My dads passing

**Stav** · 23-09-2011, 09:51 AM

What can I say? My dad was a top bloke .. Very funny man but one week ago he had a massive heart attack and got taken away. Today he is being layed to rest. When I think of him I just smile ironically. He never said a bad word of anyone and always a joke.
I'm sad I'll miss him but most of all happy because it's the memories in our lives that make life worth living and bring happiness.
Rip dad

Mr Hardware · 23-09-2011, 09:54 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss Stav. How many runs did he have up on the board?

james22 · 23-09-2011, 10:01 AM

My condolences to you mate. May he rest in peace.

**Stav** · 23-09-2011, 10:04 AM

He was 80 years old but was more on the move than alot of younger guys . He had a big operation last year and pulled through fine but in the end last week his number came up unfirtunately

**Stav** · 23-09-2011, 10:05 AM

Thanks James

EgoFG · 23-09-2011, 10:11 AM

Dude the memories you never want to loose will recall with painful scars your recent loss.
Over time may the scars fade and the memories not !

GTP534 · 23-09-2011, 10:14 AM

Condolences to you and your family Stav. Sounds like you have many fond memories which you can cherish.

DBourne · 23-09-2011, 10:17 AM

Sorry to hear Stav, no doubt if he was as genuine and good natured as you then we've definitely given heaven one of the good ones.

Chin up mate.

**Stav** · 23-09-2011, 10:21 AM

Thanks guys. Lots of good memories and a legacy they leave for us to follow.

gtfpv · 23-09-2011, 10:24 AM

thats a good innings mate . sorry to hear , but glad for you that you knew him a long time , and parted ways on good terms . keep that smile on the dial mate .

**Stav** · 23-09-2011, 10:47 AM

Thanks mate . Towards the end he was happy as pie so he went happy and fed when he left

Corzza · 23-09-2011, 10:50 AM

My condolences to you mate.

I was in the same situation back in March.

Stay strong and keep busy you will get through it.

**Stav** · 23-09-2011, 11:13 AM

Thank you corza

fat4D · 23-09-2011, 11:15 AM

sorry to hear mate, hope the day all goes well. Remember to celebrate his life aswell as mourn the lose. Thoughts are with you mate

Vekgib · 23-09-2011, 11:17 AM

Condolences Stav.
From your words in your opening post, it sounds like he has taught you well and his legacy is in good hands.
RIP

**FTE217** · 23-09-2011, 11:21 AM

Sad news Stav - the best to all your family !

ratter · 23-09-2011, 11:33 AM

Sorry to hear the news, the funeral will be the hardest part, you will deal with things easier each day from now

**Stav** · 23-09-2011, 11:43 AM

Thank you guys. Maurie , Mick and all my ford buddies

mik · 23-09-2011, 12:26 PM

very tuff to lose some one close, condolances Stav.

Sox · 23-09-2011, 12:37 PM

Very sorry to hear mate, RIP.

My Dad went through a very rough patch a couple months back.
Long story short, woke up one morning with severe headache, ambo took him to hospital, 2 OP's in 2 days, ICU for 2 weeks totally out of it, in a ward for a week, and today he's back home as normal.

He had a brain aneurysm burst. He had a very small chance of coming out of it.

We were all very scared, it must be pretty hard for you right now.

Sam_Boss260 · 23-09-2011, 12:45 PM

My heart felt condolences Stav.

I lost my mum only 3 months ago, and it still hurts every day. I miss her so much. But every day the pain gets a little bit better. So whilst you are in alot of pain now and it feels like your world may be upside down, just know that they are in a better place, and looking down over you every moment.

Treasure your memories with your dad, and celebrate his life with photos, memories and talking about him with your family. It is what he would have wanted.

And as you mentioned in your opening post, there will be times when you will smile or even laugh when you think of your dad.....

Dave_Obsession · 23-09-2011, 12:48 PM

Condolences mate. May he Rest In Peace.

**Charliewool** · 23-09-2011, 12:57 PM

Heartfelt condolences to you Stav.
Lost mine in 1999, and there are still days where I pick up the phone to ring him and fill him in on some current event or happening..
Time does heal the pain, but the memories always remain.

jcxr · 23-09-2011, 01:07 PM

Lost my old man 25 years ago, the anniversary of his death was last week.
You dont forget the good times Stav.

**Burnout** · 23-09-2011, 01:35 PM

My condolences to you Stav.

Eaturbo · 23-09-2011, 01:45 PM

My Dad died 4 years ago from Prostate Cancer at 60, Was the single hardest thing i have been through. Hardly a day goes by when i dont think of him. Even shed a tear some days. But to feel pain and to have been loved by him is better than to feel nothing at all. You are very lucky to have had him for 80 years and today you celebrate his life and what a difference he had made to your friends and families lives, Sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace. Shane

Ryan · 23-09-2011, 01:47 PM

Very sad to hear mate. Thinking of the good times with him will always put some ease to the pain.

I haven't lost mine, but I did lose my grand dad 5 years ago. It took a couple of years for my dad to let his mind rest at ease.

We're all here for Stav.

HULK EF · 23-09-2011, 02:13 PM

sorry to hear Stav.

sounds like he had a fun life and a score of 80's not bad. hope in time the grief will subside leaving happy memories.

-your racing buddy -matt
14.1 second white EF fairmont vs your 14 second AU Wagon WSID

WASP · 23-09-2011, 02:24 PM

My thoughts are with you and your family Stav. Losing a loving parent no matter how young, or old you are is always devastating. I guess as you get older you learn to manage those feelings and emotions better. On the lighter side it sounds like he had awonderful life and made the best of his privileged time here. No one can really ask more than that.

wrongwaynorris · 23-09-2011, 04:03 PM

Commiserations and condlolences Stav . Sadly I too have been where you are now in 2001 . Once the funeral is over the healing process begins , do as I do and remember him for all the good times you had together . Chin up M8 .