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Title: Worst 2 days of my Life.
Post by: Steve Clandinin on June 02, 2012, 10:39:00 AM
The person that started everything for me ,my life,my values and my Traditinal world of Archery ,my father passed away .At 85 he lived a great life and went the way a great person should go peacefully.The memories of all our times and hunts will always be remembered and passed on to his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Dad was with me when I shot my first deer ever with a recurve bow in 1973.He will be sadly missed.
Right now all our family has come home in honor of Dad.
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Post by: Brianlocal3 on June 02, 2012, 10:41:00 AM
I am sorry to hear of your loss Steve. Your family will be in our prayers. May God bless you with peace.
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Post by: Izzy on June 02, 2012, 10:42:00 AM
A good life like you say he had is not a given, you are fortunate to have had a good relationship with him and have a lot of good memories. I wish you and your family well in your time of loss.
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Post by: Bill Carlsen on June 02, 2012, 10:44:00 AM
As sad as it may feel right now, your dad had a good life. What is sadder is a person who passes and had not had a good life, made a contribution or, worse, died alone. In time good memories will replace the sadness. Keep close to your family and friends and talk a lot about the good stuff. It really helps. God  bless.
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Post by: Bud B. on June 02, 2012, 10:44:00 AM
Sadly a bridge we all must cross.

Great memories are what helps in the troubling times.

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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Post by: kurtbel5 on June 02, 2012, 10:51:00 AM
So sorry for your loss Steve

My Dad passed 14 days ago at 91, I was very close to him and miss him daily,but I feel the way Bill does, he was part of the greatest generation and when my 6 siblings and I told all of our stories it was apparent why they are the called that!!
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Post by: Brad Arnett on June 02, 2012, 10:58:00 AM
Sorry for your loss Steve. We'll keep you and your family in our thoughts.
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Post by: 3Feathers on June 02, 2012, 11:00:00 AM
Sorry for your loss sir.You will always have great memories of your dad.God bless
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Post by: Ric O'Shay on June 02, 2012, 11:05:00 AM
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and yours.
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Post by: Guru on June 02, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
Steve he will be with you forever....
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Post by: dnovo on June 02, 2012, 11:11:00 AM
Prayers are with you and yours. Remember what you said "he lived a great life" and apparently had a great family. What more can any of us ask in the end?  Treasure all those precious memories and hope that others remember us that way down the road.
God bless!
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Post by: JohnnyWayne on June 02, 2012, 11:15:00 AM
All the best to you and your family Steve, always a sad time but try to remember and celebrate the good memories  :)
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Post by: Gil Verwey on June 02, 2012, 11:22:00 AM
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My father passed away when he was 68 and I was 30. Be thankful for what you had.  

Your father will live forever through the values he passed to you and you passed on to your children. They will pass them on to their children and the cycle will repeat.
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Post by: amar911 on June 02, 2012, 11:29:00 AM
My Dad died at 85 too. It is a loss few of us will ever totally deal with. But I will see him again in another two or three decades (assuming a full life for me too). My thoughts and prayers for you and yours at this time of loss.

Allan
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Post by: cacciatore on June 02, 2012, 11:34:00 AM
Sorry to hear that,Steve.
I know what this means to you,as you remember I have lost my DAD one and half year ago in the same manner and same age.Time will not help much with a so big loss.Feel blessed anyway to have had such a father.
God Bless you all,you are on my prayers.
Felix
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Post by: owlbait on June 02, 2012, 11:38:00 AM
Deepest sympathy to you and yours Steve. Find some solace in that you had a great relationship with your Dad. Doesn't happen for everyone.
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Post by: varmint101 on June 02, 2012, 11:43:00 AM
Sorry for your loss.  I am happy for you that he led a great life with his family.  Such a life you were fortunate to share with him and carry on.  God bless.
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Post by: JB on June 02, 2012, 11:46:00 AM
Sorry for you loss. sounds like you had a great dad. we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Jim
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Post by: pauljr on June 02, 2012, 11:53:00 AM
Sounds like great Man, im sorry for your loss. He must of done well to raise a family and be the role model you told us he was.
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Post by: Hud on June 02, 2012, 11:54:00 AM
He passed knowing that his time and work on earth was finished and everything was left in your very capable hands. My best wishes to you and your family; you have a great many friends by your side. God bless your father.
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Post by: grouseshooter002 on June 02, 2012, 11:57:00 AM
Steve,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Your Dad will be with you always in your memories and thoughts as mine is. My Dad has been gone for thirty years, but there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him.

God bless,
Grouse
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Post by: GreyGoose on June 02, 2012, 12:00:00 PM
Sorry for your loss. God be with you as you grieve and learn to cope.  I hope you come to feel, as I have with my Dad, that he's still with you.
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Post by: Gen273 on June 02, 2012, 12:02:00 PM
Sorry about your loss.   :pray:
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Post by: creekwood on June 02, 2012, 12:04:00 PM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  The torch has now been passed on to you.  It is your job to make him proud and carry on the family traditions.
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Post by: OBXarcher on June 02, 2012, 12:31:00 PM
Sorry to hear that Steve. Our prayers are with you and your family. He is in a good place we all hope to get to some day.
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Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on June 02, 2012, 12:32:00 PM
Condolences to you and yours.  I will pray for your family in the coming days.
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Post by: Mudd on June 02, 2012, 12:38:00 PM
Steve I'm so very saddened by your loss.

God's grace and peace to you and the family and friends.

His servant, Mudd
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on June 02, 2012, 12:38:00 PM
Very sorry for your loss Brother. Prayers for you and your family.
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Post by: Dirtybird on June 02, 2012, 12:50:00 PM
Steve your blessed to been touched my such an amazing father.  He will always be with you on all your adventures.  You and your family our in my thoughts.
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Post by: Inder on June 02, 2012, 12:53:00 PM
Sory to hear about your loss,

May departed soul rest in peace.

-Inder
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Post by: Kapellmeister on June 02, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
So sorry for your loss.  I wish I'd had a dad that I could remember memories like yours with.  You are very blessed to have had him for your dad.  Cherish all those memories.  Prayer sent for you and yours.
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Post by: elkken on June 02, 2012, 01:36:00 PM
Very sad to hear of the loss of your father and friend. Be comforted by his memory and the legacy he has given you.
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Post by: on June 02, 2012, 01:54:00 PM
Prayers up for you and your family!

Bisch
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Post by: ronp on June 02, 2012, 01:58:00 PM
Very sorry for your loss.  Prayers sent for you and your family.
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Post by: Pat B. on June 02, 2012, 02:15:00 PM
My father also died at 85, I was 51 so I enjoyed our relationship a long time. That was 7 years ago, I miss him all the time.
Prayers to you and yours.
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Post by: Maxx Black on June 02, 2012, 02:28:00 PM
Steve and Family! I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father! Shirley and I send our condolences . Ken
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Post by: monsterbuck on June 02, 2012, 02:35:00 PM
God bless you and your family. I lost my dad a little over a year ago. He was a godly man, and a great friend. Praying for you and yours.  God bless.
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Post by: rover brewer on June 02, 2012, 02:45:00 PM
prayer of comfort for your family such a great loss.
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on June 02, 2012, 02:56:00 PM
I am sorry for your families loss.  My condolences.
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Post by: hayslope on June 02, 2012, 03:01:00 PM
Sorry for your loss Steve.  Condolences to your family.

You were blessed by having a Father that instilled traditional values.
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Post by: horatio1226 on June 02, 2012, 03:06:00 PM
sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Earl Jeff on June 02, 2012, 03:15:00 PM
Gods speed my friend there are better places than here.
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Post by: Bowwild on June 02, 2012, 03:23:00 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss Steve. It sounds like you will have many memories and stories to pass on about him. The greatest legacy we leave are the values and memories passed to our children.

My Dad passed in 1996 at age 62 - 2 months before retiring from the RR. So many things remind me of him. When I hear a squirrel barking I recall trying to walk in his footsteps as a pre-teen without making noise in the woods. I learned when he passed that he kept newspaper clippings in his wallet about some of my track and professional accomplishments.

So often these past 17 years I've wanted to pick up the phone and share some wild adventure...

I miss him right now.
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Post by: JAG on June 02, 2012, 05:28:00 PM
May the Great Spirit give you and yours comfort and help you find His Peace.
Johnny/JAG
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on June 02, 2012, 05:40:00 PM
Steve,

I am thankful you and your Dad had a great relationship.

Sorry for his departure, I will pray for you and your family will cope as best as possible.
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Post by: PaPaFrank on June 02, 2012, 06:10:00 PM
I am very sorry to hear of your loss Steve. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and daily prayers....God's Peace
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Post by: DannyBows on June 02, 2012, 06:55:00 PM
Sorry to hear this Steve. Prayers for all who Loved him.    :pray:
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on June 02, 2012, 07:26:00 PM
I can't express in words my thanks to all my friends here,the support,the friendship and comaraderie is found nowhere else.My Dad would have loved today at our house,everyone making plans and going over all for the upcoming hunting seasons.its the seed he planted in all of us.Dad was a riflehunter first and foremost ,but throughout the years my love for Trad archery dad really took a shine to it .He hunted with me and helped me build recurves in our shop.His enthusiasm and wisdom was always there for me.
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Post by: Keefer on June 02, 2012, 07:40:00 PM
Very sorry for your lost Steve and prayers are with you and your family...I'm happy that you got to enjoy many hunts with your Dad and made many memories together...God Bless you and be with you and your family ...
                          Keefers <><
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Post by: fmscan on June 02, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
Steve, I like to think that you will hunt with your Dad again ....he lives within you so he still lives!
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Post by: steadman on June 02, 2012, 09:43:00 PM
Sorry to hear this Steve. Prayers and condolences bud.
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Post by: hitman on June 02, 2012, 10:06:00 PM
So sorry for your loss. I have the same feelings about my father as he was my best hunting buddy until the day he went home. The only thing I can tell you is to pass along to someone else the same joys he gave to you so that someone will feel the same way about you when it is your time to go. God bless.
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Post by: Big Ed on June 02, 2012, 10:47:00 PM
Sorry for your loss Steve. Prayers for you and your family.
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Post by: on June 02, 2012, 11:00:00 PM
Steve,
Sorry to hear of your sad news.

You had a dad that gave you the best memories.  Those times remembered and shared will keep him eternally near.

Wishing you and your family the greatest peace...
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Post by: manitou1 on June 02, 2012, 11:09:00 PM
My condolences brother.
It is a hard road to walk... one we must all face. It really puts our own short time here into perspective.  You will carry an unfillable void the remainder of your days until which time you are reuinited.
You and he were blessed, unlike many, to have that special friendship and kinship.  He will never forget you and will be there with you on each hunt... as I'm sure you will be for him.
Prayers and blessings,
Rick
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Post by: straitera on June 02, 2012, 11:24:00 PM
Sorry Steve for your loss. Prayers sent for peace & understanding for you & family.
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Post by: pdk25 on June 02, 2012, 11:51:00 PM
I am truly sorry for your loss, but happy for you that you got to spend many more years with your father than most get to.  Relish your memories.
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Post by: Oliverstacy on June 03, 2012, 12:05:00 AM
Steve,

Sorry for your loss!
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Post by: Terry Riley on June 03, 2012, 12:11:00 AM
Steve,
     My prayers go out tonight for you and your family. May the Lord comfort you in his love and the deep memories you have for your loving Dad. I lost my father on March 28. He was to be 79 on April 11th. I'm thankful for every moment we spent together as I'm sure you feel about your own Dad. He lives in you now.

Terry
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Post by: Elkchaser on June 03, 2012, 12:54:00 AM
Steve,
I am sorry to hear about your loss but it sounds like he and he and you together had a wonderful life with many great memories.
May God bless and comfort you and your family as only He can.

Ron
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Post by: leatherneck on June 03, 2012, 06:50:00 AM
Steve, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Post by: L82HUNT on June 03, 2012, 07:47:00 AM
Steve Im sorry my friend.
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Post by: sabas silva on June 03, 2012, 07:53:00 AM
Condolences and prayers Steve
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Post by: momo-t on June 03, 2012, 09:58:00 AM
Steve I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
In times like these focusing on the positives will pull you guys through.
Condolences to you and your family.

Mo
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Post by: DW on June 03, 2012, 10:40:00 AM
Sorry for your Loss Steve
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Post by: bohuntr on June 03, 2012, 11:55:00 AM
So sorry for your loss Steve. My father passed away a little over 2 years ago. I still miss him of course but as time goes on the pain diminishes and I hang on to all of the great memories. Hang in there buddy. The thoughts and prayers of everyone here will be with you.
           Dan
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Post by: JimB on June 03, 2012, 12:01:00 PM
So very sorry to hear of your loss.Will be thinking of you and your family.
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Post by: longbowben on June 03, 2012, 02:23:00 PM
Sorry for your loss.He will always be with you.
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Post by: Shortlongbow on June 03, 2012, 02:28:00 PM
So sorry for your loss, Sir. My thoughts and prayers will be with you
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Post by: kawika b on June 03, 2012, 03:03:00 PM
Steve,

My condolences to you and your family. May you all find the strength to begin the healing process and ease the pain and sorrow caused by this tragic loss. Your words describing him leaves me feeling that you will be okay... it sounds like he did a fine job being there for his family.

Aloha and God Bless,
Kawika
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Post by: elknutz on June 03, 2012, 05:55:00 PM
You have my deepest sympathies.
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Post by: Eric Sprick on June 03, 2012, 08:44:00 PM
So sorry for your loss my friend.  Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

Eric
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Post by: KSdan on June 03, 2012, 11:02:00 PM
Sorry for your loss.  Trust it will be used in you and your family's life for great good.

Dan
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Post by: BrownA5 on June 04, 2012, 07:02:00 AM
Steve, as many have already said, you are greatly blessed to have had such a great relationship with your father.  That is a great heritage to now pass on to the rest of the family.  May God richly bless you and yours and in the days ahead.  Cherish the memories; your Dad will always be with you!
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Post by: Bonebuster on June 04, 2012, 07:16:00 AM
Sorry for your loss.

Use everything he taught you to help you at this time.

My father has been gone almost twenty years...I still ask for his help most everyday.
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Post by: Tater on June 04, 2012, 07:21:00 AM
Steve,
   Sorry for your loss, sounds like you have alot of great memories with your a Dad.
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Post by: wooddamon1 on June 04, 2012, 03:17:00 PM
Sorry for your loss, your Dad sounds like a great man.
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Post by: Horne Shooter on June 04, 2012, 03:30:00 PM
My father is about the same age and is not in good health.  I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad- His death really hits home for me.  He's in my prayers.
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Post by: Caughtandhobble on June 04, 2012, 09:10:00 PM
I am very sorry for your loss my friend.
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Post by: Sam McMichael on June 04, 2012, 09:30:00 PM
Very sorry for your loss. As time passes, the sorrow of your loss will be far surpassed by the sweetness of your memories. May God bless your family.