Lost my hero this morning...........

[carter200]

CM/Sgt Edward J. (Tommy) Thompson passed away peacefully at 09:22am today. He was my hero and my father and is/will be sadly missed.

:saluting:


Thanks to the ZR-1 community for the support you have shown during the days up till now. I'm ok but we all say that.

Carter (CT Machining)

[XfireZ51]

I'm so sorry. Loss of a parent is something I recently went through. I understand your loss.

[carter200]

XFireZ51 thanks and sorry for your loss, too

[A1990]

Carter, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[bobbyhi]

Carter, very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family..

[carter200]

Dennis and Bob, thanks. This has been one heck of a year for bad stuff for me :cry:

[ScottZ95ZR1]

I too am very sorry to learn of your father's passing, Carter.

My prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

[jcruz]

Part of the cycle of life! I lost my dad about a year ago -- I miss him dearly. Now, I hold his memories close.

[WB9MCW]

Sorry for you loss - My Dad was my hero as well.

[Hammer]

Always sorry to hear of the loss of a parent. I miss my Mom and Dad very much. Life goes on. Take care Carter.

[carter200]

John, Bryan, Scott and Cruz thanks for the kind thoughts.
It might be the cycle of life but it still sucks. If I can turn out to be half the man he was I'll be fortunate. I'll miss him forever :cry:

[FU]

Ouch , that really hurt's. Stay strong Carter.
Thought's and prayer's go out to your family from our's :pray:pray

[robrtr]

We'll keep your family in our prayers, Carter. God Bless.

[DaveK]

Sorry to hear your sad news Carter. My thoughts go to you and your family. Take good care of each other.

Dave

[-=Jeff=-]

Sorry to hear of your loss Carter

[John Boothby]

I too am sorry for your loss Carter. My parents have been gone many years now. However, they do stay with you in many ways. Take care.

[tomtom72]

I also am very sad to hear of your loss Carter. May God bless and keep your father and Bless you and your family!

Tom

[carter200]

Tom, John B., Jeff, Dave, Robert, Frank, and Rick (by phone) thanks and It's easier knowing you all are helping easy my pain. Thanks again :cheers:

[Z Factor]

My condolences to you and your family.

Here is the traditional Irish prayer used by our family for your father.

In Memory of Edward J. Thompson
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

RIP Edward J. (Tommy) Thompson

JIM
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My mother has been ill for the last month, hence the reason I have not been on the forum as much. She just passed away last week at home with family and friends, so I know what you are going through.

Yes we keep a stiff upper lip as we were raised to do, but a part of us will never be the same.

[carter200]

I am so sorry for your loss. Your words hit home and are so true. There is a big hole in my heart and it'll take a long time to heal, if ever. I miss him so much and he was indeed my hero. If I accomplish 1/2 the greatness he did and become 1/2 the man he was I'll be truely blessed.
Thanks again the prayer was spot on!

[WB9MCW]

So Sorry to hear about your Mom ZF.

[HADI-ZR1]

Sorry for your lost Carter...

And you too ZF,
Yes it will never be the same life when you lost beloved one from family,
And it's truth life keep going...:(

[crossfire]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Carter.

[carter200]

Bryan, Hadi, and Crossfire thanks for the kind thoughts. I picked up the remains (ashes) and his flag. I'll be machining a custom urn and presenting to my Mom in the near future.

PS: I still miss him badly :cry:

[RUSSELL]

Carter sorry for the loss. I will bet the urn will be the greatest part you will
make just from all the heart that go in to it. You need to talk or anything I'm just a
call away or even just down the road if you need to grab a drink just to get of the house or town. Hang in there buddie you'll never forget all the good thing he did for you so he will live on in heart and memory.

Russell

[Rex Ruby]

Sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.
Hope it gets easier as days pass.

[carter200]

John and Russell,
Thanks and yes, Russ, I'll take you up on the offer soon.

[WB9MCW]

Yes I agree with Russ this will be built from the heart and I am sure it will be fantastic.

My Dad wanted his ashes to be spread around. So my Mom kept 1/4 of them and spread them around special places in Illinois and took some south to Marco Island in Florida and did the same down there.

She gave each of us three sons 1/4 each as well with the same instructions.

It was an easy choice for me to decide on since the river and Chain of Lakes I live on were a favorite spot for my parents to come out boating on with their powerboats over the years.

Many times I think of my Dad when I take my boat out for a ride on the river and the lakes. It is a nice way to remember him and the great times we all had over the years on this waterway.

My Dad's real love was for his Sailboat he kept down in Florida at Marco Island right outside the condo called Stevens Landing at the pier dock always ready for an adventure. Here are some pics of his 25' pride and joy named "The Sandpiper" and the Condo.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/BEACHCOMER-AT-SAIL-500X750-.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/StevensLanding.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/StevensLandingPier.jpg

Maybe when you feel like it you can tell us a bit about your Dad and what his passions were someday. I think it is good therapy to tell about the lives of those who we loved and are our heroes.

[IowaZR-1]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I lost my father at age 43 and I was just out of high school. Cherish the memories wither few or many, may they comfort your heart and but a smile on your face.

[zr1mom]

Very sorry to hear about your father. RIP. :saluting:

[phrogs]

:saluting:

Sorry to hear of your loss!

[carter200]

Johnny, Bryan, Mom and IowaZR-1, thanks for the good thoughts.