Hardest thing I've ever done.

Little off topic but I'm about an hour away from going to my ol mans funeral. The reason I have grease under my finger nails is you dad. Thanks for every thing.

 

Be tough,be cool and believe.

 

that is hard i know i've been there
think of what he had done for you through the years
and you will every time you see the grease in your finger nails

Prayers & Peace be with You and Your Family

 

Was there a couple of years ago myself, it's not easy. Just always try to remeber all the blessings of the good times you spent together and know that in some ways, he'll always be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

I like what ZZ-IRON said. It would seem you've already made him proud of you, and he will always be honored by your future actions and successes. You can't really know joy without sadness. That's the way it is. Peace be with you and yours.

 

Going on a year and a half. Sorry for your loss.

 

My dad died 6 years ago... horrible but ya gotta remember the good stuff. You have my sympathies.

 

If he is anything like my Ol' Man he wants you to move forward not backward.

Remember the good time do your best to forget everything else if there was an anything else.

Its rough and I am sorry that you have to do it but it comes with the territory, it is called being a son. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
Benno

 

I have been there and I know how hard it is...... time helps but I smile and think of him everytime I walk into the garage........

 

I have an idea of what you're going through and how you feel. I lost my Dad a little over 8 years ago. It was a difficult time, but like everyone has said remember all the good times. Always remember that your pop is proud of you and will always be right there with you.

 

It was 2 years ago last week for me. My dad was a "difficult" person to say the least. Now though, I only remeber the good stuff. It is a difficult time. Only time will ease the pain. My condolences. Todd

 

Did the same about a month and a half ago...You'll get through it...It's just hard as hell.

 

I can only imagine what you are going through. My dad and I are very close, I am sure just as close as your father and you. My dad is also the reason I wrench around and bust my knuckles in engine compartments. Since I was a young boy (im 26 now) one of my earliest ideas about death and the loss of family members throughout the years, I believe that when a family member goes to see the man upstairs that he or she is then assigned to watch over you and your family as a guardian angel. I also remember as a kid I believed that when you passed away you would turn into a star in the sky, and that is your look out post to watch over your family.

Your dad sounds like he is a wonderful father, and I am sure he will be watching over you and your family. Just because he is gone in person doesnt mean he is gone in spirit. When you need him he will be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Someone once used the term "crossing your finishline" as a better way to say passing away. We all cross our finishline someday, unfortrnatly it was your fathers turn. May your father relish in the eternal hot rod wonderland of the angels. May he enjoy the hot rod scene amongst the clouds. And remember life is temporary, but heaven is forever. We all cross our finishline someday. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Take care buddy, if you ever need to vent, myself along with many other hamb'rs I am sure are more than happy to listen.

To your father.. Rest in peace, God speed.


Thanks,
Skrach
www.VividlyVintage.com

 

My dad prepared me for this day as much as possible. I am trying to prepare my son as well. It is never easy and I wish I could thank
him for things that I did not. I try to do things that he would aprove of or at least understand. Honor his memory by your actions as well as your words.

 

2 years& 3 months ago for me,but it was my grandpa,the only man [other than my sons] that i told that i loved him .still say it to the sky.anytime your feeling down just thinks of something the man would say or do to make ya smile,stay strong your family is gonna need ya ..

 

I know that this is a tough time. Stay strong. In time, you'll find that his spirit will never leave you.

 

Prayers go out to you and your family. Your dad is in a better place.
RIP
Pete

 

Diamond "t",
Sorry for your loss.
When my Pop passed,it helped me cope by turning my feelings of loss into attention and activity with my two daughters.
One day at a time whether in loss or gain.Talking with someone helps also.
Best wishes and peace to you and your family.

 

Just over two years for me. Try to stay strong for the rest of your family. It's o.k to grieve. I still do. Miss him a lot. unfortunately, this is part of life we all have to go thru at some point. As Cheevey57 said, believe your Dad is in a better place. He'll always be in your heart. May all our Dads Rest In Piece!

 

Peace, grace and memorys.

 

As hard as this may be, you are fortunate to have had a father you remember fondly.

 

Condolences to you at the loss of your Dad, as odd as it seams as I work on our 57 Buick- my Dad was a mechanic and loved his Buicks I feel him guide me through areas of this project. What I'm trying to say he will always be with you!

 

Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent to you and your family. I miss my Dad every wish we could cruise together. I also hope to be half the man he was.

 

my dads been gone for 22 yrs. i still shed a tear now and then when i think of him.i think of the good times we had and i think of the times i was a ass to him. seems no matter what i did he still loved me and i did alot.and that part makes me smile because now i have a grown son who soon will have to face what i did and what you are right now. the loss of a dad is hard but it is part of the circle of life.there are no words that can make this transition easier for you. but just think of the good and you will get thru this. if you need a ear or a shoulder we are here. ken

 

So very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Sounds like he was a very good Father and raised a good Son. He'll let you know that he is still watching over you, especially when you are doing the things you two enjoyed together. Stay well.

Don

 

I'm sorry to hear...I went through the same 3 years ago with my father...he was my best friend ever! Also got the grease under my fingernails, the wrench in my hand, and the hot rod and chopper into my blood. Take it one day at a time...your dad will always love you and always be by yourside...even if he has moved on...
Your dad and your family is in my prayers.

 

Sorry for your loss. It will be 21 years for my dad on August 1st. He wasn't a car guy, but he always encouraged me and let take stuff apart when I was younger or let me use the garage for just about anything.

You have a tough road ahead of you, but eventually you can step back and just appreciate everything he meant to you without being overwelmed by grief.

Stay strong.

jjk

 

Cant even fathom your feelings.

 

Sorry for your loss

 

My condolences, my dad died Monday of this week. I mentioned to my mom that I had posted on the Father's Day thread here about him and she wanted to know what I had written. Lots of good posts, and a few that remind you how lucky you were if there was a great man in your life.