RIP Dad....

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  1. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    After a couple years of failing health, my father passed away last night under hospice care just 3 days before his 76th birthday and a week before his and my mother's 54th anniversary.

    He (and Mom) instilled their tireless work ethic in me and he was an overall good guy, with not a malicious bone in his body.

    He loved the attention Lord Vader gets and accompanied me to a ton of events the last few years. To say he'll be missed is an understatement.

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  2. Fred Hickey

    Fred Hickey Founders Club Member

    My sincere condolences Brett. Glad you had that time together with him.
     
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  3. JESUPERCAT

    JESUPERCAT No Slow Boat

    Brett prayers for you and your family at this time of loss and positive remembrance.
    Remember the positive as it seems like he was a positive Force to those around him.
    Your family will be in our thoughts
     
  4. GKMoz

    GKMoz Gary / Moz

    My condolences Brett to all concerned
     
  5. Waterboy

    Waterboy Mullet Mafia since 6/20

    Brett, I’m so sorry for your loss, but the time spent with your dad I’m sure it was awesome! I miss my dad every day, but I definitely think of the good times we had which were many. God bless your father!
     
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  6. Waterboy

    Waterboy Mullet Mafia since 6/20

    PS, I love the picture! My dad always wore a pocket shirt, with his glasses in the pocket, a pen to write with, and a thermometer. Yes, he was an air conditioning guy. Hope you smile
     
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  7. Mike Sobotka

    Mike Sobotka Founders Club Member

    My condolences Brett. It is Tough losing your Dad. Remember the good times.
     
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  8. So Sorry for your loss Brett.

     
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  9. Fred Hickey

    Fred Hickey Founders Club Member

    I'm so ready for the pocket protector; Glasses, pencil, sharpie, mini screwdriver, etc. At 53 I wish this would come back "in style". Sorry for the hijack, I'm sure we all miss these men.
     
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  10. Bens99gtp

    Bens99gtp Well-Known Member

    Brett sorry for your family's loss. It sounds like you were close to him. I lost my father about a year and half ago, he was just 68, its truly a life changing event, sounds like your family might of had some time to comes to grips with this ahead of time, not sure it makes it any easier or not.

    Thoughts and prayers and do whatever you need to to keep his memories alive. Ppl say its gets easier, but for me that day isn't here yet. If you need a shoulder to cry on just reach out....
     
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  11. 455 Powered

    455 Powered Well-Known Member

    Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family
     
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  12. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    So sorry Brett. Tough losing your dad but remember the good times.
     
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  13. Daves69

    Daves69 Too many cars too work on

    Brett My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

    Parents instill so many values in us.
     
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  14. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    My deepest condolences Brett. He sounds like a great guy.
     
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  15. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

    Brett, Sorry for your loss, Prayers for you and all the family. Remember the good times !
     
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  16. Brian Albrecht

    Brian Albrecht Classic Reflections

    Sorry to hear. 50th anniversaries - seems like more often than not, one spouse is either in failing health or about to. Thanks for sharing so much with us - it certainly sounds like you two had a great bond!
     
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  17. dan zepnick

    dan zepnick Well-Known Member

    Sorry for your loss Brett. Prayers sent
     
  18. mrolds69

    mrolds69 "The Cure"

    Lynn and I are really sorry or your loss, Brett. Unlike others here, we spoke with him several times at events, and he was a great guy. Please give my condolences to your Mom and family.
     
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  19. ajesh35

    ajesh35 Well-Known Member

    Sorry for your loss to you and your family
     
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  20. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    So sorry to hear, Brett. My Dad has been through some hell in the last couple years, so I've made it a priority to spend more time with him...no excuses. It will be tough to lose him.
     
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