Damn...hard to lose the ol' man...I did 2 years ago and still miss him. Thoughts are with you and wish you strength for your family and comfort for yourself...
Sorry to hear about your old man. You painted a wonderful picture of him here. Since even I could tell the measure of your respect and devotion to him from this simple outlet - I am certain that he must have truly known the honor, esteem, and love in which you held him. Let your fond memories help you through the tough times ahead.
I am very sorry for your loss. It is hardly any consolation, but you certainly are aware that, for these past 3 or 4 years of writing about him, you have made him come alive to all of us, and he will forever be remembered. You have ensured that we, your readers and friends, would know Col. Tinseth as a patriot, a soldier, a father and husband, an artist, and a loyal friend. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Moreover, we have all had the pleasure of reading comments from "Tintin's Dad" on many occasion, and I'm sure you'd agree that often your father's words were just as -- if not more -- entertaining/insightful/articulate/ meaningful as your own. We thank him for piping up.
I for one will remember him as the guy who covered for you when you thought you were gonna get excluded from the USA for transporting Playboys, and for trusting in you when a friend ratted you out as a co-shoplifter. And for being the guy in the firebase O-club with the shit-eating grin on his face, beer in hand, amongst friends.
Tintin So sorry about your Dad. I have enjoyed reading about him here. I went back and read all of the Dad posts again. Even more impressive all together at once. What a special man.....
Thank you for sharing your dad with us. We feel like we knew him through your voice in print. You are definitely a chip off the old block. Our deepest thoughts and prayers.
Tin- So sorry to hear, there's a swampy jungle of crap between a lot of fathers and sons- you two seemed to get clear of that and have a real love and friendship-and respect, that's a blessing amigo..
Tintin - though we've never met, I get the sense through your writing that the relationship you had with your father was close, substantive, and full of memories. It's through these perfect memories that his legacy will sustain, and I extend my most sincere condolences as you grieve his loss.
Many thanks to all of you for your kind words and thoughts. I understand there's a problem with posting comments. My voice mail box is full as well. I know you all understand.
A 7 part series honoring my father starts today. He instructed there be, "no funeral service, memorial and certainly no flowers." He didn't say anything about my memorial here.
John, I haven't checked the site in a while, so when I looked today, I was so sorry to realize that your father had passed. I lost my own father a short time ago, and I continue to be comforted by something someone told me that I'll now share with you. "One of the greatest legacies that a man can leave behind, is a son who thinks highly of him". I wish you much peace and strength in your coming journey.
My compliments, my condolences, my genuine salute. I thank him for his service. Steady on.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear it.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear this. Nice title though.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. He had one amazing life and he has a really good son.
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Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteHe seemed, from how you've described him, a man of immense character.
ReplyDeleteThey leave us but are never forgotten.
A man in full. My sincere condolences.
ReplyDeleteSincerest condolences, Tintin.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and your family Tin.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences,
Matthew
I am so sorry for your loss. What a fascinating man, you father was, and a committed defender of our country and her freedom.
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My condolences. I am struck by how that even as a difficult road life may be, we always seem to wish that road was a bit longer. Be well.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteTin- Very sorry for your loss. I too thank him, and you, for your dedicated service to our Country. Endure for happier times. Best, Patrick
ReplyDeleteDeepest sympathies. So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteAW
Condolences. Your writing revealed him a damn good man.
ReplyDeleteScott
God speed. RIP. May he have a cold one in Fiddler's Green. Bob
ReplyDeleteDamn...hard to lose the ol' man...I did 2 years ago and still miss him. Thoughts are with you and wish you strength for your family and comfort for yourself...
ReplyDeleteDeeply touched; no words but condolences.
ReplyDeleteDeepest condolences. Thank you for sharing all the stories.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear about your family's loss. I am sure you will continue to honor his memory admirably through this blog.
ReplyDeletesorry to hear it.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry for your loss. You're in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your old man. You painted a wonderful picture of him here. Since even I could tell the measure of your respect and devotion to him from this simple outlet - I am certain that he must have truly known the honor, esteem, and love in which you held him. Let your fond memories help you through the tough times ahead.
ReplyDeleteTintin,
ReplyDeleteMy condolences for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Farewell, Trad Dad, and my condolences to you, Tintin.
ReplyDeletemy condolences on your loss.
ReplyDeleteI'm truly sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your generosity in sharing all the funny/fascinating/moving stories about your dad with us these past few years.
I am very sorry for your loss. It is hardly any consolation, but you certainly are aware that, for these past 3 or 4 years of writing about him, you have made him come alive to all of us, and he will forever be remembered. You have ensured that we, your readers and friends, would know Col. Tinseth as a patriot, a soldier, a father and husband, an artist, and a loyal friend. Thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteMoreover, we have all had the pleasure of reading comments from "Tintin's Dad" on many occasion, and I'm sure you'd agree that often your father's words were just as -- if not more -- entertaining/insightful/articulate/ meaningful as your own. We thank him for piping up.
I for one will remember him as the guy who covered for you when you thought you were gonna get excluded from the USA for transporting Playboys, and for trusting in you when a friend ratted you out as a co-shoplifter. And for being the guy in the firebase O-club with the shit-eating grin on his face, beer in hand, amongst friends.
Tintin, I am so sorry hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteThe stories about your father have been the ones I've found most interesting in your blog.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry for your loss.
Tintin
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your Dad. I have enjoyed reading about him here. I went back and read all of the Dad posts again. Even more impressive all together at once. What a special man.....
Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed your father's comments on your articles.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry. You loved him.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry. It is clear how much you respected and admired him. May his memory be for a blessing.
ReplyDeleteTintin and family
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your dad with us. We feel like we knew him through your voice in print. You are definitely a chip off the old block.
Our deepest thoughts and prayers.
Fred
Our condolences toy Tintin.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great guy !!
Fred
Tin- So sorry to hear, there's a swampy jungle of crap between a lot of fathers and sons- you two seemed to get clear of that and have a real love and friendship-and respect, that's a blessing amigo..
ReplyDeleteTintin - though we've never met, I get the sense through your writing that the relationship you had with your father was close, substantive, and full of memories. It's through these perfect memories that his legacy will sustain, and I extend my most sincere condolences as you grieve his loss.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences go out to you and your family. As others have written, thank you for sharing his exploits on your posts.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to all of you for your kind words and thoughts. I understand there's a problem with posting comments. My voice mail box is full as well. I know you all understand.
ReplyDeleteA 7 part series honoring my father starts today. He instructed there be, "no funeral service, memorial and certainly no flowers." He didn't say anything about my memorial here.
John
John,
ReplyDeleteLate seeing this post and hearing of your great loss. I'm so very sorry. Grief is such a private place...my thoughts are with you.
Michelle
So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing.
ReplyDeleteDear Tintin,
ReplyDeletePlease accept my condolences. I'm so very sorry. You'll be in my prayers.
Patsy
So sorry for your loss. He served his country, and his family so well.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss, Tintin. I think of you and your Dad often when I work DoD documents. I've learned a lot from both of you.
ReplyDeleteJohn, I haven't checked the site in a while, so when I looked today, I was so sorry to realize that your father had passed. I lost my own father a short time ago, and I continue to be comforted by something someone told me that I'll now share with you. "One of the greatest legacies that a man can leave behind, is a son who thinks highly of him". I wish you much peace and strength in your coming journey.
ReplyDeleteCripes. I haven't been able to log on forever so I just saw this.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss Tin Tin.