OT: I'm sitting next to my father...

[mikezola]

Cees,

It was 14 months ago I held a similar vigil with my father... I know it's a tough time, but you can rest assured he will go to a better rest than he could ever have here. You have my condolences.

Mike Z.

[Roger]

Stay strong Cees. I lost my father on Armistice day 2009; an easy date to remember. He was a good man and a good example and when I think about him it's almost as if he were still with us. I hope you will be able to do the same.

[Cees Donker]

Thanks for all the warm words and wishes.

Cees

[CybrSlydr]

My sympathies, Cees. :(

[mrogers]

My deepest sympathy Cees.

[OBIO]

Cees

You and your family have my prayers this night as well. Stand beside your father this night, in his final hours, and let him know that it is alright for him to lay down his burdens and to leave this world. Let him know that he did a wonderful job as a father, dad, and provider and that you are proud to be his son and to carry on with the family name. Sometimes, a person will fight to remain in this world if they feel there is something that needs to be done, someone who needs to be looked after. Assure him that he had done his job well, that those he loves will be okay.

I was not able to be by my father's side at the time of his passing....a fact that I regret still today, 17 years after his passing. But I was able to be there for my father-in-law in his final hours.....he was a great dad to his three girls....one being my wife and another being my closest friend (after my wife of course).

Tim

[Lionheart]

My condolences Cees.

I lost my dad back in 88. I still cant believe he's gone.


I have seen how you visit him so much. You must be one awesome son for him to have. You must make him very proud and feeling loved.


Bill

[Cees Donker]

My hero is gone. Dad left us yesterday at 6.25 in the morning. He is in peace now. It could see it by watching his face, which was almost smiling.

Bless you all for the kind words and the prayers.


Cees

[Chuck Lawsen]

Cees, I just found this thread - deepest condolences and my prayers are with you and your family. You made my dad and I very happy when you created his airbase Polebrook 7 years ago and we became good friends. Chuck

[mrogers]

My deepest condolences to you Cees and your family. You'll have good memories of your father. It was so good that you were with your father keeping vigil up to the end - he would have appreciated that very much, having you close to him to support him and staying with him through the final stage of his life journey until it was time to let go.

[rdaniell]

My hero is gone. Dad left us yesterday at 6.25 in the morning. He is in peace now. It could see it by watching his face, which was almost smiling. Bless you all for the kind words and the prayers. Cees

May he rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him+

RD

[SgtT]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my father in 2007, I was with him when he passed. I miss him greatly.

T.

[huub vink]

Gecondoleerd Cees en heel veel sterkte voor de komende tijd.

Huub

[Duckie]

Cees, just saw this thread and wish to add my deepest condolences to you and your family and friends.

You are a blessed man to have had the love of your father, one you called Hero. And, your father, no doubt, was equally blessed to have had your love.

Prayers lifted up for you and yours this day.

Steve

[brad kaste]

We lost "Pops" twenty years ago. A day doesn't go by without giving him a comforting thought or two. God bless all fathers who did their best in raising their sons and daughters to the best of their ability.