He was one of Nature's Gentleman.

[boban]

There's little that can be said to ease your pain.

Time will heal and the memories will remain. I feel for you and your family.

[Kev Y.]

Major.. sorry to read about your loss. dont think that there is too much more I can add that others have said.

I was not as lucky as you to be as close to my father. He has been gone 6 years now and in a strange way I miss our arguments.

[Toggy]

My condolences Major. Unfortunately I went through the same thing 20 years ago.

Ken

[Gumby]

We live our lives with the knowledge that some day, we will have to bid goodbye to our parents. This is the way of the world. My father had a major stroke and spent the last 10 years of his life as a vegetable which was very difficult to accept. If you had quality time with him in his later years, you have been fortunate. To see your father go is hard but much better than a parent having to say farewell to a child. That is something we all wish won't happen to us.

Be thankful for the guidance and that you had a good relationship with him. Many don't.

As the Furey's wrote:

I never will forget him,
for he made me what I am,
Though he may be gone,
memories linger on,
I'll miss him, my old man.

Please accept my sincere condolances Major.

[Wood Butcher]

My Grandfather was one of the same gentlemen. Ungortunately I never got the chance to know him as he died when I was only eight. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[sandman]

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad.
I dread the day it happens to my Dad!
I Went to a funeral this week for a mate's Dad & it sure does bring a tear to the eye to stand there & feel such a loss.
Remember the good times & feel lucky to have had the time with him you did.
May his memory never fade.
Regards Rich.

[journeyman Mick]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Major.

Mick

[TrevorOwen]

Condolences to you and your family MP. You know that your forum family are with you at this time.

Regards from Adelaide
Trevor

[Bob Willson]

Damn.

[Wood Borer]

Major,

I am sorry to hear your news but I am heartened to hear of the wonderful relationship and respect you and your father shared.

[Rocker]

Deepest sympathies for your loss, Major.

Rocker

[Wongo]

I am sorry major, it is not easy but please be strong.

[silentC]

Sorry to hear the bad news, Major.

[MajorPanic]

To all,

My sisters & I would like to thank all who have responded to the post with their kind words.

And a special thanks to Gumby for this;

I never will forget him,
for he made me what I am,
Though he may be gone,
memories linger on,
I'll miss him, my old man.

These words have touched the family profoundly.

[Lucas]

Sorry to hear of your loss Major