Observed this many times here, now, my turn..

[Mark Howard]

Lost my dad today during a "routine" surgery. Went under general anestheia to have a bladder tumor removed, surgey compete, his heart stopped and they could not revive him. It was his time...and God's will.

Had been battling Alzheimer's Disease for the better part of 10 years. Had to put him in a nursing home in January..and he was miserable. I could tell the end was nearing, and this surgery gave him the way out. He went peacefully with no pain.

My dad taught me everything I know about family, love, life, business, and career. He was a fantastic leader and always supported me and my dreams. I owe him everything and did my best to surpass his expectations. I have no regrets as we were the best of friends.

Our favorite quote: Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill.

All the best Dad, and thanks for everything you did for me.


Regards,

[biosurfer1]

Sorry for your loss...if he was miserable, maybe it was for the best. Going peacefully without pain is the best any of us can hope for.

[JavaBrewer]

Condolences Mark. Wonderful to read your description of your father and the relationship you had with him.

[Noah930]

Deepest condolences on the loss of your father.

[Chocaholic]

Sounds like a life and relationship worth celebrating. Sorry for your loss, but happy for the life you shared with him.

[nvr2mny]

Mark, my condolences to you and your family. Based on your words about your pop I'm quite certain you made him proud.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Sorry Mark. Alzheimer's sucks, it sounds like you can genuinely take solace in the fact that he's now in a better place.

[widgeon13]

Condolences and nice tribute to your Dad.

[Racerbvd]

Sorry for your loss..

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by widgeon13

Condolences and nice tribute to your Dad.

+1 Nicely stated about a good man.

My sympathies.

[Geoz1]

Sorry for your loss.

[gassy]

Positive thoughts sent your way

[Bill Douglas]

Condolences Mark, it's one of the sad parts of growing older.

[jyl]

I know you made your father proud, just as he made you proud. He lives on, in you, his greatest achievement. Continue to do him proud.

[pavulon]

Sorry for your loss. He raised a good son with an ability to maintain perspective.

[oldE]

Well written, Mark.

Remember the good times.

Best
Les

[KevinTodd]

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My condolences to you and your family.

[john70t]

My condolences.
Lost my father to the same disease late last year, and still wish we'd had more time together.

[flatbutt]

My condolences Mark. The wheel turns...it hurts...but it turns none the less.

[SilberUrS6]

Sorry to hear.