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Old 12-08-2008 | 02:22 PM
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Less than two years after my brother passed from colon cancer, my father lost his battle with cancer and rheumatoid arthritis this morning. He was 80 years old and without him I would have never learned how to drive a boat or have the career I now enjoy. So to anyone on these forums, spend time enjoying your boat with your family because time goes by way too fast.

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Old 12-08-2008 | 02:52 PM
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I am sorry to hear this Eric. Our condolances to you and your family during such a difficult time.

Godspeed.

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Old 12-08-2008 | 03:06 PM
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My condolences to you and your family.

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Old 12-08-2008 | 03:48 PM
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Sorry about your loss.

My son Joey has rheumatoid arthritis and his only 3 yrs.


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Old 12-08-2008 | 03:53 PM
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Eric, I'm so sorry Brother. My thoughts and Prayers for you and your Family.
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Old 12-08-2008 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by OMC
So to anyone on these forums, spend time enjoying your boat with your family because time goes by way too fast.
Truer words have never been spoken. Spend time doing ANYTHING with them. I miss my Dad everyday and it's been 5 years.

Sorry for your loss.
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Old 12-08-2008 | 04:10 PM
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Very sorry to hear this Eric... God Bless Him...
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Old 12-08-2008 | 04:13 PM
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Eric-my condolences to you and your family.
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Old 12-08-2008 | 04:15 PM
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Hey Eric,

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.

This pretty touching video captures alot of memories in regard to boating with dads or grandpas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeE92WVe_so
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Old 12-08-2008 | 04:19 PM
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Eric, condolences to you and your family, Godspeed to your Dad.
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