I got a knock on the door two weeks ago and it was a police officer. He told me that my dad was found about 5-10 minutes from my house (40 minutes from his) on the side of a street. We still don't know the cause of death, but the funeral home director thinks it was a heart attack. Apparently my dad pulled off to the side of this random street, I'm guessing because he wasn't feeling well, then opened the door of his car and immediately collapsed onto the ground (it apparently looked like he fell out of the car as soon as he opened the door). He also vomited, which is what made the funeral home director think it was a heart attack. And since my dad was laying there for 2 days before he was found, the vomit eroded some of his face. It's just horrible. My dad was a good man and a incredible father. He didn't deserve to die like that--alone, probably scared, probably confused, and laying there for 48+ hours on the side of the road. It haunts me.

It's been devastating. I'm 34 and my dad was 85. He had me very late, but damn if he wasn't the best dad a guy could have. He absolutely loved me to death, and I did him; he was my best friend. I lived with him for pretty much 30 years of my life, and I used to be embarrassed by that, but now I'm glad I did because I can cherish those memories. We did almost everything together and I just can't believe he's gone. I have pictures and videos, thank God, but the realization that I'll never get to see him or hear his voice in person, or give him a hug, or tell him I love him ever again is beyond agonizing.

Don't take moments with your loved ones for granted. I know this isn't new advice, but trust me, this hits hard after someone you love dies. You end up regretting everything you think you could've done "better". You end up wishing you could've been more present in every moment you had with them. Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to really realize this until they're gone. Please make sure you cherish every moment with the people you love. It won't be forever.

My condolences.

RIP to your father.

My condolences boyo100% agree with this statement

Sorry brother. Sympathy reps.

Pain is a bitch. Emotional being the worst.

condolences brother

he's alive in your memory

sry brah, it will get more bearable in time, but it sucks losing a family member

RIP.

This Taylor Swift song is for a kid who died of cancer.

My dad is my best friend too, I'm dreading the day. Stay strong bro, you'll see him again

Condolences brother ****... my Old man is of age too.. life is unfair but Pops taught us to be strong! RESPECT!

rip
stay strong, being strong is
what he wanted you to be.

Condolences OP, May your dad rest in peace

Sorry for your loss OP , your dad sounds like a stand up guy . When I was 22 I got a call from the office that my dad had passed , later found out he suicided himself .
He was a great father , but had issues with alcohol unfortunately. Crazy thing is I found out later he was sober when he pulled the trigger . But he had lost everything due to drinking , and I was unemployed and working for free with a guy who had an impaired charge( free room and board) , so I had no money to help him at the time .
I certainly feel jealous when I see friends having their parents come to visit . Sucks not having parents tbh

Sorry to hear that man RIP OP's dad wishing the best

Sorry to hear Bro, rip.

Im so sorry man RIP

This. Strong wizard srs

it's exactly what I said to OP in rep

Jesus that's terrible op. My condolences.

Condolences for your loss. My dad is in a care home with cognitive decline. It's probably a different experience as you come to terms with the fact that he's on the home stretch.

I wish I had a dad like yours dude. I called mine about my cat who he knows was extra special and he told me it was midnight and hung up the phone. He was always a son of a b****. I'm glad you had a good one. Cherish that a lot of guys do not have good dads.

Sorry for your loss OP. Be strong.

RIP and condolences breh...

Losing a father is the worst. Srs, vry srs.


Repped.

Agreed, don't dwell on this part. Ive watched a lot of people die including heart attacks. It's generally just tight chest, nausea then a little dizzy before passing out but honestly, the the nausea you get from the flu before you throw up appears worse. If you have to dwell on it, it was basically like he pulled over cuz he was a little dizzy and thought he might throw up then fell asleep.

RIP though, and keep talking about it either on here or with friends and family, it helps.

Positive vibes and hugs your way op. Take care and take it one day, one step at a time.

RIP

My condolences OP. Definitely resting in peace knowing he raised a son full of love.

Stay strong brah, RIP.

Vaxed tho?