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David Barnett · February 20th, 2007, 03:40 AM

I've been expecting this, but it's still a kick in the gut when it finally comes. I got The Phone Call tonight that my poor old dad died, after a long fight with CLL leukemia. He was 84.

Dad was a WWII vet, he crossed the Channel to Normandy on June 7, 1944, the day after D-day. Getting drafted may have been the best thing that ever happened to him, it got his ass out of post-Depression Oklahoma, and enabled him to get a college education.

getbent · February 20th, 2007, 03:51 AM

David,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you.

Bill Hullett · February 20th, 2007, 03:55 AM

Hi David,
Sorry to hear the news..........My Prayers go out to you and your family, If your Mom is still alive, help her thru it......
God Bless

Bill Hullett

Tim Bowen · February 20th, 2007, 04:07 AM

My best to you and your family, David. My father paratrooped into Normandy on the big day in 1944. Some would say that your dad and my dad have thusfar represented the United States' greatest generation. I just know that I'm extremely thankful for the way in which I was raised, and I'll bet you are as well.

Chris S. · February 20th, 2007, 04:07 AM

David, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. – CS

neocaster · February 20th, 2007, 10:04 AM

David,
I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Dan R · February 20th, 2007, 10:08 AM

David, I want to offer my condolences to you and your family. I lost my Dad 3years ago. He was a WWII vet also. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Dan R

Eric Karonen · February 20th, 2007, 10:16 AM

David, my condolences. I know exactly how you feel. I got a phone call a week ago telling me my brother had passed away after a short illness. What can we do but grieve, remember the good times, and honour those we love.

Tedecaster · February 20th, 2007, 10:20 AM

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Thoughts with you & your family.

Ted

FraKo · February 20th, 2007, 10:35 AM

May him rest in peace: we'll never thank enough all the soldiers from all around the world who helped us to fight the na*i-fascism plague.

TJNY · February 20th, 2007, 10:45 AM

Dave,
Sorry to hear it. We all must pass some time and at 84, your dad did alot of living! My condolences to you and your family.

Same to you Eric. My brother and I are very close and to lose him would sadden me deeply. Condolences to you and yours as well.

Take care,
Tim

zooropamofo · February 20th, 2007, 10:53 AM

Deep sympathy. Very sorry for your loss.

captain gorgeous · February 20th, 2007, 10:56 AM

very sorry to hear that david. r.i.p

dean · February 20th, 2007, 11:02 AM

Dave - very sorry to hear of your loss. Even when it's expected, it's still a jolt. I have also gotten that call, and I feel your pain. You have my condolences and prayers.

Dean

clayfeat · February 20th, 2007, 11:04 AM

For me, losing my dad took awhile to sink in.

Finally one day I figured out that he was really gone.

That was the saddest of days.

I still miss him.

My condolences, Dave.

maestrovert · February 20th, 2007, 11:08 AM

sorry to hear of your Father's passing David.....my prayers are with ya Bro'

TeleTurkey · February 20th, 2007, 11:16 AM

My condolences. I hope you have tons of great memories.

teledude66 · February 20th, 2007, 11:33 AM

Sorry to hear it man, I bet he had some awesome stories.

bluesfordan · February 20th, 2007, 11:43 AM

that has to be hard. I was there when my dad passed last October. I was always afraid I wouldn't be around when the time came. As it was, I was there all through his chemo and radiation. It was known from the outset that there was only a 10% chance of remission. At least he was reasonably active right up to the day he died. In fact, he and my mom were out that morning, going for a leaf peeping tour and stopped for a cup of coffee and breakfast when he collapsed.

my condolences to you and your family. I still cry every once in a while, I miss him.

quackerz · February 20th, 2007, 11:47 AM

David,

My deepest condolences.

- Eric

0le FUZZY · February 20th, 2007, 11:49 AM

... Salute to him and may he rest in peace. We are grateful for his service.

... By posting here you show your pride and love. That is what counts in this life.

..The best to you and your family.

A.D.Barron

BritishBluesBoy · February 20th, 2007, 11:55 AM

David,
I'm very sorry to hear of your sad loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

BBB.

Bob Mc · February 20th, 2007, 11:59 AM

David,
From the son of another D-Day vet to another, I'm sorry for your loss and wish you strength thru these days.

BTW, after my Dad's passing, I found a website dedicated to his crew and made contact with some of the guys.

Bob

Charlie Bernstein · February 20th, 2007, 12:05 PM

David, sorry to hear it. My dad died when he was 84, too, so that Phone Call wasn't much of a surprise, either.

Hope you were close - sounds like a good guy.

sandman72202 · February 20th, 2007, 12:17 PM

So sorry to hear about your dad Dave. Sounds like he saw alot in this life.

bowman · February 20th, 2007, 12:33 PM

My dad is a WWII vet too - a great generation that saved the world for the rest of us. My prayers to you and your family.

David Barnett · February 20th, 2007, 12:35 PM

Thanks for the kind wishes!

I have no other immediate family, having lost my mom and my brother just over a decade ago. So I'm the lone survivor now. Damn.

He remarried, and I'm grateful to The Evil Stepmom for being there to take care of him.

E.D. Patton · February 20th, 2007, 12:39 PM

David,

I'm very sorry for your loss.

My Pop, also a WWII vet (USMC), passed in '89 and I miss him still.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

E.D. Patton

jas468 · February 20th, 2007, 12:39 PM

David,

I can totally relate to the kick in the gut phone call. I got mine at work, years ago.

Please accept my sincerest condolences and best wishes in this difficult time.

John

refin · February 20th, 2007, 12:52 PM

Best wishes my friend,and prayers sent.Your dad was an American Hero.

stephent2 · February 20th, 2007, 12:59 PM

Lost my Dad last Thanksgiving and found that even with foreshadowing, it's a deep loss on so many levels and one can't really prepare for it.

Good luck and my sympathies to you.

Durtdog · February 20th, 2007, 01:02 PM

Very sorry, David.

Best wishes to you, hang in there.

WickedGTR · February 20th, 2007, 01:06 PM

Got the phone call myself not too long ago- Best to you and your family.

Jw

Tim Armstrong · February 20th, 2007, 01:06 PM

David, so sorry to hear of his passing. I lost my Dad three years ago, but he's with me whenever I think of him...

Tim

Oster · February 20th, 2007, 01:07 PM

Sorry to hear about that David. I lost my own dad in 2000 and I talk about him all the time. Like yours he had a battle with illness that was hard on him. He's an inspiration to me as I'm sure your own dad is to you and will always be. All the best.

Mr. Sparkle · February 20th, 2007, 01:09 PM

David,

I'm very sorry to hear this news. I'm saying a prayer right now for healing and joy for your and your family, as well as prayer of thanks for your father's life and his service.

Wally

fltpkr · February 20th, 2007, 01:09 PM

Deepest sympathies. My Dad was also a WWII vet, who fought at Anzio.
I don't think I'll ever get over him being gone. I have nothing but gratitude for the way he raised us, and nothing but the fondest of memories.

Telenator · February 20th, 2007, 01:18 PM

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hal · February 20th, 2007, 01:19 PM

and I'm saying a prayer.

mojocasterman · February 20th, 2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Barnett

I've been expecting this, but it's still a kick in the gut when it finally comes. I got The Phone Call tonight that my poor old dad died, after a long fight with CLL leukemia. He was 84.

Dad was a WWII vet, he crossed the Channel to Normandy on June 7, 1944, the day after D-day. Getting drafted may have been the best thing that ever happened to him, it got his ass out of post-Depression Oklahoma, and enabled him to get a college education.

1. My sincere condolences. I lost my dad when he was 49, I know the trauma it creates.
2. All I can say is, in case you need it, focus on how lucky you've been to have it by your side all these years, as opposed to the fact that he is not physically by your side anymore.
3. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
4. And as a French man, please allow me to respectfully thank your Dad and your family. There's a reason German is only my *second* language, as opposed to my first, and it is in great part thanks to the sacrifices that many American families have made. Don't think for a second that it's not appreciated more than words can possibly express.

February 20th, 2007, 03:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
David Barnett Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Far-Flung Isles of Langerhans Age: 53 Posts: 6,061	The Phone Call I've been expecting this, but it's still a kick in the gut when it finally comes. I got The Phone Call tonight that my poor old dad died, after a long fight with CLL leukemia. He was 84. Dad was a WWII vet, he crossed the Channel to Normandy on June 7, 1944, the day after D-day. Getting drafted may have been the best thing that ever happened to him, it got his ass out of post-Depression Oklahoma, and enabled him to get a college education.

February 20th, 2007, 03:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 13,674 37 Photos	David, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you. __________________ We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are

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Bill Hullett Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nashville Tn. Posts: 1,539	R.I.P. Hi David, Sorry to hear the news..........My Prayers go out to you and your family, If your Mom is still alive, help her thru it...... God Bless Bill Hullett

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Tim Bowen Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Age: 49 Posts: 4,166	My best to you and your family, David. My father paratrooped into Normandy on the big day in 1944. Some would say that your dad and my dad have thusfar represented the United States' greatest generation. I just know that I'm extremely thankful for the way in which I was raised, and I'll bet you are as well. __________________ "Everyone is different in how they learn, but for me, it's turning the pegs and just playing." - BB

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Eric Karonen Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 57 Posts: 3,248	David, my condolences. I know exactly how you feel. I got a phone call a week ago telling me my brother had passed away after a short illness. What can we do but grieve, remember the good times, and honour those we love. __________________ Sounds the tough horn, and twangs the quivering string. --Pope (1688-1744)

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Chris S. Moderator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near TELE-Town (Wash. DC) Posts: 3,589 7 Photos	David, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. – CS

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neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 36 Posts: 4,068 11 Photos	David, I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

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Dan R Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 51 Posts: 957	David, I want to offer my condolences to you and your family. I lost my Dad 3years ago. He was a WWII vet also. I'll keep you in my prayers. Dan R

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Tedecaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greensboro, Vermont Posts: 1,018 26 Photos	So sorry to hear about your Dad. Thoughts with you & your family. Ted

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FraKo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 1,356	May him rest in peace: we'll never thank enough all the soldiers from all around the world who helped us to fight the na*i-fascism plague. __________________ FraKo-the-gnome 1/2 Member of the Double Bound Telecaster Owners Club

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TJNY Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,467	Dave, Sorry to hear it. We all must pass some time and at 84, your dad did alot of living! My condolences to you and your family. Same to you Eric. My brother and I are very close and to lose him would sadden me deeply. Condolences to you and yours as well. Take care, Tim

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zooropamofo Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 29 Posts: 935	Deep sympathy. Very sorry for your loss. __________________ I was tryin' to find my way home But all I heard was a drone Bouncing off a satellite Crushin' the last lone American night This is radio nowhere, is there anybody alive out there? This is radio nowhere, is there anybody alive out there?

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captain gorgeous Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Angel, North London Posts: 1,918 38 Photos	very sorry to hear that david. r.i.p __________________ "What is it with chimpanzees and that middle parting? It's so 1920s." www.myspace.com/daddylonglegsuk http://www.myspace.com/thetacticians

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dean Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Age: 61 Posts: 2,218	Dave - very sorry to hear of your loss. Even when it's expected, it's still a jolt. I have also gotten that call, and I feel your pain. You have my condolences and prayers. Dean __________________ "I used to be clueless, but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees."

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clayfeat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bloomington, in Posts: 668	For me, losing my dad took awhile to sink in. Finally one day I figured out that he was really gone. That was the saddest of days. I still miss him. My condolences, Dave.

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maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 8,024	sorry to hear of your Father's passing David.....my prayers are with ya Bro'

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TeleTurkey Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Carolina Age: 43 Posts: 805 5 Photos	My condolences. I hope you have tons of great memories. __________________ The culture of the country has been hijacked by life-style hotshot pimps who join with consumer fascists in selling you back to yourself. Ry Cooder

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teledude66 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lawndale,N.C. Age: 43 Posts: 2,771 20 Photos	Sorry to hear it man, I bet he had some awesome stories. __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

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bluesfordan Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 702	that has to be hard. I was there when my dad passed last October. I was always afraid I wouldn't be around when the time came. As it was, I was there all through his chemo and radiation. It was known from the outset that there was only a 10% chance of remission. At least he was reasonably active right up to the day he died. In fact, he and my mom were out that morning, going for a leaf peeping tour and stopped for a cup of coffee and breakfast when he collapsed. my condolences to you and your family. I still cry every once in a while, I miss him.

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quackerz Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 46 Posts: 927 8 Photos	David, My deepest condolences. - Eric __________________ >/dev/null

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0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 9,999 6 Photos	... Salute to him and may he rest in peace. We are grateful for his service. ... By posting here you show your pride and love. That is what counts in this life. ..The best to you and your family. A.D.Barron

February 20th, 2007, 11:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 6,495 62 Photos	David, I'm very sorry to hear of your sad loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. BBB. __________________ BBB.

February 20th, 2007, 11:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
Bob Mc Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mo'town NJ Posts: 1,855	I'll say a prayer for him David, From the son of another D-Day vet to another, I'm sorry for your loss and wish you strength thru these days. BTW, after my Dad's passing, I found a website dedicated to his crew and made contact with some of the guys. Bob __________________ All of us contain Music & Truth, but most of us can't get it out. Mark Twain

February 20th, 2007, 12:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
Charlie Bernstein Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 4,129	David, sorry to hear it. My dad died when he was 84, too, so that Phone Call wasn't much of a surprise, either. Hope you were close - sounds like a good guy.

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sandman72202 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas, currently on walkabout Posts: 487	So sorry to hear about your dad Dave. Sounds like he saw alot in this life.

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February 20th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#26 (permalink)
bowman Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Westborough, MA Age: 57 Posts: 571	My dad is a WWII vet too - a great generation that saved the world for the rest of us. My prayers to you and your family.

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David Barnett Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Far-Flung Isles of Langerhans Age: 53 Posts: 6,061	Thanks for the kind wishes! I have no other immediate family, having lost my mom and my brother just over a decade ago. So I'm the lone survivor now. Damn. He remarried, and I'm grateful to The Evil Stepmom for being there to take care of him.

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E.D. Patton Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,003	David, I'm very sorry for your loss. My Pop, also a WWII vet (USMC), passed in '89 and I miss him still. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, E.D. Patton

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jas468 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Temecula, CA Age: 64 Posts: 243	David, I can totally relate to the kick in the gut phone call. I got mine at work, years ago. Please accept my sincerest condolences and best wishes in this difficult time. John

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refin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 53 Posts: 2,594	Best wishes my friend,and prayers sent.Your dad was an American Hero. __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

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stephent2 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 3,406 20 Photos	Lost my Dad last Thanksgiving and found that even with foreshadowing, it's a deep loss on so many levels and one can't really prepare for it. Good luck and my sympathies to you. Last edited by stephent2; February 20th, 2007 at 04:29 PM.

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Durtdog Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,902	Very sorry, David. Best wishes to you, hang in there.

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WickedGTR Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hillbilly Hollywood Posts: 2,276 9 Photos	Got the phone call myself not too long ago- Best to you and your family. Jw __________________ http://www.myspace.com/jameswilsey

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Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,151	David, so sorry to hear of his passing. I lost my Dad three years ago, but he's with me whenever I think of him... Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

February 20th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#35 (permalink)
Oster Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Latveria Age: 40 Posts: 2,855	Sorry to hear about that David. I lost my own dad in 2000 and I talk about him all the time. Like yours he had a battle with illness that was hard on him. He's an inspiration to me as I'm sure your own dad is to you and will always be. All the best. __________________ Cassowary!