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Our friend, Dave Yates (Dan H.)

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  • TGO_54
    TGO_54 Member Posts: 327
    Sorry for your loss

    You and your Family are in my thoughts.

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  • Ray Landry_3
    Ray Landry_3 Member Posts: 94


    Dave,

    Very sorry for you loss. I lost my dad last year, and even though it's hard to believe now, as the hours, days, months and years pass, it does get easier. And, when you need him most, he'll be there for you.

  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177


    My condolences, Dave.
  • Dave Yates (GrandPAH)_12
    Dave Yates (GrandPAH)_12 Member Posts: 15
    Many Thanks

    Dan,

    First of all - thanks for posting the information. Second - thanks for the off-screen shoulder to lean on over the past few weeks. Same for ME, who also lent me support as we worked through some very emotionally difficult times.

    I never fully understood the importance of the posts here in response to the passing of loved ones, but I sure do now. Your posts were (are) a source of comfort and strength and will not be forgotten.

    Kind words, generous hearts, and great friends - an extended family. More than a few tears were shed while reading the posts.

    We were fortunate to have a few days & weeks to gather together as Dad's health slipped away and not one moment was lost during his transition to communicate our love for him or him his love for us.

    Last Sunday, I sat with Dad and asked him for an interview - for his obit. More than a bit awkward from my perspective, but he put me at ease and from that point on, I scribbled notes as fast as he could tell animated stories in response to my questions. I thank God for that night with Dad - it was his last coherent night with us.

    Two days later (Tues) we were sure he was dying as we put him to bed and we all gathered bedside top say our good-byes. Although he no longer could open his eyes, he could hear and respond to each of us and said "I love you (name of individual inserted)" At one point, he squeezed my hand and said my brother's name. We looked at each other & I thought I'd play along & replied back - he immediately understood he's made a mistake and corrected himself! The mind remained - it was the body that quit.

    At the memorial service on Sat, an honor guard will give him a gun-salute, taps will play & Mom gets a flag. Then comes the service and, lastly, an opportunity for the three sons to speak. Humor, laughter, no doubt some more (where do they all come from?) tears in our send-off for Dad.

    Thank you one & all for the support you gave us in this time of need - it was more important than you may have imagined.
  • Cousin Eddie
    Cousin Eddie Member Posts: 1
    Uncle John

    I met some of you when in Parker, CO, for an event earlier in the year. Cousin Dave and I will join with the rest of the family starting tomorrow and through the week as we circle-the-wagons and begin to move forward. Thanks for all the warm thoughts.

    Ed
  • Mark Eatherton
    Mark Eatherton Member Posts: 5,858
    Any time my friend...

    We're just one big friggin family here. You'll do the same for me.

    My love to your mom.

    ME

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  • Mark Eatherton
    Mark Eatherton Member Posts: 5,858
    GIve Dave a hug for me Ed...

    He deserves it.

    ME

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  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    military funeral

    Nothing beats a military funeral, Dave. my father's was in texas with full motorcycle escort. he was born in mt. carmel, pa not far from you.your father sounds like a truly amazing man. bob young
  • Dave Yates (GrandPAH)_12
    Dave Yates (GrandPAH)_12 Member Posts: 15
    Mt. Carmel

    Mom is from St. Claire. Musta been neighbors! Pop-Pop had a Westinghouse Appliance store on 2nd St & repaired all things mechanical for his customers. I loved going on service calls withg him.
  • Cosmo_3
    Cosmo_3 Member Posts: 845
    just missed a few days

    I am really sorry for your loss Dave, may he rest in peace.

    Thoughts and prayers for your family

    Cosmo
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    st. claire & mt. carmel

    Dave, its so close i could've walked. we might have been in the store at one time. ! the main streets of both towns look so identical it is almost scary !!
  • Jack_42
    Jack_42 Member Posts: 9
    My sympathies to

    you and your family. I lost my Dad about 10 months ago. I will say that, while I miss him every day, my appreciation for what he offered and gave me grows with every day.
  • Julia_2
    Julia_2 Member Posts: 3
    With Dave

    Yes, I am staying ouse tonight. his
  • Jeff McGough
    Jeff McGough Member Posts: 1
    My sympathy

    I received an email from an old friend on theWall informing me of Dave's loss. Just wanted to express some support for Dave and his family for your loss.

    Sincerely,

    Jeff
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