Your Father lives on in you, your siblings, and his grandchildren. He lives on every time he is in your thoughts or the thoughts of others and every time somebody says his name. He’s that twinkle in your eye from time-to-time as well as that occasional tear and overwhelming presence that seems to come out of nowhere. He will always be there for you.
My Dad passed in 1999 and I was there to tell him it was OK and that he didn’t have to struggle anymore. He is still with me every day. I believe if you think about or say the names of the departed, they live on. Like you, I have been fortunate to know a few exceptional Men and some other very good ones. Keep them alive in your mind and in your heart.
Mr. McGrath, you wrote a fine tribute for a fine man. His legacy is secure in the progeny that he guided so well. The picture you posted of your father reminds me of my late uncle Jim who lived in Willingboro, NJ. They both have the Irish features of bright eyes, wavy hair and an impish smile.
Eternal rest grant unto Jim McGrath, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
So beautifully done, Bryan. The way you have lived your life is an extraordinary tribute to your Dad and how he raised you.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. The quiet sadness won't fade, but the beautiful memories will grow deep within your soul. Take care, John
Condolences on your loss, and thank you for sharing. The bell tolls for all of us. My father was born just a few years after yours...in New England, so I'm familiar with some of the ways of thinking from those raised at that time. Very different from mainstream today. We are blessed to have known them.
Your words reflect that you are your Fathers son, eloquent as they are., that tell of the journey to today. No tears, the sailor is resting his oar.... and smiling on you and your family. Simply listen in days ahead to the voice in the wind...
My dad passed at 79 in 2001 and mom 2 years ago at 97. I wish that I'd had written something to share with others as you have done. Despite the sadness of it, it was uplifting. Thank you for sharing the memories of your dad. May God bless you all.
Having lost both my parents, I can, to a degree, understand your pain. The love and support of your family will help ease the pain. Just the opinion of an old hermit. God bless.
Bryan, I pray God and these words from Dietrich Bonhoeffer will comfort you and your family:
“There is nothing that can replace the absence of someone dear to us,,,At first, that sounds very hard, but at the same time it is also a great comfort. For to the extent the emptiness truly remains unfilled one remains connected to the other person through it…God in no way fills it but much more leaves it precisely unfilled and thus helps preserve - even in pain - the authentic relationship…But gratitude transforms the torment of memory into a silent joy. One bears what was lovely in the past not as a thorn but as a precious gift deep within, a hidden treasure of which one can always be certain.” Peace, Hope, Joy, Love.
Thank you.
Bryan,
Your Father lives on in you, your siblings, and his grandchildren. He lives on every time he is in your thoughts or the thoughts of others and every time somebody says his name. He’s that twinkle in your eye from time-to-time as well as that occasional tear and overwhelming presence that seems to come out of nowhere. He will always be there for you.
My Dad passed in 1999 and I was there to tell him it was OK and that he didn’t have to struggle anymore. He is still with me every day. I believe if you think about or say the names of the departed, they live on. Like you, I have been fortunate to know a few exceptional Men and some other very good ones. Keep them alive in your mind and in your heart.
God bless your father, your mother, and your entire family, Bryan. RIP, Mr McGrath.
Mr. McGrath, you wrote a fine tribute for a fine man. His legacy is secure in the progeny that he guided so well. The picture you posted of your father reminds me of my late uncle Jim who lived in Willingboro, NJ. They both have the Irish features of bright eyes, wavy hair and an impish smile.
Eternal rest grant unto Jim McGrath, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
So beautifully done, Bryan. The way you have lived your life is an extraordinary tribute to your Dad and how he raised you.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. The quiet sadness won't fade, but the beautiful memories will grow deep within your soul. Take care, John
My sympathies to the entire family. A well written tribute to a wonderful man, sailor and citizen.
Godspeed, Bryan. Thank you for sharing, so well. So sorry for your loss
Wonderfully written sir and thank you for sharing. My condolences to you and your family. RIP.
A life well lived.
Condolences on your loss, and thank you for sharing. The bell tolls for all of us. My father was born just a few years after yours...in New England, so I'm familiar with some of the ways of thinking from those raised at that time. Very different from mainstream today. We are blessed to have known them.
Your words reflect that you are your Fathers son, eloquent as they are., that tell of the journey to today. No tears, the sailor is resting his oar.... and smiling on you and your family. Simply listen in days ahead to the voice in the wind...
Bryan,
Sorry for your loss. May God rest your father’s soul and comfort his family. He seems a great man to have filled your life so.
My dad passed at 79 in 2001 and mom 2 years ago at 97. I wish that I'd had written something to share with others as you have done. Despite the sadness of it, it was uplifting. Thank you for sharing the memories of your dad. May God bless you all.
Having lost both my parents, I can, to a degree, understand your pain. The love and support of your family will help ease the pain. Just the opinion of an old hermit. God bless.
Mr. McGrath, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Prayers up for the repose of his eternal soul.
Bryan, I pray God and these words from Dietrich Bonhoeffer will comfort you and your family:
“There is nothing that can replace the absence of someone dear to us,,,At first, that sounds very hard, but at the same time it is also a great comfort. For to the extent the emptiness truly remains unfilled one remains connected to the other person through it…God in no way fills it but much more leaves it precisely unfilled and thus helps preserve - even in pain - the authentic relationship…But gratitude transforms the torment of memory into a silent joy. One bears what was lovely in the past not as a thorn but as a precious gift deep within, a hidden treasure of which one can always be certain.” Peace, Hope, Joy, Love.