Well we took my dad off life support today at 2:00. The doctors said that he would probably pass within minutes to an hour. He was a fighter. He looked great and was fighting like a champ but because his lungs were so bad he was only getting about 40% oxygen into his body and organs. His coloring was better then ever and he held on until a little before 7:00 p.m. He was surrounded by his family and an amazing hospital staff. Meridian Park ICU staff were absolutely amazing throughout the entire ordeal.
My father did not want a traditional funeral service. He only wanted an Irish Wake - not in the traditional form but in the party form. He wanted people to get together and drink and share stories about him. We are unclear on when that will be just yet. We were thinking maybe on his birthday next month. I will update this blog when I have all of the details.
It's still so unreal that he is gone. I understand we all have to die but this just seemed so unfair. I wish he would have gotten a few more years to enjoy his retirement. It seems like he had one thing after the other setting him back.
He was a great man and will truly be missed. Thank you all for being a part of his life. He loved you all.
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