Goodbye, Dad. Goodbye Browns Super Bowl Dreams
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By far the best post I've ever read on here. Awesome tribute, you painted a wonderful picture of your father
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thanks for sharing with us Cal, so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you must be feeling...horrible stuff to have to handle. !!
hang in there Bud.
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feel blessed you had him for all those years (lost my mom at seven and my dad at thirty) and the memories that will last with you until you meet him again.
take solace in the fact that your god is now with him watching over you and the rest of your family.
sorry for the loss and the heartache.
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Cal,
I have been on this board for many years now. Have been and always will be a Browns fan no matter what. So many times I get very frustrated with the maturity level of some of the posters here on the board. Many times have thought aboout just quiting and not coming back. Thank you for reaffirming my faith in Browns fans. As I read your post to my wife I genuinely had tears in my eyes and had problems reading the post without having to take a break. What a tribute to your father...I wish I could have met him...someday I hope to meet you..you truly are your fathers son..God Bless you in your time of loss.
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that is very sad. I am sorry. Your Dad seemed like a great person. I read most of everything you write and I am willing to bet you made him a proud man.
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Wow, what a touching tribute to what must have been a great man. Although we have never met we have a kinship through the Browns. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family...
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Hopefully, your post was theraputic as you process your grief. Your pops sounds like a wonderful father.
No matter what our accomplishments are in our lifetimes, if we give our children unconditonal love and support
then we can consider our time on this earth a success. My relationship with my deceased father was not a good one
and I made a promise to myself that I would do things much differently in raising my two sons. Reading your letter
inspires me further to live up to that committment. Although it's sad that he never got his dream of seeing the Browns
in the Super Bowl....never forget that his spirit will be with you when the Browns do play in that magical game.
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I lost my father 6 years ago this week...Thanksgiving will never be the same...Prayers go out to you and your family Cal
And may your father rest in peace
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Dear Cal
My most sincere condolences for your recent loss of such a strong and important figure, however, I know that they have passed down their valuable traits and qualities down to you, as you had to be his pride and joy. If you have any difficulties or need any help with anything, please let me know it would be a pleasure.
May God be with you and your family.
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your father Cal. My Dad died about 8 years ago, but he was not a sports fan (hunting), so we didn't share that same interest.
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My Old Man died back in 08...and I remember what a tough loss that was...But like Cal...and like Many of you...i have alot of great memories of Sundays with My Father and the Browns. My condolences to you and your Family,Cal...Take care Brother.
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I lost my Dad 10 years ago this month. I still think of him daily and in the fondest way possible. I wish had as many fishing stories as you do, but in the end, it appears that they were both great men in their own way. For the last decade my family members have grieved his loss in sadness. But I have always chosen to celebrate his life instead. It changes your prespective on the event and makes it more bearable to live with. So, you and your dad's dream didn't die, because the dream was cheering for the Browns and experiencing the good and the bad plays together. You bonded over the experience and that's worth more than a Superbowl victory.
Hopefully, one day, you will be there, at the Brown's superbowl, and you know he'll be there (in spirit) with you.
Lovely tribute.
RC
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To all you great folks who care so much, and posted such wonderful replies - Thanks, HUGE Thanks - I'm so tired, and this
just hurts so much. I have my Wife's hugs and Love, all our friends in real life here, and now the Best Wishes from all you Great Folks on our Brownsboard?
We are so honored, and my Dad is, too.
It seems to be the human condition a bit - major hurts like this - for a bit, you tend to feel like you're the only one - the tears fall like rain.......and then, all so quickly, you find out
you are not alone, and I will never forget you all's kindness, ever. God Bless. Calfox (Mike).
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To all you great folks who care so much, and posted such wonderful replies - Thanks, HUGE Thanks - I'm so tired, and this
just hurts so much. I have my Wife's hugs and Love, all our friends in real life here, and now the Best Wishes from all you Great Folks on our Brownsboard?
We are so honored, and my Dad is, too.
It seems to be the human condition a bit - major hurts like this - for a bit, you tend to feel like you're the only one - the tears fall like rain.......and then, all so quickly, you find out
you are not alone, and I will never forget you all's kindness, ever. God Bless. Calfox (Mike).
To all you great folks who care so much, and posted such wonderful replies - Thanks, HUGE Thanks - I'm so tired, and this
just hurts so much. I have my Wife's hugs and Love, all our friends in real life here, and now the Best Wishes from all you Great Folks on our Brownsboard?
We are so honored, and my Dad is, too.
It seems to be the human condition a bit - major hurts like this - for a bit, you tend to feel like you're the only one - the tears fall like rain.......and then, all so quickly, you find out
you are not alone, and I will never forget you all's kindness, ever. God Bless. Calfox (Mike).
Cal, I've known you for 15 years and I never knew your name was Mike ... I thought it was Cal, lol.
Your dad is going to bring the Browns a victory this Sunday and I will toast him afterward with a Root Beer.
Zombo
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To all you great folks who care so much, and posted such wonderful replies - Thanks, HUGE Thanks - I'm so tired, and this
just hurts so much. I have my Wife's hugs and Love, all our friends in real life here, and now the Best Wishes from all you Great Folks on our Brownsboard?
We are so honored, and my Dad is, too.
It seems to be the human condition a bit - major hurts like this - for a bit, you tend to feel like you're the only one - the tears fall like rain.......and then, all so quickly, you find out
you are not alone, and I will never forget you all's kindness, ever. God Bless. Calfox (Mike).
To all you great folks who care so much, and posted such wonderful replies - Thanks, HUGE Thanks - I'm so tired, and this
just hurts so much. I have my Wife's hugs and Love, all our friends in real life here, and now the Best Wishes from all you Great Folks on our Brownsboard?
We are so honored, and my Dad is, too.
It seems to be the human condition a bit - major hurts like this - for a bit, you tend to feel like you're the only one - the tears fall like rain.......and then, all so quickly, you find out
you are not alone, and I will never forget you all's kindness, ever. God Bless. Calfox (Mike).
Cal it's gets easier man. Keep your chin up. I as well will be toasting to your pops this weekends' beat down of the Steelers.
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