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Balloon Tribute For You Daddy
The Saturday after Daddy passed we went to a local party place
and got a bunch of light and dark blue helium balloons. My family
gathered at Moms house and wrote a message to Daddy which
was then tied on to their balloon. We went down to the board
walk (my Daddy used to walk it about 6 or 7 times a day) and
let our balloons go each saying a silent goodbye. We don't know
where they ended up, but it sure was a beautiful sight to see
all those balloons floating to heaven...We love you Daddy and
words can not express how much you are missed.
Tammy With Your Collage And Balloons...Sad Day
The Red One Is Mama's "I Love You" Balloon
Family Pic - Back Row: Ed, Dennis, Josh and Chris Middle: Tammy, Brent, Darla, Mama, Me (Crystal) Front: Sarah and Zachary (Silly Face) Missing: Tony (photographer and Tammy's Husband) Forever Missed: Daddy
The balloons kept together even though the wind was strong that day...
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My Father: Loving, Caring, Strong and Proud
When I was a little girl I saw my Daddy as my protector. Never did I feel unsafe with him and he never raised his hand in anger. He loved me with all his heart and I know he was proud of me. He used to carry me on top of his shoulders and I felt like I was on top of the world. Whenever people told me I looked like my Mom I always said "nope I look like my Daddy". My mother is a beautiful woman, but I see more of her in my older sister than I do in me. My eyes, ears, and smile are from him and many people say my smile is my best feature. Daddy was so hansome when he smiled. He was a hard worker his whole life and hated to be idle. Daddy was never one to watch life pass him by. He always wanted to be out there, in the world, not sitting in his Laz E Boy enjoying retirement. He loved fishing and going for walks (even on very hot summer days) and was always outside doing something in our yard when the weather was nice. After his heart attack he definately lived life to it's fullest not taking anything for granted. He bought a digital camera and almost always had it in his hands snapping pictures of Mom, Daisy (cat) and the two dogs. He was the photographer not the poser! He was so happy to show it to me when he came to London...I was a bit jealous of it! It belongs to me now though I'd rather have him instead.
He was such a caring man always ready to lend a helping hand or give whatever he could to help those less fortunate. My whole life I was proud of him and was so lucky to have him as my Daddy. I know everyone says they think their parents are the best but mine truely are. Daddy was the one I went shopping with when normally girls go with their Mothers. We would spend hours just going from store to store browsing, spending time together. The last time I spent with him was shopping! Everyone has their own special memory of Daddy, but mine is our shopping trips. Now for me shopping will never be the same. He was never one to ask for help when he needed it. He would just muddle through a situation doing the best he could. Stubborn at time's, but he always figured it out.
 
Now we must go through the rest of our lives without the protection of a man I loved more than anything. My Daddy is with me, looking down upon me and watching over me everyday. He is my sunshine and even on grey days I know he is there. I LOVE YOU DADDY! I will try to make you proud everyday and will be Mama's strength! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO Shine on my ANGEL You will never be forgotten!
XOXOXOX Crissy
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Daddy's Story
I never knew my Daddy as being anything other than strong.
August 19th, 2005 he had a heart attack and had to go out of town for surgery. When he was discharged from the hospital he spent the whole day walking around because he missed the bus that would take him home. After that he quit smoking, ate better and took numerous walks everyday. 7 Years before he (secretly) went into a detox center and quit drinking. Sunday September 3rd, 2006 he went to Wal- Mart to get a fishing lure so he could go down to the docks and throw his line in. While he was there he got dizzy and his legs felt weak. He left the fishing lure and drove home. A little bit later he asked my Mom to take him to the hospital, which surprised her because he didn't even like going to the Dr.'s for a check-up! They got to the hospital and he was admitted, given a bunch of tests which included an MRI, and it was apparent that he had had a stroke. His left side was paralized, he couldn't speak very well and he couldn't swallow food or drink. Tuesday it didn't look promising so my Mom called and told me. The next day (Wednesday) I got on a bus and came right home. It was to late to see him when I got in, so the day after (Thursday) we went to the hospital armed with balloons and smiles. It was very hard to see him because he had I.V.'s in both arms (various medications one being a blood thinner) and a tube in his nose. He also had a calaustomy bag and his arms were black and blue from having blood taken. By the time I got there he could move his left elbow and was able to speak a bit more clearly. He sat in a special chair for a couple hours, but hadn't had anything to eat due to the feeding tube positioning (that was the tube in his nose), so he got tired very quickly. That first visit we didn't stay very long, but I got a good hug and clearly heard my Daddy say "I love you". Every day for the next 8 days he improved to the point where he was standing with human assistance and a walker. We were all very positive and hopeful that he was going to pull through! The physio therapists that were working with him were very suprised at his improvement. They gave us some tips on how to get the home ready and told us that although it would be a long road to recovery he was doing very well and would probably be moved to do some serious therapy later in the week. Tuesday September 12th, 2006 around 11:00 AM he "took a turn for the worse". While getting prepared to have a shower he had fainted. My Mom and Sister (Darla) got a call and went to the hospital. His blood pressure went extremely low, so the Dr.'s decided to give him a blood transfusion to oxegenate his blood and help his pressure go up. It got to 136 (normal is 140) before it dropped again. Tests showed that he had another stroke! This time his stroke was at his brain stem and he was completely paralized. He could hardly open his eyes and was only able to moan in pain (he had been having stomach cramps). Before they could put him in the shower they had to unhook the feeding tube (if they hadn't he would have aspirated when he had his second stroke). They did some more tests on him and found out that the blood thinner wasn't working so they unhooked it and left the feeding tube out as well. When Daddy's blood pressure dropped for the second time Darla called me and told me what was going on. I told her to keep me informed and would do my best to come home as soon as possible (I had left Sunday). Around 12:15 (Wednesday AM) she called again and said that his kidneys were shutting down, they had moved Daddy into a room big enough for the family and that they had called for a pastor. I knew then that my Daddy, my strong, proud, caring, loving, Daddy was going to die... He was struggling to breathe, his eyes were tiny slits and because of his low blood pressure he was white as a ghost, his lips included. Most of the family was there and around 1:35 they decided to go outside for air and to have a cigarette. My Mom didn't go, she stayed by his side and watched him struggle for a few minutes. She told him "It's OK Honey... Go with the Angels Sweetheart". He calmed down and at 1:40 AM took his last breath, his struggle with an unbeatable battle over... His Dr. ordered an autopsy and a growth on his left side was found. It was from his second stroke and was a large blood clot that had veins entwined in it. Because the blood thinners weren't working if they had found it sooner he would have bled to death. For almost 24 years I had the blessing of having Earl Edward Danz as my Daddy and if I had a choice I'd go through this pain again and again because I wouldn't have traded him for anything...For 25 years he was my Mom's husband, best friend, lover, her everything... My family has lost an amazing man, but we will see him again someday...
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Letter From Heaven
LETTER FROM HEAVEN
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to
say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I needed you here badly, you're part of my great plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you everything that God has planned.
If I were to tell you right now, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and
many hills to climb; But together we can do it taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; That as you
give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and
pain; Then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life was quite worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand
to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go....from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
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When I'm Gone...
And when I'm gone, just carry on don't mourn,
Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice,
Just know that I'm lookin' down on you smiling
And I didn't feel a thing so baby don't feel no pain, just smile back.
-Eminem
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You Are My Sunshine
My Daddy left behind a great many people the morning he left this earth. The impact of his death took us all by surprise and we're all left wondering WHY? All the possible questions any sudden death brings: Why him? Why now? Why when he has so many people who need him on this earth? Why wasn't the blood thinner problem detected sooner? He had such a wonderful life, he wasn't finished here! Although he accomplished a great many things during his life, becoming Master Corporal of the Canadian Air Force is probably something that made him most proud (besides my birth that is). One thing he has left us with are many many wonderful memories that we will cherish all our lives.
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