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My dad has passed away. My Dad- My hero has passed on to a better place

By ragingstorm | View all Posts
Posted Thursday, April 08, 2010 01:51 AM   102 comments
I hope its a better place because im left without my Dad. I love you Dad. Thanks for all your support. You r good people and thanks.
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Sharp__Action says:
04/08/10 01:57AM
Very sorry to hear that raging.

Like you said, he passed on to a better place. RIP


Supply_N_Demand says:
04/08/10 02:08AM
I feel for you raging...I'm onlly 23 and I buried my dad last saturday...I really do feel your pain bro
Dsn150 says:
04/08/10 02:11AM
CMo256 says:
04/08/10 02:15AM
Well I am sorry to hear that, but why exactly do you feel like sharing that with some random degenerate gamblers over the internet?
JohnnyY83 says:
04/08/10 02:24AM

Very sorry to hear that Raging. I know how blessed I am to have my dad still.  Your dad is with his parents and family members who passed before him. I truly believe that. He left many people he loves here on earth, and is reuniting with many right now in heaven.

ragingstorm says:
04/08/10 02:57AM


MY god dude sorry to hear that. Its tough. I just feel blah. like nothing matter anymore. Press on.
ragingstorm says:
04/08/10 02:58AM


Look at my thread I started when I found out he had cancer. These so called degens responded with great things. Look at that thread then ask me why moron.
bdaddy68 says:
04/08/10 03:29AM

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my sister Jan. 28. My mother 2 years ago and my dad 9 years ago. It's tough my friend. I can tell you they are in better place. My prayers are with you and your family.

cacabware says:
04/08/10 03:41AM
sorry to hear bro,,,,,stay strong
kickinA says:
04/08/10 03:46AM
I lost my father a few years back and felt my world come crumbling down. My father, the Vietnam vet and was my hero growing up. It was tough for me the first few months, but eventually time does heal. God bless raging.
KOAJ says:
04/08/10 06:48AM
sorry to hear raging

prayers for your and your family
Iw1nBets says:
04/08/10 07:07AM
No More Pain my friend
Guttermouth says:
04/08/10 08:29AM
I recently lost my Dad too...and also my brother a couple of years ago.

A couple of things to remember:
  • Everyone grieves at their own pace.  For some it may take months to get back to a "normal" life.
  • During the grieving process, remember the good times.  Time heals all wounds...but you never want to forget the person.  Celebrate the good things.
  • This will draw the other members of your family closer together.  You will, most likely, not miss any family holidays or birthdays moving forward.

Best of luck, buddy.  My thoughts go out to you and your family.


ad1260 says:
04/08/10 08:45AM

sorry man

tideman says:
04/08/10 09:01AM

Stay strong brother, and God Bless you and your family

tideman says:
04/08/10 09:05AM
  Sorry to hear that, God Bless
HandDownManDown says:
04/08/10 09:14AM
he is home brother, he is home.
coinflipper16 says:
04/08/10 09:23AM
Sorry to hear that Raging Storm. 
captjohn67 says:
04/08/10 09:25AM
i am glad he is no longer hurting, but i am sorry he is gone...prayers to you + your family   
mmac66 says:
04/08/10 10:01AM
ApacheM says:
04/08/10 10:07AM
 My thoughts and prayers are with you....
jmw59 says:
04/08/10 10:16AM
Peace Rage, and peace be with your dad.
MaineRoad says:
04/08/10 10:33AM
I'm glad he's at rest and out of pain.  I'll keep you in my thoughts.  Been there myself.
umgmu says:
04/08/10 10:46AM

My father passed away when I was 23.. just turned 40 on Sunday .. I think of him often...

Live your life and do things in a manner that will honor him..

Stay Strong and don't over stress...

 

gimmedempoints says:
04/08/10 10:51AM

He's in a better place raging...remember the good times and know he's smiling down upon you.

dennishopson says:
04/08/10 10:59AM


My most sincere condolences and best wishes to you and your family Raging.


D-Town says:
04/08/10 11:08AM
Rocafella says:
04/08/10 11:26AM
My friends dad just passed the other day.  Cancer related too.  Another friend's Dad only has a couple months left.  Sad stuff man.


jaygutty says:
04/08/10 12:06PM


my mother is very sick as well so i feel like i have the capacity to answer this question....

my natural inclination is to call you out on being an ass who feels the need to make some idiotic point rather than simply sending your best to someone who is in pain.  but instead, i'll just answer.

when a relative, especially one within your immediate family becomes very ill, terminally ill, one's sense of equilibrium, of what is natural and right in the world is unhinged.  if you are close with your family, they are your back, your granite in a life where nothing is easy, i don't care who you are.  there is a feeling of loss, even before the actual passing, a feeling like everything you thought you knew has somehow become questioned.

what makes this more difficult is that if your friends know you are going through this, hopefully they will be there for you, to lend a needed shoulder, to comfort you and try their best to fill in for this huge missing piece.  however, when you talk too much about this pain, your identity becomes this pain.  whether true or not, you feel as if you are burdening your friends with your stress, you don't want it to define your relationship.

but there is something unique about a chat room such as this... although nameless and faceless, these are people that many on here "talk" with more than their own friends.  games are played daily and whether for money making, pure fun, etc, many come on this site daily to talk.  here you can air anything you would like without having to feel judged in your "real" life.  plus, writing is cathartic, to write is many time more personal than to talk.

i don't know about anyone else, but when outlaw passed, even though i rarely write on this forum, even though i know nothing about him, i felt pain for him.  when apache's wife was in the hospital, fighting for her life, i felt pain for him after being married for so many years.  i feel like i have formed an identity for certain cappers on here who contribute daily, kgc, unc, etc and it doesn't matter if they know me or not.  it is community.

i know this is long winded, but felt like I could add.  sometimes, all we need is someone to say, "everything will be okay with time", "i understand what you are going through and if i can help, please let me know", "i am thinking about you, even if i am just one nameless, faceless person".

raging, i have not felt the actual loss yet, but i give you my most sincere condolences, my heartfelt sympathy, and my assurance, all pain fades with time.  keep your head up as best you can, that huge whole in the universe can't be filled, but it can be remembered.




DAN41925 says:
04/08/10 12:14PM
Sorry for your loss.    God Bless
blitz240 says:
04/08/10 12:46PM


there always comes a time to part with everything we meet in life, treasure the moments and memories.   May he rest in peace.
gfinger says:
04/08/10 07:49PM
ragingstorm says:
04/08/10 08:21PM


I really cant believe you can be this thoughtless. You r the true definition of a piece of lingering shit. I have been on this site for longer than most. I need support. Like gutty said sometimes getting that from faceless people and just screen names helps. Behind these screen names are some damn good people.
ragingstorm says:
04/08/10 10:45PM
Thanks guys thanks. It really helps.
ragingstorm says:
04/08/10 05:04PM
Hey guys gutty said it best and also LOU. I havent been around much but I feel some of your r like online faceless friends. I got 200 people wishing my dad luck when I posted his cancer last Sept. Writing thing on this forum makes me feel like I have even more support. Its a great thing and makes my lose easier to cope with. Altho my life will be different now at least I know I have the support of my covers friends

Thank You so much for your prayers and wishes..
ragingstorm says:
04/09/10 11:48AM
Thanks again for defending me guys. General is obviously a miserable person. Gamble- good luck but take it from me, Spend as much time with him as possible. Or you will regret it.
ragingstorm says:
04/10/10 02:04PM
Supply-demand. Please accept me as a friend. I need someone to talk to and you unfortunately are going thru the same thing as me.
ragingstorm says:
04/10/10 02:06PM
Celtic pride----how did you know my dad was a veteran? just curious
THEMUGG says:
04/08/10 08:08PM
My condolences raging


 My dad passed away 3 years ago on the 20th.......
cd329 says:
04/09/10 01:22AM

Raging, so sorry to hear this.

My condoleneces go out to you and your entire family.

May your Dad rest in peace and God bless his soul

Take care and know that your Dad will always be in your heart, no rotton disease can ever take that away from you

God Bless

cd

cd329 says:
04/09/10 01:28AM

 

Little  general, you a true piece of shit.  Why would you come into this thread and so so much disrespect?  Why didnt you just keep your stupid comment to yourself?  Didnt your mommy or daddy ever teach you "if you got nothing good to say, then dont say anything at all"

You owe Raging a major apology

rickster2312 says:
04/08/10 03:27PM
 my dad passed about 14 years ago peace bro
CountNo_Account says:
04/08/10 10:19PM
Sorry to hear about your loss, man. Really sad to hear.
CrusCrnshw says:
04/08/10 10:39PM
Take care man. Very sorry to hear of your loss
axlwageswars says:
04/09/10 05:29PM

 

CMo256, you are a total puke !!  Why would YOU feel the need to post a response like that when someone is going through a tough time and looking for any kind of closure!  Total scumbag dude!  Im just floored by some of the audacity people have!  If I were a lesser man, I would say that it probably would of been better off if it were you that has passed away.  But I think that may be too harsh so I wont say that.....Im hoping this shot across the bow makes you realize that your comment was beyond uncalled for.  I just hope you are one of those people that can be honest with themselves and realize when they spoke out of line.  Anyways, my condolences to you raging.  Keep on keeping on my man!  And go anywhere and to anyone to get the kind of solace you seek in this hard time.  I commend you for your strength thus far!   

CelticPride242 says:
04/10/10 01:30PM

 

Wow, sorry i didnt respond sooner. Haven't been in GD.

Very sorry to hear about your dad Raging, hope these next few weeks you are able to cope with the loss of your dad and a true veteran American Hero.

Take care

CP242

glewis461 says:
04/08/10 10:16PM

Sorry for your loss man.

Pucksrus says:
04/08/10 05:57PM
Sorry to hear about your loss raging.    

All the best to you and your family during this rough time.     


LRM704 says:
04/09/10 12:52AM

Find someone that you can trust and let your feelings out. Tears are very theraputic when dealing with the loss of a loved one

Don't be afraid to show emotion and just know there is no timetable for handling your grief. Depression is part of the healing process.

I'm sorry for your loss.  

LRM704 says:
04/09/10 12:56AM

Find a friend or coworker that you trust and is not connected to your immediate family. Sometimes that is the best person to lean on.

Europa says:
04/09/10 12:06PM

Sadly to say that is the way everyone will go. My condolences to you and your family, Raging.

Godspeed your father.

prof8t says:
04/09/10 02:18PM
Condolences...
AllIn2005 says:
04/08/10 09:44PM

Sorry to hear of your loss Raging. I hope, in time, you will find the peace you seek. I have buried loved ones (and a friend or two), and it is never easy. That being said, I do often look back with fond memories and hopes of someday reuniting with those who have moved on.

My condolences

legwand says:
04/09/10 10:50AM
Really sorry to hear about your loss raging. That is really tough. Stay strong brother.
Lou says:
04/08/10 03:38PM
Very sorry to hear that Raging and you too Supply_N_Demand, my deepest condolences.

-Lou
Lou says:
04/08/10 03:40PM


You're relatively new here so you probably don't get it yet, but the connections many of the guys forge here on the Forum are quite strong...we're all relatively like-minded, and I like to think we all watch out for each other and help with advice and input in life, not just when it comes to capping games or talking about betting.



-Lou
VGPOP says:
04/08/10 05:50PM
PennStateMan077 says:
04/08/10 01:57PM
sorry for your loss raging

last year my father came to a penn state bball game.. had a heart attack right in front of me.. worst feeling in my life...


pucku27 says:
04/09/10 10:36AM
SORRY TO FOR YOUR LOST BUDDY YOUR FATHER IS IN ALOT BETTER PLACE NOW.
pucku27 says:
04/09/10 10:37AM
LOSS
jp548 says:
04/08/10 03:09PM

I'm Sorry Raging,  I think JayGutty said everything that needs to be said.

atlheatholder says:
04/08/10 08:20PM

Prayers are with you and your family, raging.  Sorry to hear the bad news.

bookieassassin says:
04/08/10 01:54PM


not the time maybe to properly dress your ass down....(classy post by jaygut.....)
*everybody grieves differently....just because you wouldn't....me either maybe....MUST allow everyone else to do it their own way....without question.....
* most importantly....learn when to keep your fuckin mouth SHUT....

sorry for your loss raging....
banans says:
04/08/10 06:16PM
Coverdatspred says:
04/08/10 07:04PM
Sad news bro but the suffering is over for your Dad and you can begin the healing process.  Take your time with it, it will get easier day by day.  Prayers to your and yours



Henry-Lilly says:
04/09/10 02:39PM
jaygutty says:
04/08/10 08:54PM


i suppose some people feel so little, so insignificant in their own lives that they feel the need to shit out of their own mouths...
we are not having a religious conversation here you dildo.  to say he is in a better place or is better off is obviously a matter of spiritual belief.  however, there are illnesses that are so painful to watch, so severe in their condition, that literally anything would be better.  even a negation would be better. 

and don't you think that your "shit happens" comment is probably better left off in your head, rather than taking your precious time (what is more precious than time) and typing it out on a thread where the author literally just lost his hero, his father. 

you may really be this pathetic in "real" life.  if so, i'm not angry at  you, i pity you.  your black eyeliner probably takes a really long time to perfect in the morning.  if you are just trying to be antagonistic, then perhaps you didn't have the father that raging did.

either way, on behalf of this dude who i feel a small friendship with now, go fuck yourself.

raging, sorry to hijack your thread, just take this shit crazy personally.
jaygutty says:
04/08/10 08:55PM
maybe billysink did that better than i did......




cacabware says:
04/08/10 02:33PM

 

good shit gutty

Gambleholic says:
04/09/10 01:39AM

My thoughts are with you Raging. 

Thanks for sharing your stories, they have helped me get through some tough times. Your post on what you have learned in life is priceless. It inspired me to write one of my own to reflect on my life, and I shared it with some people close to me and they loved it (it was somewhat depressing though).

Hang in there, you and your pops seem like good people

 

Gambleholic says:
04/09/10 01:44AM

PS, my dad has had 2 heart attacks (stints, then triple buypass), and a brain aneurysm explode in the last 3 years. He is 51 and before this started, he appeared to be healthy, and he has always been a strong/physical man. He looks like he has aged about 10 years this last year, and I know he doesn't have much time left. It really sucks and I dread going through what you are going through. I viewed my dad much like you viewed yours.

So again, thanks for sharing. I don't post much, but I love reading covers, especially the GD forum.

TIMBER9 says:
04/10/10 11:28AM
Sorry man
nbafan88 says:
04/09/10 02:28PM
KOTBO says:
04/10/10 11:34AM

Sorry to hear, lost my dad when I was 9 always have wondered

if it was worse then or losing him when I would be older....

never really got to know him.

jsab says:
04/08/10 02:18PM
Lost my brother to cancer last year also .Was in his 30's.Had lung cancer then spread to his liver all in 5 months time. I was ashamed to admit that I am glad he went so fast in order for him not to suffer.Best wishes to you also.
Islandstyle says:
04/08/10 05:00PM
 Stay strong bro!
Uconn34 says:
04/10/10 11:40AM
Gold_Rush says:
04/08/10 02:38PM
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I know were not friends but I can say its still sad to see someone - anyone lose their father

take care
Gold_Rush says:
04/08/10 08:13PM


im sorry to hear it 
TorontoJoey says:
04/08/10 01:35PM
 SORRY 4 YOUR LOSS RAGING 
K4ngur13 says:
04/10/10 10:59AM















SFJustice says:
04/09/10 12:18PM

Dad is going  HOME !

Lite a candle for his journey

Peace, Brother

 

Rotchburns says:
04/08/10 03:53PM
Sorry for your loss
mr_bollox says:
04/10/10 01:08AM
sorry for your loss 
TheU says:
04/09/10 08:38PM

Stay Strong

Lost my dad to cancer at age 15.

PatternBettor says:
04/08/10 08:56PM
sorry to hear that bro...sure he is smiling down at all of us
drew11 says:
04/08/10 10:13PM
God Bless,  so sorry
ragingstorm says:
04/11/10 01:48PM
ragingstorm says:
04/13/10 12:02PM
Im glad to hear your Dad is doing better. Sal my dad never had an alcoholic beverage in his life. So he is probably sucking down Pepsi. Its been a week almost and I feel like time has stood still. I cant believe my dad has been gone for a week. Me and my mom never saw eye to eye but she is just not acting right. I have to be careful of what I say around her more than ever. Im waiting for her to lose it. I just hope im there when she does.
shrewdie says:
04/13/10 01:04AM
Ive only just seen this

So sorry to hear this

Hang in there
rod_steel says:
04/17/10 06:59AM

Sorry to hear that big fella

CelticPride242 says:
04/10/10 09:53PM

No stalker here, I'm pretty sure you mentioned it over the years, I remember u saying it I think.

Maybe in a thread where someone was taking shots at the services or something.

Hope you aint slumping around the house Raging, call some buds over if you can muster it.

When I lost my best friend (dropped me home 1 night and didnt make it home, was in a car accident) I loved having people around who knew him.

 

dennishopson says:
04/10/10 10:00PM
Raging, I hope that you are doing a little better, or as best as possible.

Celticpride, that's a horrible situation to go through........during college years? Had a similar experience. You keep expecting them to appear in one of the routine type places you used to.

I guess same as with your Dad Raging. Having lost Mom and GF in the last 3 years, basically since y'all have known me.

Raging, like Celtic, I always recalled you mentioning a long time ago about your Father being a veteran.

Celtic and Raging.......... 


This is when this forum can really be helpful by bringing mutual situations together for some support, but I wish I could do more than wish someone well..

Take care guys.....
MRSARATOGA says:
04/11/10 11:40AM

My father passed away in 1999. What you will find as time moves on is your fond memories will have you telling stories about him at different places and you will laugh and smile and he is with you always.

My father sits on my right shoulder and my grandmother on my left.

accventures says:
04/11/10 01:11PM
Very sorry for your loss 
picc818 says:
04/11/10 09:26PM
my deepest condolences. remember the good times
sjewell29 says:
04/11/10 10:54PM
Sorry for your loss, raging......
djspurlz says:
04/11/10 10:10PM

Raging - Im truly sorry to hear about your dad - my thoughts and prayers are with you.

The past couple months have been tough for me too - my dad got very sick, had a heart attack and pneumonia - he was bascially on the final ledge of life.

He hung in there, and he has slowly, gradually gotten a bit better - he's been in hospitals for over 2 months now - and he still has a long way to go.

Sad as it seems - I was dealing with losing him, I was told he was so sick ( hes basically 70 ) that it was only a matter of time.  I tried to prepare myself for his death.

I sort of know how you feel.  But the thing I felt for my dad before he started getting better - I knew he would be in a better place ( when he passed away )

Hang in there man - people are thinking of you and your family.

Play3CardBlind says:
04/10/10 11:47PM
My deepest condolences for your loss. 
WINN007 says:
04/11/10 02:56AM
My prayer to you and your family....take care...
MartDawg says:
04/13/10 09:28AM

My prayers and thoughts go out to you Rage, he sounds like he was a good man and they are hard to find now-a-days.

God bless

brownsville says:
04/11/10 01:34PM

Quick story. My dad was in my life for the first six years of it.Then he and my mom broke up. I didn't see him for the next 30 yrs of my life. When we finally reconnected, I was married with a child..For some of those years I hated him..Just as I started to get to know him again he passed away..That was three years ago and I still miss him.Especially on Thanksgiving..He would always come over and watch the football games with me and my brother..Hug your parents, call your parents..It's never too late!

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