Why I've been worse.... My Amazing Father Died of Cancer

[freestater]

17 minutes ago, ToonforPrez said:

So very sorry for the loss of your Dad. My father is dealing with the same scenario and it pains me everyday to see such a life being taken away slowly. I'm sure you made him proud as can be and he felt the love and bond that you both shared each and everyday. Much love to you and your family during this time. I truly hope the Jets win this week to make this week somewhat bearable for you. 

Sorry to hear you and yours are going through this too man

[ToonforPrez]

46 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Just talk to your dad whenever possible, leave nothing unsaid.

I plan on it Buddy much love to you my friend . 

[Hal N of Provo]

1 hour ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Thank you everyone for the words and thoughts. My Dad passed peacefully in his sleep yesterday morning.  I will miss him for the rest of my days, and never stop telling "Grandpa" stories to my boys.... I'm gonna miss him so bad. 

 

 

I’m so sorry for your loss.  No finer compliment than to be loved so much by those left behind.  He sounds like a great man.  May he Rest In Peace and you and your family find comfort.  

[JustInFudge]

1 hour ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Thank you everyone for the words and thoughts. My Dad passed peacefully in his sleep yesterday morning.  I will miss him for the rest of my days, and never stop telling "Grandpa" stories to my boys.... I'm gonna miss him so bad. 

 

 

My condolences.  RIP your fathers legacy will live forever. 

[ToonforPrez]

1 hour ago, freestater said:

Sorry to hear you and yours are going through this too man

Thanks buddy and yea it sucks it truly does . I have been smoking weed that seems to take my mind off if things a bit haha.  

[TuscanyTile2]

2 hours ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Thank you everyone for the words and thoughts. My Dad passed peacefully in his sleep yesterday morning.  I will miss him for the rest of my days, and never stop telling "Grandpa" stories to my boys.... I'm gonna miss him so bad. 

I'm so sorry to hear that.  My deepest condolences.  

[#27TheDominator]

So sorry to hear, but glad that you were able to spend the time with him.  I lost my Dad well over a year ago and I start to call and ask him questions about five times a day.  You were lucky to have each other.

[Alka]

My heart goes out to you.  I'll tell you what though.  Your dad is very lucky he has you as a son.  The one thing I always wanted was children, because when it's my time to go, I don't want to die alone.

You seem to be a very loving son, and I know you will help your dad through this very difficult time.

Again, my heart goes out to you and your dad.  You're both lucky to have one another, for as long as you can.

[Trotter]

Condolences to you and your family.

may your dad Rest In Peace.

[HighPitch]

Sorry ? 

[k-met57]

Sorry for your loss. Tomorrow is the 7 year anniversary of my dad passing.

keep his memory alive man.

[doitny]

8 hours ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Thank you everyone for the words and thoughts. My Dad passed peacefully in his sleep yesterday morning.  I will miss him for the rest of my days, and never stop telling "Grandpa" stories to my boys.... I'm gonna miss him so bad. 

 

 

omg im so sorry for your loss

[Doggin94it]

9 hours ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Thank you everyone for the words and thoughts. My Dad passed peacefully in his sleep yesterday morning.  I will miss him for the rest of my days, and never stop telling "Grandpa" stories to my boys.... I'm gonna miss him so bad. 

 

 

Just saw this thread today and am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great man, certainly seems to have done his job in raising you. Just know you've got people here who care - and who'd love to hear any other stories about him you'd care to share

[RSJ]

Im really sorry man. Thoughts and prayers.


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[Sperm Edwards]

On 11/14/2022 at 2:16 PM, Jet_Engine1 said:

Thank you everyone for the words and thoughts. My Dad passed peacefully in his sleep yesterday morning.  I will miss him for the rest of my days, and never stop telling "Grandpa" stories to my boys.... I'm gonna miss him so bad. 

 

 

Been there & felt/feel the same way. Even years later you'll still remember another one you didn't tell them before, and when you laugh retelling it, very briefly it'll be like he's still there, like in your head you've brought him back into the room with you, if only for a few seconds. Hopefully you've got lots of those to recall, and it sounds like you do. Those seconds do add up.

I missed this thread the first time around, somehow. Anyway, sorry for your loss. 

[jago]

so sorry to hear. follow the advice of others here. tell him everything dont hold back. i regret not doing this fully.

[Fantasy Island]

Sorry for your loss.  

[DJF71]

On 11/14/2022 at 1:16 PM, Jet_Engine1 said:

Thank you everyone for the words and thoughts. My Dad passed peacefully in his sleep yesterday morning.  I will miss him for the rest of my days, and never stop telling "Grandpa" stories to my boys.... I'm gonna miss him so bad. 

 

 

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I had to do the same thing for my dad 6 weeks ago and get this I'm bringing my mom home tomorrow for hospice.  I've been taking care of her since my dad passed. Thankfully the Jets aren't terrible.

[Jet_Engine1]

5 minutes ago, DJF71 said:

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I had to do the same thing for my dad 6 weeks ago and get this I'm bringing my mom home tomorrow for hospice.  I've been taking care of her since my dad passed. Thankfully the Jets aren't terrible.

I couldn't imagine having to deal with that now. God Bless you, man. Stay strong.

[GandWFan]

Be comforted that your Dad thinks as highly of you as you do of him.  It is such an honor to be raised by such a good man.  Praying for you both.?

[the Claw]

On 11/14/2022 at 2:16 PM, Jet_Engine1 said:

Thank you everyone for the words and thoughts. My Dad passed peacefully in his sleep yesterday morning.  I will miss him for the rest of my days, and never stop telling "Grandpa" stories to my boys.... I'm gonna miss him so bad. 

 

 

Really sorry for your loss, man. 

[Trotter]

Having lost my dad many years ago the comforting words that come to mind are as time passes by there will be times where you exhibit behaviors of your dad.

I truly think it is a gift our parents give us and we in turn to them as they truly do live through us.

God bless.

[ultraJETfan]

Prayers up. My condolences to you and your family.
RIP

[Bay Ridge Jet]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you had 51 years of great memories with him. I’m sure he’s proud as hell of you and so grateful you’ll be keeping his legacy alive. Hope the Jets win big for you this Sunday 

[Bungaman]

JE1: I am so saddened to hear that your dad has gone. My dad departed in December '98, and I still talk aloud to him in private moments. As I get older, I feel like I know him more and more. Your dad will stay with you, too. Peace to you in this rough moment.

[Jet_Engine1]

The replies and words of wisdom in this thread have been nothing short of inspiring and uplifting. It's been a week since Dad passed, and it feels like 10 minutes ago and also a year ago at the same time somehow. I talk to him constantly,  because I can feel his presence with me everywhere. And I've started doing short videos on YouTube of stories and just words for my kids for....whenever they'll need them. This is an amazing bunch. 

 

I know many say this, but my Father was one of a kind, and the best father I could have ever asked for. I am a truly lucky man to have had Brian Dolan as my Dad. And here's a couple of better pics aside from the last one ever taken of him and his old Patrol Boat...

 

 

[Jet_Engine1]

Now GO JETS!! I'm having my Dad put a word in for us, he despises the Patriots...

[Trotter]

6 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Now GO JETS!! I'm having my Dad put a word in for us, he despises the Patriots...

Tears in my eyes my brother,

mother Mary.

now beat the damn pats and end this streak.

[Jetlife33]

So sorry for your loss, everyone here at JN has their thoughts and prayers with you. RIP to a good man 

[Jet_Engine1]

Dad's Funeral service was this past Saturday. Filled St. Anns Downtown WPB, and then took over O'Sheas for about 4 hours.  It was amazing and cathartic.  I did Dad's Eulogy and got a bunch of laughs, mostly from the "off the cuff" stuff. It was exactly the type of traditional service he loved, but with a sense of humor as well. Bagpipes, Full honor Guard, Rifle Volley and Flag Detail... guys in class A Uniforms, Police, Fire, and a couple of guys in their Army Dress Blues...it was badass. I will miss him until I see him again, but man, we gave him a hell of a send off.

 

 

 

 

 

Me and my boys

 

Why does my not-yet 14 year old look like he just finished work on Wall St. And is stopping for Happy Hour before the train...?

 

Eulogy, finished with unscripted, "OK, and finally, this may be the first and only time I ever say this, and I'm sorry if anyone gets offended, but 'Go Navy, Beat Army!"

 

Me and a few of my 56 cousins. Most were there, down from NY and points all over.

 

Thanks for all the support,  everyone. It's been a rough few months.

 

 

 

 

[JTJet]

5 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Dad's Funeral service was this past Saturday. Filled St. Anns Downtown WPB, and then took over O'Sheas for about 4 hours.  It was amazing and cathartic.  I did Dad's Eulogy and got a bunch of laughs, mostly from the "off the cuff" stuff. It was exactly the type of traditional service he loved, but with a sense of humor as well. Bagpipes, Full honor Guard and Flag Detail, guys in class A Uniforms, Police, Fire, and a couple of guys in their Army Dress Blues...it was badass. I will miss him until I see him again, but man, we gave him a hell of a send off.

 

 

 

 

 

Me and my boys

 

Why does my not-yet 14 year old look like he just finished work on Wall St. And is stopping for Happy Hour before the train...?

 

Eulogy, finished with unscripted, "OK, and finally, this may be the first and only time I ever say this, and I'm sorry if anyone gets offended, but 'Go Navy, Beat Army!"

 

Me and a few of my 56 cousins. Most were there, down from NY and points all over.

 

Thanks for all the support,  everyone. It's been a rough few months.

 

 

 

 

Glad you got to see him off to the great beyond with a 5 star send off!

Love ya brother!

 

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Go Air Force!

[Jet_Engine1]

In case anyone wanted to learn about an awesome guy they might not have had the opportunity to meet:

 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/brian-dolan-obituary?id=38299480

[NJ]

Condolences and may your Dad RIP, JE1

[playtowinthegame]

37 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

In case anyone wanted to learn about an awesome guy they might not have had the opportunity to meet:

 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/brian-dolan-obituary?id=38299480

I read your father's obituary, and I must say, he got the most out of life. What an amazing guy. My condolences go out to you and your entire family. So sorry for your loss. 

[SackExchangeNYJ]

My deepest condolences. His life was clearly a testament on how to truly live.

Seeing this at this time is quite personally moving for me.