My dad passed away this morning.

[Baron]

Fellow members,

It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you my dad passed away this morning.

My dad served in the Army in the 11th Airborne.  He started at the end of WWII in the pacific.  Like the greatest generation he belong to he did for his country.  He left the military after the war ended and came back to the states until Korea broke out.  He reenlisted into the army and was sent to Korea.  He served like before and came back to the states.

My dad was very active with the "Welcome Home a Hero" program at DFW airport.  I am sure many of you have met him there.  He went every Sunday with the Denton County Southern Cruisers to greet the troops.  He made many friends, shook many hands, and he received many hugs and kisses along the way.  He really looked forward to getting up early and having coffee and eggs at IHOP before greeting the troops.  He loved to brag about all his biker buddies to people all over.  He never had any regrets and he lived a long and happy life.

I miss him dearly but I know he is no longer in pain.  He is now with my mother in a better place.

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.



I will have a memorial planned for him on August 9th but I am still working on the details.

[Valkpilot]

Dave, I'm very sorry to hear this.  My heart and prayers are with you.

You always impressed me with your dedication to your father.  One thing you should not feel bad about is that devotion and what it meant to your dad.

[Paxton]

Baron;
My most sincere sympathy during this trying time for you. My dad passed away in 1986 at the age of 72.
A day does not go by when I am thinking of him. I'd give everything I own to have him back.
May you feel blessed that this man gave you life!

[98valk]

I pray that the Lord brings comfort and peace to u and your family.
I know u are and always will be proud of your Dad. always tell people about the Hero he was while here.
God Bless u.


last month was 3 yrs since my dad passed, drafted at 17 still in high school and off into the pacific for the navy. 6-8 months later he is headed to japan for the major invasion, gets on station, his ship was a larger troop landing ship that went up onto the beach head, the bomb is dropped, they get the surrender message.
He came back 2 yrs later and finished high school, then college.
Thanks for letting me tell that short story.

[Christbiker]

Baron,

Your Dad was of the greatest generation.  Because of the stories you've told, lovingly, about him I know he was a great American, father and man.  I am also witness that he raised the same.  My Prayers at this time are for you and your family.  Your Dad is good hands, forever more.

Blessings my friend,

Woody

[Jess from VA]

Sorry for your loss buddy.  (Mine passed a short 2 years ago..... same deal with the pain.)

The circle of life.

[Houdini]

My condolences Dave.

[pBrain]

Prayers for you and yours.  He looks like he also made a lot of people very happy.

[john]

                                                                                                                   

[BuzzKill]

Sorry to hear it Dave.  It's hard to loose a parent.  Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.  Seems like he did a prerty good job with raising you.

[RainMaker]

Dave - very, very sorry to hear about your dad.  I know you were and are very proud of him and all of us are thankful that brave men like him were here to protect our country when she needed them.

May the Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time.  Please let us know about the memorial as I would be honored to be there.

Mark

[planecrazygal]

So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.  I know how close you were to him.  I'm glad I had a chance to meet him, wish I'd gotten to hear some of his stories.  Prayers to you and your family.  Let us know if there's anything we can do - you know we are close by.

[Skinhead]

Sorry to hear that, he sounded like a very good man.  I am greatful for his service to our country.  May you find comfort in knowing he is back with your mother again.

[Joevalk]

My condolences to you and your family all the ways from Australia.

[Doc809]

Very sorry for your loss.

[Black Dog]

Sounds like a great man...  Sorry for your (our) loss.

Black Dog

[Baron]

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I will always keep my dad in my heart and share his stories to others.

[WDAN]

So sorry to read this.

[Disco]

My deepest condolences to you and your family, David.  I'm grateful for your Dad's lifelong service.  I know he will be missed by many. 

Although I was only around him a couple of times, I really liked his easy smile and the twinkle in his eyes.  I also appreciate the irony of his road name. 

RIP, Trouble Maker

[Six Guns]

Dave,

   I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Think of the good times and all of the great memories that you shared with your dad. No more pain . He is in a better place.   

[flamingobabe #44]

sorry to hear this...prayers for you and family and friends

[chauffeur]

Sorry to hear this, Dave.

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Very sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thought and prayers are with your family. My dad passed in 99 at the age of 80 also a WWII vet. spent 39 months in Burma. I still miss him often.

[Big Ed]

Heartfelt Condolences to you and your family. Very sorry for your loss.

Sincerely, Ed...

[SideCar]

So sorry to hear about your dad. He was quite a guy. You're in our prayers.

[Westsider]

Sorry Barron, sounds like he was a great man.  

I wish my dad would have shared more of his  WWII experiences with us.

[Firefighter]

Very sorry for your loss. I understand. My Dad in 2005, died in my arms, thought I was ready, I wasn't! He was a Marine, Iwo Jima, Guam, Marshall Islands and more. Nothing and no dollar amount could replace him. I still wish for those days when he was around, didn't know how good it was. Now my 86 year old Mom is taking all my time. (only child) Made the Hill Country Ride last year, couldn't do Inzane this year and probably no Hill Country. Very important to me to take care of her and spend all my time doing that. Day by day for me. Hope you can start the healing process soon. Firefighter

[Baron]

Firefighter,

Sorry for your loss and I agree with what you said.  I don't think anybody could be ready for a loss of a family member.

[godfire]

Baron, really sorry to hear it. He was a great guy and he will be greatly missed.....

[Hollyday]

God bless you and your family.   Sounds like you had an amazing dad.   

[Firefighter]

Thank you   Firefighter

[Pappy!]

So very sorry for your loss. He had a big warm smile in that photo!
I lost mine just before I turned 18.
Enjoy your memories of him....they will bring you lots of smiles from here on out.