A Good Man

[Gunrunner61]

My Dad passed away yesterday at the age of 80, He was raised on a farm
during the 30's and 40's He never got into Treasure Hunting with me
until the last 4 months of his life, I got to take him one time and I think
that he really enjoyed it. I know that he loved anything to do with the outdoors
and he was fascinated by the relic's that I got to show him.
He was the Valedictorian of his class, And joined the Navy right out of High School
Where he became a Cryptologist. He followed in the steps of his to brothers,
one was at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7th 1941 had a Fleet Carrier (the Franklin) sunk
out from under him and was at Tokyo Bay aboard the Might Mo (USS Missouri)
during the Japanese surrender.
Dad suffered the lose of two sons as well. Dad wasn't a Great man nor famous but
He was my HERO........Calm Sea's and Fair wind's Pop...............


P.S.
I'm not sure why I felt the need to post this as it has nothing to do with T-Net
except that I wanted someone to know that a Good Man left this world yesterday

 

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[fatboy1208]

So sorry for your loss. It does sound like he was a good man.

 

[OUTCOME1]

sorry for your loss buddy. this site welcomes those that handled a detector even if it is for a short while and no longer with us.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Sorry for your loss, you say he wasn't a great man but I believe he was to you.....

 

[Muddyhandz]

This forum is all about sharing treasures and by reading your post, it sounds like your Dad is a big treasure to you and those who knew him.
An appropriate post for sure!
I'm sorry for your loss.
However, it appears that your Dad will live on through you. A good man indeed.
He can be proud wherever his journey takes him, to know he has a good son.
Kind wishes to you and your family.

 

[Davo]

Condolences, Greg.

 

[Gold Maven]

It's never easy to lose some one, but 80 is a ripe old age.

My Dad died at 68, and I was feeling sorry for him and myself, when a guy I barely knew stopped by to visit.

I was whining about losing Dad at 68, and he related a story to me about when he was 12, how he found his Dad after he committed suicide.

I realized I had nothing to complain about, and right when I was wondering if there even is a God, this guy shows up as if someone sent him...

Sorry for your loss, it will get easier as time goes by, remember the good times.

 

[rastinirv]

Nice tribute to your Pop. Sorry for your loss.

 

[old digger]

My condolences for the loss of your father. At least you can treasure the times that the two of you spent together.

God Bless!

 

[tennessee digger]

Nothing wrong with your post at all. You did the right thing and of course, I'm sorry for your loss. My dad was buried 12 years ago today, on his birthday. He would have been 86.

 

[DizzyDigger]

GR, my sincere condolences for the loss of your Dad.

My Dad and I were not only business partners for many years, but we were
also the best of friends my entire life. He passed in Oct. of '09, so I truly understand
much of what you are dealing with.

Remember that he will always be with you, however now he lives on in your heart and
in your mind. No doubt you knew him well enough to know just what he might say in
any given situation. Because of this, your Dad's wisdom will carry on, through you.

And a time may soon come when you privately raise a glass, and wish him "God Speed"
on his new journey.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family today, and may the Lord give
you peace... as He knows "One of the Best" has come home..

Mike

 

[kymoyers]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with loving you Father!!!!

 

[Wldbil]

Great post... And yes it belongs here!

 

[babybear]

Sorry to you and your family for your loss. Maybe he'll help guide you to your next find. God Bless.

 

[2mtech]

My condolences, Greg. To have put on a uniform and put himself in harm's way as he did certainly speaks volumes that he was in fact a great man. He may not have been a treasure hunter here, but he can now go on to find the richest reward there is to be had.

 

[Thommy]

My father joined the Navy in August of 1941, and was sent to the South Pacific, arriving just after Pearl Harbor. After a tour with the Black Cat Raiders, he was accepted as a Cryptographer at ComSoPac (Command, South Pacific) on Noumea, New Caledonia. He interacted with Admiral Halsey quite often. I wonder if my Dad knew your Dad? BUT THAT'S NOT THE ONLY CONNECTION! My Uncle Bill Parham also served on the USS Franklin (which was never sunk, it was the most heavily damaged US warship to return to home port under it's own power). Uncle Bill passed in 1984, but Dad is still alive. Fortunately, although he's 90 now, his mind is still pretty good, and he remembers "the War" like it was yesterday. I betcha my Uncle Bill would have know him. And guess what else...... I have a piece of the Franklin! In the early 60's they had their last reunion on board the Franklin in NY Harbor, and they were getting ready to scrap the ship. They had a handful of welders who cut out sections of plate from the wall next to the sailor's bunks. I have that piece that Uncle Bill had cut for him. Small World, huh? What was your Dad's name, and I will see if my Dad remembers him from Cryptography days.

 

[MT_Joe]

I'm sorry for your loss. I think this is the perfect place to proclaim what a treasure and good man your dad was. God bless!

 

[materdigger1]

Hey Gunnrunner - Thanks for sharing with us - prayers up for you and your family - I lost my dad in 1994 - Sure sounds like your dad was a good man and I know you will miss him - HH

 

[wheatfinder13]

Sorry for your loss, you'll be in my prayers

 

[StoneyRun]

Glad to know you had a great life with your Dad, I never had mine around. You are blessed, sorry for your loss...

Cheri