OT: Father Passed Away Today

[Shoebox]

My condolences for your loss. Thank you for sharing your memories as a father and a son it was deeply moving.

[drcy]

My condolences. My 80 year old dad has Alzheiemer's. I do something with him each day. Has always was a good guy and still is.

[Northviewcats]

So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

[Rookiemonster]

Sorry to hear about your loss

[GrayGhost]

Agreed that he sounds like a wonderful and caring father. I know how that was. Your fathers is resting in peace right now, and I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss..

[ksfarmboy]

James, very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family and prayers for comfort.
Clint

[wolf441]

James, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

[Rickyy]

My condolences to you and your family James for your loss.

Ricky Y

[Jobu]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss, I lost my mom in August and it was rough. I love to hear that you will always have a special connection to your father through your collection, that is what this hobby is all about. Stay strong.

[CW]

My condolences to you and your family. 70 years is a good, long life. Do you still have the Ames card? Regardless, you still have the memories.

[mrvster]

I am very sorry for your loss

My condolences on the passing of your father.

[Orioles1954]

Everyone, I am so thankful for the well wishes and thoughts. They really are helping during this difficult time. One board member, Fred, sent a nice message and included the following..."I'm not trying to make light of your loss but perhaps you could buy a card "to make you feel better" and that card could be a reminder of what your dad meant to you. I'd make it a really cool card."

One of the only baseball players my pop remembers as a kid was Duke Snider. When I was little, he bought me a 1956 Topps Duke Snider and told me all about him. Several years later, when cardboard gave way to girls, I sold my entire collection, including Duke for a song. When I told my dad about it, he was genuinely hurt. In honor of my dad, I will buy a 1956 Topps Duke Snider. It will be displayed next to a picture of him and with a promise that it will never be sold....ever. Thanks for the awesome suggestion, Fred!

[gnaz01]

James, so sorry for your loss. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". Praying for peace during this tough time....

[greenmonster66]

James, my sincere condolences to you and your family! May your wonderful memories of your dad last a lifetime! He will always be with you! God Bless!

[LEHR]

Very sorry for your loss.

[tinkertoeverstochance]

So sorry to hear James. Please accept my condolences at this difficult time.

Lee

[jiw98]

James, Sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose a father, mine passed last month. As hard as it is, you have to remember the good times. Memories are a great thing. Sounds like you had some great times with you dad, those memories will help during the rough patches.

[Maddog]

James, sorry to hear of your loss.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.

[tedzan]

GOD Bless your Dad's soul.

And, may GOD Bless and comfort you and your family.


TED Z
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[brian1961]

James---I extend to you my deepest condolences. It is so hard right now; I've been through it. You had a beautiful father-son relationship, and I appreciated your sharing that with us. Your father was a very loving, and deeply considerate and thoughtful Dad to you. May God carry you and your family during this time of grieving. ---Brian Powell

[Samsdaddy]

My condolences to you on the passing of your dad.

My prayers are with you and your family.

[T206Collector]

My sincere condolences. Sounds like I owe your Dad a bit of gratitude as well for indirectly supporting my signed T206 addiction nearly ten years ago.

[1952boyntoncollector]

sorry for your loss...I too also went to oriole games with my dad..i am from the silver spring area and appreciate that I can still go with him now that hes in his late 70s to marlin games...

[baseball tourist]

It's tough to lose a parent. My heart goes out to you and yours.

[Orioles1954]

Thanks to everyone for your warm thoughts. Funeral was this morning and we are simply overwhelmed by the generosity of our friends and family.

[CurtisFlood]

Sorry sir, so happy for you that you got to say goodbye. I never got that opportunity with my own father who dies suddenly at an earlier age while on the job. Keep the good memories close to you.