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Title: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Bob Leonard on March 22, 2014, 07:30:04 AM
I don't use social media much other than here on PSW. No you Tube, Facebook, etc., and I don't know why I'm doing this now. Perhaps because I'm sitting here lost in thought.
 
Five years ago I brought my father into my home to live. He suffered many of the common age related problems often spoken of. Hearing loss, loss of vision, memory problems, etc.. We didn't want my father living alone in Florida, he was having a tough time, and we were close, so the right thing to do for me was to bring him home.
 
During that more than five year period my wife Helen took care of my father while I worked. Now I suppose that doesn't really sound like much, but she made his every meal, took him to the doctors 3-4 times every week, became his companion, and when the problems of old age made my father dependent on someone else for his needs it was she that stepped up catering to his every need with love and kindness. She is a person who is blessed. No vacations, no nights out, just caring for my father and her family. My father lived a long full life spending his last years with me. For that I am grateful to god.
 
We buried my Dad Thursday with full military honors and I will miss him. He was a great man. I love you Dad, rest in peace with god.
 
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lowellsun/obituary.aspx?n=francis-r-leonard-frank&pid=170236847&fhid=25332 (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lowellsun/obituary.aspx?n=francis-r-leonard-frank&pid=170236847&fhid=25332)
 
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Tom Young on March 22, 2014, 07:58:13 AM
My very sincere and deep condolences to you, Bob. And to your family.

You are twice blessed. You have a wonderful wife and you had a remarkable father.

And you were a loving and caring son. This may or may not help to get through the mourning you are now faced with.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Bill Schnake on March 22, 2014, 08:03:59 AM

We buried my Dad Thursday with full military honors and I will miss him. He was a great man. I love you Dad, rest in peace with god.
 

Bob, I feel for your loss.  Best wishes to you and your family and as always, if there is anything that I can do to help, let me know.

Bill
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: g'bye, Dick Rees on March 22, 2014, 08:42:35 AM
Bob...

My condolences to you and your family.

DR
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Tom Burgess on March 22, 2014, 10:43:13 AM
Beautiful tribute, Bob, to both your father and your wife.  I believe it's safe to say that you've been blessed with a wonderful family. 

We lost Dad about 8 years ago and I still think of him every day.
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Tim McCulloch on March 22, 2014, 11:10:30 AM
My condolences, Bob.  Lovely tribute.  The published obituary was very nice, too.

I'm sure you'll all miss him very, very much and for so many fond and good reasons.  Nothing is quite like a life so fully lived and shared.
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Doug Fowler on March 22, 2014, 11:17:20 AM
Sorry for your loss, Bob.

Condolences, and thanks for a great tribute.
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: John Roberts {JR} on March 22, 2014, 11:23:04 AM
RIP

JR
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Ned Ward on March 22, 2014, 07:56:24 PM
Bob -

My condolences to you and your family.
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Bob Charest on March 22, 2014, 07:58:53 PM
Bob - I'm so sorry to hear that. Wonderful tribute to him from you on PSW - one can be thankful to have parents well into adulthood but we're never ready to say goodbye. My condolences.
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Rob Spence on March 22, 2014, 08:39:48 PM
Bob, you have my & Deryl's condolences. I am glad to have met your dad. May he rest in peace!


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Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Russ Davis on March 22, 2014, 09:10:33 PM
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lowellsun/obituary.aspx?n=francis-r-leonard-frank&pid=170236847&fhid=25332 (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lowellsun/obituary.aspx?n=francis-r-leonard-frank&pid=170236847&fhid=25332)

That was quite an obituary!  Sometimes my wife and I get called "heroes" when people find out we're both Air Force retirees.  I find this embarrassing (I usually mumble something like, "Thanks, it was an honor to serve"), since I never heard a shot fired in anger in my 23 year career.  When comes to heroes, your dad is the real deal for his contributions both on and off the battlefield.  Bless you, Helen and your daughters for being there for him!
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Geri O'Neil on March 22, 2014, 10:52:48 PM
What a wonderful tribute to a great man and Father, Bob. He's got to be proud of and grateful for your thoughts. You have all the condolences I can muster for this time.

I'm certain it's especially poignant for those of us that have lost parents. It certainly is for me, even eight years later.

I sincerely hope the memories of having him with you carry you through this time of grief and sadness, as well as the celebration of his life.

The very best to you and yours, Bob. God bless and keep you and your family.
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Samuel Rees on March 23, 2014, 12:24:25 AM
It was humbling to read about your father's life, Bob. So sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Spenser Hamilton on March 23, 2014, 10:57:47 AM
My condolences Bob.


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Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Rob Gow on March 23, 2014, 06:27:35 PM
My sincere condolences Bob, his obituary was a wonderful read, and I'm saddened by your family's loss

Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: sam saponaro on March 23, 2014, 09:11:53 PM
Very sorry for your loss Bob. Just remember we all meet again someday and then he will be in perfect health when you see him.
I know how ya feel I lost my Mom to a massive heart attack this summer a month after my 34th birthday.She was 61.
God Bless
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Lee Buckalew on March 23, 2014, 09:29:10 PM
Bob,
What a wonderful tribute to your father and great praise for your wife.  My prayers are with your family. 

Lee
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: George Friedman-Jimenez on March 23, 2014, 11:47:06 PM
My condolences to you and your family, Bob.  RIP.
Title: Re: The greatest man - RIP
Post by: Brad Weber on March 24, 2014, 05:39:18 PM
Bob, so sorry to hear about your Father, he sounds like a wonderful man and obviously made you proud of him, probably the best legacy one could leave.  I've recently come to appreciate having a spouse who is a wonderful caregiver and the personal sacrifice associated with that, your wife deserves all possible kudos for her efforts.