For My Daddy.
11-30-14, 02:01 PM
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For My Daddy.
This is Sonny's daughter. I'm not sure if you knew my dad by his nickname, Sonny. But that is what we all call him.
My father passed away yesterday. He had a heart attack while riding his stationary bike in the garage. I found him too late, and there was nothing they could do to revive him when the ambulance arrived. My father was only 47. He had so many health issues for such a young age, battling diabetes, thyroid issues, and a heart murmur.
My father was an amazing man. He was a genuinely good man. He always tried to see the best in people. He was brilliant and logical. I would call him, he would always pick up and give me exactly the right answers. He worked hard to make mine and my mother's life as easy as possible. He wanted us both to have the best in life. He solved all my problems and honestly, I have no idea how to live without my daddy.
We would always poke fun at my dad for going on "his bike forums." He loved checking the forums after work and he would show me conversations he thought were funny. I thought it would be important to tell you all good bye for him. This site gave him a good bit of joy.
My father passed away yesterday. He had a heart attack while riding his stationary bike in the garage. I found him too late, and there was nothing they could do to revive him when the ambulance arrived. My father was only 47. He had so many health issues for such a young age, battling diabetes, thyroid issues, and a heart murmur.
My father was an amazing man. He was a genuinely good man. He always tried to see the best in people. He was brilliant and logical. I would call him, he would always pick up and give me exactly the right answers. He worked hard to make mine and my mother's life as easy as possible. He wanted us both to have the best in life. He solved all my problems and honestly, I have no idea how to live without my daddy.
We would always poke fun at my dad for going on "his bike forums." He loved checking the forums after work and he would show me conversations he thought were funny. I thought it would be important to tell you all good bye for him. This site gave him a good bit of joy.
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11-30-14, 02:12 PM
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I am so sorry. I wish I could do something to help. Please know my thoughts are with you.
11-30-14, 02:17 PM
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Your father will be missed here as well. He added a great deal to this forum. I am shocked at the loss of someone so young. My condolences to you and your family.
11-30-14, 02:27 PM
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So sad. Thanks for posting -- thoughts with you and other family...
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11-30-14, 02:27 PM
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oh my god....noooo
I'm upset
I'm upset
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11-30-14, 02:42 PM
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Thanks for posting. He will be missed here.
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11-30-14, 02:59 PM
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Terrible news. I live not to far down the road in Vinings and we occasionally messaged about getting together for a ride, and now it's too late. I didn't know him well but I knew he loved his family and put them at the center of his life. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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11-30-14, 03:30 PM
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Way, way, way too young. So sorry for your loss. Thanks so much for letting us know so quickly.
11-30-14, 03:47 PM
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11-30-14, 03:47 PM
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Ouch, this is horrible news. I'm gonna miss this guy.
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11-30-14, 03:51 PM
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Modo (Sonny) was one of those guys I had hoped ot meet face to face one day.
My deepest condolences on your loss, and I am so sorry for his passing.
He seemed like a bright and interesting man, and 47 is wayyy to soon to check out of this great game.
He will be missed.
My deepest condolences on your loss, and I am so sorry for his passing.
He seemed like a bright and interesting man, and 47 is wayyy to soon to check out of this great game.
He will be missed.
11-30-14, 03:54 PM
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RIP Modo. My condolences to your family.
11-30-14, 04:12 PM
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11-30-14, 04:24 PM
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He said his goal was to retire young and move to the Caribbean. I hope there are endless white sandy beaches where he's at now.
11-30-14, 04:25 PM
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This is very sad news. MV was one of the good guys. RIP
11-30-14, 04:59 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss. He was one of the good guys on here and will be missed. Thank you for letting us know.
11-30-14, 05:05 PM
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Oh, that's terrible news.
Thanks for letting us know. So tragic.
Thanks for letting us know. So tragic.
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My condolences.
I cannot express my gratitude for what your father did for me. Please know that he touched at least one life beyond this online community. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
I cannot express my gratitude for what your father did for me. Please know that he touched at least one life beyond this online community. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
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