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re: I lost my best TigerFan friend on Thursday morning.
Posted on 6/5/20 at 5:44 pm to Red Stick Tigress
Posted on 6/5/20 at 5:44 pm to Red Stick Tigress
A touching tribute. ??
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Posted on 6/5/20 at 6:20 pm to Red Stick Tigress
Sorry to hear about your dad.
My dad died over 19 years ago and I still miss him every day.
My dad died over 19 years ago and I still miss him every day.
Posted on 6/5/20 at 7:39 pm to Red Stick Tigress
I know that was hard to share, but thanks...it was beautiful.
Posted on 6/5/20 at 7:47 pm to Red Stick Tigress
My deepest condolences...
Posted on 6/5/20 at 7:50 pm to Red Stick Tigress
Amazing post. I love your dad now, may he Rest In Peace.
Posted on 6/5/20 at 9:37 pm to Red Stick Tigress
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R.I.P. Daddy-O
Our Prayers for your family and especially you and your mom, Sweetie! You’re a truly special daughter and a wonderful LSU Tiger!
Posted on 6/5/20 at 10:02 pm to Red Stick Tigress
Tigress, your words did him proud, just as he apparently raised you right. May God’s peace be on you all.
Posted on 6/6/20 at 12:43 am to Red Stick Tigress
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The bad thing is I watched him die for 18 hours with other family members
From experience, I can tell you this is actually a good thing, given the circumstances, even if it doesn't seem like it now.
I'm sure you all got to say the things you needed to say and there was closure. You will come to realize that this way is much more palatable than losing someone in an accident or finding them deceased.
I recall telling my family when my dad was on his deathbed "no regrets. Say what you need to, tell him it is ok to go (he was sick with cancer) and that we will always remember him.
I'm no great philosopher or anything, but I thought this one of my finer moments.
Condolences on your loss. He sounds like he was a great man.
Posted on 6/6/20 at 2:23 am to LSUGrad9295
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From experience, I can tell you this is actually a good thing, given the circumstances, even if it doesn't seem like it now.
It was just gut wrenching to see him take his last breath.
He was fairly coherent and stayed awake with me most of Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
We watched reruns of Friends, then put on Swing Music on one of the music channels and talked on and off between short cat naps.
It was just so sad to see him decline so rapidly from Tuesday to Thursday.
Mom's birthday is next week. A big one: 90 and he won't be here to celebrate it with her.
Posted on 6/6/20 at 2:32 am to Red Stick Tigress
Posted on 6/7/20 at 11:04 pm to Red Stick Tigress
In my heartbreak, I neglected to say he played clarinet for St. Anthony of Padua's school band (in Mid City NOLA) as well as for Jesuit High School NOLA.
He turned down playing for TGBFTL so he could take 21 hours a semester, get his degree(s) and see my mom on weekends.
He turned down playing for TGBFTL so he could take 21 hours a semester, get his degree(s) and see my mom on weekends.
Posted on 6/13/20 at 1:24 am to Red Stick Tigress
Thank all of you for the prayers and support.
I have been sad and mostly composed all week but tomorrow is the funeral. I haven't had any alone time with my mom because one of my sisters took her away from the house that Mom and Dad shared since August of 1964.
I miss my mom almost as much as I miss my dad. I understand why she took mom away from the house but I am single and I was left to grieve alone.
I know it's not about me, it's to try to get Mom to a place where she can deal with losing the man she has loved for 75 years. However, I am the youngest in the family and Dad and I had a special bond with our love for the Tigers.
Today was mom's birthday and I was able to see her for a little while for birthday cake but no private time with 10 other people present. I feel bad for her that Dad died before her 90th birthday -- a big landmark for her to celebrate without him.
Family dynamics suck sometimes.
I don't usually ask for things but I could use some extra prayers.
Next football season my dad will have one of the best seats in the house. Hope he gets to sit by Charlie Mac, Bo Rein, Billy Cannon, Marquise Hill and all other former Tiger coaches, players and fans.
I have been sad and mostly composed all week but tomorrow is the funeral. I haven't had any alone time with my mom because one of my sisters took her away from the house that Mom and Dad shared since August of 1964.
I miss my mom almost as much as I miss my dad. I understand why she took mom away from the house but I am single and I was left to grieve alone.
I know it's not about me, it's to try to get Mom to a place where she can deal with losing the man she has loved for 75 years. However, I am the youngest in the family and Dad and I had a special bond with our love for the Tigers.
Today was mom's birthday and I was able to see her for a little while for birthday cake but no private time with 10 other people present. I feel bad for her that Dad died before her 90th birthday -- a big landmark for her to celebrate without him.
Family dynamics suck sometimes.
I don't usually ask for things but I could use some extra prayers.
Next football season my dad will have one of the best seats in the house. Hope he gets to sit by Charlie Mac, Bo Rein, Billy Cannon, Marquise Hill and all other former Tiger coaches, players and fans.
Posted on 6/13/20 at 7:27 am to Red Stick Tigress
Tigress, sorry for your loss and pain. My dad and I share a similar bond over football and understand how very special these experiences and memories are for us! Thank you for sharing a little bit about you dad with us. Glad he got to enjoy the amazing 2019 season and another National Championship. He deserved it!
Posted on 6/13/20 at 7:52 am to Red Stick Tigress
Tigress, my condolences to you and your family. And a heavenly Father’s Day to your dad.
Everyone should have the relationship you shared with your father. My father passed away in 2014, grieving is normal but smile and feel the warmth of your dad’s love that remains in you.
Everyone should have the relationship you shared with your father. My father passed away in 2014, grieving is normal but smile and feel the warmth of your dad’s love that remains in you.
Posted on 6/13/20 at 8:20 am to Tigerpride18
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I assume the tigress is female. Lol
Correct
Posted on 6/13/20 at 8:32 am to Red Stick Tigress
He's definitely in a happy place.
What an absolutely amazing life.
You were greatly blessed.
Prayers sent.
What an absolutely amazing life.
You were greatly blessed.
Prayers sent.
This post was edited on 6/13/20 at 8:35 am
Posted on 6/13/20 at 8:38 am to Red Stick Tigress
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I don't usually ask for things but I could use some extra prayers.
Done and Good Bless
Posted on 6/13/20 at 9:57 am to Red Stick Tigress
Condolences to you and your family.
Geaux Tigers!!
Geaux Tigers!!
Posted on 6/13/20 at 11:20 am to Red Stick Tigress
I’ve been there recently myself. Be thankful for all the memories made because nothing lasts forever.
Posted on 12/14/20 at 6:31 pm to PlanoPrivateer
Could use more prayers.
I lost my mom today. She was 90.5.
Glad she's back with my dad.
Two parents gone within 6.5 months makes 2020 suck all the more.
I lost my mom today. She was 90.5.
Glad she's back with my dad.
Two parents gone within 6.5 months makes 2020 suck all the more.
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