Went into work for my early shift yesterday at 5am. At half seven a colleague said that she had seen an ambulance outsidey mum and dad's house. I knew it was something serious straight away and phoned my mum. No answer. I only work round the corner so I drove there and although nobody was home, my dads meds were scattered all over the floor. It was then I knew. My brother called me a minute later

'Bad news I'm afraid, Dad died this morning'


I drove to A+E and we were took to a quiet room where my mum, sister and two brothers were. He was there on the bed. He just looked like he was asleep. I half expected him to start snoring but I held his hand and it was icy cold.
He'd woke up at half five and said he felt a little out of breath. His last words were 'come on love, lets go back to bed' and he just keeled over. My mum tried CPR but she said she knew he was dead, his eyes were just staring. An autopsy today confirmed ischaemic heart disease was the cause. He'd had scares in the past so it wasn't a shock, just very sudden.
I'd been round for lunch the day before and we discussed the Chelsea V Liverpool game. He'd put money on a draw and Chelsea had scored in the 93rd minute! I said tara and thats the last words I'd ever speak to him.
Still feels like I'm in a dream world, grief hits me in waves then I feel as normal. He was an amazing dad and I'm glad to have had him as my old man. I guess what I want to say is if you have fell out with your dad or don't see him, make the effort because you never know when it could be your last together.

RIP Barry Baker

Sorry to hear that mate - I lost my lovely Dad 12 years ago now - still miss him terribly and think about him every day. You always think your parents are going to be there forever. Hopefully at peace and watching you with a pint..

Second that last sentence. We were lucky enough to be able to take a long goodbye and my dad was able to choose when enough was enough.

Heartfelt condolences.

sorry for that news, it will take time to come to terms and seem real. I was told my dad was ill but died before I could reach him and that sucked!
He will have the best seat for the matches from now on.

Terrible news, Matt. Thinking of you and your family.

Yes - my thoughts and condolences are with you and yours

Condolences, Matt.

Sorry to hear your sad news! thoughts are with you and your family!

My sympathy, Matt. It was clear that you always had a great deal of love and respect for your dad, and it is going to be hard for some time to accept the loss. Look after your mum.

Brian

It's the call we all dread.

Sincere condolences.

My condolences PP, I admire your candour and strength to post this sad news. His great Dad spirit without doubt will be passing on down the line.

Terrible News Matt!
It hurts now and wont get better for a while mate.
But with time its still shit!
I hate it!
But you will pull strenth from having a great father and along with the great memories of him you will enjoy life like he allways wanted you to do.

RIP.

Condolences to you and your family, Matt.

Very sad news Matt, my thoughts are with you and your family.

Sorry to hear this. Best wishes to you and your family.

Very sorry to read the news about your Dad Matt I feel your pain and know what you're going through

Condolences to you and your family, my thoughts are with you all.

Really sorry to here this Matt.

Sorry to read this Matt, and hope you can cope ok - as Joe (magoo) says, it does get better but never goes away. My condolences, look after your Mum

Condolences to you and your family. I dread the day it happens to me. My Dad had cancer at 57 and from then on I made sure family came first as time is so precious. Try and remember the good times.

My condolences, Matt.

My thoughts are with you Matt, give your mum all the love and support you can.

Really sorry to hear of your loss.

I just want to repeat Matt's last few words of advice after the sad loss of his Dad. Last night we were all together with with my father in law having a fish & chip supper as he said he wanted a bit of a family night
This morning my wife went to visit as normal and found him after what it seems was a major heart attack.
You justnever know.

Sorry to hear that, Cooperman


Thanks for your kind words all.

Matt, your last paragraph just struck a note which I hope others can think about if they have lost touch with a loved one. I hope you and the family find comfort & support in each other at this sad time.

Ashley

Aye it's really sad news Matt. Our thoughts go out to you all. Stay strong mate

Sorry to hear this Matt. Thoughts are with you and your family..

so sorry to hear your sad news Matt & Cooperman. just marked 10 years since losing my dad (@ age 64) Its very sad times. My thoughts are with you and your families

Sincere condolences, Matt.

My condolences.