An ode to my Father

stuwee

stuwee

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Carl Richard Chester

March 31st 1938 ... June 21st 2014

R.I.P. Pa, thank you for saving my ass and making me the man I am today. I'm glad you'll have no more pain and you passed peacefully in your sleep this fine morning. I never got to say good-bye and I know you know that I'll see ya later,my rock, my Pa. My Da... I'm sure the golf is much better where you are and well you know...
 
Sorry to hear about your father Stuwee. My prayers are with you and your family.
 
I lost my Dad December 10, 2011...best man me and Mom ever met.

All of us offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family, Craig.
 
That sucks Craig, but it wasn't a surprise either......if that's any consolation...
 
Thank you my dear, dear friends from myself and my family

a little background for those who didn't know what was going on, Dad had diabetes for over 30 years and a family history of heart desease. His brothers passed away in their 50's and Uncle Frank died at 46. He searched out a doctor who would do open heart surgery against his specilst and all of our advise, he just wanted a little more time I guess.

What he got was a 4 month torture shuffled from one re-hab center to another following the surgery. he developed a huge sore on his penis because of the cathertors, sores on his heels from being immobile. You don't do this with diabetics, I'm very angry with the medical system right now. He had a great day yesterday, had some ice cream cake and got wheeled around in the wheel chair so We're thankful for that.

One of my earliest memories was in Bloomington Ill 1965, I was playing in the front of the house and this big Buick drove up to the curb, a man and a young boy a little older the me got out, the man opened the trunk and pulled out a metal tractor pedal car set it on the sidewalk and asked me if I'd like to have it. I knew not to talk to strange people but, he had that little boy with him so I thought it might be ok. I was about to go anywhere they went when Dad came flying out of the house screaming at them. They left and I went inside crying, I didn't understand until much later what might have happened, Dad saved my ass many, many times after that, he wasn't the best Father but he loved me and did what Fathers do ... I love ya Pa!!!
 
Sorry for your father and i know how it is as i lost mine 2 years ago on june 2012 due to severe heart desease. We must just pray for their souls and that's all what's left.

Condolences.



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I lost my old man 4 years ago last week. Sorry to hear about your loss Craig.
 
Geri and I pass on our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Craig. It's always heart-breaking to hear of a friend's loved one pass away and just reinforces my thoughts of dreading the time when I have to face the eventual loss of my mom and dad.

Nando.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss Craig. May memories of your dad give you peace and comfort.
 
Thank You AgAN friends, it's just so very hard right now. the family drama has started which makes it worse. As the first born and only son I stand tall and keep the faith so to speak. As I am not in charge of the estate I have to beg my sister for tickets to the Yes show on August 11th, the, day after my birthday.

Yes will play "Fragile" and "Close to the EdI've sent yearsge" all the way though in a very small club in Tucson, I MUST see this show
 
Craig, as a member of Yesfans.com (as Discount Ministry) I know YES is a band that is all about rebirth and living through the future by looking to the past for notes of change.

They should be playing the new Heaven and Earth album as well, meaning that you will be one of the first fans to experience the new songs and Jon Davidson's lead vocals TOGETHER IN CONCERT.

Let this be an inspiration to you as you continue.
 
Craig, I am so sorry to hear this, it is very tough for a man when he looses his Dad.

You know how to get a hold of me should you like to.

Jim
 
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