Happy Birthday Dad

Rob_l

Im posting this here because I cant think were else to put it and I wanted some note of how much I love and miss you.

Today would be my fathers 62th birthday had he not died on the 22th of this month and then been buried on this day 14 years ago and I still miss ya man I was only 11 and this day in the calendar still cuts me up like no other, remembering how I put your birthday card and the present I bought in your coffin and then your grave still haunt me now as a grown man and the things you never got a chance to teach me and the things you did teach me but that only made sense the older I got and the things I never got to say to you and never will. I love you and would never have become the man I am today had I not been lucky enough to have you in my life as long as I did.

As long as I live your spirit and your beliefs will travel far and long with me.
RIP my dear father Henry I miss you so much and my only regret is you never got the chance to see me and my brother grow to be your sons and the men you knew we could be.

MayMay

That's truly lovely Rob, today must be a tough day for you, your Dad would be proud of you I'm sure. Keep on keeping him proud.

Davei141

Nice gesture man im sure he be proud.

Rob_l

Thanks for the positive comments, I just needed somewhere to out my emotions today.

Rb

Now go get drunk.

Ruu_Old

I'm sure he is watching you and would be a happy man. Enjoy your thoughts and stay positive.

That was really sweet.Your dad would be proud of you.

Talliesin

Rob_l wrote: »

I just needed somewhere to out my emotions today.

Understandable.

Do you have an outlet the rest of the time? People you can talk to if you need to?

uoluol

Really nice, heartfelt post. Nice gesture for you to do.

the_syco

A few people I know goto the grave, say a prayer, etc, on their parents birthdays, and then go out drinking with their siblings.

bronte

That was beautiful op, look after yourself today.

The Hill Billy

Amazing post Rob. Serious lump in my throat right now.

Rob_l wrote: »

...my only regret is you never got the chance to see me and my brother grow to be your sons and the men you knew we could be.

I wouldn't bet on it.


Take care...

Rob_l

Talliesin wrote: »

Understandable.

Do you have an outlet the rest of the time? People you can talk to if you need to?

yeah Im fine with it, its just today and the day thats in it kinda still gets to me

MayMay

Of course it does and it always will...take care Rob.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Very touching post Rob.

Sounds like a great Dad.

Your post reminded me of the beautiful song 'The Old Man' by The Fureys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCSaBYY-wQk

(Sorry I don't know how to embed a youtube clip in a post).

Its a beautiful song about a great Dad.

milkerman

What greater epitaph could anyone hope for?

Fast_Mover

That brought a tear to my eye:(..lovely post. Im sure he's very proud of you Rob.
Mind yourself.

Fiach Dubh

That was a really nice post man. My father died when I was 11 too.

My thoughts are with you.

star-pants

Rob_l -- It took me a few goes to read that without being blinded by tears.
You know that your father would be bursting with pride right now?
It's awful you lost him at such a young age but it's wonderful how you hold him in your heart the way you do.
My thoughts are with you and your family hun - rough day - but once you have have him in your heart with you wherever you go, he'll never be gone. xx

bronte

It brought me to tears too...so heartfelt.

gamblitis

Amazing post man.He'd be so proud of you right now and im sure he's delighted to see ya getting on with your life and im sure some of the things he taught you still haven't clicked but they will in time when he thinks your ready.Just remember he's looking down on you and is guiding you on the best path possible so just remember he is always there in your heart.
Take care man.

fuzzywiggle

My belief is that's he's looking down on you now and sees the men you and your brother have turned out to be and I'm sure he is very very proud.

KdjaCL

Excellent post.



Anthony

hello_kitty

Rob you have brought a tear to my eye reading your post. I have no doubt your father is so proud of you.
take care

sabrina

Rob_l

Thanks to all those have responded, its not really a issue or problem as such but sometimes it just feels good to say to someone or write down how you feel it can help you understand better the emotions you feel to see them laid out.

Dizzyblonde

Well done Rob, your dad would be proud. You're really keeping his memory alive.

Latchy

Nice tribute Rob, and it's good you can share your emotions and feelings this way.

Your dad will be proud of you ,take care .

vorbis

Nice tribute to your old man Rob.
Very touching.

Dave!

Very touching post Rob. Imagine how happy your dad was every day to have you and your siblings in his life. I'm sure you'll pass on to your own children -- if and when the time comes -- all the wisdom and love that you inevitably picked up from your father (even if you weren't aware of it), and from the rest of your experiences in life. You're making him proud every day you mature.

I'd agree with the suggestion of getting the family together and going to the pub/anywhere to chat and tell stories about your dad. He probs wrecked the place as a young lad!

Keep making him proud Rob!

seraphimvc

very touching indeed.

keep him proud for the rest of your life.take care ,man!

Ruthie-Roux

Rare for me, but Im also teary reading this post. I wish you all the best and Im sure your dad would be very proud of you.

All the best,

Ruth

Goldenquick

Wonderful post. I'm rubbing the tears away as well.

Best thread on the board imo, you've not only written a tribute to your father, you've also brought all our emotions to the surface without meaning to.

Well done in every way.

CathyMoran

It brought tears to my eyes too, what a lovely tribute.

WildIrishRose

God...if any1 could see me now! Ii've got tears in my eyes.... Things happen for a reason, the short time he was there with you, he has brought you up as a well rounded individual... be proud to have a dad like that.
My thoughts are with you!

Jesus Wept

WildIrishRose wrote: »

Things happen for a reason

arg.

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nice post Rob.

Jeapy

Im in bits after reading that. My thoughts are with you. x
RIP Henry.

Dudess

Gorgeous post, Rob. Beautifully worded and so heartfelt. The fact that his burial and 48th birthday (so young) occurred on the same day adds incredible poignancy.

Boards is definitely a great place to express your emotions - great that you found it helpful.

Stay strong and best wishes.

R.I.P Henry. Gone too soon...

Hermy

I second all that has already been said. A beautiful post and a lovely tribute to your Dad.
Regards,
Hermy

Drift

That's a touching and mature post that I'm certain your father is proud of as he looks down. Best wishes.

l3LoWnA

Wow, well done Rob for making your Dad a proud man. Such a shame he was taken too soon.

A lovely post.

And there's a big lump in my throat now too!

RIP Henry

estebancambias

Brought a tear to my eye. That was so cool man.

tbh

none of us knew him and he died before most of us could use a computer, and here we are, all those years later, thinking of him.

nice one.

Marksie

My dad died in April so know how you feel.

Doing something like this keeps their memory alive

All the best

Mark

LadyJ

Great post Rob. My mom died when I was 11. It was the hardest thing ever. So much left unsaid and so much we could have done together but I am thankful every day for getting to spend even a moment with such an amazing person.

I'm sure you're Dad would be incredibly proud of you for having the courage to write those beautiful words.

sunny2004

I never EVER reply in this section, In fact I often come into personal issues for a laugh,, WHO'S LAUGHING NOW ? not me, I have a lump in my throat and feel a bit sick !

Cheers for the most human post I have ever read here !

Now if you drink, get hammered !

Take Care !

drdre

Excellent, Keep positive i really liked reading your first comment rob.

missmatty

Take care Rob. I know some people might think it's a long time ago and all that but my brother died seventeen years ago when I was 12 and you never really get over it.

Mind yourself
Matty

Henry Ford III

Your Dad has many reasons to be proud of you Rob I'm sure. What a tremendous thread. Well done.

p.s. My own Dad died nearly 12 years ago now, and I think about him quite a bit.

sharkman

Amazing post Rob ! Brought a tear to my eye .

I'm sure your Dad is Very proud of you .

Hermy

I'm back again. I love what sunny2004 said. I love everything about this thread! Me and me Da aren't speaking at the mo' and in light of this thread I wonder why...

lucyburn

That was a really lovely post Rob,well done.