Funeral

**Raphael** · 12th October 04, 09:50 AM

My father passed away when he was 72 years old and my mother forbid us from crying. She said that we should glad that he had lived a wonderful life and should celebrate it. But Still, I caught her crying a few times during the service.

**bikercelt1** · 12th October 04, 10:02 AM

My condolances Bubba, and my admiration for your healthy outlook. I will be thinking of you and your family on Thursday and Friday. I hope the services are a healing experience for all.

Jamie

**RockyR** · 12th October 04, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by bubba

.....cliped--- He loved being the family eccentric and keeping the conformists off balance.......

Sounds like you fit in and are taking on that roll quite well..

as I guess the rest of us are in our own families come to think about it

**highlandtide** · 12th October 04, 04:53 PM

"When my life on Earth is ended and I reach the other shore, I shall meet my own dear clansmen who have gone that way before"

- Unknown

**Will** · 12th October 04, 05:15 PM

Truly sorry to hear about your loss!

**Rob Wright** · 12th October 04, 06:18 PM

Bubba, my condolences on your loss.

ROb Wright

**The Wizard of BC** · 12th October 04, 08:49 PM

Heartfelt condolences Bubba.
As long as you, and others he touched, remember him he never truly dies. That is the only true imortality.
NEVER forget.

**bubba** · 12th October 04, 09:18 PM

Thanks again for the good thoughts. He was an important part of my life and will be missed.

**akaussie** · 13th October 04, 03:30 AM

hanks guys. He had a long and happy life and, at 87, it isn't like he went before his time. He lived his life to the fullest and had no regrets. He loved being the family eccentric and keeping the conformists off balance.
Now we now who you take after. Good luck and best wishes mate. Give him the best wake anyone has ever seen! Cheers my friend. Andrew

**beverlonian** · 14th October 04, 03:28 PM

Bubba,

You were kind enough to express your condolences to me earlier this year when I suffered a bereavement and now I sadly have to return the sentiment. The experience certainly changed my outlook on life. In retrospect I wish I had worn a kilt to the funeral (it was my son who died of illness at 23 years of age) as I'm sure he would have approved. :P

Hank,

"When my life on Earth is ended and I reach the other shore, I shall meet my own dear clansmen who have gone that way before"

That's a cracking epitaph!

As a former Merchant Seafarer, I wouldn't mind that on my headstone when the day comes.