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My father-in-law passed away today.

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by amm0bob, Dec 20, 2011.

  1. amm0bob

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    It is with great sadness I am informing those here of the passing of Don Mickel.

    He was a man of numerous achievements, he worked on the Manhattan Project and delivered the bomb to the USS Indianapolis to be delivered to end the scourge of Japanese aggression. He opened Bases in post WWII in Ethiopia and made improvements that bare his name in honor in Japan.

    My children loved and respected his work, and enjoyed having a place in his many business ventures and community activities. I know they will miss their Grandfather tremendously, and I am positive they will take the knowledge and ethics he carried his entire life with them in their lives as a model of success.

    I hope to meet with you again, in the next life Don.
     
    #1 amm0bob, Dec 20, 2011
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    well said my friend, sincere condolences. sounded like a good man.
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 20, 2011
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    Please accept humble condolences.
    Prayers sent!
     
    #3 ETC(SS), Dec 20, 2011
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    Our condolences to your family.
     
    #4 Michgal007, Dec 21, 2011
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    Condolences and prayers sent.
     
    #5 jdcollins5, Dec 21, 2011
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    It sounds like he led an interesting life, it's sad he will miss one last set of Family Holidays! My condolences to you and your family.
     
    #6 KK6PD, Dec 21, 2011
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    The problem with living is that it's fatal. The best we can do is do our best while we can.

    And it sure sounds as though your father-in-law gave it his best and did some outstanding work during his life. I have no doubt his legacy will live on through his descendants and deeds.

    Please accept my thoughts and condolences as your family adjusts to life without such a prolific man.
     
    #7 TonyPSchaefer, Dec 21, 2011
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    I'm sorry for your loss - and Heaven's gain, apparently.
     
    #8 Rae Vynn, Dec 22, 2011
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    My condolences.
     
    #9 Pinto Girl, Dec 22, 2011
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    I'm sorry, Bob. :( Give Bob Jr. Jr. my best.
     
    #10 F8L, Dec 23, 2011
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    Thank you my friend... III will probably read this later... he'll remember you... we apologize for not being up to our usual selves... we didn't have a good morning... we had come from the nursing facility that morning... it sorta put a damper on the week...

    Going to the airport to pick up someone that needs to be here for the services too...

    Then I better go back to Sam's and get another bunch of Kleenex... my daughter said is was the first time she ever saw Mimi cry...

    And I have come to realize that the older I get - the more emotional I am.

    Life... it's definitely worth living... and I encourage everyone to enjoy the time you get to share with those you love.

    And, I recommend you do as I have these last score of years and give them the flowers when they are here to smell them... the memories of their smiles are what I want to remember when we still are breathing air, and remembering times we shared doing something together we enjoyed doing...

    Happy Holidays
     
    #11 amm0bob, Dec 23, 2011
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    My condolences to you and your family.
     
    #12 Tideland Prius, Dec 23, 2011
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    You know, I may just be a week and a day from turning 30, but I've noticed this happening to me already. I chalk it up to what I've been through in life over the last 10 years or so. Things begin to hit home a little more, and take their toll on you. Some things, for me, make me wonder what it would be like for others if something happened to me. Then I immediately think of a happy place because that's not something I want to think about.

    Sorry to hear about your loss. It's never pleasant, and I can attest that having it happen near a holiday makes it even harder. My thoughts are with you.
     
    #13 wick1ert, Dec 23, 2011
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