Well my son another year has come and gone. While we should be celebrating your birthday, that is not to be. But we will be celebrating your memories. As a father I can only say that you were the best son a father could have. Although at times when you were a teenager I thought you might not make it to 20. Yes you tried my patience on numerous occasions, way to many to list. But in the end I could have not been any prouder of the man you turned out to be, and that is all any parent can ask for. Your kindness towards others and willingness to help those around you are legend. Even though most did not know just what you were going through. All the trials and tribulations you had to face no one should have to go through. So through it all my son I just wanted to say that I could not have asked for a better son to share our experiences with. From all the great times at the lakes and hunting trips we went on together, to working on cars and hot rods over the years. The weekend at Hawleys Drag Race experience will be firmly implanted in this ol mans memory banks. I sure wish you were still here as there is a seat for you in the Flathead digger,(even though you always kidded me on my flathead addiction) and yes a part of you rides with me on every run. As one of your old works shirts is tucked into the drivers compartment and I touch it before every run. Don't tell anyone, as its probably not approved by the NHRA but they can KMA. Yes my son this month is hard for the ol man, but I will get through it by thinking of all the things we were going to do, and how we were going to do them together. There is not a day that goes by that I wish I could still hear your voice once again, even if you were yelling at me. It has been a long time since that day in January 2011 when time stood still for you. Love always Dad But you will always be......... and forever in my heart and soul. Suicide sucks, if you are even thinking of doing this call the suicide hot line as there is help for you.................Call 1-800-273-8255 and do it now.......
Another here with tears flowing. Don't ever think no one cares. I hurt for you brother. I wish I could take away your pain.
I remember you posting about your son, I know you think of him all the time but when it's his birthday I'm sure it's difficult, Remember the good times. HRP
Thank you for allowing us to share your pain. Hopefully your story will keep others from having to experience your terrible loss.
All the best to you. I have been there so I actually know how it feels. My boy was lost in Afghanistan but it is the same, a loss is a loss. Hopefully things will get easier to deal with. Semper Fi
Keep it going for those memories, keep celebrating his birthday, My wife died almost 3 yrs ago, i celibrate her birthday too, its 2 days before mine, Everyone here is far away, but if you writing this helps us to share your pain then i hope our thoughts can be helpfull, your dragster is one of the nicest tributes done with much love to him, peacefull voyage to your son wherever he goes in the future lifes, your a great dad loving your son, you allways will be.
We lost our oldest son 9 years ago to cancer, he was 37. He was not really into cars or much of any thing I like as he was a sports nut. We always had a good relationship and he was a hard working and kind boy,. he went out of his way to help his friends and family every chance he got. I feel your pain and know it will never be the same with our him. As time goes on my wife and I think of our son every day as I am sure you do. We try to think of the good times and pleasant memories. We do have some peace that his terrible pain on this earth is over and he has gone to a better place. Our thoughts are with, hang in there.
I am sorry for your loss and I have no words to make it better but just know that you have all of us as support.
Sorry for you loss....being a father of two I couldn't even start to imagine how hard it must be. And THANK YOU for explaining why your sons gone . And letting us know that there is help out there. That alone serves your sons memory. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers . Sent from my SM-G900V using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thank all of you for your response. HRP that was a very special memory, the day we took his 56 back to him finished, love that pic......Carl
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