My father was a very strong and adamant person. After living through his own mothers stroke and nursing home confinement he vowed that he never wanted to get to the point that he had to go to a nursing home and didn't want to be a burden on us kids.
Yesterday morning he woke with a bad headache and the shakes and all we can guess is that he thought he was having a stroke and he ended up shooting and killing himself in his home. He was 87. He was a very happy person who loved his family and this has been a total shock for all of us. It was a very long day which included me and my nephew and Scooby yesterday evening cleaning up the scene once the police cleared it and confirmed it was a suicide.
Needless to say I'm a mess right now.....but I will be back.
I don't understand why you did it, but I love you dad and will miss you so very much.

oh, mike, i am SO sorry. i can't even imagine what you must be going through. i wish i were there to help you. take care of yourself. you'll be very missed while you're gone.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, I wish the best as you deal with the emotions your going through now.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. All my love and support.
ReplyDeleteI saw you and Scooby today at the Midland Taco Bell. I wanted to say hello, but sensed something was amiss. Don't forget to take time for yourself during this tragedy.ww
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing I can say, but I know you will find strength within yourself to get through this tragedy. My positive thoughts and well wishes are headed your way.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I am so very sorry. I'll be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine what you, Scooby, and your family are going through right now. I'll be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteM, i'm so sorry for your loss. my thoughts are absolutely with you and your family during this.
ReplyDeletetake all the time you need, friend. we will all wait for you.
May angels lead him into Paradise; may the martyrs receive him at his coming and lead him to the holy city of Jerusalem. May a choir of angels receive him, and with Lazarus, who once was poor, may he have eternal rest.
ReplyDeleteBest to you - Mark in DC
I cannot even imagine how horrible this must be for you. I will be thinking of you every day -- I wish so very much that this hadn't happened to you.
ReplyDeleteMichael, my very best and warmest thoughts to you and your family right now. From what you say at the beginning of your post, I suspect he did this to spare you all from what he may have thought would be a long and difficult period as an invalid.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Mike, and take care of yourself and those you love.
Mike, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and best wishes are with you and Scooby as you go through this. Big hugs to you both.
ReplyDeleteTake all the time you need. My heart is in my throat just thinking about what you must be going through.
ReplyDeleteMy most sincere condolences.
Sweetheart, I am so sorry to hear about this. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteI don't know you, but this is such a terrible tragedy. I'm so sorry... Bless his soul and take great care of yourself sweetie.
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