A kilter lost

[Mael Coluim]

For several years Jerry and I had a ritual at the Richmond Scottish Games. There was a vendor there who sold Irish coffees. Jerry and I would go up to him and order Irish coffee and add, hold the cream and the coffee. The vendor would oblige with a good pour of Tullamore Dew. Tonight, I lift a glass of Tullamore Dew to Jerry, farewell my friend.

[Jumpmonkey]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Cancer's a vile beast. You and yours have my prayers.

[McMurdo]

I am sorry for your loss and the loss to your family, please know that you have my deepest condolences.

Epitaph on my own friend, and my father's friend, William Muir in Tarbolton

An honest man here lies at rest
As e'er God with his image blest.
The friend of man, the friend of truth;
The friend of Age, and guide of Youth:
Few hearts like his with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so inform'd:
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.

[myndphuct]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Cancer's a vile beast. You and yours have my prayers.

Thanks to all for the thoughts and kind words. My father meant a great deal to me, cancer is quite a vile thing indeed.

None the less, we got 6 years after a stage 4 diagnosis, and I'm thankful for every second of it. He got to know 2 grandchildren, something his own father missed out on. He turned 75 on Feb 28, and spent that Friday, March 2 surrounded by family and friends in celebration. He was not feeling well, but was smiling and laughing while his granddaughters played. He blew out the candles on his cake, had some pizza from his favorite restaurant and tapped his feet while listening to Willie Nelson. My sister and I helped him into bed before heading out and we told told him we loved him, not knowing it would be our last conversation.

Again, thank you all. He loved the kilt community, the festivals will certainly be a touch less joyous for our family, but good memories abound.

Ern, I'll have to track you down at the next Richmond Games for a swig from the flask in his honor. I'm easy to spot, 6'3", shaved head, and look just like him.

[CollinMacD]

My deepest condolences to you, your mother and all the family, my he rest in peace.

[Laird O'the Cowcaddens]

Sorry to hear that we have lost a MacNeil, The Sons of Barra are the less for it.

[The TALL TN Scot]

I am deeply saddened for your loss, may you find strength in friends and family, I will toast his memory and raise my glass in his honor.

[Liam]

My sincerest condolences as well.

[GMan]

So very sad to hear. May you and the rest of the family find peace.

[Mike in Dayton]

Very sorry for you loss. Losing a parent is very hard.

Mike