Lost my dad today

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Dan Hatfield
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Lost my dad today

Post by Dan Hatfield »

He was one of the "greatest generation"; was stationed in the Pacific aboard a supply ship during WWII. They don't make'em like him anymore.
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Post by Susan Alcorn (deceased) »

I'm so sorry for your loss, Dan.
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Michael McGee
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Post by Michael McGee »

Sincere condolences, my friend. Prayers for you and yours.
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William Polka
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Post by William Polka »

Sorry for your loss. My dad was in Pacific too on an LCT. He died 14 years ago on April 25.
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Post by Jim Means »

Dan,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. I lost mine in '98 and think about him every day. He also was on of the "greatest generation" serving as a gunnery guard on the Panama Canal.

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Post by Larry Baker »

Dan, so sorry for your loss. Jean and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Larry
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Post by Brad Bechtel »

My condolences to you and your family.
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Mike Perlowin RIP
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Post by Mike Perlowin RIP »

My condolences. Losing a parent is hard.
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Donna Dodd
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Post by Donna Dodd »

Dan, we're so sorry to hear about your dad. It's such a very tough loss.
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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Post by Bishop Ronnie P Hall »

Dan,
If you will allow me to, I would like to share this uploaded video to honor this great fallen warrior. We don't always know why, we are summoned when we are, we just know that when "He" calls us, we must answer. My warmest of condolences to you and your loved ones.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTu27x2iATw
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Post by Scott Duckworth »

Dan, I lost my Dad in 1982, and not one day goes by that I don't think of him. Keep yours in you heart and you mind often.
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Post by rick andrews »

Hi Dan,

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Of all of the things I've done in my life burying my Dad was the hardest.

Your Friend,
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Dan Hatfield
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Post by Dan Hatfield »

Bishop Hall, how in the world did you know that is my dad's favorite song in the whole world? I'm sitting here listening to you and bawling my eyes out; you, sir, must be a wonderful person and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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Post by Bishop Ronnie P Hall »

Dan,
My friend and brother,
There is an old saying:"He works in mysterious ways". I just obeyed what I felt within, as I always do. You, are in my prayers, during these challenging times, and difficult days ahead. If I can be of service, you know how to find me. Keep the faith, "He" knows!
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JERRY THURMOND
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Post by JERRY THURMOND »

Sorry for your loss.

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Mike Wheeler
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Post by Mike Wheeler »

It hurts, I know. I remember when my Dad passed on. May he rest in peace, and may you find joy in your memories of him.
Best regards,
Mike
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Mickey Adams
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Post by Mickey Adams »

I was on the phone with mine when he passed....I feel your pain too...Condolences from TX...:-)
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Post by Tony Prior »

So sorry to hear this Dan, peace and prayers...

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Chris Boyd
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Post by Chris Boyd »

Dan...My sympathies for the loss of your Dad...
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Chubby Howard
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Post by Chubby Howard »

I was also in World War II, My best to you and your family!!!! Chubby Howard
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Danny Hammers
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Post by Danny Hammers »

Sorry for your loss Dan. Your in our prayers
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Jerry Roller
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Post by Jerry Roller »

I'm aorry for your loss Dan. I too have been there and know what you are feeling. Time will ease the pain but never completely.
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Post by Jack Harper »

hang on to the memories. I too am sorry for your loss.
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Post by Ben Lawson »

I'm very sorry for your loss Dan. It's a tough one.