I'm so sorry, my dear friend. May there be many blessings born of your sorrow. Omg. My heart breaks for you. Much love and prayers...

So sorry for your loss

Mike I'm sorry for your lost, such a long time with out coming here and reading this when I return. My condolences... You and your family are in my prayers...

Mike, I am SO sorry. I had no idea, I'm just now catching up on some galleries. My heart goes out to you and mom. I will keep you guys in my prayers.

My condolences to you and your family Mike.

I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies.

Mike.

I am so so sorry for your loss. I just read your recent entry in your gallery and was so shocked by what has happened. This is such a tragedy and I know mere words do not make up for it. I'll be thinking of you and your Dad in the weeks to come.

Take care. Clayton

A man's hat says a lot about him. One can see a spark of his personality in it, can imagine his laughter in a warm conversation or see him doing what he loves best while wearing it. A perfect tribute... {{{hugs}}}

Sad to hear of this news my friend. My condolences to you and your loved ones. God bless.

Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you, and your family. My thoughts go out to you all and my wishes for a quick recovery of your step-mom’s injuries, and strength and support for you all in the difficult time ahead. Your words in your following post, about all the people who were positively affected by your father’s actions took me back to a day almost 4 years ago when my 2 nieces and I cleared out my sister’s office after her death. Her coworkers came in one by one as we worked, each with a story of how much Leslie had meant to them. They spoke of times she had gone out of her way to help them, of her kindness, and of her humor. Most were fighting back tears even as they smiled at the memory of a funny moment. In the emptiness that followed my loss, it helped to hear all these strangers tell me what I already knew. How fortunate I had been to have such a sister. I can tell by your words that you also have this comfort. May you find continual comfort in the shared love of your father, with loved ones and friends. When I saw the hat, I thought of a favorite passage from a favorite book. The book is “Anansi Boys” by Neil Gaiman. You would have to read the book (if you haven’t done so) to get the full importance of the last three sentences, but I think your dad’s name would fit well where Neil Gaiman wrote ‘Charlie’.

“Spider and Charlie walked down the Williamstown high street in the morning sun. ‘You know, that really is a good hat’ said Spider.’ ‘You really think so?’ ‘Yeah. Can I try it on?’ Charlie gave Spider the green fedora. Spider put it on, looked at his reflection in a shop window. He made a face and gave Charlie the hat back. ‘Well,’ he said, disappointed, ‘it looks good on you, anyway.’ Charlie pushed his fedora back onto his head. Some hats can only be worn if you’re willing to be jaunty, to set them at an angle and to walk beneath them with a spring in your stride as if you’re only a step away from dancing. They demand a lot of you. This hat was one of those, and Charlie was up to it.”

I am also very sad to read the news, Mike - nothing and nobody ever will be missed as much as close family member, especially a Father, also a real friend to you, by the sound of it... that hat symbolises the typical outdoor person he must have been, just like yourself. I feel for you and my heart goes out to you and gives you a big hug and cry if you can, that will release the pain a bit... Thinking of you and apologies for being so late... (going through some personal upheaval myself, but not to worry, all is OK) BB

I just saw the news Mike. My condolences to you and your step-mom. You will be in my prayers!

Dear Mike, what must this have been a shock for you, and for your mother. What a loss, and sorrow, I wholeheartedly live with you and your mother. Gods blessing for you both. You both are in my prayers, dear friend.

Damn...I'm sorry I'm a week late here. That just sucks, there's no way to sugar coat it.

Awe Mike... I feel your pain... losing a Parent is the worst loss I've ever dealt with...15 years later, I still feel like I lost my Mom just yesterday,,,,,When I get too sad or too angry when I think of her being gone I try to think of how she sounded when she laughed...it helps. I lost the Mother of my Children Feb 13th - breast cancer... and these last few days I thought my Momma dog Booty was going to pass...she's doing better, but I'm still scared... when you make a 3d image, let me know, I miss it.

Oh Mike, I'm so sorry for you and your stepmom; I only just saw this news as I've been away so long with the moving details and cleanup activities. What a horrible thing to happen to such a good man; my prayers go out for you as you get through this sad time.

i am so sorry Mike! :( ...my condolences!!

So sorry for your loss and my condolences to you and your family.Sending you a big hug!!!!!

Oh, Mike, I am so sorry to hear this. my heart aches for you. you and your family will be in my heart and on my mind. I wish you all peace and gently healing.