June-18th-2007, 02:06 AM
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Father's Day 2007
Best wishes to you all.
To me, becoming a Dad was the best gig I ever got! I had a Father who was a very good example and a very fine man in so many respects!
This Father's Day will not soon be forgotten as my Dad, Jerrold (Jerry) [Feb 10, 1921 - June 17, 2007] passed away at about 9AM Mountain time........I'm in Colorado with my kids and my 16lb angel Olivia.
What a blessing to have been with them over the last two days, when this sudden last turn came about.
He had a terminal illness, but appeared he would be around a while longer after surviving last winter, which none of us thought he would survive, including Dad.
He moved from the States to Israel to live out his final time surrounded by most of our immediate family who live there, and were all needed for taking turns in taking care of his needs. The paperwork was expedited for his citizenship there, which allowed all kinds of health care benefits that may not have been as readily available here, and at little or no cost.
I'm home to San Jose tomorrow night, and off to Israel to visit and gather with the family early Wednesday morning.
I'm essentially gone for about the next 10 days............may check in and lurk if downtime will allow
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June-18th-2007, 02:10 AM
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swing like crazy!
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Condolences to you and your family for your loss, Mike. May all go well for you as you travel and take care of things.
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June-18th-2007, 02:28 AM
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What heart?!
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I'm sorry for your loss Mike (& Steve).
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June-18th-2007, 02:33 AM
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www.steveminkin.com
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Take care, Mike. I lost my dad last year, on his 88th birthday, and sympathize with your loss.
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June-18th-2007, 02:49 AM
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Happy 50th, Alaska!
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My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Dad, Mike.
Glad that you were with your daughter, son-in-law and little Olivia today.
I was fortunate to enjoy a wonderful day with my wife, her parents, our daughter and her family (including our two oldest grandchildren), and also received a phone call from our youngest (2½ yr. old) grandson from California.
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June-18th-2007, 04:16 AM
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so sorry to hear of your loss mike. my heart goes out to you and your family.
lost my own father,salvador, at the age of 73 in 2001.
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June-18th-2007, 06:35 AM
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Plus ça change...
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Sorry, Mike. Parents should never die.
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June-18th-2007, 10:11 AM
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Most Loved JC User 2009®
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My condolences to you and your family for your loss, Mike.
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June-18th-2007, 10:16 AM
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Columnated ruins domino
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Sorry for your loss. At least you know your father was where he wanted to be. It will be a bittersweet trip out there, but as you say, memorable.
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June-18th-2007, 10:17 AM
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The Bluegrass
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My sympathies, Mike. I know how hard it is.
This year for Father's Day, I took out a long-frozen package of yellow perch filets the old man gave me, the winter before he died, thawed them out, and cooked them for dinner.
It kind of felt like the fat guy on The Sopranos who didn't want to thaw out and cook his wife's last ziti.
Last edited by Gary Sisco; June-18th-2007 at 10:19 AM.
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June-18th-2007, 10:42 AM
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holier than thou
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Sorry to hear about your dad, Mike.
I spent the day on the beach on Lieutenant Island yesterday with one of my oldest friends from high school. We fished a little (didn't catch anything), had a few beers and a stogie and caught some rays. It was a gorgeous afternoon. Also saw a juvenile green turtle race across the beach and into Cape Cod Bay. Never saw that happen before; it was pretty cool. I caught him for a couple of pictures, then let him swim away.
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June-18th-2007, 10:47 AM
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Six decades
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Cherish those memories, Mike.
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June-18th-2007, 11:23 AM
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The mouldiest of all figs
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Our condolences, Mike.
Be careful in Israel, man.
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June-18th-2007, 11:27 AM
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The Bluegrass
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Yes, do.
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June-18th-2007, 01:42 PM
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my dear mike: so sorry to hear the news but glad that you were with loved ones. what a blessing that you have olivia in your life and well as your daughter and other family.
i will be thinking of you and sending warm hugs.
xoxo
valerie
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June-18th-2007, 01:49 PM
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colors outside the lines
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Happy belated Father's Day to all of JC's terrific popses!!! I hope it was a good one. 
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June-18th-2007, 05:52 PM
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Retired Jazz DJ
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My condolences to you, Mike.
I sent you a private message.
Karen
Last edited by kedoane; June-18th-2007 at 05:52 PM.
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June-20th-2007, 10:59 PM
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Next year....
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God Bless you, Mike.
Your Father raised you well.
My deepest sympathy.
Tim
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June-20th-2007, 11:21 PM
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Jon
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My sincerest condolences, Mike.
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June-21st-2007, 12:03 AM
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Losing a parent is such a difficult time, but having cherished memories is a blessing.
Our family's sincerest best wishes, as well as condolences to you Mike.
Saundra
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June-21st-2007, 12:39 PM
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colors outside the lines
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I see now that this wasn't really a blanket father's day thread. Mike, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know you are away but my best wishes to you and your family in dealing with this.
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June-22nd-2007, 02:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tippy
I see now that this wasn't really a blanket father's day thread. Mike, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know you are away but my best wishes to you and your family in dealing with this.
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I'm in Israel now as I respond......tippy, I really did want to wish everyone a Happy FD, although my Dad's passing came that day.
As sad as that event was, and still is, I had the most wonderful Day with my kids in Colorado, first Father's Day for Paul, and my first as a Grandpa , along with the fact that getting to see them under any circumstance is a real treat!
We went to a couple of view points along the Colorado River. They live right by the Eagle River, and the Eagle runs into the Colorado some 20-25 miles west of where they live.
In fact, one place in particular was the exact spot I went with my Dad the morning of Mika & Paul's wedding June 18,2005.
I thank everyone for your kinds words and thoughts.
Last edited by Mike Schwartz; June-22nd-2007 at 02:06 AM.
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June-22nd-2007, 11:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz
I'm in Israel now as I respond......tippy, I really did want to wish everyone a Happy FD, although my Dad's passing came that day.
As sad as that event was, and still is, I had the most wonderful Day with my kids in Colorado, first Father's Day for Paul, and my first as a Grandpa , along with the fact that getting to see them under any circumstance is a real treat!
We went to a couple of view points along the Colorado River. They live right by the Eagle River, and the Eagle runs into the Colorado some 20-25 miles west of where they live.
In fact, one place in particular was the exact spot I went with my Dad the morning of Mika & Paul's wedding June 18,2005.
I thank everyone for your kinds words and thoughts.
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continuing to think about you, mike, and sending you some additional hugs.
xoxo
valerie
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