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Saturday night 23h39, my hero took his last breath... I will miss you Dad more than I have already missed you.
Although he has been placed in a home for the last 6 years, melting away, I wasn't sure how this last day would impact me. We have been without him for so long but to make it official is harder than expected.
Here's a post from a while back when I introduced him to the 'Letterheads'. He would have loved to meet people in this trade as he was always fascinated to visit my shop back then. We had to place him around the same time I first heard of a Letterhead meet at Pierre's in 2003. Sometimes I close my eyes and see him in a corner of a shop talking to Bill Riedel, John Jordan and a few more...
Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. — Charles Mingus Posts: 6713 | From: Mendocino, CA. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Hey Rene, Your Dad was a great artist and I remember well both your pride and sadness when we spoke of him when I asked about a beautiful picture in your house. Athough I am sure there is an element of relief there, I, like many others am familiar with the pain of losing a parent you loved and admired. Who knows, perhaps he is in a corner talking to John Jordan. They are probably telling each other they speak funny. Sorry for your loss, Bud, even though it has been in progress for a long time, the finality of this must hit home. Hugs from the prairie.
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Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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I doubt there was ever a time you and I got together, that your Dad's name didn't come up in a conversation. This recent time was no different. My Dad and he would have got along famously, well except that my Dad was a Leafs fan. I'm glad their sons became good friends and their spirit lives on through us. My heart goes out to you, Bug and all your family at this very difficult time. Love ya Bro.
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Rene, My heart and prayers go out to you my friend...Your father did good, not only as an artist but as a father, your a great guy Rene, thats a great gift your father has given you...Love, Pat and Ruth.
-------------------- Pat Welter Masterhand Signs and Designs Unity, Saskatchewan.Canada Posts: 1304 | From: Unity, Saskatchewan.Canada | Registered: May 1999
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I'm so sorry Rene, Even though we just spent a little time together, I feel I know a little about you and your Sense of Humor.... I bet you got it from your Dad... please accept my deepest condolences.
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SIGNS1st. Neil Butler Paradise, NF Posts: 6277 | From: St. John's NF Canada | Registered: Mar 1999
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So sorry to hear that Rene. Your Dad's gift shines through your art. Be comforted that he is at peace now. Prayers sent for you and your family.
-------------------- Jean Shimp Shimp Sign & Design Co. Jacksonville Beach, Fl Posts: 1266 | From: Jacksonville Beach, Fl. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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My heart goes out to you Rene. Remember the good stuff...
-grampa dan
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Being a grampa is one of the the most wonderful things in the world!!! Posts: 8738 | From: Yarrow, B.C. Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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Oh Rene, that is sad. He will always be there in your heart. And you will see him again in your children. My condolences to you, and your whole family.
-------------------- Deri Russell Wildwood Signs Hanover, Ontario
You're just jealous 'cause the little voices only talk to me. Posts: 1904 | From: Hanover, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Dec 1998
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Although I never had the honor of knowing your Dad, I did have the privilege of meeting you and I'm sure that all those great qualities that I see in you came from him.
It's a tough time right now, but the pain will lessen over the years but the great memories will always be there.
My Mom and Dad are both gone now but the best news is that they are at rest and in a better place.
My thoughts and prayers go with you....even if they do sound funny.
-------------------- Chapman Sign Studio Temple, Texas chapmanstudio@sbcglobal.net Posts: 6306 | From: Temple, Texas, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I feel your pain, Rene. It is never easy to lose someone so close to you. But as the time flies by, you will be able switch from pain and missing them to a little more remembering what a blessing they were in your life.
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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So sorry for your loss Rene. It is so hard to watch our parents grow old and then to change roles with us as we become their care givers. No matter how much you prepare, it is still always so hard to say good bye. Thoughts are with you!
-------------------- Patricia A. Raap Raap Signs 2615 Arthur Coopersville, MI 49404 616-677-0158 pat@raapsigns.com Posts: 575 | From: Coopersville, MI 49404 | Registered: Nov 2003
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Them dads are special. Yours was so talented, what beautiful paintings those are! God bless his heart and you too Rene. He will stay in your thoughts and heart for a long time to come. I think of my dad every single day...
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Condolences from Bavaria. We're very sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad was a great artist. Unfortunately we never met him but we've seen his work at your place, just awesome. You got his talent and keep it alive. The best for you all.
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Thank you all for the support, the phone calls and the kind words. Here are a few pics of what will be his final resting place. When my mom asked me if I would do the urn, I was honored and accepted the challenge.
What we usually see as an urn, is a box with a dove or a cross on it wich is fine if you like that, but to me the sight of an urn like that reminds me of the day that person died. My dad lived about 28700 days, why would I do anything to remember his last one... wich lets face it, wasn't his best! I want to remember the living years...
So I started to find ideas that would remind all of us that knew him, parts of his life. The cottage, the lake, the address where we all grew up, and so on...
All built in a sign shop of course, so HDU, Abracadabra Smooth and Sculpt, latex, 1-Shot and stuff collected here and there.... in the middle of it all a 1 l. jar! Hope you like it Dad!
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