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190. Many hugs to you, mvd, as you and your loved ones go through this.

Sat Jan 19, 2019, 06:22 PM

Jan 2019

It's such a difficult time. Just remember, you need not feel alone in your mourning. Don't forget that wonderful reminder from our own Skittles: "someone's always here."

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My dad just died. [View all] mvd Jan 2019 OP

I am so sorry janterry Jan 2019 #1

So sorry... 2naSalit Jan 2019 #2

I'm very sorry to read that. MineralMan Jan 2019 #3

Deepest sympathy to you GeoWilliam750 Jan 2019 #4

I'm so sorry for this tough loss. femmedem Jan 2019 #5

Sad news, my condolences Cary Jan 2019 #6

Deepest sympathy malaise Jan 2019 #7

Glad you and your father had a great life together. Those memories democratisphere Jan 2019 #8

Damn. So sorry. spanone Jan 2019 #9

It Never Really Goes Away COL Mustard Jan 2019 #141

My best wishes and thoughts for you and the family. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #10

Deepest condolences to you and your family. sinkingfeeling Jan 2019 #11

My Condolences Sherman A1 Jan 2019 #12

My deepest sympathy. Your dad sounds wonderful! emulatorloo Jan 2019 #13

He's at rest. lpbk2713 Jan 2019 #14

I'm so sorry MissB Jan 2019 #15

My heart goes out to you and your family octoberlib Jan 2019 #16

may you keep him with you always Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2019 #17

My he rest in peace Miigwech Jan 2019 #18

So sorry for your loss..... ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2019 #19

Goddess, I hate that for you. It's hard. akraven Jan 2019 #20

I am so sorry. Sounds as if he was not only a great Dad but a great guy. Please accept my LoisB Jan 2019 #21

Peace thegoose Jan 2019 #22

I'm so sorry for your loss,mvd Lars39 Jan 2019 #23

Very sad to hear, mvd... kentuck Jan 2019 #24

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Docreed2003 Jan 2019 #25

Your dad sounds wonderful. My heart goes out to you. nt chowder66 Jan 2019 #26

Thanks all mvd Jan 2019 #27

Oh I am so sorry to hear this. MontanaMama Jan 2019 #28

I'm so sorry for your loss marehare Jan 2019 #29

Peace PJMcK Jan 2019 #30

I'm so very sorry. Sunny Daze Jan 2019 #31

My heart aches for you. williesgirl Jan 2019 #32

May he rest in peace ornotna Jan 2019 #33

My deepest condolences on your loss. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2019 #34

I'm very sorry to hear this. GentryDixon Jan 2019 #35

So very sorry. TruckFump Jan 2019 #36

Dad's are the best.... LakeArenal Jan 2019 #37

I'm very sorry. LisaM Jan 2019 #38

I'm so sorry for your loss mvd. smirkymonkey Jan 2019 #39

I'm so sorry. area51 Jan 2019 #40

Mvd samplegirl Jan 2019 #41

Very sorry to hear this. JohnnyLib2 Jan 2019 #42

My deepest bdamomma Jan 2019 #43

I'm sorry. I hope you find comfort and strength with your family and memories of happier days. NurseJackie Jan 2019 #44

I am so sorry nt rustysgurl Jan 2019 #45

I'm so sorry, mvd. whathehell Jan 2019 #46

So sorry Chicagogrl1 Jan 2019 #47

Lots of hugs to you, mvd ailsagirl Jan 2019 #48

You will come through this process, in time, and find peace with it, too. Judi Lynn Jan 2019 #49

So sorry for your loss, mvd. Granny M Jan 2019 #50

I'm so sorry karin_sj Jan 2019 #51

Sorry about the loss of your Dad... Marie Marie Jan 2019 #52

Even when you know the end is coming FakeNoose Jan 2019 #53

It's an honor to be here with you through such an important loss. Crutchez_CuiBono Jan 2019 #54

.... SammyWinstonJack Jan 2019 #55

I'm sorry, mvd. Solly Mack Jan 2019 #56

I'm very sorry for your loss. sweetroxie Jan 2019 #57

So sorry for your loss... TrishaJ Jan 2019 #58

Gees. Well, you were blessed to have known him and had him in your life. So Sorry. The Wielding Truth Jan 2019 #59

I'm so very very sorry diva77 Jan 2019 #60

My heart goes to you and yours. Doreen Jan 2019 #61

so sorry for your loss, mvd. sheshe2 Jan 2019 #62

Sorry about your loss. Paz. RestoreAmerica2020 Jan 2019 #63

I am in tears...thinking of my own father who is 94 and failing.. we never have them long enough.. samnsara Jan 2019 #64

I'm so sorry Raine Jan 2019 #65

I'm Very Sorry for Your Loss dlk Jan 2019 #66

My condolences Andy823 Jan 2019 #67

Condolences rebe303 Jan 2019 #68

Really sorry to hear this... GumboYaYa Jan 2019 #69

Deepest sympathy. Scarsdale Jan 2019 #70

Condolences on the loss of your beloved dad. gademocrat7 Jan 2019 #71

I'm so sorry snacker Jan 2019 #72

I'm sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Jan 2019 #73

I had a Dad like that. Leukemia took him in '03 and I still miss him. Please accept Atticus Jan 2019 #74

I am so sorry for your loss 🕯️ irisblue Jan 2019 #75

So glad you were so fortunate to have a wonderful dad. Thinking of you during MLAA Jan 2019 #76

So sorry, mvd! pazzyanne Jan 2019 #77

May his memory be a blessing. I'm so sorry EllieBC Jan 2019 #78

Such a heavy blow. My deep condolences. Cicada Jan 2019 #79

I'm sorry for your loss, mvd. mia Jan 2019 #80

So sorry for your loss kimbutgar Jan 2019 #81

Here is a nice quote to go with my deep sympathy. Snotcicles Jan 2019 #82

. stonecutter357 Jan 2019 #83

What nice memories you have of your dad. Ohiogal Jan 2019 #84

I am so sorry. Duppers Jan 2019 #85

I'm glad you have so many wonderful memories of your Dad. democrank Jan 2019 #86

I'm so sorry mvd...... a kennedy Jan 2019 #87

My deepest condolences on your loss vishnura Jan 2019 #88

So very, very sorry ThingsGottaChange Jan 2019 #89

His legacy live in you. Condolences. allgood33 Jan 2019 #90

Oh, I Am So Sorry :( DarthDem Jan 2019 #91

Your Dad sounds like a wonderful man. So sorry he had to leave, but japple Jan 2019 #92

i'm so sorry for your loss. barbtries Jan 2019 #93

So sorry. Sounds like you guys had an awesome relationship sdfernando Jan 2019 #94

I am so sorry. That's tough. Colon cancer is a nightmare. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #95

Glad you havve many good memories hibbing Jan 2019 #96

Hold him close in your heart. VOX Jan 2019 #97

I am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. CottonBear Jan 2019 #98

My condolences. Stay strong. nt Blue_true Jan 2019 #99

Forever in your heart..... Heartstrings Jan 2019 #100

((mvd)) blm Jan 2019 #101

Condolences kag Jan 2019 #102

I'm sorry. Gore1FL Jan 2019 #103

I'm so sorry, mvd. He sounds like a great father, a great man, and I'm glad for all your sakes that highplainsdem Jan 2019 #104

I am so very sorry 💔 Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #105

... tosh Jan 2019 #106

Sorry for your loss, but be very grateful you have wonderful memories rurallib Jan 2019 #107

You know, I didn't want to click on this post. But it kept cropping up. I well remember my dad's Kajun Gal Jan 2019 #108

Hugs and love to the family proud patriot Jan 2019 #109

I am so sorry UpInArms Jan 2019 #110

My sincere condolences mvd. Maraya1969 Jan 2019 #111

Heartfelt condolences. Apollyonus Jan 2019 #112

So very sorry for your loss qanda Jan 2019 #113

I'm so sorry... you are in my thoughts. CaptainTruth Jan 2019 #114

Peace and Condolences Donkees Jan 2019 #115

I am so sorry gopiscrap Jan 2019 #116

RIP best dad . May the memories stay with you a lifetime lunasun Jan 2019 #117

so sorry for your loss. you are both very lucky. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2019 #118

... defacto7 Jan 2019 #119

My most sincere condolences Nac Mac Feegle Jan 2019 #120

accept my deepest condolences JHan Jan 2019 #121

"May His Memory Be Eternal." sprinkleeninow Jan 2019 #122

Very sorry my2sense Jan 2019 #123

Thank you for sharing your warm memories of your dad with us at this sad time. He sounds like a Tanuki Jan 2019 #124

Take care and be kind to yourself too don't forget! BigmanPigman Jan 2019 #125

... Different Drummer Jan 2019 #126

Hang on to all of the wonderful things you just wrote about him. Dem2theMax Jan 2019 #127

I'm so sorry, mvd. It sounds like he was a great person. skylucy Jan 2019 #128

So sorry! DUgosh Jan 2019 #129

Be ready for the visits... tavernier Jan 2019 #130

So sorry for your loss .... CatMor Jan 2019 #131

My sincerest condolences mvd.May your great memories of him help you get thriugh it. CentralMass Jan 2019 #132

Grief is not a mental illness, but it sure can *feel* like one . . . majdrfrtim Jan 2019 #133

I am so sorry. He sounds like a wonderful man. yardwork Jan 2019 #134

I'm so sorry, MVD MandelaObama Jan 2019 #135

I'm so sorry for your loss Demonaut Jan 2019 #136

I'm very sorry, mvd. LuckyCharms Jan 2019 #137

... Kali Jan 2019 #138

Sincerest condolences Karadeniz Jan 2019 #139

Peace be to you and your family. blogslut Jan 2019 #140

So very sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories keep you and your family at peace. monmouth4 Jan 2019 #142

So very sorry for your loss. onecaliberal Jan 2019 #143

May everyone who loved him find peace Stinky The Clown Jan 2019 #144

My condolences to you and your family Poiuyt Jan 2019 #145

I'm so sorry mvd radical noodle Jan 2019 #146

I'm very sorry DesertRat Jan 2019 #147

I am very sorry for your loss susanr516 Jan 2019 #148

The circle is broken... orangecrush Jan 2019 #149

So sorry you lost your Dad. 💔🙏🏾 BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2019 #150

Sorry for your loss still_one Jan 2019 #151

I sympathize. my father died 3 weeks ago. I'm still trying to jg10003 Jan 2019 #152

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. herding cats Jan 2019 #153

Thank you all again for the kind words and support mvd Jan 2019 #154

mvd, volstork Jan 2019 #155

... Raster Jan 2019 #156

I'm sorry. May his memory be a blessing. SCRUBDASHRUB Jan 2019 #157

I'm glad for you both. His peaceful passing and your memories DFW Jan 2019 #158

I am so very sorry, mvd. susanna Jan 2019 #159

I am very sorry. murielm99 Jan 2019 #160

As a father and grandfather, Eyeball_Kid Jan 2019 #161

very sad news orleans Jan 2019 #162

may your memories bring you smiles eom deek Jan 2019 #163

So sorry to hear this, peacebuzzard Jan 2019 #164

Dear mvd, please accept my most sincere & humble condolences for your papa... The_REAL_Ecumenist Jan 2019 #165

This message was self-deleted by its author Lint Head Jan 2019 #166

So, so sorry. Laffy Kat Jan 2019 #167

Just from your description, I know he was a good man and a wonderful father. pnwmom Jan 2019 #168

I just lost my MFM008 Jan 2019 #169

... N_E_1 for Tennis Jan 2019 #170

My condolences. Losing a parent is always hard. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2019 #171

I am so sorry Loryn Jan 2019 #172

so sorry for your loss krakfiend Jan 2019 #173

Sorry for your loss.. Stuart G Jan 2019 #174

So sorry. EndGOPPropaganda Jan 2019 #175

Good for you and him that you got to be with him. Peace. jeffreyi Jan 2019 #176

So sorry Meowmee Jan 2019 #177

So sorry to hear this. healthnut7 Jan 2019 #178

I am so sorry for your loss. dewsgirl Jan 2019 #179

Rest in peace shenmue Jan 2019 #180

So sorry for the loss of your Dad pandr32 Jan 2019 #181

Sorry for your loss IronLionZion Jan 2019 #182

So sorry and thank you for sharing on DU. nt LAS14 Jan 2019 #183

I'm so sorry. No better testament for dad but you, Kind of Blue Jan 2019 #184

I am so sorry for your loss. LiberalLoner Jan 2019 #185

My sincere condolences to you. He sounds like a wonderful man. kairos12 Jan 2019 #186

May he rest in peace lunamagica Jan 2019 #187

My heartfelt condolences, mvd. babylonsister Jan 2019 #188

I'm so sorry for your loss. MelissaB Jan 2019 #189

Many hugs to you, mvd, as you and your loved ones go through this. calimary Jan 2019 #190

Condolences Blazesweetie Jan 2019 #191

Sorry to wait so long but thought I'd share his obituary (leaving out last names) mvd Feb 2019 #192