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Funeral today here in England
July 26, 2022, 04:41 AM
tacfoleyFuneral today here in England
Today, around 1.30 or so, we'll be saying goodbye to an old and very dear friend of almost forty years. Mike and I were both serving at RAF Brampton back in 1984 when we were selected to shoot for the RAF rifle squad.
His wife and mine hit if off instantly, and we've all been close friends since.
Almost three years ago, he was diagnosed with dementia, and was taken to a local care-home for long stay treatment. Gradually disintegrating in front of our eyes, this fiercely intelligent and astute man was further diagnosed with the appalling Lewy-body type dementia, and his last six months or so were awful - so awful it's hard for me to describe - I'll let you look it up. Basically he was reduced to a drooling wreck of a human being, and leave it at that.
We were all very thankful when his suffering came to an end a couple of weeks ago, and today we are going to celebrate his life.
We'll be joined by his son and daughter-in-law, who have just become US citizens, and three grandchildren who already are.
Your thoughts for us all would be appreciated today.
Tac and Mrs Tac
July 26, 2022, 04:44 AM
h2oysThoughts and prayers said and sent your way.
Dementia is a horrible thing ☹️
July 26, 2022, 04:53 AM
gearhoundsThose of us that have watched a loved one slip into dementia can sympathize. Deepest condolences Tac.
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arfmelMy condolences Tac on the loss of your friend, even though the sadness was tempered by the end of his suffering.
July 26, 2022, 07:03 AM
SchmelbyCondolences to you. The last time I visited my mother,
she didn't know who I was. She passed a year ago.
July 26, 2022, 07:08 AM
chbibcYou all are in my thoughts. It's an insidious, awful disease! May your friend rest in peace, his battle over.
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July 26, 2022, 07:11 AM
vinnybassPlease accept my sincerest condolences, Tac.
I watched my brother-in-law pass through dementia about six years ago. It was horrible to be a part of it & what it did to my sister was devastating.
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Pipe SmokerRe: “We were all very thankful when his suffering came to an end a couple of weeks ago, and today we are going to celebrate his life.”
Sincere condolences Tac.
Serious about crackers. July 26, 2022, 07:44 AM
YooperSigsMy condolences.
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July 26, 2022, 08:34 AM
HK AgHe sounds like a good man worth celebrating!
Tell his family that someone in Texas is thinking about them!
HK Ag
July 26, 2022, 09:25 AM
nhtagmemberTac
My condolences on the loss of your friend. That’s a tough way to go.
July 26, 2022, 09:27 AM
10X-ShooterHate to hear that. My mom went out that way. Glad you had such a good friend.
July 26, 2022, 09:33 AM
Elk Hunterquote:
Originally posted by tacfoley:
Today, around 1.30 or so, we'll be saying goodbye to an old and very dear friend of almost forty years. Mike and I were both serving at RAF Brampton back in 1984 when we were selected to shoot for the RAF rifle squad.
His wife and mine hit if off instantly, and we've all been close friends since.
Almost three years ago, he was diagnosed with dementia, and was taken to a local care-home for long stay treatment. Gradually disintegrating in front of our eyes, this fiercely intelligent and astute man was further diagnosed with the appalling Lewy-body type dementia, and his last six months or so were awful - so awful it's hard for me to describe - I'll let you look it up. Basically he was reduced to a drooling wreck of a human being, and leave it at that.
We were all very thankful when his suffering came to an end a couple of weeks ago, and today we are going to celebrate his life.
We'll be joined by his son and daughter-in-law, who have just become US citizens, and three grandchildren who already are.
Your thoughts for us all would be appreciated today.
Tac and Mrs Tac
Tac and Mrs. Tac. So sorry for your loss. I have some idea of what it is like to go thru that. Many, many condolences to you and all who are hurting right now.
Elk
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July 26, 2022, 09:43 AM
thomjbKeeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
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July 26, 2022, 09:47 AM
VeeperYou have my deepest sympathies. We lost a family member to dementia, and it was as though we had to watch her die twice. Mentally and then physically. It’s horrible.
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rsboloYou have my condolences. Prayers offered.
Godspeed Mike.
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July 26, 2022, 10:19 AM
HKg3Prayers have been offered for him, his family, and friends.
Mike
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July 26, 2022, 11:08 AM
tacfoleyThank you all. And thanks again.
July 26, 2022, 11:10 AM
armedmdCondolences to you and his family and friends. Dementia is a cruel adversary.
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July 26, 2022, 11:48 AM
joel9507Sorry to hear about your friend's condition and his passing.
Condolences on the loss of a good man.