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Some of you probably saw this post back in June about my dad giving me his 1940 Ford street rod. Well, yesterday he finally lost his battle with stomach and liver cancer. A lot of my interest in cars and gas & oil comes from helping him drag cars home from farms and from walking around shows and swap meets. I'm really gonna miss him but I'm thankful for the 10 months we had between his diagnosis last December and now.  http://www.oldgas.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=116658&Number=689921#Post689921BrianH
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Sorry for your loss Brian.
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Remember the good times Brian,my Dad died in 1949 when I was 14. 
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Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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Brian, Sorry for your loss, I also lost my Dad a couple years ago to cancer, BAD STUFF.
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Hey Brian. Sorry for your loss.Its a blessing that you guys were close.I lost my Dad in 96 and still miss him greatly.
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Sorry for your loss Brian, remember the good times to get you through the tough days ahead.
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Sorry for your loss man. I’m happy you got to share something as wonderful as our hobby with him. Sounds like he was a great guy with a great taste in cars and petroliana. Wish you and your family the best.
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Sincere condolences to you & your family.
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Sorry for your loss Brian.
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Thanks everyone for the kind words.
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Bad to lose a Father in which you had so much History with. Remember the good times in Pictures and your mind. My dad is 92 now and I have the memories.
Sorry for your families loss.
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Brian, My condolences to you and your family. I lost both my parents four years ago and think of them both every day. I am grateful that I have a lifetime of fond memories to draw on. I hope you and your family remember all the good times that you were able to spend together. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Regards, Jim
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Sorry for your loss, peace and prayers to you and your family.
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Very sorry to hear of your loss
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Thoughts and prayers from someone that also lost the best DAD anyone could ask for to that big C. We lost Dad in 96 and I can tell you you never get over it but it does get easer just cherish all the good time you had. Take care my friend and God Bless to you and yours.
George Sager
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Sorry for your lost. Be thankful for your relationship with your Dad.
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So very sorry for your loss. I hope this time goes as easily as it can for you and your family!
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Its never easy to lose a parent, just be thankful for those wonderful memories that you have. My dad passed in 92 and I still think about him each and every day. My condolences to you and your family.
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Sorry for your loss.... Prayers for you and your family
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My sympathies to you and your family. I lost my dad to cancer 17 years ago. I still think of him everyday. Heartbreak is the price we pay for love. Good thoughts coming to you from Montana.....
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So sorry for you, family, and friends remember him giving you the car. I also lost me father to lung cancer 1984,sadly it seems to be a trend.
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I am really sorry to hear of this. Hugs from the Underthuns!
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You guys are great - thanks for the kind words, prayers, etc. The funeral is today so while that will be rough I should get some closure.
Thanks,
Brian
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Brian , My Dad is in tough shape right now also . I feel for ya man . We did all the swaps and car stuff and old sign stuff together . I miss him being able to go more than words can say . My deepest sympathy buddy , prayers from Canada
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Sorry for your loss.... Prayers for you and your family
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Condolences on your loss Brian. I too have been through this with my dad, the last year and a half with him in a rest home. My dad wasn't a car guy but we were best fishing and hunting buddies my whole life and those memories are something you will have forever. Prayers to you and your family.
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The great memories of days gone by will stay forever, after those who have had such a strong influence on our lives are gone. You are right, it makes us what we are today and with gentle effort gets past down to the next generation and hopefully is embraced there after. Sorry for your loss and condolences to your family.
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Brian, I just saw this posting. It was a pleasure to meet you back at CTO and I am very sorry to hear about your dad!!! I lost my dad in 01 to cancer as well. Miss him all the time. Just focus on the good times and memories and you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Coppens
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Thanks Steve....was great meeting you at CTO as well. Thank you for the condolences.
I need to get down to the Detroit area to see both yours and Steve B (Speedracer)'s collections! I'll let you guys know next time I'm in the neighborhood.
BrianH
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