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

    Who soon will go on his last journey. His heart still won't give up while the rest has.
    He has been a wonderful father and I love him so much. I'm gonna miss him...
    Cees

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    My condolences Cees, I stood that watch six years ago myself, so I know what you are feeling. At least you dad, like mine, was with family so when he takes his leave he'll know he's loved.
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    Thinking of you at this sad time Cees.

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    Im glad you are there with him Cee's,these days so many families dont care anymore,or are so into themselves they dont spend time with the ill and termannaly ill,

    Cee's you can allso be asured that the majority of the SOH membership willbe standing beside you in spirit,while you spend time with your father,,,,,time well spent,,,

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    My thoughts are with you Cees. Very nice comments above appreciated as well.

    My 9 siblings, other family and friends, were on this watch with my Dad 20 years ago last month. It is never easy but certainly a sobering part of the life cycle we all will experience.

    May peace and happiness follow you and the family as you each carry his memory close in your hearts and minds.
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    I stood that watch seven years ago with my sister. Gods speed and all graces to you and your father Cees.. Your in my thoughts and prayers..

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    Cees,
    I do feel very sorry for you..
    My condolences, to you during this difficult time..

    May God grant you the strength you need during this..

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    God's speed to your father Cees. Our prayers will be for him tonight.
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    My watch with my father was 18 months ago, I share your grief Cees. God bless you and your family in this terrible time.

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    Cees, count me as another Outhouse brother who will be keeping your father, you, and all your family in my intercessory prayers. Both my parents died back in 1993.

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    I will stand with you on this watch, I to had this duty 1 1/2 years ago with my Father-miss him everday and I speak to him as the sun sets...

    I will say a blessing in your Fathers behalf...


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    Hoi Cees sterkte, het is het laaste wat je nog voor je vader kan doen en geloof mij je zult nog vaak aan dit moment terug denken.

    Veertien jaar geleden zat ik naast mijn vader, tijdens wat zijn laatste nacht op aarde bleek te worden. Zelfs na al die tijd denk ik nog vaak "dat zou mijn vader moeten zien" of dat zou ik graag met mijn vader over hebben gehad".

    Na het verdriet van het verlies komt het warme gevoel van alles wat je met elkaar hebt gedeeld.

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    My best wishes go to you and your family!

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    Sorry to hear of this Cees.
    I went through this with my dad 4 years ago.
    Someone told me, "he is in a better place now"
    That helped a lot.
    Take care.

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    Dag Cees,

    Ook ik heb dit al meegemaakt, en Huub weet het goed te zeggen.
    Zo is 't precies. Veel sterkte gewenst,

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    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.

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    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.
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    Thanks for all the warm words and wishes.

    Cees

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    My sympathies, Cees.

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    My deepest sympathy Cees.
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    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).

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    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.


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    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

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    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

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    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.
    Mark


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