OT: Condolences to member Steelharp

[The Rabbi]

My strongest and sincerest condolences to Steelharp on the loss of his father. May this be the limit of all your sorrow.

[molonlabetn]

May he rest in peace, and his family find comfort... My prayers are with you and yours, Steelharp.

[TGO David]

Terribly sorry to hear of your loss. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[towerclimber37]

Mikey,

I know this may not mean much to you in your pain, but Your father lived a good, long life, and raised a fine man for a son. He's done a good job!

I will remember your family in my prayers, but surely there's a celebration in Heaven this day as God brings one of his children home.

[TGO David]

Well spoken, Tower. Well spoken.

[Guest GlocKingTN]

May God be with you and yours!

[shaftbass]

I'm sorry Mike.

[Marswolf]

Really sorry to hear of the loss of your father.

Been there, done that. It's the little things that get you, like when you think about asking him something and then remember that you can't any more.

My father died 28 years ago. I still miss him. Hang in there.

[saintsfanbrian]

My father died 24 years ago. I didn't know him well but I still miss him just the same. The fact that he never got to meet ANY of his grand kids.

Anyway, my sincerest condolences go out to you. Remember, your father has simply:

"Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth

Of sun-split clouds...and done a hundred things

You have not dreamed of...wheeled and soared and swung

High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,

I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung

My eager craft through footless halls of air.

Up, up, the long, delirious burning blue

I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace

Where never lark, nor even eagle flew.

And while with silent, lifting mind I've trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space...

...put out my hand, and touched the face of God"

High Flight - John Gillespie Magee Jr.

[Woody]

Sorry for your loss Mike.

[SHbicycle]

Praying for you and yours.

[fury2neon]

Sorry for your loss.

[Mark@Sea]

My condolences. Hope that you take some comfort in your extended family - us.

Mark

[Guest Hyaloid]

Sorry for your loss

[Guest Boomhower]

I am deeply sorry Mike. My you find some comfort in the soft spoken words displayed here. May your father rest in peace.

[Guest Phantom6]

Sorry to hear of your loss Mike. Lost my mom and dad over 25 years ago and like Marswolf said, I still miss 'em every day. Sharon and I will keep you, your family and your dad in our prayers.

[Guest Steelharp]

Guys... what a surprise this thread is. I had no idea... Bill, thanks for starting it. You guys are the best. Here's what's going to be in tomorrow's Tennessean:

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070829/ENTERTAINMENT01/70829056

[Guest Disney]

Mikey,

So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

[Guest GregRN]

I can't yet imagine how you feel, but my heart and my prayer go to you and your family.

[TGO David]

Guys... what a surprise this thread is. I had no idea... Bill, thanks for starting it. You guys are the best. Here's what's going to be in tomorrow's Tennessean:

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070829/ENTERTAINMENT01/70829056

That's a great tribute to a colorful character, Mike. You must be proud of him as I am sure he was of you.

[Guest Len]

Mike:

Just saw this thread. Nice piece in the Tennessean. My deepest condolences.

May the following bring you peace:

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there... I do not sleep.

I am the thousand winds that blow...

I am the diamond glints on snow...

I am the sunlight on ripened grain...

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you waken in the morning's hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of gentle birds in circling flight...

I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry—

I am not there... I did not die...

Guys... what a surprise this thread is. I had no idea... Bill, thanks for starting it. You guys are the best. Here's what's going to be in tomorrow's Tennessean:

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070829/ENTERTAINMENT01/70829056

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

Sorry to hear that Mike. Ill keep you and your family in my thoughts.

[Guest Phantom6]

That's a great tribute to a colorful character, Mike. You must be proud of him as I am sure he was of you.

No doubt!

[Guest dotsun]

I'm sorry for your loss bro, I went through that 6 years ago.

[Guest ETS_Inc]

Mike,

Sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad definitely sounds like an interesting character. Reading that tribute reminded me that I had read about your dad before.