I lost my Dad Sunday and Ben lost a Grandfather. My dad wasn't a great Hot Rodder but loved old cars. He didn't build old cars or ever own one, outside of when they were "new" back in the day. But what he did do, was never discourage me from getting an old car to drive and work on. He allowed the Hot Rod bug to grow in me, and we spent many hours at cruise nights and swap meets. My dad built a garage basically for me to work on cars as his stuff never really made it into the garage until well after I was gone and in my own house. He bought us welders and torches and went in on a huge compressor all for our benefit. The list goes on. He grinned ear to ear with pride and excitement when I took him for a ride in a finished project and always enjoyed checking out a paint job after it was completed. My father was an old school tradesman machinist who taught me about GOD first then about everything else he could. Taught me my current trade but more than that he taught me how to use my brain and my hands. He loved coming to the shop and telling stories and checking out what we had going on. He was always willing to help with whatever we needed help with. He taught me in his later years, that family is the most important and to treat yourself to a DQ ice cream every once in awhile. LOL. Dad was a testament to why boys need their dads around. He did the best he could and I loved him for it.
Good Morning RICHARD : Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad . We only get one , and it sounds like you had a Great one -- Be Strong and remember the good days -- LATER -- DON / FLEET 51
Rich, your father taught you well, choosing God first, and everything after that. I believe that he must have been a strong man, and had his priorities in the right order. My condolences to your family.
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I'm glad you had him in your life for all those years. It sounds like he was a wonderful man. Based on my own experience the ache caused by the loss never really goes away but the memories will help temper it. You won't need to look far to find an example of that, after all, look at the time Ben spends with you.
Real sorry about your Dad Rich, I am glad you had such a good relationship and respect for your Dad.. Lots of Great memories for sure.. Some of us never had a father experience lost mine when I was about 6 and no memories.. Glad you have them and sounds like a great life he shared with you.. My condolences to you and everyone who knew and loved him..
Chuck..
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