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neonpollen
12-11-2006, 12:17
Although it's not technically a very good photo, it is one of my favourites of my Dad, who sadly died early this morning.
Here he is wishing he was 30 years younger so he could take my bike out, my love of bikes came from him.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/752/Dad-on-the-R6.jpg
Goodbye Dad.
really sorry to hear that Andy, hope you and the family are doing ok ?
Great shot to remember him by though mate ! :)
TheRedUn
12-11-2006, 12:24
Very sorry to hear that, Andy... commiserations to you & yours.
WetSparks
12-11-2006, 12:27
Sincere condolences.
Nice photo there, it doesn't need to be perfect cos it's a precious memory. My father past away some 26 years ago and I still think about him most day's. Like you I have a few photos, not perfect, but priceless.
photostar_1
12-11-2006, 12:35
So very sorry to hear about your dad. That's a lovely picture to remember him by. Condolences to your family.
:hug:
Really sorry to hear that. :(
Sorry to hear about your loss Andy. My condolences to yourself and your family. If there's anything you need, just let us know.
A lovely photo, and I'm sure it's a very fitting memory to treasure of your father.
Dark Star
12-11-2006, 13:27
Please accept my condolences for your loss Andy. Words are always inadequate in these situations.
John
A very touching post Andy.
My condolences to you and your family.
Warspite
12-11-2006, 13:42
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to yourself and your family.
RickMezza
12-11-2006, 14:05
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Nice photo to remember him by. :'(
Thinking of you and your family, a lovely memory of your dad in that photo.
oldboy2000
12-11-2006, 14:29
Thinking of you in your Sad Loss....
What a great picture to remember him by ....sure you'll get it framed and have pride of place in the home....
minimeeze
12-11-2006, 14:40
:hug: Sorry to hear about your dad Andy.... Cherish all the happy memories you have. A lovely photo to remember him by.
He sounds like a fun loving guy, concentrate on the good things about his life if you can, it will make his passing a little easier for you to bear.
sorry to hear your news mate :'( try to remember the good times only
Keltic Ice Man
12-11-2006, 15:43
Sorry to hear your news Andy. Great pic to remember him by.
neonpollen
12-11-2006, 15:57
Thanks everyone for all your kind words. What the photo doesn't convey is the fun and games we had getting onto the bike itself, due to his age and stiff old bones we had quite a laugh getting him up there.
Hidden behind the bike is a large wooden block he stood on and then climbed on to the bike, then he had to 'have a minute' while he composed himself for the dismount, of course mid dismount he got cramp, that made him jump of pretty quick :)
Venomator
12-11-2006, 15:57
At least your got a decent pic and your inherited love of bikes to remember him by Andy ...;)
Sincere condolences and best wishes to you and your family at this sad time ...:(
:'(
h.r.ford
12-11-2006, 16:08
My condolences to both you are your family. keep the memories always.
My condolences also, it sounds like you have some wonderful memories ...
Sorry to hear that. My condolences
Sorry to hear about your loss there Andy. That's a wonderful photo of him.
Jewel :)
HIMUPNORTH
12-11-2006, 18:31
You are very brave to share this sad news Andy. I trust memories like those above will comfort you and your family. The loss of a parent is a traumatic thing and the grieving process can take some time. Remember the good times and talk often of the laugh's, the shared experiences and even the bad times. By doing this he will always be with you.
So sorry about your sad news :'( lovely photo to remember him though
So very sorry to hear your sad news Andy.
Pic reminds me of all the pics we have of my dad , they too are all with bikes ... or fish!
Sincere condolences to you & your family.
That's a great story to go with the pic Andy. My condolences also.
Remembering the good times is sound advice. Not easy at first but as time passes those are the things you think of - not the frailty and passing.
My sympathies.
I'm sorry for your loss Andy, I wish I could find the right words that would comfort you at this time, but I know there are none. I hope you are able to keep strong and draw strength from the love and comfort of your family.
Lee
mfwild13
12-11-2006, 22:38
Andy,
I would like to add my sincerest condolences for your loss.
Some wise person once told me that each and every person that they had shared their grief with, took a tiny bit of the pain away with them. I really believe this is true and I know that all the posts I received earlier this year after my dad passed away were a great help me.
I hope you are able to find the strength to get yourself and your family through the coming weeks and months.
Mark
Indeed Mark.
When my dad passed away to cancer some 9 years ago, I found the one thing that really helped me, was not discussing how I felt, but just sharing my memories. My dad was a bus driver, so it really helped when I got chatting to some bus drivers who knew him.
Just talking really really helps heal the pain and the grief, and even though it's quite a cliche, time really does heal.
If you need a chat sir, you just grab me on MSN, PM or email :)
Andy, can I pass on my condolences to you and your family.
Glen.
Very sorry to hear such news, mate.
Forbiddenbiker
13-11-2006, 15:44
Very sorry to hear of your loss Andy.
My condolences to yourself and your family.
so sorry to hear your news Andy. :(
Catdaddy
14-11-2006, 17:45
I've only just read this post, Andy, and let me join with everyone else in wishing you my condolences and best wishes :(
sorry to hear of this Andy, i can only echo what the others have said already.
neonpollen
16-11-2006, 13:35
Thanks everyone it is much appreciated.
chuckles
16-11-2006, 13:39
My condolences to you and your family..... fond memories.
Sorry to hear about your family's loss.
sorry to hear about your familys loss andy,
my condolences to you and your family
busterboy
21-11-2006, 20:58
Sad times Andy. Condolences to you and your family.:(
blackeagle
22-11-2006, 06:24
very sorry for your loss, i lost some1 special last few days aswell, take care bud :(
Brassneck
03-12-2006, 11:37
I new Andy's dad a long time and as Andy has told you he was a fun loving and bike mad belated biker. Up untill his health faded he would go to bike meetings and bike shows with us, he was just like one of the lads.
He will have a special place in the heart of all who new him and has made us all better people for being part of his life.
Pete will no doubt be grinnining from ear to ear now in the ton up club in the sky.
Thinking of you pete
Andy Get your pick in a frame mate
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