Soon it won’t bring you down. Like that Wilson Jr song says. It’s the kinda pain I prey don’t fade away. If you weren’t hurting, there be something wrong.
I think of my dad and brother everyday, it usually ends with a chuckle. Man they woulda had fun on the trap line, but really, they’re there. It’s the odd -40 winter day, suns out, I’m all by myself miles into the bush looking a set that a wolf just schooled me on. I look up and smile asking what they’re laughing about and what I’m supposed to do about it…..lol. Crazy I know, but I’m not trying to impress anyone anymore and don’t really care. In the bush, I talk way more by myself than when I’m with my buddy Freezer…..lol

Sorry for your loss.

Lost my dad back in 1986, 30 minutes after the birth of my second daughter.

I'm sorry for your loss, Bowhunter. And for the rest of you.

I miss my dad. He died in 2019 and he owned and collected tons of "stuff." Right now, we're first going through his things because my mom needs to move from the house they've been in since 1969 to a smaller place without lots of stairs. My dad has so much stuff. Cool stuff. I sit and talk to him while I dig though it all. He loved trains, boats, airplanes, cannons, other firearms, all things electrical and mechanical. Books. It's like trip after trip to my mom's to visit my dad... I brought home more stuff yesterday. I miss him so much.

The little things of his remind me of him and give me comfort. Things we both laughed about and saved when everyone else told us to throw them out. He never threw much away and now I don't either. Poor Zim!

I'll listen to your song, Bowhunter.

lost mine two weeks before my 9th birthday
Forgotten a lot about him . Remember some

This sounds weird but thank you all for sharing your pain and grief and how you are dealing with it.

We all appreciate the songs and the stories. Especially the stories.

If any others of you want to share a story please do. I have a story I have told before but I just can't type it now.

My Dad died April 7 2010 his funeral was April 10. my wife's birthday. We spent all our woods time together. He instilled the love of nature in me and my siblings and enjoyed his grandchildren.I read some where "Grief is the memory of Love" that works for me. Sometimes in the woods in the quiet I can see our times together like watching a movie.

I had to say good bye to my father and best friend Feb 2025. I miss him every day. You hear the thing about your father being the only man that wants to see you achieve more than him. Pretty close. I had the opportunity to move in with him and take care of him for almost 6 years before he passed. Had every conversation you can imagine multiple times - no regrets. Was actually happy that he went out in his own time and a peaceful way. But nearly every day I miss the talks and sharing in daily life. As I watch my grandbabies grow, I know what/who they are missing out on.