Brian

Just want you to know Im sorry to hear that your dad has passed away. It is especially difficult when families are scattered across the world and you cant be together as a family. Wishing you and Mrs.B strength at this sad time. Kim

So sorry for your loss Brian. 

Netty x

Dear Brian, I am so sorry to hear the news of your dad. I know you were dreading the call from your sister and, given other sad events recently, it must be very hard to receive another hard blow so soon. Am thinking of both you and Mrs.B. Take care of each other  Sue xx

Oh Brian, I am so very sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away.  I can understand why you are proud to be his son - from what you have told us about him,  he has been so strong and dignified throughout his illness and a lovely character.  I am sure he would be proud of you too - so kind and supportive to others and loved by so many.

Please know that I am thinking of you and Mrs B and sending you both my love. xx

Hello Brian,

The last few weeks have been so tough for you and Mrs B. We are thinking of you in this difficult time and are sad to hear your dad has passed away. He certainly seemed to be a very strong character and even though you didn't get to see him much, I know you often talked about him and he was often in your thoughts.

All of us at Cancer Chat are sending you a big hug,

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Dear Brian,

I'm so sorry to read that your dad has passed away. I know that you and Mrs B will be loved and supported by your family at this sad time, but please be assured that you are in the thoughts of your 'forum family' 

Sending you both my love, Jo xx

Hi Brian

Just adding my condolences. You help so many on here I  just hope that everones well wishes are some comfort to you and Mrs B for your recent losses.

Hi everyone,

Thanks Kim, Netty, Sue, Max, Lucie, Jo, and River. You are all so kind, especially as you all have so much going on in your own lives. I have a little story I love to tell which I would love to share with you all

When dad was driving us through Calgary 23 years ago, Mrs B said "You two, your so alike; you walk the same and even talk the same". A lot of other people has already made similar comments. Anyway, my dad had the car radio on, tuned into a country music station. The very next song was one by the singer/ songwriter, Paul Overstreet and the song was called "Seeing my father in me" and the words included "I walk the way he walks, I even talk the way he talks". It was almost creepy and next day I bought the cassette tape and that song is now one of my favorite songs. I will always remember that day and whenever I hear that song will think of my dad.

I have regrets that I didnt listen to Mrs B years earlier when she wanted to find dad but at least I got to meet him (and my three sisters and two brothers in Canada) albeit for just a month. I will always remember him as a fun loving person who loved to tease. Thats where I get it from I guess.

Thanks again ladies. your kind words and thoughts means so much, both to me and Mrs B and will I know help me get through this painful time, Brian.

So sorry for your very sad loss, Brian. x

Just wanted to add my condolences on reading of  your sad news of Dad's passing.  He put up an amazing fight and I can imagine you are finding it pretty hard not being able to be close to your Canadian siblings just now. Such mixed feelings at such times when there is a certain amount of relief that our loved ones are no longer suffering tinged with sadness that a part of our life is lost.  Keeping you and Mrs B in my thoughts. Your forum buddies are here for you always.  Jules x