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Father’s Day

Jordan2 — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:20:25 GMT

My father has been gone for almost twenty one years and here I sit getting weepy. My father was the best man I've ever known, to quote Gabby Barrett "He's one of the good ones". If you are blessed to still have your dad, tell him how much you love and appreciate everything he did for you.

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LindaSal — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:25:47 GMT

@Jordan2 My thoughts are with my dad today too. He has been gone for 40 years now, it was just after my 21st birthday. He was 49 years old. While I hold him in my heart always, I too get teary eyed at times but I also have happy thoughts of him. He was such a good dad Yes, if you still have your dad you are very lucky.

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meallen616 — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:30:14 GMT

For all those who celebrate,

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:20:04 GMT

My father is with me in spirit everyday, what a gift that is. He taught me perseverence and fortitude. He guides me to be the best person I can be. Thanks Dad.

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sligo — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:40:52 GMT

@ Jordan2, I completely understand. I cry with you. My daddy has been gone for 30 years. My mommy died when i wasa very young child. We had only each other. All our family members had also passes. I would give my right arm just for a little hug. I now am in my 70 years and miss him every day. I'm thinking of you today also Jordan. Your dad is with you every moment.

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catter70 — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:54:40 GMT

My thoughts are with you all. My dad passed almost 28 years ago and he is still sorely missed.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:56:24 GMT

I was lucky to have had my wonderful dad until he was almost 93 years old; he died in 2009. He dearly loved breakfast so I always took him out to breakfast on Father's Day. I just told him this morning that it was time to get ready to go eat. Miss him so much.

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SloopJohnB — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:07:40 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
My father has been gone for almost twenty one years and here I sit getting weepy. My father was the best man I've ever known, to quote Gabby Barrett "He's one of the good ones". If you are blessed to still have your dad, tell him how much you love and appreciate everything he did for you.

@Jordan2 My father has been gone for almost 22 years & I concur with all you & the other posters have said. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him & miss him so. Love you Daddy.

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jubilant — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 23:04:49 GMT

My Dad was a happy, optimistic, and very funny guy. I never doubted his love for one minute. We lost him in 2016. He lived to be just a few days short of 89. I'm so lucky to have had him for so long. Till we meet again, Dad.

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just bee — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:51:17 GMT

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hckynutjohn — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:03:07 GMT

I am happy for everyone that had, or still has a good dad.

Mine was just a sperm donor that left before I was old enough to remember him. He chose his booze over his 4 children and his wife. I was fortunate to never have remembered him.

Happy Fathers Day to all the good fathers out there in the world.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:08:18 GMT

I lost my Dad two years ago, I miss him every day.

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Linda0215 — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:17:35 GMT

I lost my dad in 1999 and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him. In fact, it's more like several times a day. He was also one in a million. One of the best people I've ever known. He was just so kind to everyone. I've tried to emulate him, but I know I can never come close to being the person he was.

I miss you Dad, but I know you know that. Happy Fathers Day! ❤️

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gertrudecloset — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:26:10 GMT

I certainly do understand the pensiveness I feel on days like mother's day and father's day. Both my parents are gone and the holiday just reinforces how much I miss them so. Dad gone since 1992 and I miss him terribly, still. My children still have their father so that is a good thing for them. I do miss my dad, but not just on Father's Day. I could be in the middle of doing something and remember something silly he would say and I bust out laughing. Doesn't matter where I am either. His wisdom, his jokes, his love, are still present in my heart though.

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MaverDaver — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:36:31 GMT

I lost my Dad 49 yrs ago (he was 52 yrs old). Being an only child my father became my "friend" on rainy days or when the weather prohibited my going to a friend's house. He would sit with me, play board games and participate in any other activity my imagine came up with. He taught me to be strong and kind but to never be taken advantage of. I am my father's daughter. I MISS HIM.

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vermint — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:12:21 GMT

This is my first Father's Day without my dad...he died June 25, 2021. He was in a nursing home on Father's Day last year, still quarantined because of COVID, so we didn't get to spend time with him.

We didn't always get along well--personalities too much alike--but I knew he loved me, and we did get somewhat closer after I married and moved out.

It felt strange not to see him today!

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walkingal — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:17:50 GMT

@meallen616 wrote:
For all those who celebrate,

@meallen616 This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Happy Father's Day to all fathers celebrating today!

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Oznell — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:46:41 GMT

Thank you, @Jordan2 , for recognizing fathers.

Will never forget mine, a kind, outgoing, faith-driven individual with a twinkle in his eye for one and all.

Good fathers make a huge difference to their own children, and to society at large. Am grateful for those out there who make this a better place.

Happy Father's Day.

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golding76 — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:41:10 GMT

Jordan2, I miss my dear father so very much, too. He was one of kind, the sort about whom people said, "When he was born, they broke the mold." His nature was pacific, altruistic and loving.

My sons and I just returned from visiting the graves of my father, their father (my beloved late husband), my mother and my brother. They are all buried in a nearby state. The day is a bit windy today but achingly beautiful. Somehow, the lovely day made the pain of loss both greater and lesser.

May their memory be eternal!

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DottieBlue — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:10:18 GMT