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Old November 7th, 2009, 09:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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On October 31st, 2009 the Lord and Coach Bryant called my father to their side. He had a blood clot in his lungs that burst and caused cardiac arrest.
I have told the story numerous times on this site but it bears telling again: I grew up in Chicago and my Father has forgotten more football than I will ever know. He was a perfect 28-0 as a head football coach. He was the biggest Bears fan I have ever met. 1986 (Super Bowl Shuffle) was one of the happiest times of his life.
My fondest memory growing up was sitting in front of the TV watching Alabama play eating roast beef and swiss sandwiches on rye bread and drinking ice cold cokes out of the glass 16oz bottles. Dad loved the way Coach Bryant's teams played football and he had tremendous respect for Coach. Much like he did for Coach Lombardi.
Thanks for being my "internet" family all of these years and know I am at peace with my Father's passing as he is with the Lord our Savior and will be cheering on his Son's alma mater and his beloved Bears from up above this weekend.
Roll Tide and Bear down Chicago Bears!
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Old November 7th, 2009, 09:52 AM   #2 (permalink)
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God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know from experience that as you watch Bama games in the future you will feel him watching with you.
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Old November 7th, 2009, 09:55 AM   #3 (permalink)
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On October 31st, 2009 the Lord and Coach Bryant called my father to their side. He had a blood clot in his lungs that burst and caused cardiac arrest.
I have told the story numerous times on this site but it bears telling again: I grew up in Chicago and my Father has forgotten more football than I will ever know. He was a perfect 28-0 as a head football coach. He was the biggest Bears fan I have ever met. 1986 (Super Bowl Shuffle) was one of the happiest times of his life.
My fondest memory growing up was sitting in front of the TV watching Alabama play eating roast beef and swiss sandwiches on rye bread and drinking ice cold cokes out of the glass 16oz bottles. Dad loved the way Coach Bryant's teams played football and he had tremendous respect for Coach. Much like he did for Coach Lombardi.
Thanks for being my "internet" family all of these years and know I am at peace with my Father's passing as he is with the Lord our Savior and will be cheering on his Son's alma mater and his beloved Bears from up above this weekend.
Roll Tide and Bear down Chicago Bears!
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.... I lost my Dad several years ago and miss him dearly. Each day I feel better; knowing he is in a better place with others in my family and of course Coach Bryant.

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Sorry to hear that. Prayer for you and your family. I lost my father this past April. I feel your pain.
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Old November 7th, 2009, 10:02 AM   #5 (permalink)
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God bless you and your family. I lost my Dad 2 years ago and still think of him every day.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you as well. He'll be watching from up above this afternoon!
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Sorry to hear that. We'll be with you...
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May God bless you and your family during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember and celebrate the life your father lived.
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My sympathy to you and your family. This reminds me of a friend at work. His dad was the biggest Bama fan I have ever known. He lived and breathed all things Bama. In the spring of 2008 he was told he had a "less than a year to live."

My friend said when the doctor told him the sad news, he asked the doctor, "do you think I will live to see Bama Back on top again?"

He passed away in late August, before he even got to see Bama stomp Clemson. I thought of him all during last season, as Bama piled up the wins and claimed Number 1 for several weeks.

And I still think about him and how he would enjoy this season too.
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. The passing of my father was the hardest thing that I have ever had to deal with.

May God bless you and your family in your time of grief...
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