Oh Pie, I'm really sorry you lost your dad. I can only imagine how much it must hurt.

I didn't know him, and I'm sad.

That was a wonderful piece. What a great testament to what was obviously a great man. My condolences to you and your family.

What a terrible loss for your family and for the world.

Peace be with you.

Oh, Pie.

I won't insult you by saying I know how you feel--I don't. But I remember how I felt when my Dad, whom I revere, died in 2001. I felt like shit.

I'm told that sharing multiplies joy and divides sorrow. If the sadness I feel having read your beautiful testimony is any indication, your burden should definitely be lighter now.

So sad, so beautiful. I, too, wish you and your family peace.

Pie. This has to be one of the most difficult tasks I can imagine. But you did great. At this moment, one more person in the world is sitting here thinking what a great man he was. All manner of positive vibes be to you.

Oh Pie, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't think of many harder tasks than that of writing an obituary that is meaningul and carries something of who that person was. You did it brilliantly. I can only think that your dad must have been amazingly proud of you.

Pie, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your papa sounds like a well-loved man who touched many lives. Thank you for sharing him with me today.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Pie...you paid a great tribute to him.

I'm so sorry for your loss Pie.

All,
Thank you for your kind words. I am floundering a little right now, trying to help my mom keep afloat. We're back at her house in Arizona, and we don't have ISP connectivity yet (it's supposed to be hooked up on Wednesday), so I am checking things periodically from the local coffee shop.
I don't think this has really sunk in yet.
- PIe

PS: Mods, could someone change the title of this thread to "Lost my father" or something like that? If you google my father's name, this thread shows up before the actual obit. That strikes me as a little wrong, somehow. Thank you. Next time, I'll think ahead and remember how popular the Cellar is with the Googlebots!

I am very sorry to hear about your loss, Pie.

i'm sorry to hear about your loss. condolences to you and your family.

Pie, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. After reviewing your link, I agree your father was a very nice man. Having had to write obituaries for both my parents recently, I share your pain.

I wish I could have met him. Quite an interesting man

Pie,

Your tribute was beautiful, and I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family.