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Dad passed yesterday evening
Jun 27, 2020, 7:14 AM
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Dad passed unexpectedly yesterday evening and it has left myself & family in shock. He was 69 years old, a '73 graduate of Clemson with a BS in Civil Engineering. I feel like someone has taken an axe to my sternum, and have felt it for the past 13 hours. I don't know anyone on here and I'm not sure why I'm posting this now other than I think I need to say this to someone. I've been up all night, crying half the time, trying to keep it together the other half. I still don't fully think this happened, not to my dad, not now. My mind is full of all the memories, both good & bad of him & the times we had together. I already miss him. The thing I'm not sure I'm ready for the most is the 1st football game, when they announce all the Tigers that have left us since the previous season. I can't hear my dad's name called out in procession, I'm not ready & don't know if I ever will be. I don't know why or for whom I'm writing this, but if anyone reading this finished CU in that time period in engineering, I'd be thrilled to know if you knew my dad back then.
Another Tiger has gone home awaiting our rejoining.
I love you Dad & I miss you so much already.
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Lot o points [163012]
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T's and P's for you and your family.
Jun 27, 2020, 7:17 AM
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Condolences to all.
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Re: Dad passed yesterday evening
Jun 27, 2020, 7:19 AM
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Sorry for your loss
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All-In [48078]
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Re: Dad passed yesterday evening
Jun 27, 2020, 7:23 AM
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That is heartbreaking. Thank you very much for sharing. There is nothing anyone can say to make you feel better, but I definitely can feel your pain in your writing. Sorry for your loss of course.
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Heisman Winner [112363]
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Not much to say except hang in there! ******
Jun 27, 2020, 8:11 AM
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CU Medallion [54011]
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I’m so sorry for your loss.
Jun 27, 2020, 8:15 AM
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Though I don’t know you. I love you and hope that posting here and reading words of condolence brings you some comfort.
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CU Medallion [50635]
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sorry for your loss***
Jun 27, 2020, 8:38 AM
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Lot o points [155894]
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Sorry brother, prayers for you and your family, and
Jun 27, 2020, 8:39 AM
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Your Dad was in the same graduating class as my Dad.
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All-TigerNet [11195]
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Sorry to hear, brother. Slac family will keep yours in
Jun 27, 2020, 11:21 AM
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our prayers. Loss of a parent is tough, they were the ones to comfort us as children and, to me, that seemed to compound the feeling. Hard to do, but use the good memories to help in the low times
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CU Medallion [55746]
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So sorry bruh. Ts&Ps up.
Jun 27, 2020, 8:41 AM
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APM been there. Ain't easy dawg.
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Heisman Winner [135867]
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Sorry friend
Jun 27, 2020, 8:43 AM
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You are right, that first game will be tough but hopefully, you will find comfort in the memories like I do each time I go back for a game.
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Heisman Winner [119696]
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Ts & Ps for you and your family!***
Jun 27, 2020, 8:54 AM
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Oculus Spirit [83625]
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This is hard. Praying for you and your family***
Jun 27, 2020, 9:04 AM
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Oculus Spirit [90819]
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Thx TC for sharing your crushing loss & normal feelings of anguish.
Jun 27, 2020, 9:30 AM
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Keep those best moments & memories close of your Dad and be proud you both will be Clemson connected forever.
A Military Salute, Condolences & Go TiGERs!
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Re: Dad passed yesterday evening
Jun 27, 2020, 9:44 AM
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Sorry for your loss. Never easy. Hold on to those good memories
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Legend [16783]
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Lot o points [180989]
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So sorry to hear. Prayers for you and your family.***
Jun 27, 2020, 11:37 AM
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CU Medallion [60228]
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we've all been there or will be there one day
Jun 27, 2020, 12:09 PM
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It's tough, I've been there - but it gets easier every day. Be there for the rest of your family. Strong character shines through to others in moments of crisis. Take care.
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All-TigerNet [12763]
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Sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.***
Jun 27, 2020, 10:16 PM
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