D22369 0 #1 February 4, 2009 You married my mom and took on two kids not of your own and treated us like we were yours, the name dad for some reason never fit, a failure in us not you, you were so superior to the distant biological father that we had that that the name should have worked... you came to all my baseball games, motocross, dragraces, and often to watch me skydive when I worked at skydive yakima, you made one static line jump so you knew the exilaration that came with falling from an airplane, you taught me to stand up and hold my head high after losing a fight, taught me to fight dirty, how to set the points on an auto, change tires and oil, you supported my joining the Marines when the rest of the family hated the idea, how to be a great father plus a million other things that wont come to mind at this moment. I know the cancer hurt and you needed to go but damn I wished you had stayed. I miss you more than words can express. I miss our arguments, we always argued, hell would have froze over if we ever agreed. not a goodbye, just a so long for now. Love, your son RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #2 February 4, 2009 Damn dude, you make me miss my Dad, and he's just up the street! With that sort of tribute, I know he's proud of you. Condolences to you.... topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #3 February 4, 2009 Thank you, that was beautiful, it makes me want to call my dad right now and let him know how much i appreciate all he's done for me. When i get home from work i'll hoist one to your dad Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #4 February 4, 2009 that was beautiful! sorry for your loss, I know its hard... I lost my dad to cancer also (I.C.D#2 VP) "<3 ..Looks like breasts coming out of an ice cream cone. Mmmm."~John Mitchell "I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #5 February 4, 2009 Roy, I am very sorry for your loss, but am glad that your Dad no longer suffers! What a beautiful tribute you gave him.... I'm sure he's smiling down and proud as ever of you!!!! The physical struggle has ended, the heart and soul must now mend. Peace to you and your family! Hugs to you and Conner! luv, g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #6 February 5, 2009 Roy, What an incredible tribute to your father and proof that being a dad is not just biology. I cannot imagine your pain as I have not experienced it. Reading all the things your dad did with and for you makes me confident that his strength is in you. He sounds like an incredible man and someone you are blessed to look up to. I cannot take your pain from you but I will most definitely pray for you and all his loved ones. Hang in there bro and keep his memory alive. My condolences, Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #7 February 9, 2009 Roy, I am so sorry for your loss but relieved that your dad is at peace. Hugs to you and your family. You honor him every day with the way that you live your life.DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 February 9, 2009 I'm sorry for your loss... That was a beautiful tribute.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #9 February 10, 2009 many thanks to everyone for the kind thoughts, I just got back from the funeral. It was a nice ceremony with many stories of his life - many that I have never heard of before that made me laugh and cry at the same time. RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #10 February 10, 2009 Sorry for your loss. I lost my father and step father. My father 18 years agp and step father almost 2 now. I know what you mean about the name DAD, he wasn't my dad by blood but he was in the way he raised me. Again sorry for your loss. Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hparrish 0 #11 February 12, 2009 I hope my son loves me that much......Sorry for your loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannabediver 0 #12 February 12, 2009 I lost my dad AND my mom to smoking related diseases. My dad died of lung cancer at the age of 80. Mom wasn't lucky enough to live past 56. Emphysema took her from us. I'm sorry for your loss. It's hard, I know. I miss both my parents so much! I always will. And you will always miss your dad. Your tribute is beautiful! I'm sure he is looking down, and is so proud of you. May Peace be with you, my friend. "Wanna cookie little boy?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #13 February 13, 2009 So sorry for your loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
