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07-03-2008, 11:19 AM
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Java Mechanic
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Martinsburg, WV
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A memorial
If you hang out in general discussion you might have seen my prayer thread about the loss of my step father. He passed away this Monday morning, quite unexpectedly from a sudden heart attack.
We are leaving Monday to go spend about ten days with my mom. We would leave sooner but we have complications preventing that. In talking with my mom; she intends to send a lot of shop and hand tools back with us, things like a compressor with tools and a trailer to haul things. In recognition of my love for my step father and his contributions, both knowingly and in this late donation, to my project I am going to memorialize him in some way on the truck, most likely a credit painted on the firewall or the front bed wall. Seems such a small thing but I want his name to carry forward in this way.
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Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon  13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 .... |
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07-03-2008, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Stanwood, WA, 98292
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Re: A memorial
Cool sentiments.
Really sorry for your loss. God Bless. |
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07-03-2008, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: escondido, ca 92026
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Re: A memorial
my condolences... I'm doing something similar for my pops, it's the right thing to do.
Good on ya, and enjoy the time with your mom. Tomorrow's no guarantee, make the most of every day.
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07-03-2008, 01:04 PM
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Resident of Here
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
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Re: A memorial
Sorry for your loss. Happy for your gain. Good idea with the memorial.
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07-03-2008, 04:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: salinas,california
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Re: A memorial
sorry about that man,i know how it feels.i lost my stepdad when i was 8 yrs old.i will keep u in my prayers man.
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07-03-2008, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
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Re: A memorial
My condolences....
Placing his name on the glove compartment of a finished project would be a great tribute. I once saw a 67-72 Chevy (don't remember what year) that had belonged to a young man that died. He had worked on the truck for a while but never got to finish it. His family fixed the truck up as a tribute to him. |
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07-03-2008, 09:35 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
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Re: A memorial
I am sorry to hear of your loss.My condolences go out to you and your family. May your step father rest in peace. God Bless.
Ray
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07-03-2008, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
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Re: A memorial
Condolences from me, man. Sorry for the loss of your stepdad. I'm a stepdad and I feel very close to the kids who put me in that position. In fact, I can't tell the difference between them and the ones I fathered. They all get along like brothers and sisters, which they are. We raised them all, two that were my wifes and two that were mine and one that is ours.
It's nice to read of a positive relationship like yours and it not have been an adversarial one. I'm sure he will be missed and it sounds like he was loved very much.
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07-03-2008, 11:34 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: A memorial
Keith,Sorry about your step-dad`s passing on.I think that memorializing him in your truck ans with his old tools couldn`t be more fitting.Great thought,go for it!
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