- Feb 9, 2000
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Sorry for your loss man. My dad passed away last year, and I miss him more now that he's gone than I did when he was alive. :(
My dad...
- Thread starter Kawidude
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Sorry to hear about your dad :( But I'm glad to hear that the two of you were close. That will give you a lifetime of memories.
Nevada Sixx
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- Jan 14, 2000
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kawidude,i know what you are going thru bro and thanks for sharing all that with us, same thing happen to my dad back in may 2000. He sounds like a great guy and i know you'll live in his honor. you two will catch up again some day. prayers are with ya...
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GETMETOCA
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- Mar 17, 2002
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Kawaidude, I am so sorry for your loss. Having met you, I can only imagine what a great role model you had for a father. I am so happy for you that you had such a wonderful relationship with your dad, all those good memories will be there for you to call upon.
With Sympathy,
Natalie
With Sympathy,
Natalie
Kawidude (Mike) is my brother-in-law. I can not even begin to thank everyone for their kind words...it really helps! The entire family misses Ed and this world will not be the same. Ed got Mike and my wife to ride when they were just kids, and I thank him for that. We now ride as a family. Very soon our kids will be riding (2 & 3 yrs old.) There will not be a moment out on the trail that I will not think of "Big" Ed. Ed was a mechanic and was always wrenching on everyones bikes to get them out on the trail, including mine. I will always love him and be thankful for the time I had with him. He gave me the greatest gift of all....his daughter.
Two years ago Mike and I went to Clear Creek to ride the day after Thanksgiving...something Ed and his brother-in-law started many years ago. The tradition will not die with Ed, but will live on through Mike. Mike is the best brother-in-law a guy could ask for, and am proud to call him my bestfriend! Every one who responded thank you. I know Mike read everyone one and wept. He could not believe people he had never met had just the right thing to say.
Love your brother...love your father...we are truly only here for a short time!
RIDE ON!
Two years ago Mike and I went to Clear Creek to ride the day after Thanksgiving...something Ed and his brother-in-law started many years ago. The tradition will not die with Ed, but will live on through Mike. Mike is the best brother-in-law a guy could ask for, and am proud to call him my bestfriend! Every one who responded thank you. I know Mike read everyone one and wept. He could not believe people he had never met had just the right thing to say.
Love your brother...love your father...we are truly only here for a short time!
RIDE ON!
MelloYello
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- Nov 22, 2002
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Mike (+ Family),
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for reaching out and reminding us to take care of ourselves and our loved ones.
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for reaching out and reminding us to take care of ourselves and our loved ones.
I'm Sorry for you loss and my thoughts go out to you and yours. Just remember the good things and I'll bet you will crack a simle when you think of him.
My uncle just went though a scary deal with a heart attack and I just found heart problems run in the family as my grampa died when I was little and I did not know of what. It was heart related. I'm overweight and its has served as a bit wakeup call to me. Working on the diet and excersize thing, but its not going to well. Thanks for reaching out and caring.
My uncle just went though a scary deal with a heart attack and I just found heart problems run in the family as my grampa died when I was little and I did not know of what. It was heart related. I'm overweight and its has served as a bit wakeup call to me. Working on the diet and excersize thing, but its not going to well. Thanks for reaching out and caring.
:( I lost my dad on 5/3/03 so I sorta know what you're going through, Kawidude & bleed red. I wasn't very close with my dad, and that's a regret I'll always carry. Be thankful for what he gave you and taught you and think of him every day. You are all in my prayers.
- May 23, 2000
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Thanks again everyone. I can't even begin to tell you how helpful it is to come here and read through the responses every day. It's really making me feel better. Other members of my family have also read through them and they are all deeply touched.
Last weekend I had to write my dad's obituary. I'd like to share it with everyone here so you can get a sense of what a great guy he was. Thanks again.
August 31, 1941 - July 24, 2003
"Big Ed" Mortensen was a beloved member of three families; those he had at home, those he met while on his Harley and those he made during his 34 years of service as an aircraft technician at United Airlines. He continues to be loved by his wife Jackie, daughter Cathie and son Mike. He will also remain an important part of the lives of his son-in-law Al and daughter-in-law Michelle. Ed's love of his family was matched only by the patriotism in his heart. A good story and an even better joke were mandatory when Ed was with you. He would lend a hand to a stranger at a moment's notice and ask nothing in return. One of his greatest accomplishments after retirement was a 7,100 mile cross-country ride to visit the war memorials in Washington D.C. He returned with stories and photos that will live on with his friends and family forever. Ed was the proudest grandfather most had ever seen. Random conversations were often preceded by a display of the three tattoos on his right arm, one for each of his grandchildren (Nathan, Jacob and Anna) with space reserved for his fourth grandchild due in January. Ed Mortensen was a true American, a true father and husband and a true friend to all that knew him. Friends and family are invited to attend a casual memorial/tribute to be held at Oak Hill Memorial Chapel in San Jose on Tuesday, July 29 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association.
Last weekend I had to write my dad's obituary. I'd like to share it with everyone here so you can get a sense of what a great guy he was. Thanks again.
August 31, 1941 - July 24, 2003
"Big Ed" Mortensen was a beloved member of three families; those he had at home, those he met while on his Harley and those he made during his 34 years of service as an aircraft technician at United Airlines. He continues to be loved by his wife Jackie, daughter Cathie and son Mike. He will also remain an important part of the lives of his son-in-law Al and daughter-in-law Michelle. Ed's love of his family was matched only by the patriotism in his heart. A good story and an even better joke were mandatory when Ed was with you. He would lend a hand to a stranger at a moment's notice and ask nothing in return. One of his greatest accomplishments after retirement was a 7,100 mile cross-country ride to visit the war memorials in Washington D.C. He returned with stories and photos that will live on with his friends and family forever. Ed was the proudest grandfather most had ever seen. Random conversations were often preceded by a display of the three tattoos on his right arm, one for each of his grandchildren (Nathan, Jacob and Anna) with space reserved for his fourth grandchild due in January. Ed Mortensen was a true American, a true father and husband and a true friend to all that knew him. Friends and family are invited to attend a casual memorial/tribute to be held at Oak Hill Memorial Chapel in San Jose on Tuesday, July 29 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association.
- Aug 2, 2000
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shoot, we can all only hope to have as nice a remembrance as that. My heart goes out to you, bud.
