BS: Trevor's dad

Subject: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Trevor
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 04:27 AM

My dad died on Saturday. If you'd passed him in the street you wouldn't have known but he was one of the most remarkable men I've ever known. He was full of adventure, he never understood the words 'that can't be done' and he made people laugh. A lot.

He and my mother made it so that me and my brothers and sister had the confidence to go out and do absolutely anything. If it went wrong, well, at least we'd given it a try and there was always home to come back to so that we could plan the next foray into the world.

We were with him at the end and, as a result of how he was, we're ready to start this next bit of our life adventure with strength and confidence.

Motor Neurone Disease is a vile way to die. It affects the sufferer and their family. If ever you find a chance of supporting sufferers or helping support research, please, please do it.

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 04:39 AM

Trevor, your dad sounds like a great bloke, and an asset to any child.
Yes MND is a cruel disease, but although it destroyed the man, it can't destroy his legacy.

John

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 04:57 AM

Deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.

Erica and Bryn

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Trevor
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 07:53 AM

Thanks.

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 08:13 AM

Condolences to you and your family Trevor

Khatt x

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Ebbie
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 09:52 AM

What a legacy he has left you and your family! {{{{Trevor}}}}}

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: wysiwyg
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 10:26 AM

(((Trevor)))

What was his name?

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 10:30 AM

Commisserations

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 10:37 AM

He sounds like a wonderful man. Thanks so much for letting us know about him and what wonderful gifts he left you for life. My deepest sympathies.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 11:22 AM

One can't ask more from a parent. He done good!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: gnu
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 11:31 AM

Thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: GUEST,KT not logged in
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 11:42 AM

That's a beautiful tribute you've written Trevor. I'm sure he was a very fine man. My condolences to you and your family. KT

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 01:21 PM

Love and condolences, Trevor. Losing one's dad puts a hole in one's life. Be well.

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 01:30 PM

Condolences Trevor - your Dad will never really be gone while his children hold him in such high esteem.

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Morticia
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 01:31 PM

(((hugs))) he sounds like a fine man.

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 01:42 PM

I usually suggest that you celebrate the light of a loved one lost. You already are.
RIP
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: ClaireBear
Date: 30 Nov 09 - 02:56 PM

How lovely that you can rejoice in a life well lived, even in a time of trial. Warm thoughts and condolences to you and yours.

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 12:22 PM

My sympathy, Trevor.
Nx

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: fat B****rd
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:17 AM

My condolences to you and yours, Trevor.

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Janie
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 09:03 AM

What a blessing he must have been in your lives, and what blessings you must have been in his.

My deepest sympathies.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: Trevor
Date: 07 Dec 09 - 05:07 AM

As you can imagine, it's been a pretty hectic week and I'm just catching up with post and suchlike.

Thank you all for your lovely comments and thoughts. Although I make a living out of talking to people I am filled with trepidation about delivering the eulogy at the funeral tomorrow. The warm feelings from here will help no end.

Susan, Dad's name is Derek.

Thanks again. xx

Subject: RE: BS: Trevor's dad
From: open mike
Date: 07 Dec 09 - 02:38 PM

{{{Trevor}}} wishing you the clarity and strength to say what needs to be said about and for Derek.

I believe Motor Neuron Disease is also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease. It is named after
"Lou" Gehrig, an American baseball player in the 1920s and 1930s.