Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Announcements => Topic started by: billy on April 22, 2011, 06:31:28 am
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HEy everyone,
I know I haven't been on here much lately, but I needed all your prayers and support at this very difficult time. My dad passed away suddenly and very unexpectedly earlier this week, and I was out of town visiting my brother in Iowa when I received the call on Wed morning.
He had actually been in Iowa with us, but had to leave after a few days because of an upcoming business trip. He left Iowa early on Monday and got home to GA around 4 p.m. I spoke to him during the trip on his cell phone, and he gave no indication that anything was wrong or that he was feeling bad. That evening he was making a meatball sandwich for dinner when he just collapsed on the kitchen counter. We believe it was a massive heart attack because it took him immediately. After not showing up for the trip and co-workers not being able to reach him, his business partner called his dad Wed moning and told him to come to the house to check on him and that's when they found him.
My dad is instrumental in fueling my interest in primitive archery and primitive skills. Before I could even drive he would take me all over north GA looking for flint so I could have the right stone to make arrowheads. He also had a genuine interest in primitive skills, and he encouraged me to pursue my interest in writing and primitive archery. Without his encouragement I may not have ever given it a chance.
Anyway, we have a lot to go through and a lot of things to do this week, but I wanted to let you all know what a great father, friend, and mentor he was to me. I am blessed to have had him in my life and he will be deeply missed.
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You are in our prayers.
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Billy...just went through this myself in the last few weeks...I feel for You ...Sounds to ME like your Father was one helluva Man....just remember all of the great things He did for You and with You...and he will always be in your Heart....I wish that my Dad and I weren't so far apart...and only got to talk on the Phone ..and see Him for 3 weeks a Year on vacations...but I will always have them memories to keep Him alive in Me...be thankful that he was taken quickly Billy...I watched as Mine faded slowly and painfully day by day for three weeks...once again...I am sorry for Your Loss
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I'm sorry to hear that. You and your family are in our prayers.
George
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So sorry for your loss Billy. You and your family are in our thoughts.
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Our hearts go out to you and your family Billy
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Very sorry Billy. You will be in our prayers.
Lane
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Prayers up from the Lowcountry of SC.
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I'm sorry for your loss Billy. My best wishes to you and your family.
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I'm sorry to hear it, Billy. I lost my dad a few years ago, and there is still an empty spot in my heart.
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I'm very sorry to hear this, Billy. I read you story in Tradgang and got a good understanding of what your Dad meant to you.
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Billy
I'm very sorry to hear about you losing your Dad. Part of him will always live on with you. You and your family are in my prayers.
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We're all here with you.
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Sorry for your lose Billy !
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Sorry for your loss. I will be praying for u and your family. I kist lost my dad in February I now how hard it is. May the Lord Jesus comfort you and your family
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Billy,
Hang in there man thinking about you and praying for you.
All things in their season and for a reason. Sorry for the abrupt loss of what I am sure was a great father.
My sincere condolences,
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Billy
Its allways hard to have your dad pass away .
I feel for ya
Take care of yourself
Guy
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Sorry for you loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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Prayers and condolences Billy. Don't stop talking to him. ' Frank
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Sorry to hear that billy. I had the same feelings for my dad whom we burried about two weeks ago. I am at ease with it now but the world is still a little bit lonely without him around. Time will heal. Take care of yourself..
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Billy...time will soften the Loss...but only good friends will help You heal...and I got a good dose this last Week...wish you all could have been there to help your losses...like it did mine...
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So sorry for your loss,you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Pappy
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Your included in tonight's prayers for sure.
-Doug
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So sorry for your loss. Prayers sent and God bless your family.