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It is with sadness & joyful memories I write this
91 years + 2 days
He first introduced me to the Savage99 at age 6
When I look into my safe I'm unsure whether to curse him or thank him
But I would hate to try & add up the hours & days I spent Hunting with him
He taught me all I know & influenced how I think
We had a great farewell My daughter was able to attend in full Military uniform wearing her service medals & his WW11 pacific medals & read the Ode
I had the privilege of reading the Eulogy which I ended with a verse that would apply to many old school rural men which I will include
His Hat
Upon his head with wide floppy brim it would remain
Through all the seasons to protect from sun & rain
Or turned with water he would fill
For a dog to drink on a high dry hill
For body protection on the wet cold ground
Flattened to fit his backside sat safe sound
To draft the wilily cattle would flap for effect
Thus total order & control was their thought to reject
For wayward child, errant dog or bloody sheep
On the ground stomped to death so peace he could keep
Good on you mate
We all had one hell of a ride with you & enjoyed every minute of it
Thanks Dad
God Speed
So I can only go forward from here with some incredible memories of excitement, adventure & learning
Cheers Graham
One in the hand is better than two in the bush
Graham
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RIP Dad.....
Sorry for your loss, Graham.
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That's a great tribute to your father, Graham. My condolences to you and your family.
Rod
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Hunting FOR Savages, Hunting WITH Savages
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Graham,
I think your Dad would be proud, but I honestly hate threads like this. To me, at least, death is a strange thing. Yes, the body is gone, but the life actually remains. Memory is a GREAT thing. It tends to block out the not so pleasant, and enhance to good. I can only hope that MY son thinks of me the way you do of your Dad. Thanks for sharing.
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato
Deuteronomy 22:5
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My condolences to you and your family, losing a Dad is the worst. Remember the good times...
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Heartfelt condolences, mate... your Dad sounds as if he was a fine, loving Father.
It's smart to hang around old guys 'cause they know lotsa stuff...
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My condolences to you and your family Graham. Losing a father is hard, but he'll always be with you in spirit. -TomT
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You are never ready to lose your parents. even when you can see it coming.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family
"You cannot invade mainland America. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass"
~Admiral Yamamoto~
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. ~Thomas Jefferson~
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Sorry for your loss...
May the wind be at your back and the sun in your face as you are dealing with your grief.
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Sincere condolences for your loss.
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Sorry for the loss of your Dad,I know how you're feeling(lost my Dad in August).... Remember all the Good Memories!!!
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Is it November 15th yet???
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Sorry to hear about your dads passing Graham.
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My prayers to you and your family on your Dad's passing.
Your loss is great but your memories are greater.
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My heart goes out to you.
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My condolences, Graham. I know how you feel.
"You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz
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Graham and Carol,
Glenna and I are sad to hear of the passing of your father and send our condolences to you and the family. He will still be at the farm in spirit with all the good memories when you need him.
Savage...never say "never".
Rick...
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The greatest gift is the memories made when we are together on this earth. My Dad left me with many and it is so good to hear of another man who made his life matter to those who loved him.
My prayers are with you.
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Very sorry to hear of his passing, it's never easy. Take care.
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My condolences. My WWII vet father (Navy) passed 2 years ago. My FIL, a 27-year vet of the 101st Airborne, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, may not see another Christmas.
It absolutely breaks my heart that my 9 yo son will grow up without these awesome men in his life.
To top it off, my mother just went into assisted living with what looks like early stages of alzheimers.
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