My friends father passed away last night

tombr · October 30, 2008 8:14AM

A board member and friend of mine lost his father last night. He was 91. He was a veteran and part of the generation that saved the world during WWII. Please post a coin from the year of his birth 1917 or one from 1941-1945 in his honor. God bless his soul. Thanks, and I'll start

UtahCoin · October 30, 2008 8:31AM

I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. My father, who turns 90 in January, and is a veteran of the Pacific campaign is also failing fast.

tombr · October 30, 2008 8:38AM

Thanks utahcoin. All the best to your father. I lost mine in 96----he was in Europe. Battle Of The Bulge. 84th Infantry Division, they were nicknamed "The Railsplitters" The Germans called them "Roosevelt's Hatchetmen"

CarlWohlforth · October 30, 2008 8:41AM

adamlaneus · October 30, 2008 8:44AM

My mom passed away last night as well. She was 73. I've been by her side for the last two weeks, and she passed comfortably.

Since she was not into coins and could not really appreciate them, i'll post one for your friend's father.

I don't have a 1917 US Gold coin. And it's probably good that I don't. I do have this though.

I guess i'll post one for my mom, too.
I don't have a picture of anything from 1936, my mom's birth year. She was a librarian, but I don't have any pertinent medals. This is about as close as I can come.

Goldbully · October 30, 2008 8:47AM

Swampboy · October 30, 2008 9:10AM

cinman14 · October 30, 2008 9:14AM

Dying sucks....

jsf · October 30, 2008 9:32AM

condolences, y'all.

Broadstruck · October 30, 2008 9:51AM

DorkGirl · October 30, 2008 9:55AM

DUIGUY · October 30, 2008 10:10AM

zeebob · October 30, 2008 10:27AM

President in 1917 was,

IGWT · October 30, 2008 10:32AM

jsf · October 30, 2008 10:46AM

fcloud · October 30, 2008 11:06AM

lasvegasteddy · October 30, 2008 11:11AM

so sorry for your loss there

PCcoins · October 30, 2008 11:12AM

Mesquite · October 30, 2008 11:20AM

My hat is off.

AnkurJ · October 30, 2008 11:21AM

I'm very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

PutTogether · October 30, 2008 11:47AM

Sad to hear - I wish all the best.

MFH · October 30, 2008 12:54PM

<< <i>Thanks utahcoin. All the best to your father. I lost mine in 96----he was in Europe. Battle Of The Bulge. 84th Infantry Division, they were nicknamed "The Railsplitters" The Germans called them "Roosevelt's Hatchetmen" >>

Tombr, my father would have greatly appreciated your thoughts.

He also was in the 84th Infantry, 19th AAA Group, Antiaircraft, Field Artillery.
He was in Belgium as well at the time of the Battle of the Bulge, but was
sent to Holland instead.

My heart still aches at his loss and will for a long time to come. He enjoyed
coins almost as much as I do, and was always happy to receive registered
packages for me at home, knowing that they contained some treasure.

For his 70th birthday, I presented him with a complete 1917 Mint Set including
all denominations and mint marks, average grade being AU 58.

Over the subsequent years, I upgraded some of the coins to include a few
gem uncirculated pieces, which he was thrilled with.

Here's a sampling of the quarters:

For his 80th birthday, I presented him with an 1889 Proof Set - his father's birthyear,
and here is the quarter from that set [ EX: NGC PF 66 CAM ] now in a PCGS PR 64 CAM holder:

For his 85th birthday, he received a choice 1889 Mint set - all lower denominations in MS and
all the gold in AU 53-58.

Last year, for his 90th birthday, I took him to Ireland, Belgium and Spain for a month.
We hunted down his father's home town near Kinsale, then found his mother's birthplace
in Cork. In Belgium, we visited my mother's family then flew to Costa Brava to visit another
Belgian cousin and his family at their Summer home on the beach. Upon our return home
I held a birthday celebration for him for 60 friends and family and his "present" was another
birthyear coin:

He used to joke with me saying he would outlive his grandfather's age of 99 yrs - 10 months
and what kind of coin would I buy for him for his 100th birthday. I told him he could have
anything his heart desired ... you should have seen his eyes twinkle.

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My condolences Adamlaneus, your mother passed too soon.

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Thank you again everyone for posting the 1917 and the WW-II coins.

Tears come readily to my eyes today and I'm very appreciative for this thread.

Dave99B · October 30, 2008 1:42PM

My Friend,

You've told me so many stories about your dad, and the trips you have taken with him, I almost feel like I know him. I know that sounds strange, but it is truly how I feel.

More importantly, your stories have also told me volumes about your close relationship with him, which is something I have honestly envied from afar, having lost my dad (James) many years ago - 30 years ago this month, as a matter of fact, when I was only 22. I know this loss is so painful for you, but you will ALWAYS treasure your rich relationship with him. Nothing will ever take that away.

While I didn’t know your dad, I feel the loss as well, from way out here in Seattle. Mike, if you are made from the same cloth as he was (as I suspect you are), he must have been one special, honorable guy. I’m also sure he’s smiling upon all of us right now, as you reflect upon his wonderful life.

You are a very good son, Mike Hayes. Hang tough my friend, and may your loving Father rest in peace.

Dave

ARCO · October 30, 2008 1:50PM

Mike If you dad lived to the ripe age of 91, then in my mind, this is how old he was to my perception of old, and I have just the coin for it.

Hope you can get to sleep tonight.

Tyler

Barberman55 · October 30, 2008 10:17PM

Mike,

I was going to wait a couple of days before posting, but after seeing this thread started, I decided to join in. The special bond that you shared with you're Dad, was in large part due to you're love of coins, so what better place to share his memory than on these boards. Like others have said, I remember the numerous stories you shared regarding you're Dad, both publicly and through private PM's with me.

Before you made you're trip to Ireland, I remember vividly, talking to you about my recent trip to Ireland, and how you and you're Dad were going to love it there. You refered to Ireland as the "motherland". In honor of you're Dad, and for the love you hold for you're heritage, my bagpipes are coming out of mothballs for one more round of "Amazing Grace". God Bless!

You're buddy,

Dan

dimples · October 31, 2008 3:25AM

My condolences Mike. My father a WWII vet also, lays in the hospital week after week. The doctors don't think he's strong enough to survive the operations he needs. He also was a major coin collector/dealer in his time. That is our strongest bond. We will never see a generation like them again. I'm so sorry for your loss Mike.

Dan

InYHWHWeTrust · October 31, 2008 3:32AM

Mike,

Words cannot express adequately so I return to prayer for you during this time.

MFH · November 4, 2008 12:38AM

I would like to thank the numerous people who have
sent condolences which I appreciate greatly.

My Father was laid to rest yesterday along side his devoted wife of fifty nine years
and was bid a fond farewell by many friends and relatives who had flown in from
around the world. He will be sorely missed. He was my best friend and without
his help in my earlier years I would not have collected coins - except for the ones
his Father had left us.

It seems only fitting that the last post I will make on this Thread is one of Liberty Walking,
holding the American Flag he cherished so greatly and which was draped over his casket...

timber100 · November 4, 2008 12:55PM

My condolences to you all for your loss. May your friends and relatives rest in God’s hands. MFH, My father was killed in a crash when I was 6 and I never had the time or the bonding with him that a son would wish for. I truly enjoyed reading your experiences with you father and I am glad that you got to enjoy him for such a long time.

seatedcoins · November 4, 2008 2:05PM

My condolences. My grandfather passed away 2 years ago at the age of 87. He was one of the flying Sergeants who flew in the Pacific campaign.

Texast · November 4, 2008 5:42PM

I am very sorry for your friend and his family. I lost my Father August 21st after a long battle with cancer, I cared for him around the clock the last few months of his life.

jhdfla · November 4, 2008 7:38PM

My condolences. Sad to say it won't be too many more years before all the guys who served in the Pacific and Euro theaters will be gone. My Dad's gone, Navy, bombadier in the Pacific...

john

Edited to add, sorry I couldn't find a '17, but hope this '19 is ok...

Deagle74 · November 4, 2008 7:54PM

Thanks to your father - R.I.P.

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