sad news-GG's Dad

[icebanger]

i want to let you all know that cathy ggms husband and renee girlguides dad passed away this morning...my thoughts and prayers are with there family.i spoke to them both today and they are in good spirts.

[kingfisher1]

I'm sorry to hear that.  My family's prayers and thoughts will be with cathy and renee's families.

[HD]

I'm really sorry to hear this GG & GGM.
I've been putting in a good word for him, I guess the good Lord needed him home.


Hunter

[MnMoose]

My condolences to the family and friends...My prayers are with you!!!

[Bobby Bass]

Thoughts are with you..

[Outdoors Junkie]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss GG and GGM.  Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Bufflehead]

Very sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families

Vick & Check

[Realtree]

Our sympathies to GirlGuide and GG's Mom in your loss.

Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time.

[Lee Borgersen]

Borgie & I wish to express our sincere condolences to GG and Mom.

[Woody]

Bren & I wish to express our deepest sympathy for you and your family Renee. 

[dakids]

My family wishes you and your family the best in this tough time.  Try to smile for he is in a better place, with a better view.

[Pegg]

As much sh*t as we give to  .   Not only myself but I bet I can say from all of us that we are sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

[kingfisher1]

As much sh*t as we give to  .   Not only myself but I bet I can say from all of us that we are sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

well said.  she may get a bunch of  but we are definitely sorry about her loss. 

[tmjhamann]

you are in our prayers in this hard time. we know first hand how hard it is we lost both of my wifes parents a year apart it will get better in time. take care of yourselfs

[JCAMERON]

Condolences and prayers from the Camo family.

[Fawkinnae]

Very very sorry to hear of your loss. Very sad.

[Duckslayer]

GG & GGM, thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.  I know how hard the coming days will be but the great memories will live on forever.  With every gorgeous sunrise I see, I smile and think of the good times my dad and I had while out duck hunting.  Take care././Jim

[Dotch]

My thoughts and condolences to both of you and your families.

[icebanger]

I just spoke with cathy she wanted me to let you know.The wake is being held on wen at Gil Brothers Funeral Home between the hours of 4-8 the address is 9947 Lyndale Ave South Bloomington MN.
 
The funeral is being held at Nativety Mary Church.The funeral starts at 11:00 am but there is a visitation being held at 10:00 am before the service.The address to the church is 9900 Lyndale Ave South Bloomington MN.

[kingfisher1]

thanks for the update.

[Joe]

Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

[The General]

Sorry, GG and GGM.  Our prayers are out to yah.

[sandmannd]

Thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families. I'm really sorry to hear of your loss.

[Dan R.]

Thoughts and prayers are with you

[Stensethfan]

I am very sorry for your loss.  I will keep the family and friends in my prayers.

[Don Stenseth]

Very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[GirlGuide]

Thank you all so much for your support, prayers and kind words.  It's been a hard week for me, a hard year actually...   I know my dad is in a better place though, but it's hard to face the reality that he is actually gone.  I already miss him so much,...bottom line ~it sucks bad.

But hopefully, in time this will get easier.

I really do appreciate all of your thoughtfulness though, you guy's are the BEST!

Thank you!

~gg

...oh and just to let you all know, my eulogy was "only" 14 pages long, single spaced, typed, and I STILL don't feel like I gave him the justice he deserved!  He was a pretty big deal to me, and to a lot of people actually, there was over 500 people at his funeral, and the Bloomington Fire Dept. did a phenominal job honoring their fallen brother. It was an amazing tribute to him.

[Bufflehead]

 I feel for you girl...my dad is 77 and having some health issues. I spend as much time as possible with him. I know time is not on our side

 I hope that your pain heels and it gets easier with time. God Bless

Chuck & Vick

[sandmannd]

Sounds like you are doing OK, it's very tough on you. I'm sure you did your Dad proud with your eulogy. Hang in there and just remember all the times you shared together.

[Duckslayer]

I know exactly where you are coming from.  My dad was a past Assistant Chief and we took the funeral procession past the fire house.  They had all the trucks outside with lights going and they all stood a line saluting as we passed.  He was also a past Commander of the Legion Post in St Peter.  When he was the Commander there he made the Avenue of the Flags happen.  On every holiday they put 50 5X8 flags up along Minnesota Square in St Peter.  It is an awesome sight and on the day of his funeral they put them up with one in the middle at half staff and we went by that as well.  It is now and probably always will be the only day that they were put up that was not a holiday.  It's right on Hwy 169 if you ever get a chance, check them out.

I am now the Commander of that Legion and this summer we are doing fund raisers to replace all of those flags as they are getting kind of tattered.  I am proud to do it I get a lump in my throat each time I think about it.  The great memories will live on!  Take care././Jim