Rest In Peace, Dad (Updated)
I just got word that my father has died. He was a wonderful man, and I’ll really miss him. I love you Dad!
Ernest Begun (1915-2008)
Update: Thanks so much to everyone who posted and emailed such kind comments on my father’s passing. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Here’s the somewhat unorthodox eulogy I read at my father’s funeral:
My father, who was very into politics, always enjoyed my political limericks. I’d like to think he’d also enjoy this limerick about him:
My dad, known as Ernest Begun
Will be missed by his wife and his son,
And his daughter, of course,
Cause our dad was the source
Of much joy and support and, yes, fun.
January 21st, 2008 at 10:39 am
oh mad,,, i am so sorry for your loss… please know my thoughts are with you….
January 21st, 2008 at 11:22 am
My deepest sympathies, Mad. Call me if you want to talk.
January 21st, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Condolences to you, MK…so sorry to hear your news. My thoughts are with you.
January 21st, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Oh, I’m so sorry! My thoughts are with you.
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:10 am
I am sorry for your loss.
January 22nd, 2008 at 11:08 am
I’ve come to your blog for the first time, and you’ve gotten such hard news. My prayers go to you and your family.
January 27th, 2008 at 7:02 am
I wanted to stop by and say I am sorry for your loss, Mad Kane. My thoughts are with you and your family during this hard time.
January 28th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
I send my condolences and I hope you have people you like around you at this time.
January 31st, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Hope you are doing well, and hope to see you back soon!
February 1st, 2008 at 6:05 pm
it is a hard thing to do… 2 say goodbye … i pray your sorrow to be brief and the celebration of your father eternal… btw, this gives me the opportunity to tell you how much i appreciated your comment on a post of mine after the passing of a dear friend last week … amen
February 1st, 2008 at 7:21 pm
mad…w/regards to my previous post..i feel like a goof…it was someone else…my apologies…
February 4th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Thanks so much to all of you for your kind words via both comments and email. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.
February 17th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Beautiful. I bet he was smiling down on you as you read it.
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