The Loss of a Legend
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The Loss of a Legend
He was a legend to me anyway.
I lost my dad this morning, October 9, 2021. I made it home in time to say my goodbyes and thankful that I made it back to visit with him in August, but quite frankly it wasn't enough. I want more time, I'm not ready for him to be gone.
I know these photos won't mean anything to the folks here but I feel like sharing them.
Dad was born and raised in Western Kentucky then married my mom after returning from Vietnam and built a house across the river in Southern Illinois where he lived until his last.
A grey squirrel riding on his shoulder that he raised. Highschool After highschool he went to Korea then to Vietnam He packed the radio in the jungles of Vietnam He loved motorcycles and raced them in his 20s Dad had three brothers, one older and two younger. The oldest to his right died back in around 2009 from cancer. The two younger ones out front are still here.
I lost my dad this morning, October 9, 2021. I made it home in time to say my goodbyes and thankful that I made it back to visit with him in August, but quite frankly it wasn't enough. I want more time, I'm not ready for him to be gone.
I know these photos won't mean anything to the folks here but I feel like sharing them.
Dad was born and raised in Western Kentucky then married my mom after returning from Vietnam and built a house across the river in Southern Illinois where he lived until his last.
A grey squirrel riding on his shoulder that he raised. Highschool After highschool he went to Korea then to Vietnam He packed the radio in the jungles of Vietnam He loved motorcycles and raced them in his 20s Dad had three brothers, one older and two younger. The oldest to his right died back in around 2009 from cancer. The two younger ones out front are still here.
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Your's truly was born when Dad was 25 and my brother and sister followed when he was 26 and 29.
Dad loved to hunt, fish, and trap. He was a duck hunting machine in the 70s and 80s. In the 90s and 2000s he hunted mostly whitetails and turkeys. In 2010 he killed a cow elk in Colorado with me and acted as giddy as a kid. In 2016 he hunted rooster pheasants with me in Montana. In 2017 he killed his one and only Merriam's turkey with me in Montana.
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So sorry for your loss bud.. Not easy, remember the good times, which you obviously are by posting this amazing tribute to your father..
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A screenshot of the grin on Dad's face after he'd just shot a container of tannerite.
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Thanks man. It's a hell of a thing.ICDEDTURKES wrote: ↑October 10th, 2021, 1:48 am So sorry for your loss bud.. Not easy, remember the good times, which you obviously are by posting this amazing tribute to your father..
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Hobbes, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Dad looks and sounds like one hell of a man. Very sorry for your loss.
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Shane my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Love the pictures. Awesome tribute
Squirrel pets are cool. That’s one I never had
Love the pictures. Awesome tribute
Squirrel pets are cool. That’s one I never had
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Mr. Hobbes, no actions I take or words I speak can ease the pain you and your Family are suffering. From my Family to yours, our Prayers and condolences to all of you. God bless !
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Very saddened to hear of your father's passing Shane, and our prayers from S.C. are for and with you and your families during these difficult times.
May all your pictures keep you aglow with warmth of all the great times you had afield and at home, spending time with him.
May all your pictures keep you aglow with warmth of all the great times you had afield and at home, spending time with him.
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My sympathy. Sounds like a great man that lived a full life
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Sorry for your loss. Great tribute to a deserving man. Based on the pictures it looks like he lived life to its fullest. Prayers for all.
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Shane.. My deepest and most sincere sympathies to you you and your family...
A man losing his Father hurts to the soul.
Enjoy the memories. They will last a lifetime.
You will meet again.. He just beat you home.
May God bless you and your family.
A man losing his Father hurts to the soul.
Enjoy the memories. They will last a lifetime.
You will meet again.. He just beat you home.
May God bless you and your family.
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Shane,
You and the family certainly have lost your “Legend”. Our prayers are with you. Thanks for posting.
Dads can be true champions for their children. I lost my dad back in 2002.
You and the family certainly have lost your “Legend”. Our prayers are with you. Thanks for posting.
Dads can be true champions for their children. I lost my dad back in 2002.
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I am also very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine that pain, but with fond memories and time, your hearts will heal and just know that he's watching over you and your family.
God Bless,
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Sorry for your loss. Condolences & prayers for you, your family, & your Dad's friends.
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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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Thanks guys.
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Condolences from here. Good memories.
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Sorry for your loss! The pictures are amazing! Especially like the one at Mark Twain national forest.
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Prayers to you and all your family,lost my dad 4 years ago and I still talk to him every single day,
weird part is I never had a dream about him until he died,now 2-3 times a week!!!!!
weird part is I never had a dream about him until he died,now 2-3 times a week!!!!!
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Sorry for your loss. Those photos are terrific! Man do you ever look like him! Great memories!
I lost my Dad in February of 2012. It was absolutely the hardest, most devastating thing I’ve ever been through. He was my first hero, my most cherished hunting and fishing partner but most importantly my best friend.
I have to agree about the dreams. Craziest thing in the world but it happens to me almost weekly.
I lost my Dad in February of 2012. It was absolutely the hardest, most devastating thing I’ve ever been through. He was my first hero, my most cherished hunting and fishing partner but most importantly my best friend.
I have to agree about the dreams. Craziest thing in the world but it happens to me almost weekly.
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Sorry for you loss man. I hate that. Y’all will meet up someday. He was a good man. Loved the pics dude. My condolences
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What a great tribute! Clearly he had a great life and will be missed. His strength and love of life will be your strength moving forward!
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I lost my dad October 3rd unexpectedly. We believe it was a heart attack. We really did not understand God’s time for taking him Home but it has been slowly revealed to us. I will not go into my whole story as I do not want to take away from your tribute. I just want to say if you need anyone to speak with then please reach out. I can definitely relate to what you are going through and will be glad to listen. Your family are in my prayers.
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My condolences on the loss of your father. He sounds like someone I would have liked.
Prayers of God's Peace and Comfort for you and your family.
Prayers of God's Peace and Comfort for you and your family.
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Very sorry for You and your Family for the loss of your Dad.
Great pictures and you have some Wonderfull memories of him, He looks to have led a fulfilling life and enjoyed it.
Great pictures and you have some Wonderfull memories of him, He looks to have led a fulfilling life and enjoyed it.