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In reply to the discussion: I found my Dad dead this morning [View all]calimary
(81,239 posts)228. I'm so sorry to hear this, RedRocco. All our love and sympathy to you and all your loved ones
who survive him.
Words are never enough. But just know you do not mourn alone. DU is here with you, and we will buoy you up.
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Make lists, write things down. Do you have siblings? Other folks who need to be notified? Both of
japple
Feb 2014
#92
no siblings, I sent my Mom (who I haven't talked with since '98) a message on FaceBook n/t
RedRocco
Feb 2014
#98
It is surreal. Everything is different and everything goes on the same. Glad you have support and
uppityperson
Feb 2014
#122
Truer words were seldom spoken. We all mark, and deal with, departures in our own ways.
calimary
Feb 2014
#229
You don't have to be sure of your feelings, and you don't have to have the "right" ones.
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#36
I am so very sorry, RedRocco. I will be thinking of you and your Dad today, and I hope
msanthrope
Feb 2014
#29
So sorry, RedRocco. My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2014
#52
Oh, no! I'm so sorry for your loss and that you had to experience finding him, RedRocco.
ChisolmTrailDem
Feb 2014
#62
I am so sorry for your loss. Its a good thing you have someone with you though
riderinthestorm
Feb 2014
#87
Sorry for your loss ... that must've been really awful ... I cannot imagine ...
brett_jv
Feb 2014
#95
so very sorry to hear this. reading some of the responses, you have gotten some excellent advice.
niyad
Feb 2014
#121
Sorry about this shock. I can only say that he was lucky to have you in his life. Take care of you.
freshwest
Feb 2014
#128
My mother fell down dead in front of me. I take it now as a privilege to be with
roguevalley
Feb 2014
#170
This is a great post, roguevalley, thank you for sharing your very tough story with the OP and
anneboleyn
Feb 2014
#217
{{{{{HUG}}}}} I hope you feel his warm life essence right there with you. He's there!
DesertDiamond
Feb 2014
#187
So sorry for you. Remember to be good to yourself over the next few days. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2014
#195
Very sorry for your loss and your pain. I hope your family and friends can help support you
anneboleyn
Feb 2014
#216
There isn't a lot to say,but one of the reasons we thrive is to help when you need it
DainBramaged
Feb 2014
#218
I'm so sorry to hear this, RedRocco. All our love and sympathy to you and all your loved ones
calimary
Feb 2014
#228
I know 2 people who found their parent just after they passed and neither was expected
lunasun
Feb 2014
#250
My sympathies. I don't know what's worse: Expecting it or not expecting it.
Eleanors38
Feb 2014
#282