My Dad died

[mojjax]

I wanted to thank all of your prayers on Peacock's post . My Dad passed away at 2:00 this morning . It was a sudden thing .He was 77 .

My Dad was born in 1932
He graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in the early 50's
He then joined the Merchant Marines
After that he joined the Navy for 30 years ( 10 years active/ 20 years Reserves)

He went on to work for Owens Corning Fiberglass in Ohio around 1966 . His job was travelling around the world to various Corning plants to shutdown and start the huge glass furnaces.
He could order a beer in about 20 different languages , When he retired in 1996 , they had to hire 3 guys to replace him !

He was full of amazing stories of his world travels . Just a few years ago , after a few steaks on the grill and a bottle of red , He began telling Peacock and I of his experiences in the early 60's in Greenland at Camp Century , a nuclear city built under the ice sheet , we were in awe !

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Him being away too much was why he and my mom got divorced when I was 4.

We always had a wonderful relationship despite the fact he was gone a lot . as a kid I spent my school vacations with him . As an adult , the same - He took his vacations in Maine , and we took ours in Ohio . We always talked weekly on the phone .

I don't want to be too long winded , but , writing this seems to help me cope with his loss . Gonna miss him .

Thank You ,
mojjax & peacock

[ashleen]

I am so sorry for your loss.
Treasure you memories, and may God's comfort be with you.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Jeep]

My condolences

My prayers are with you and your family.

[DigginThePast]

Condolences mojjax. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

[warsawdaddy]

I'm so sorry for your loss.My prayers to you and family.

[Blacksheep]

So very sorry for your loss Mojjax, thank you for allowing us to share his memory.

Kurt & Connie.

[EddieR]

Sorry for your loss Mojjax. Prayers from East Tennessee.

[mrs.oroblanco]

All our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Mr. Mrs. Oroblanco

[shaun7]

Sorry to hear that Mojjax

[Gypsy Heart]

I am really sorry for your loss.
Your dad sounds like he was a real interesting man and I am glad you told us a little about him.
And you are right...talking and writing about him does help a person cope with the loss.
Our hearts are with you
Christy,Cheyenne and Mariah

[arnoldziffel]

i'm sorry for your loss. your dad sounds like a great guy.

[River Rat]

So sorry to hear this, Mojjax. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Forever cherish those special times spent with your dad.

Judie

[mainer]

Sorry Mojjax, thinking of ya.

Mainer

[Goose-0]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad Mojjax. He sounded like a very interesting dad....an uncommon virtue today. You were quite fortunate to have him as your dad.

[diggemall]

Mojjax, so sorry for your fathers' passing. Since you had such a strong relationship, you can be comforted in knowing that he lives on in you; in your thoughts, actions, and the qualities that make you who you are.

Diggem'

[goldie1959]

i am sorry to hear this. he sounded like a very intelligent man. i am glad you were able to know him even though your parents were divorced. my he rest in peace. you and your family are in my prayers. goldie

[Gator-Flea]

Sorry for your lost!!

[bbqbull]

May your father RIP Mojjax.

[diggummup]

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It sounds like he was a great guy. May you find the strength to move forward with the confidence in knowing that his was a life well-lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Mackaydon]

In his memory, my prayers are with you and those closest to you.
Don.......