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jchammock

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I would greatly appreciate prayers.

I lost the greatest man that ever lived, my Dad. He passed away Monday morning at 1:00am. Today is his service. A celebration of life. For the next 15 hours are going to be the toughest of my life. The service want be over until 10:00pm tonight but the hurt will last a lifetime.

The reason I posted here is because there's so many Heel fans here that have become great friends of mine over the years. And my Duke friends from DI post here also. My fellow UK family post here also from RR. Thank you all for your friendship. But I don't have the ability to make a individual thread on all three boards. It's very hard to get through this one.

Thank you all!!!

RIP Dad. I love you!

James William Hammock 11/11/43-2/23/15

This post was edited on 2/25 10:28 AM by jchammock
 
JC,

My heartfelt condolences for your loss. You and all of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers this week, as I know personally how difficult of a time you are now going through.

Godspeed
 
So sorry to hear about your dad, JC,

Prayers are lifted up for you and your family.
 
So very sorry for your loss JC. Prayers sent for you and your family. The world is a much colder place without your parents. Hang tough my brother.
 
Sorry for your loss. I dread this day myself and know things will never be the same for me. Hang on to the memories and look forward to seeing him again.
 
So sorry for your loss. I'm not sure what I will do when that day comes for me. God bless.
 
Prayers for you JC,

I lost my dad 3 years ago, there isn't a day that goes by that I do not think about picking up the phone and talking to him about the Tar Heels, Panthers, Dodgers, or his Jets.

Prayers are def with you my man.
 
So sorry for you loss. Try to concentrate on all the good times you had with him and the love you shared and know he is going to a better place.
 
Prayers go out to you and your family JC. My Dad passed three years ago and it still hurts.
But, now that some time has passd, thinking of the good times that we shared definitely
makes me feel better. I hope you can get to that place soon. God Bless you!!
 
I am so sorry J.C. I have been there and done that and I miss him a lot.my prayers for comfort from a loving God go out to you and your family and may his peace be upon you.
 
JC,

I know the pain you just be feeling. I lost my mom 15 years ago and words cannot express the grief you are feeling. Although we may not agree in the color of blue, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time.
 
JC, I'm sure I speak for all the DI posters in saying that we extend our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Prayers are lifted to you and your family. God bless.
 
Prayers are sent and will be said tonight at bedtime for you and your family. Hang in there, you have lots of friends. Let us all know if you need anything.
 
Prayers & Condolences for you Wildcat fan! They say time heals all wounds, but you only have one Dad! It will get easier as time passes as you will remember only the good times. And I'm sure you will come to discover that he was a whole lot smarter than you ever knew!
 
JC, my prayers are with you and your family. I know exactly what you are going through. My dad passed away unexpectedly last month and I miss him every day. I'd give anything to tell him I Love him one more time. I'll pray for comfort and peace for you and your family.
 
I'm with ya, man. You are right. The coming hours are something you will never want to relive, but you will make it through.
Stay strong for your dad.
 
Gosh J.C. so sorry to hear this. I lost my Dad back in 1979 and there hasn`t been a day since that he wasn`t on my mind. It`s great that like me and my Dad you sound like you were very close. I got to spend every day with him working on a farm. Those memories you never forget. I`ll be praying for you and your family and may God help you through these hard times. Hang in there brother.
 
I'm sorry to hear this JC. May God bless and keep you during this rough time.
 
Thank you everyone for your prayers. It's been real hard.

My Dad and most of my family live in the town I grew up in. I have been living a hour away for 20 years so I haven't been able to go back as much as I wanted to. I know a hour is not real far but while raising three children who all played sports and were in multiple activities, my wife and I constantly running to late hours. So when we might have a Sunday off we usually tried to relax and stay at home. Of course we all stayed in touch and visited and all were together during special occasions but I wish I had those Sunday's back. Things would be different.

But I can actually say I have never seen such a loving atmosphere at any funeral as I did yesterday at my Dad's. His celebration of life was from 10am to 10pm because he didn't want a traditional service with preaching and people talking. It's kind of ironic because he was a preacher during my whole childhood all the way up to I was 16.

Our family was to be there at 9am and people had already showed up and waited for our respects to be done. The visitation was unbelieveable. Most people stayed the whole 12 hours. And if even of the people that didn't stay I would say the average of them staying was several hours. I had friends from my hometown I hadn't seen it years show up and stay by my side like we had never been apart.

The best, my son who is grown and been living on his own for several years, stayed by my side through this whole ordeal. We talked about everything and really talked about our love for each other like we did when I tucked him into bed when he was a kid. If it wasn't for him I dont know what I would be like.

From what I seen from yesterday is that my Dad was more than just the best Dad, he was a great man. If I have a tenth of a impact on people as my Dad then I would feel I was a good person and my life meant something to people.

Thanks again to everyone. You don't know how much your words and prayers meant to me. Call your Mom and Dad and tell them you love them. Sit down with your kids and tell them how your true feelings are no matter their age. And call up friends that you lost touch with because trust me, a lot of them are still true friends.

Thank you with all my heart
 
Missed this yesterday but sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a parent is tough to face, no matter your age. My mom was called up way too young a couple years ago. It sounds like you have a grown son so cherish the fact that your father was able to play a role in his life. One of the hardest things for me still is seeing my daughter and my nephews and knowing how much Mom would have loved seeing her grandchildren, and how amazing a role model she would be for them.
 
Sorry to hear that your father has passed. Any of us that have experienced this can tell you it is a hole in your heart that can't be filled. I lost my dad about 13 yrs ago and miss him and think of him daily.
 
Originally posted by jchammock:
Thank you everyone for your prayers. It's been real hard.

My Dad and most of my family live in the town I grew up in. I have been living a hour away for 20 years so I haven't been able to go back as much as I wanted to. I know a hour is not real far but while raising three children who all played sports and were in multiple activities, my wife and I constantly running to late hours. So when we might have a Sunday off we usually tried to relax and stay at home. Of course we all stayed in touch and visited and all were together during special occasions but I wish I had those Sunday's back. Things would be different.

But I can actually say I have never seen such a loving atmosphere at any funeral as I did yesterday at my Dad's. His celebration of life was from 10am to 10pm because he didn't want a traditional service with preaching and people talking. It's kind of ironic because he was a preacher during my whole childhood all the way up to I was 16.

Our family was to be there at 9am and people had already showed up and waited for our respects to be done. The visitation was unbelieveable. Most people stayed the whole 12 hours. And if even of the people that didn't stay I would say the average of them staying was several hours. I had friends from my hometown I hadn't seen it years show up and stay by my side like we had never been apart.

The best, my son who is grown and been living on his own for several years, stayed by my side through this whole ordeal. We talked about everything and really talked about our love for each other like we did when I tucked him into bed when he was a kid. If it wasn't for him I dont know what I would be like.

From what I seen from yesterday is that my Dad was more than just the best Dad, he was a great man. If I have a tenth of a impact on people as my Dad then I would feel I was a good person and my life meant something to people.

Thanks again to everyone. You don't know how much your words and prayers meant to me. Call your Mom and Dad and tell them you love them. Sit down with your kids and tell them how your true feelings are no matter their age. And call up friends that you lost touch with because trust me, a lot of them are still true friends.

Thank you with all my heart
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JC, I am so very sorry to hear that your dad has now moved on to his heavenly rewards, he hasn't left you my friend, he is right there at your side still, I can see that by your words. Ya know, reading what you said about your dad is me when I talk about my dad, that day after Christmas in 1981 when he passed on was the hardest day I have ever experienced. But in time you do begin to realize, your dad, like mine, is still right there with you in every step.

Don't you wish for those Sundays back JC, your dad loved you and he knew you loved him but that is not to say I would not give up every single thing I have just for one more cup of coffee with daddy on those Saturday mornings while momma slept in. But what would I tell daddy that he didn't know when he passed or continues to know now, nothing really, he already knew and the same is true of your dad JC. Your dad would not want you to look back with ay regrets, he would ask that you simply embrace the love for a father from a son and trust in that love. You celebrate his life JC, he is in a wonderful place and he will make sure there is room for you when your work in this life is done. His work was done, time for his son to carry on where your dad left off.
 
JC, so very sorry for your loss. May God shelter you and the whole family under his mighty wings and comfort & strengthen you in the days ahead.
 
J.C. I know it will take a while but I found out that the hurt will fade with time and and the memories you have will kick in and carry you on. The stories from those that knew him will never grow old. Some day your son will be telling everyone how he wishes he could be half the man his Dad was. You sound like a great family man. Hang in there man. May God bless ya.
 
JC, I am SO sorry for you loss! Just now seeing this thread.

Prayers going up for you and your family and friends. In Jesus' Name.

Again, my deep condolences to you and yours in this loss.
 
Hi JC. Give God the thanks and praise that he bestowed on you a great father and man. Your father will remain in my prayers. Also JC remember the GOOD TIMES.
 
So sorry to hear that JC! May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family and give you all peace in this time of immense grief!
 
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