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Apertureguy · 03-18-2008, 12:18 PM

I used to be a member of the Old Guard. You've seen the soldier's wearing the dress blue's walking the tomb of the unknown or for a burial at Arlington? That's what I did for a few years. You're the first woman I ever heard about doing this...but then I've been out of the military for well over 20 something years.

Sandman · 03-18-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tallannie

My dad passed away last week... he was 88 and died of natural causes..a small stroke perhaps. Frank and I were on a short driving trip when we got the news so it turned into a long trip and a week off work.

He was buried next to his dad down near Palm Springs...and the local honor guard showed up and gave him a rifle salute since he was a WWII vet.

He had been praying to die for some time.... he was ready....we all expected it.....still it has upset me more than I thought. I love him and didnt get to say goodbye...

. In his last years he went blind and turned into a born-again and even-worse-than-he-used-to-be judgemental old coot. It left his kids not wanting to be around him much..... and now I very much feel the error of that path.

Go hug your parents while you can....

Tallannie,

I'm real sorry for your loss... it's always too soon when a parent passes away. I lost my Dad 6 years ago during bypass surgery, age 71 - been losing my Mom a piece at a time for the past 2.5 years due to brain cancer, age 76. This is not going to be a good year.

Going to see her this weekend!

I'd make you a plate of cookies, but my kids eat all the chips before I can make the dough.

GSXR Girl · 03-18-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Apertureguy

I used to be a member of the Old Guard. You've seen the soldier's wearing the dress blue's walking the tomb of the unknown or for a burial at Arlington? That's what I did for a few years. You're the first woman I ever heard about doing this...but then I've been out of the military for well over 20 something years.

nope. never heard of that. maybe i should have known about it. i'll post a pic up in the pic thread =]

MOTOHOLIC! · 03-18-2008, 01:44 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this, Annie. You're in our prayers.

desi · 03-18-2008, 04:07 PM

My condolences and deepest sorrow about the sad news. Hope you hand in there and be strong. You are included in many of our prayers.

tallannie · 03-18-2008, 10:07 PM

thank you all.... I appreciate the support.... I am doing fine now...back at work and only thinking of Dad every few hours...and smiling...

**Clint** · 03-19-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tallannie

...and smiling...

kay · 03-19-2008, 08:30 AM

from me too!

desi · 03-19-2008, 09:52 AM

Keep up the good spirits and glad to know that you are doing a better.

omegajim · 03-20-2008, 09:07 PM

remember the best about him; somehow, I don't think that will be too hard.

I'll start my own thread about a recent loss. But for now, Annie has the spotlight.

**87gsxrnut** · 03-21-2008, 02:28 AM

Sorry to hear that. Sounds like he lived a long and fruitful life. May he Rest in Peace.

- Nut

03-18-2008, 01:44 PM	#44 (permalink)
MOTOHOLIC! Sit speling cheker Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: don't have one Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 1,747	I'm so sorry to hear this, Annie. You're in our prayers. __________________ One person with commitment is worth a hundred who have only an interest.

03-18-2008, 10:07 PM	#46 (permalink)
tallannie Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,040	thank you all.... I appreciate the support.... I am doing fine now...back at work and only thinking of Dad every few hours...and smiling... __________________ ...Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

03-19-2008, 08:30 AM	#48 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	from me too! __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

03-20-2008, 09:07 PM	#50 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,114	remember the best about him; somehow, I don't think that will be too hard. I'll start my own thread about a recent loss. But for now, Annie has the spotlight. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

03-21-2008, 02:28 AM	#51 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,209	Sorry to hear that. Sounds like he lived a long and fruitful life. May he Rest in Peace. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

03-18-2008, 12:18 PM	#41 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,186	I used to be a member of the Old Guard. You've seen the soldier's wearing the dress blue's walking the tomb of the unknown or for a burial at Arlington? That's what I did for a few years. You're the first woman I ever heard about doing this...but then I've been out of the military for well over 20 something years.

03-18-2008, 04:07 PM	#45 (permalink)
desi In Training Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Blue Location: So Cal Posts: 134	My condolences and deepest sorrow about the sad news. Hope you hand in there and be strong. You are included in many of our prayers.

03-19-2008, 09:52 AM	#49 (permalink)
desi In Training Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Blue Location: So Cal Posts: 134	Keep up the good spirits and glad to know that you are doing a better.

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