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softail_jack

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I have some sad news, this last Sunday my dad passed away do to complications of surgery. He was only 68. He more then anyone else was inspirational to me for my love of woodworking. There was no craft that he had not tried and achieved some success. From Blacksmith to Silversmith to gunsmith, Cabinetry to carver and everything in between. He will be missed. I had ask for and was granted the honor to build his cremation urn. This has already proven to be one of the most difficult thing I have every done.
John
 
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Please accept my condolences.

The urn will be made with Love and I'm sure you will make a beautiful one.
 
John, My sympathy. Concerning the Urn. It will be difficult to do but will pay benefits for the rest of your life. I encourage you to press on.
 
Please accept my condolences. My Father passed away at 66 from similar circumstances. His greatest gift to me was the love of working with my hands. Like your Dad, my Dad could master any trade. I'm not as good, but because of him I try. He pasted away in 1981 and I still find myself discussing how to do things with him. He is aways with me.
 
My sincere condolences for you and your family. I went through the same things you are going through 2 years ago in June. My Dad was older (82) and was going through so many health problems. He is now at peace. But he too showed me how to use my hands and to work with wood and build things. I went on to become an electrician and I always joked with him about it. I admired my Dad so much and miss him dearly.

As I do with my memories you too will have so many good memories of your Dad and this will help you through the tough times. Making the Urn will probably be the hardest thing you will do but it will be done with love and care and am sure you will do a great job. They say time heals all and it will but reading posts like this brings back a flood of memories.

Again, sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
 
John,
My condolences to you and your family. The urn will be the greatest thing you have ever built. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
john
 
john, i am sorry to here of your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.kind regards colin,
 
John,
I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. He was still a young man at 68. That's only a year older than me. Sounds like he lived a full life though with all his skills. The urn will be way to always keep him in your heart.
 
John,

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

How fortunate that you had a wonderful relationship that allowed you to take your dad's interest further. I'm sure that the urn will be one of your great achievements and one that your dad will smile, perhaps even chuckle about, as you work on it.

I really believe that something good always comes out of something seemingly not so good. And, as time passes, you will retain the best of your dad in your memories, stories, and life experiences.

Hang in there!

Best,
Roger Garrett
 
Sorry for your loss John. I also lost my father (a little over a year ago at 62) who was as he called it "a jack of all trades, master of none." I learned as I helped build his house and shop, landscaping, woodworking and even restoring vehicles. He was a pen collector which influenced me to start this hobby. Unfortunately he passed before I could show him my work. Time heals the wounds, but the memories will always remain. My prayers to you.

Tom
 
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