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Posted 8/25/2018 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
My beautiful Dad passed away earlier today. I want to thank every single one of you for all of your support along the way.

It was pretty traumatic this morning, after a broken syringe driver this morning and then 20 minutes or so before his passing the new syringe driver failed... which as you can imagine.. I was out of my mind. However... I’m guessing the outcome would have still stayed the same. There were moments of agitation in the hour leading up to his passing... maybe the driver wasn’t delivering what it should have been. I don’t know but... he’s now at peace.

Dad’s final breaths ... were peaceful ... he just moved his head and within 30 seconds or so he passed. He wasn’t aware. He was peaceful.

I feel relief... I’m probably in shock but I didn’t want him to suffer. I believe he’s in God’s arms now. Thank you again for everything... all of you ❤️ I feel part of this community and so i shall still come back.. I’m not the most knowledgable about the treatment side of things but maybe one day I might be a a shoulder to cry on for those partners/wives who may one day have to go through something similar.

Dad lives on in me and my brother. He was the best Dad anybody could have asked for.

We will ask all donations etc to be made to prostate cancer research.

All my love.

Kathryn xx
Posted 8/25/2018 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, I think you both can have peace now. It is both a blessing and a tough situation -- I've been there with my mother's passing many years ago.

You will have up and down days in the next several weeks to months, but with time you will be left with only positive memories and very little of the pain of these past few months.

Take care and stay in touch with your extended family here at HW.
Posted 8/25/2018 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
May you be well and may your father be well with the transition he is now experiencing.

Death is the great equalizer. All must someday come to this point. The high and low, the rich and the poor, the aware and the oblivious. All must face this. May we all do well. May we all prepare in our own way.

We here at HW are all with you today.

Roger
Posted 8/25/2018 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy-

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved and cared for him. What a blessing that he had you by his side throughout all his troubles.
Posted 8/25/2018 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, I am very sorry for your loss. Your dad was very fortunate to have you in his life and I'm sure your love and care comforted him in his final journey. God bless you and your family.

Jim
Posted 8/25/2018 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, I am sorry for the loss of your father. May the beautiful memories you have help to sustain you in your grief
Posted 8/25/2018 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, Sorry for your loss - God Bless

Bobby Mac
Posted 8/25/2018 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry to hear of your loss. It is quite clear from your posts that you were a devoted daughter, and admirably supported your dad at the very time when he needed you the most.

You said "... I feel part of this community and so i shall still come back." Of course you are more than welcome to do so. And then you said "... maybe one day I might be a a shoulder to cry on for those partners/wives who may one day have to go through something similar."

What a noble sentiment! What a fine display of good character and concern for the welfare of others!

I'm certain that your dad would be extremely proud of you for intending to show the same care for others that you clearly showed for him.
Posted 8/25/2018 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
sincere condolences to you and yours Kathy
Posted 8/25/2018 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, I'm sorry about your Dad. But his pain is over. What a wonderful daughter he has!

Jim
Posted 8/25/2018 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry to hear this.

Please rest assured that you did everything possible for him, and his gentle passing is a testament to that.

May peace be with you as you navigate this difficult time.

Robert
Posted 8/25/2018 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry for your loss. May his memory always be a blessing to you and all who knew him.



Jim
Posted 8/25/2018 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy,
I can tell that you are proud of your father and love him very much. You can be proud of yourself for your great job of advocating for him and being there for him. I think you made a big difference.
Posted 8/25/2018 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, so sorry for your loss. You did good. May he Rest In Peace.
Posted 8/25/2018 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry for your loss.. RIP.. Ed
Posted 8/25/2018 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy:

I've been silently following your thread to the inevitable conclusion that will befall all of us.
My condolences. You are a wonderful caring daughter.

Also, a note to my brothers/sisters on HW: well done. You have shown us true support, the way this forum should be.

Mel
Posted 8/25/2018 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May you both have some peace now.
I hope we’ll still hear from you from time to time, as you suggest we will. You’re a valued voice of compassion.
Posted 8/25/2018 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy,
Sorry to hear this news, although it was evident that the end was near. No more suffering and no more ports to be hooked up. He can do whatever he wants, and go wherever he wants to go now.
Michael
Posted 8/25/2018 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
grieve...remember...peace...
Posted 8/25/2018 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, God bless you and all those who loved your Dad and that he loved. Now that your Dad is at peace, may you now know the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Posted 8/25/2018 8:05 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, I'm so sorry about your loss. But throughout this your love and support for your father has always shined through. All the best to you and your family.
Posted 8/25/2018 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Such a tough loss. Sending you our sympathy and wishing you comfort.
Beth
Posted 8/25/2018 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
you've done a great job Kathy and your dad is no longer suffering. you are a wonderful person!
Posted 8/25/2018 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
Sad news. It's not easy, even when expected. Kathy, you are an exceptional person and you made your father's last days better.

Peace,
Andrew
Posted 8/25/2018 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful wonderful daughter and your love for your dad showed in every post. Take time for yourself to grieve and heal. But do stop back here. We need your compassion and thoughtfulness. Sue
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