My father in law died today
He was 88. In the last month, his health kinda fell off a cliff. He was a very smart man. Pretty snarky and sarcastic but a loyal husband and devoted dad and grandfather.
A true blue Democrat, with a giant blinking D. Ran for judge on the Liberal line in a pretty conservative suburban county. Got thrashed of course, but stood by his principles.
He had a good run, but I will really miss him.
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As you said he had a good run, lots of folks don't make it to 88 so he did pretty good. 
That’s about all we can ask for.
You were so fortunate to have such a kind, wonderful father-in-law in your life. My father-in-law was an alcoholic as was my mother-in-law. They both committed suicide that ended their destructive lives. Bless you and your family. And bless this man that was so important in your life. May he rest in peace.
died 5 weeks ago. He was 81. He was a stalwart Democrat. I loved him, I loved talking to him. He was a man of many ideas.
My wife and I performed CPR on him for 10 minutes before the paramedics arrived. We were too late, it was not enough to save him.
Rest in Peace David, my beloved father-in-law.
May your family find peace in and gratitude for his life well lived. 
He sounded like a wonderful person. It's always hard to lose someone, but especially so around the holidays.
Peace be with you and your family.
