Prayers please

General discussion - Feel free to discuss anything you want here. Firearm related is preferred, but not required
Post Reply
User avatar
Reverenddel
VGOF Gold Supporter
VGOF Gold Supporter
Posts: 6422
Joined: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:43:00
Location: Central VA

Prayers please

Post by Reverenddel »

This past Sunday 2015-09-07, at 22:38, my Father passed away. Yesterday, September 11th, 2015. Pop was laid to rest.

He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith.

So amongst the tragedy of 9-11-01, it will be the anniversary of his burial. I did my best to keep it together, but just couldn't when the Honor Guard presented mom with his flag. That's the moment it hit home. There have been heartbreaks in my past, they paled to that one.

How does one rectify so much pain from so many directions on one day?

Many people showed up to the visitation, he was loved from so many directions. Friends, family, co-workers, people he just knew.

However, going through his things, his concealed handgun permit, his voter registration, and his NRA card were in his wallet. Years of talking to him about things evidently sunk in.

He was a Retired Firefighter, he was a retired Staff Sergeant from the Army Reserves, and he was my Pop.
User avatar
thekinetic
Sharp Shooter
Sharp Shooter
Posts: 1753
Joined: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:51:23
Location: Springfield, Va

Re: Prayers please

Post by thekinetic »

I'm sorry to hear it, he sounded like a good man! Mourn for him and remember but also rejoice for his toils in this world are over. I'm sure wherever he is he is among the good company of those who have come before.
'Some may question your right to destroy ten billion people. Those who understand realise that you have no right to let them live!'
-In Exterminatus Extremis
User avatar
Snakester
VGOF Gold Supporter
VGOF Gold Supporter
Posts: 2649
Joined: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:09:50
Location: Dinwiddie County

Re: Prayers please

Post by Snakester »

If I had the words to ease your pain I would say them.....You and your family will be in our prayers.

[ Post made via Mobile Device ] Image
User avatar
Swampman
VGOF Gold Supporter
VGOF Gold Supporter
Posts: 3011
Joined: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:28:22
Location: Warren County

Re: Prayers please

Post by Swampman »

Prayers coming your way Rev. So sorry for your loss. My father just turned 80, and my brother and I are finding ways to make it easier for him to the do the things he likes to do. And we're doing them with him. People often don't realize what is lost, until it is. God bless you and yours.
Progressives/Liberals - Promoting tyranny and a defenseless people since 1913.
RO73
VGOF Silver Supporter
VGOF Silver Supporter
Posts: 303
Joined: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:23:40
Location: Loudoun County, VA

Re: Prayers please

Post by RO73 »

My deepest condolences Rev. I'm afraid I'll be feeling the same pretty soon as my father has taken a turn for the worst. My prayers are with you and your family.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Proud supporter of the NRA, SAF, VCDL, & MSI
User avatar
WVUBeta1904
Sharp Shooter
Sharp Shooter
Posts: 286
Joined: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 11:59:37

Re: Prayers please

Post by WVUBeta1904 »

Condolences; sending prayers your way, my friend. It's never easy losing a loved one, let alone your first role model.

Take all of the positive memories and treasure them.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Democracy does not guarantee equality of conditions - it only guarantees equality of opportunity.
User avatar
MarcSpaz
VGOF Platinum Supporter
VGOF Platinum Supporter
Posts: 6010
Joined: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:55:20
Location: Location: Location:

Re: Prayers please

Post by MarcSpaz »

Carl... I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there were words to help ease the pain. The only thing to do is remember the good times and the good memories. The pain never goes away, but it gets easier with time.

Your family loves you. Your friends love you. We'll be praying for your strength and for your father.
OakRidgeStars
VGOF Gold Supporter
VGOF Gold Supporter
Posts: 14108
Joined: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:13:20

Re: Prayers please

Post by OakRidgeStars »

So sorry to hear of your loss, Carl. You and your family will be in our prayers.
User avatar
KaosDad
VGOF Gold Supporter
VGOF Gold Supporter
Posts: 1717
Joined: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:56:03
Location: Chantilly, VA

Re: Prayers please

Post by KaosDad »

Sir; you and your family are in our prayers. I lost my pops in 2000.
Proud Navy Dad
User avatar
smltooner
VGOF Platinum Supporter
VGOF Platinum Supporter
Posts: 1245
Joined: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:53:38
Location: Smith Mtn Lake, VA

Re: Prayers please

Post by smltooner »

So sorry for your loss.
I remember when my father died on 2010.
My mother had died 2 yrs. earlier, so after the burial, they handed me the flag as I was the oldest child. I bought a nice display case and have it on my mantle, to see everyday.
9/11 will be an even tougher day now..
THE HIGH PRICE OF FREEDOM IS A COST PAID BY A BRAVE FEW. In memory of our fallen heroes.

THOSE WHO SERVE DESERVE HONOR, RESPECT, THANKS.
User avatar
Palladin
VGOF Platinum Supporter
VGOF Platinum Supporter
Posts: 4154
Joined: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:06:43
Location: Louisa

Re: Prayers please

Post by Palladin »

My family will hold you and yours in our prayers, Rev.
Carry on, brother. 'Will the Circle be Unbroken'
Now is the time for all good men to get off their rusty dustys...
User avatar
scott9050
VGOF Silver Supporter
VGOF Silver Supporter
Posts: 982
Joined: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:59:36

Re: Prayers please

Post by scott9050 »

I am sorry for your loss and empathize with you. It has been over 18 years since I lost my father, I still find myself thinking of him nearly every day in some way or another.
Image
User avatar
dorminWS
VGOF Platinum Supporter
VGOF Platinum Supporter
Posts: 7163
Joined: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:00:41
Location: extreme SW VA

Re: Prayers please

Post by dorminWS »

Sorry for your loss, Rev. You can't know what it is like to lose your father until it happens to you. I didn't realize that until my own dear pappy died in 1998. Cherish the memories, know that he will still sometimes walk with you, and never be ashamed to cry for him. Beyond that, I wish there was something I or somebody could do or say, but I know there is not; except to assure you that you have friends who hold you in high regard and care about you, Bud.
"The Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference." -Thomas Jefferson
Gun-crazy? Me? I'd say the gun-crazy ones are the ones that don’t HAVE one.
User avatar
WRW
VGOF Platinum Supporter
VGOF Platinum Supporter
Posts: 2554
Joined: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:21:31
Location: 11 miles from Thornburg

Re: Prayers please

Post by WRW »

I hate to hear it. I know we can't keep 'em forever, but it still is a hard hit.

[ Post made via Mobile Device ] Image
User avatar
Ironbear
Sharp Shooter
Sharp Shooter
Posts: 467
Joined: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:58:52

Re: Prayers please

Post by Ironbear »

I lost my father about two years ago, and my wife lost hers a year ago. It is more than just our loss, our son will only have vague memories of both grandfathers, and any more children will never know them.

My most sincere condolences.
My grandfather said, "Always use your head!".
I told him, "I want to pound nails!"
He said, "Best use a hammer instead."
User avatar
tinner666
VGOF Bronze Supporter
VGOF Bronze Supporter
Posts: 232
Joined: Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:46:29
Location: Richmond, Va.
Contact:

Re: Prayers please

Post by tinner666 »

Sad to hear. Sorry for your loss.
Frank
Supporting Member- NRA-ILA,
Slate Roof Repairs, Richmond, Va.
Post Reply

Return to “General Discussion”