With a very heavy heart I had to cut short the forum trip to the Ardennes On Saturday evening when we were all sat down for dinner I received a phone call saying that my dad had passed away suddenly. Words can't explain how devastating this news was and still is. My dad was 73, fit as a fiddle, didn't smoke, didn't drink heavily. He was the kindest most loving person, he was more than just a dad he was my hero and my best friend. The passing was in a place he loved surrounded by the people he loved and loved him, there was no suffering. On Sunday morning I made the 400 mile trip back to Nottingham. I'd like to say a massive thanks to all the guys on the trip for their kindness and support during the worst moment of my life so far. Please don't take for granted the things that money can't buy. Some things are more important than nuts and bolts and bricks and mortar. Best wishes Andy
Don't personally know you but gutted for you. When its out of the blue its just dreadful. Remember the good times. Best, Richard
Terrible terrible news, so sad to hear. My deepest sympathies go out to you. I think I understand how you may be feeling, I lost my dad nearly 30 yrs ago and I still miss him something awful. My thoughts are with you and your family.
One of the hardest things I ever had to do was to give a eulogy at my best mates funeral, his wife asked me to make it full of fond memories, everyone, left with those memories. Keep them and cherish them. Wishing you well at this sad time. Nige
Terrible news Andy, my thoughts are with you, having lost my brother a few years ago I can understand the pain you must be going through, luckily I still have my mother 91 and my farther 93 but now he is stuck in bed all day with dementia, it,s awful watching him deteriorate, in my fathers case although I want him to live forever I know we have to be prepared for the worst. It's great that you hold your farther is such high esteem and have so many wonderful memories to cherish. Steve
Thanks Steve. In my mind he was gonna be around forever. He was the safety net in the tightrope walk of life, ready to catch me when I fell, always there when I needed advice or a helping hand. Feel like the family has been robbed of its most valuable treasure...
