A Tribute to my Father

[Begood]

Sorry to hear the bad news Patrick. Always remember the good times. No one can take away the good memories you have of your parents.

Bill.

 

[DarkSyde]

Patrick,

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

 

[drcraig]

Deepest sympathies Patrick. God bless you and your entire family.

 

[amoparman]

Patrick,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your father. Be assured that he will be remembered.
If you need anything while you are here, please CALL ME. I'll be right down the road from you.

I'm sending you a PM.

God Bless....

Stretch

 

[eddie102870]

my condolences, sounds like parents to be very proud of.

 

[YellowFever]

Patrick,
My family's condolences to you and yours. I don't know what your beliefs are, but in mine your father is in a much better place. Celebrating his life is a great thing. He obviously was a strong man to have graduated from West Point and served his country for so many years. Your pride in your father shines brightly as his did for you. RIP Col. Nugent

Jeff

 

[Riff62]

Sorry for your loss Patrick. My condolences to you and your family.

Matt

 

[Marc T]

Patrick,

So sorry for your loss, I went through the same not to long ago!

Just keep all those good memories in your heart my friend and he will always be with you!!

Marc T

 

[Django]

I've just now seen this thread:

Patrick, It is with great heaviness in my heart that I read about your Dad's passing....Actually, I see it more as a graduation.......

When my Dad died earlier this year it was, like yours, a mixed emotion. It's so difficult to endure their final years when they seem to have lost their joy along with good health.... We are (honestly) a bit relieved and somehow happy for them not to have to struggle any longer...... They are truly at peace.

I believe firmly in a hereafter.... The Universe is just too wonderfully designed and beautifully made for me to deny a Supreme intelligence about it... These and other things give me hope for our ultimate destinies.

Considering that, I do have faith for a wonderful reunion to come.... In a place where everyone is overhwelmingly happy, healthy and together again at last..... Even our pets.....

God bless you and your family. God bless your Dad and Mom.

I pray a wonderful and suprnatural peace for you and yours at this time.....

Tim

 

[KRAZYSRT10]

I'm soo sorry to hear this Patrick...I am actually glad though to hear that you are fine and that youre taking it with a positive outlook!! Give your family condolences from all of us and we are all here for you brother!!

 

[NBT]

Well Patrick,

I am so sorry...... no words could express how I feel for the loss of your Pop.

Our prayers go out to you and your family in this time of need.

No more pain and suffering for your Dad.

All the best to you and yours.

Ken

 

[SnakeBite]

Patrick

I'm so sorry about the loss of your father. I pray that you will find comfort in the fact that your father was such a wonderful man to you and your family, and now he is in God's hands, free of pain. It sounds like he touched many peoples lives. My families prayers are with you.

Rob

 

[Texas Yellow Fever]

Patrick,
I don't know what to say. Words cannot express my sympathy for what you are going (and have gone) through these last months. These are tough times, been there and done that, I know you're grateful that it was peaceful, but still this is tough. My heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

 

[K-80-123]

Saturday night at 12.30 pm I got the call from my brother that my father had passed away. Six hours earlier he had been rushed from the assisted living facility (which has been his home since May) for breathing problems. The paramedics were able to stablilize him and get him to the hospital. Eventually he had been given a room and my sister stayed with him not willing to leave. At 6.30 am his heart gave out and he stopped breathing. His passing was so peaceful that my sister Mary did not even know he had passed. A nurse had to come in and tell her what had happened. We are all very thankfull God has shown mercy and taken dad this way. He had been fighting tongue/throat cancer since December. Just late last month we had found out the cancer had spread to his lungs and the other side of his tongue. The doctors told us there was nothing else they could do to the battle the cancer except control the pain. My father took the news with disappointment. He had hoped he could beat this.

My father was a graduate of West Point class of 1954. He served two tours of Vietnam and loved this country. I dont think he ever missed a day to hang the American Flag outside his home. He was married to my mom for 50 years and has 5 children and 5 grandchildren. He was a great dad whom I give credit with my mom for my success in life. I have always felt I was one of the "lucky ones" to have the parents that I have.

My mom was told of the news on Sunday, but with her condition we dont really know how much she understood. Her cancer has really affected her short term memory. She sleeps most of the day now and has very limited lucid moments. I feel she has been hanging on for my father. I would not be surprised is she passes soon too. She has been living at the same facility with my father since May.

I am getting on a plane on Tuesday to go to VA. Its going to be very sad, but I am trying to celebrate my father's life. I am thankful that his suffering is over.

You guys are the best here so I wanted to share this you all. Many of you have pm'd me this year so many times about my parents and I appreciate it so much. Here are some pics of my parents. They were taken last November when I was visiting them. First one is with my brothers daugher Ashley. The second one is with me and my older sister Dede.

Rest in Peace Dad, I love you.

Lt. Colonel Thomas Nugent Ret.


patrick

Patrick, I am sorry I am late on this.....I wish you and your family the best during this difficult time.....I don't pray as much as I should but I will say one for your family tonight.

Walt

 

[walenator]

My condolences to you and yours.

 

[mopower1958]

Patrick,sounds like your dad was a fine man. I lost my dad 13 years ago. May God comfort you and your family in this time of loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[Alberta-SRT]

Patrick,
Sorry to hear about your loss, I don't really post much on forums but I felt I had to say something here since you have always seemed like a very down to earth honest person. I lost both my Mother and my sister to Ovarian Cancer at a relativly young age. Mom was 60 and Karen was only 50. And now it's a coin toss if my Father-in-law makes it to the new year. It is a terrible disease.
But it sounds like your father lived life to the fullest, had accomplishments to be proud of, and raised a great family. It will hurt for a long time, but the good memories will make you laugh, they'll make you cry, and they will make you proud.
Keep your spirits up, at least he is no longer in pain.

Ken

 

[WAZZSUP]

Pat,
Your message about your dad says alot about both of you. As hard as that was for you to put into words, was a real tribute of your love. Focus on your mom, and share your thoughts and memories with your family here whenever you have the need or time.......your pal in Ohio, Tommy B.............

 

[silversrt]

Patrick,
Your a strong person to be able to hold it together considering how close you were to your father. My dad passed when i was 8 It was the hardest thing I had to accept in my life.Even though we know it will happen to us all, it still is so hard to let go the ones we love.You and you family are in our prayers.

 

[mauiSRT/10]

You guys are the best man! I am in tears reading all these posts. Thank you for all the kinds words guys. I shared them with my GF and she is moved as well.

I have a great story to share as well. Talking with my sister today she told me how the hospital nurse came to her with my fathers personal belongings after he passed. She handed him a TV remote control:dontknow: :dontknow: This was the remote control from the tv at the nursing home place where he lived. When the paramedics came in to take him to the hospital he had it in his hand and never let it go till after he died and the nurse had removed it out of his hand!!!! Isnt that great!! And its so my Dad to always have the clicker in his hand!!! Like father like son too!!

Thanks again guys, I am blessed to call you my friends!

aloha patrick