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  1. 07-07-2009, 08:33 PM #1
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    Today at 8:05pm I lost my Dad. He was 64. They dont know what happened yet, but I was there from 9:30am. I never got to speak to him, but he knew I was there. July 30th would have been my parents 45th anniversary. My Mom is beyond lost.

    I knew this day would come and was my biggest reason for returning to Texas. These past 2 years have been great. In the past we had a lot of issues as most fathers and sons do, but I knew before he passed how much he loved me and respected me.

    I am who I am today because of him. He pushed me harder then one should, but my life is so easy now. I always found myself thanking him over the phone when I would create some trick new project or when he would make his regular trips by the shop.

    He was misunderstood by many in life. Those that got a chance to know him respected who he was and how he was because that was just how Charlie Sr was. Like it or leave it. I guess thats why I am a Jr.

    The pain for me has yet to begin. I have to be strong for my Mom. I dread opening my garage door and seeing his Vette that I bought and planned on restoring for his 65th birthday. My 03 Mach 1 and the G8 were both tributes to him for teaching me so much. I guess in a way this site is yet another. He always told me to let the world see what I can do and who I am and so many of you confirmed what he had been telling me for so long.

    I know you will always be with me, but I am sure gonna miss you Dad.
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  2. 07-07-2009, 08:41 PM #2
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    I'm so sorry for your loss Charlie. I can tell he meant a lot to you. As a son and a dad I can't imagine what you are going through. We're here for you.
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    I am so sorry for your loss Charlie. My condolences to your family.
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    So sorry to hear about your family's loss Charlie. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

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    Sorry to hear about your loss Charlie. Our words can never be enough consolation but I am sure he is as proud of you as you are of him. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family
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    Sorry for your loss. For what it's worth, all of us on this board thank your father for teaching you so much. I hope to one day be a good teacherfor my son. We all support you.



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    Sorry for your lost. Always cherish the good memories and the laughter he may have brought to you and others in your family.
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    Sorry for you loss Charlie. Keep your head up and stay strong for your mother. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
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    Thanks everyone. This site has become like a family in many ways in the past year.

    In the next few weeks I will be going through pics of all of his rides, he had a LOT of them and posting them in this thread. He would have liked that.
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    My thoughts are with you Charlie. Hang in there and cherish the memories.
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