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I put my dad to rest on Friday at Ft. Logan National cemetary in Denver. He had Alzheimer's and lived with Stephen (SS42) and I for 5 years. He was a very kind and laid back man and had his own bakery in CO. for about 25 years. He made the best sourdough bread and great danish. He paid for Stephen's MSF course and also had 3 other grandkids which he loved. It was kind of rough the last 3 weeks of his 90 years but he always had a smile for me and his other caregiver right up to the end. He supported my MC habit but only rode some old Harleys in WW II and never had his own. He co-signed with me for my fist bike a Yamaha 350 in 1971, and enjoyed hearing about my bike adventures. Sorry if this sounds like an obituary, but Stephen and I will miss him and a couple of members here had met him.
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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My condolences to you and Stephen, and to all his family and friends, for the loss of your beloved father, Paul.
(...Gil sounded like a great guy)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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God bless you Paul. And Stephen too
My condolence on your loss.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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My condolences on your loss to you and Stephen.
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My condolences guys. You did the man proud. Better days ahead.
Do, or do not...There is no try.'- Master Yoda
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Should be Riding
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Paul and Steve, sorry for your loss. I remember you talking about his bakery down at the Rally. I know you guys have had a hard time with it lately, the Alzheimers is tough on the family. Ride in memory of the man that always supported your hobby.
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Sorry if this sounds like an obituary
Not at all, Paul... would love to have heard more. My condolences on having to say good-bye to your Dad... not an easy time. Keep those good memories alive!
Live to love, love to live.
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New Tires
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My condolences to you and Stephen. It's heartening to hear of your act of love in caring for your father.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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3/4 Throttle
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Doesnt mater what age you lose your parents it hard times. Take care atb geoff
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My condolences Paul & Stephen.
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Feel your loss Paul, I lost my dad 10 years ago, it doesen't seem to get easier you just learn to live with .
Funny because I visit my mum and still expect to see him sat in his chair...
Ray(UK)
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Feel your loss Paul, I lost my dad 10 years ago, it doesen't seem to get easier you just learn to live with it .
Funny because I visit my mum and still expect to see him sat in his chair...
Ray(UK)
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I'm sorry for the loss Paul and Stephen. I remember you talking about your dad at the rally this year a couple of times. Sounds like a great guy and I'm sure you will miss him but he'll always be there in your memories. Take care, Paul. I'll be thinking of ya.
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My condolences to you Paul and Stephen.
~Brent
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"Nothing you can be is more terrible than what I am." ~ 2007 Black Speedmaster!!
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It is always tough even when it is not a surprise.
My condolences.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Sorry for your lost, Paul and Stephen. Keep him in your heart and your father with always be with you.
'04' Black America
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My condolences as well Paul and Steven. 90 is a long life.
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Sorry for your lost, Paul and Stephen. Keep him in your heart and your father with always be with you.
Says it all really
Sorry for your loss
Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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Sorry for your loss but glad you didn't have to watch him long with the Alzheimer's , my step dads mom had it too but thankfully not long. They don't seem to suffer from it but those around that loved one do.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Your dad was a fine man Paul,he will be missed.It was nice to have known him the years I did.
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Should be Riding
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My deepest condolences for you and your family.
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Sorry to hear this Paul,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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I'm sorry for your loss of your Dad.
Cheers, Richard
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09 America, Staintune Pipes, K&N, Breathe, Hagon Nitros, AI & O2 removed, tune 20184 (modified), MTX-L a/f gauge
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Peace to you and yours, Paul.
Thom
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Paul and Steven, am sorry for your loss. I know lots of things go through your mind after losing a loved one but your dad sound like the kind of person who could bring smiles among the tears. My condolences.
Troy
Long time observer of the human condition.
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Should be Riding
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Lynn and I offer our condolences to you and Stephen. Gil is now baking sour dough bread in heaven and you know that the angels are cutting cue for his danish! I guarantee Gil is looking down at you and thinking what a wonderful son and a wonderful life he had. You are a kind soul Paul. Your dad a gentle soul. I'm honored to know you and to have met you father.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Doesnt mater what age you lose your parents it hard times.
+1 It seems that you'll have a lot of great memories to share at the next family holiday and that's a good thing to think about.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Thanks for all the kind words. He was a hard working guy. He didn't retire from his bakery until he was 80 and then could out work most men half his age. Once I tried to keep up with him when I was working for him after a stint in the Army and pulled an 18 hour day trying to get the bread out for delivery. I went home to bed exhausted and he was still finishing up the orders. I was 25 at the time and he was 55. I thought, this is ridiculous and finally went back to school so I could work in field of Psychology/Social work. He had given me a job after I got out of the service when there was none to be had. I worked for him for 7 years up in Glenwood Springs, CO. Not many get to do what they love to do as a profession. He had a very full and rich life. 
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