Dad died, it was a blessing at this point

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Tuesday April 23, 2013 · 1:35 PM PDT

2013/04/23 · 13:35

After 6 long years in a nursing home and a slow decline, my Father passed away quickly, quietly and painlessly. He was 91. He was loved and will be missed. I just thought some people should know that through his dementia he still asked about one particular person that stuck in his mind as smart, pretty, sweet and a bringer of great cookies.

I survived Feb 2 for the 22nd time

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Thursday February 02, 2012 · 10:06 PM PST

2012/02/02 · 22:06

I survived today, again. It is that birthday that many of us have. The day that we should not have survived, but did somehow. Today was that day for me. In 1991 a crew of seven good men entered hell, two stayed behind immediately, another three have joined them by their own hand over the years. I spoke to the other survivor and his wife today, we will both continue on. I wasn't sure I would be able to, but I learned from a good friend, that if you express yourself just enough to take the pressure off, life gets easier. I must admit, I taste like Christmas now. That is OK. A little bourbon numbs the memory and lightens the soul.

Hooverson

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Wednesday March 11, 2009 · 12:24 PM PDT

2009/03/11 · 12:24

I ran across this and knew many would find it interesting. I am sure others will run with finding out more information.

Hooverson

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Sunday September 28, 2008 · 7:08 AM PDT

2008/09/28 · 07:08

Updated: A true hero has passed. Please say goodbye to Shawn Whaley. He was a US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. He passed away on July 31st at the age of 43. He was responsible for the saving of dozens of lives over a 22 year career. Fair winds and following seas Shawn.

I retired from the Coast Guard after 21 wonderful years of flying search and rescue. I would like to say that I have had the distinct honor of working with and knowing on deeply personal levels some true heroes. I am talking about the kind of people that they make movies about. With this comes the knowledge these true heroes are also people prone to the same flaws that everyone is. It is hard to put into words the value of the knowledge and understanding I have received about people, life and love through these relationships.

I would like you to think about doing something for yourself that will make you much more enlightened. This suggestion is not going to make you money, add to your social standing or impress the opposite sex. It will just be deeply satisfying and enlightening.

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Dad died, it was a blessing at this point

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