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<p>[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 2813119, member: 76194"]My father passed away suddenly on Saturday while I was in Cuba due to a brain hemorrhage. He was only 56 years old. Needless to say, the last few days have been very tough, which is why I haven't posted much since my return from Cuba. </p><p><br /></p><p>In his memory, I'll post a father and son coin duo (feel free to post your own fathers and sons coins) and I would also like to remind you all that if you still have your fathers around, give them a call and tell them how much you love them, and resolve any unresolved issues, because you never know what life could bring tomorrow. I sure wish I had given him an extra goodbye kiss and hug now before leaving on my trip, but how was I to know then that this would happen?</p><p><br /></p><p>At least I was blessed to have him in my life for 32 years, and plenty of memories and good life lessons from him that I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and hopefully pass on to my son. My dad, Orlando, was a chemist. He was devoted to his work, his family, and his friends. He taught me the value of honesty and hard work from the time I was a small child. He was also a great and loving grandfather to my son. If the true measure of a man is the legacy he leaves behind, then my dad left a good legacy, because I can honestly say I never knew my dad to have wronged anyone. He lived a simple, straightforward, and hardworking life. I love you dad. Thank you for everything. You will always be in my heart.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]658799[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]658800[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Sallent, post: 2813119, member: 76194"]My father passed away suddenly on Saturday while I was in Cuba due to a brain hemorrhage. He was only 56 years old. Needless to say, the last few days have been very tough, which is why I haven't posted much since my return from Cuba. In his memory, I'll post a father and son coin duo (feel free to post your own fathers and sons coins) and I would also like to remind you all that if you still have your fathers around, give them a call and tell them how much you love them, and resolve any unresolved issues, because you never know what life could bring tomorrow. I sure wish I had given him an extra goodbye kiss and hug now before leaving on my trip, but how was I to know then that this would happen? At least I was blessed to have him in my life for 32 years, and plenty of memories and good life lessons from him that I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and hopefully pass on to my son. My dad, Orlando, was a chemist. He was devoted to his work, his family, and his friends. He taught me the value of honesty and hard work from the time I was a small child. He was also a great and loving grandfather to my son. If the true measure of a man is the legacy he leaves behind, then my dad left a good legacy, because I can honestly say I never knew my dad to have wronged anyone. He lived a simple, straightforward, and hardworking life. I love you dad. Thank you for everything. You will always be in my heart. [ATTACH=full]658799[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]658800[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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