Father passed today..

ace · Post by **ace** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:06 pm

Just wanted to take a minute and let everyone know that my father passed away at 1:22 am December 19.

R.I.P
Dennis James Trombley
May 13 1944 - December 19 2003

chimdogger · Post by **chimdogger** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:08 pm

Whoa... My condolences man. May he rest in peace.

Chim

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:09 pm

OMG, I am so sorry.

With everything that is going on with everyone, I have begun a prayer circle.

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:10 pm

Im SO sorry to hear about your father passing away. My heart really goes out to you and your whole entire family! My thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family.

My condolenses

-Chris

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:11 pm

Ohhh, not good Ace. Sorry to hear that. If I can be of help, just lemme know.

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:11 pm

DAMN, so sorry to hear that Ace!!! May I ask how?

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:13 pm

Sorry to hear that Ace.

Your family and you will be in my prayers.

IRS · Post by **IRS** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:14 pm

Sorry to hear this, I will keep you all in my prayers.....
Brian

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:22 pm

My condolences Ace.

Shagster · Post by **Shagster** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:26 pm

Sorry to hear that, my dad died when I was eight, It's tough but you'll get through it. Just remember to focus on the things you stil have in life. Fill the "gap".

fastchevy · Post by **fastchevy** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:29 pm

Sorry to hear the horrible news Ace

We'll be thinking about you and your family!

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:30 pm

That's too bad ace. I don't know what to say but sorry.

Blisster · Post by **Blisster** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:31 pm

Condolences Bro-
hang in there

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:33 pm

Wow what a string of bad news going around the SG community lately. Geeeze.

So sorry to hear about that Ace. The passing away of my father was one of the toughest times of my life...he passed away when I was..hmmm...I think 25 or 26.

You're in my thoughts, and remember, the SG family is here for you...to help in whatever capacity we can. Even if it's just to listen.

Was this a lingering illness? Or something unexpected and sudden?

koldchillah · Post by **koldchillah** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:42 pm

whoa.. another death affecting the SG family?

My condolences Ace, I can't imagine life without my old man even if I don't get to see him as often as I would like. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

- Matt S.

ace · Post by **ace** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:44 pm

Thanks everyone for all your kind words and thoughts. He was an excellent father and friend to everyone. I wish had 1/10 of the great attitude he had towards everything.

Back in october he had went into the hospital and was there for a month and a half. His heart would beat off pace and needed meds to help it get right. He was also diagnosed with throat cancer at that time. While in the hospital he had to have a trach(sp) put in his throat because he was such a heavy smoker and it was extremely hard to get him off the ventalator. On Tuesday he was having trouble breathing and was in the process of cleaning his trach and about to have a breathing treatment. We are not 100% sure as to what happend but he passed out in the bathroom and fell back hitting his head on the bathtub. His heart had stopped and the paramedics were able to get it going but it was just to long without oxygen. The estamated total time to be 38 minutes which left him with severe brain damage.

The doctors told us that he wouldnt ever be the same person and he would at best live in a nursing home being fed through a tube and on the respirator. Me and my brother and sister knew this would not be the way he wanted to be and we ultimatly decided to bring him off life support.

Very tough choices for us as I am only 28, my brother is 31 and sister is 33. But we truly belive that this was the right thing to do.

Mike

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:47 pm

Thanks for sharing that with us. And I would have made that same decision. That's not "living" when you're run by a machine like that. No quality of life whatsoever.

sito · Post by **sito** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 3:02 pm

So sorry Mike.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 3:35 pm

It it never easy losing a loved one...and especially during the holiday seasons....I also lost my beloved Father and best friend at Christmas time....I like to believe that God just needed a bit more help guarding heavens gate...and called upon one whom He knew he could trust to carry out that chore. When I look towards heavens skies...and see a twinkling star...I know that he is watching...with that twinkle in his eye...they both will watch, guard and protect now.....over you and I. Peace to you...I am so very sorry for you loss.

MissTynker2

p2ii · Post by **p2ii** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:14 pm

Very sorry to hear that ACE. My prayers are with you and the Speedguide family is always here to help get you through this!

Grimson · Post by **Grimson** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 5:37 pm

Sorry Ace,

. Take care and hang in there man.

Keith

Bouncer · Post by **Bouncer** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:44 pm

Mike,

My sincerest condolences on your loss. He will live on though, through you and your siblings. He taught you how to be a man, and that's his legacy to you. As long as you're alive, he is. And as long as you pass those lessons he taught you to your children, or even friends... then he lives on. Never ever forget that.

Respectfully,

Thomas R Blakely

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:56 pm

Hi ace420

Am very sorry to hear of your loss.

You & Your Family will be in my Prayers

regards

larry

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 7:07 pm

I'm sorry.

7thkevin · Post by **7thkevin** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:31 pm

dam, sorry man stay in there

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:57 pm

Sorry to hear about your dad

. Sounds like he was a helluva guy.

I hope all the best for you and your family Mike. If ya need anything or just need to somone to talk with I'll be here.

Randy

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:22 pm

I wish I new the words to bring comfort to the situation, but I don't. You have my families prayers and condolences.

nepenthe · Post by **nepenthe** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:43 pm

Mike,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Following your father's wishes in this case may have been intensely difficult, but you have done him a great honor. Giving him dignity, in spite of the pain it cause you and your family.

david aaron orlans

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 11:46 pm

Tawcan · Post by **Tawcan** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 12:55 am

Sorry to hear that.

ace · Post by **ace** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 1:10 am

Thank you everyone. Your thoughts and prayers mean alot to me. Speedguide has been my internet home for 2 1/2 years now and you guys and gals never cease to amaze me with how much you care for one another. Thank you very much.

Mike

jdblitz · Post by **jdblitz** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 9:37 am

I am very sorry to hear this. Even while we go through life with people dying daily, it takes someone you know to love a loved one before the reality of death really sets in.

My condolences and best wishes recovering from your loss...

JD

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 12:05 pm

Wow....some very tough decisions for you and your family. My deepest condolences from my family to yours.

It's darned tough loosing a parent.

This part..

Thanks everyone for all your kind words and thoughts. He was an excellent father and friend to everyone. I wish had 1/10 of the great attitude he had towards everything.

That comes from wisdom, experienced through his life. Being the good father he was...you will have gained from that, yourself...The cycle continues...

Again, sorry to hear of your loss.

ace · Post by **ace** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 12:44 pm

Originally posted by downhill

This part..

Thanks everyone for all your kind words and thoughts. He was an excellent father and friend to everyone. I wish had 1/10 of the great attitude he had towards everything.

That comes from wisdom, experienced through his life. Being the good father he was...you will have gained from that, yourself...The cycle continues...
Again, sorry to hear of your loss.

Since the middle of october he has had a stomach peg in because his epiglotus(sp) stopped working. Not sure if you know what it does but I will tell you. It closes your wind pipe basically so that food doesnt go into your lungs, his didnt work and the coughing reflex didnt either so he hasnt been able to eat since october 4th and has been feeding himself through a tube. This didnt stop him from making thanksgiving dinner and also cooking for my brother who had moved in with him. He is greatly missed but will live on through memories.

Once again I really appreciate all the kinds replys to this thread. It does help me out alot.

Mike

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 2:27 pm

Mike,

I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing.

You had a tough call to make, but it sounds like the appropriate decision. I hope to never be in such a position - you are a strong person for having gone through this.

Please pass along my condolences to your family.

Eric

kneemeister · Post by **kneemeister** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 3:51 pm

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:51 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss, Peace be in your heart.

SeedOfChaos · Post by **SeedOfChaos** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 8:31 pm

Sorry to hear that. My sympathy for you and your family.

knightmare · Post by **knightmare** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:57 am

Deepest sympathy to your family & yourself, Ace. Your strength and courage at this time, reflect what a great Father and man, he was. Prayers with you always;

wee96 · Post by **wee96** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 11:39 am

Sorry bout your loss man, losing a father is really something I dont know but ive seen it happen to friends, its one of the worst things in life. Take care of yourself and your family, and know you got friends here.

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