what I love. The outdoors is what will get me through this

 

[Sask hunter]

Sorry for your loss

 

[Hammsolo]

God Bless

 

[Zellhouse]

Right there with you... it's been 6 years & I'm still dealing with the loss.

 

[Pucky Freak]

I’m glad you knew him for as long as you did, and he continued to enjoys the outdoors long into older age. The loss must sting.

 

[Jorgy]

Sorry for you loss. My father died 25 years ago. Hunting/fishing was a major bonding experience for me when I was growing up. I still do alot of reflecting whenever I am in the woods thinking about him.

 

[Redmt]

I lost my Dad in 2007. He would have been 104 tomorrow. Over the years the loss has subsided somewhat and the memories of the good times replaced most of the pain.

 

[brymoore]

Godspeed to your father.

 

[Steiny77]

Sorry for your loss. Very similar situation for myself, lost my dad last December.

 

[Southern Elk]

Sorry for your loss. I know that has to be tough.

 

[recon6036]

The greatest gift I ever received was a chance to care for my Dad when he had Dementia. It was very tough at times, but if I could do it all over again, I would and would do it better. He’s been gone for 14 months now and he was an example of how a person should live their life.
My condolences to you!!!

 

[pabearhunter]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Bowmannate2000]

Been almost 4 years since I lost my dad. It's hard to believe it's been that long. Good fathers live on in our memories and hearts. My condolences to you.

 

[Gravelyctry]

You have my sincere condolences. My dad is in his 90's, and it's tough to imagine my world without him in it.

 

[LopeHunter]

Sorry for your loss.

I relive the "greatest hits" soon after when a friend or relative passes away. Snippets from decades of interactions. I am the only one alive of a group of four of us that were thick of thieves during our school years before the winds of time scattered us after graduation as one went to the Air Force, two of us to college and another headed off with wanderlust.

Parsing out the best moments to cherish is easier for me when is a friend. Family dynamics can be tough, though, so takes a bit more effort to parse out the better moments. My parents each made 90 so was not for a lack of time to obtain lots of good memories.

As most my closest family has passed on, I find the loss of a pet hits harder that used to and I think has to do with how much a dog selflessly gives without asking for anything other than kindness and a scratch behind the ear.

Peace be with you and your loved ones.