Kilted for Death

[Bob C]

My condolences, Ron. My 85-year-old great aunt, really more like a grandmother to me, died last month as well.

The ladies of that generation are remarkable. Shaped by childhood during the Great Depression and lives as young women during WWII. There has not been a generation before or since that had such a unique foundation.

I hope the good memories of your mom quickly push aside the sadness.

[freddie]

My condolences on your sad loss. I'm sure your Mother was very proud of you.

[Kiltman]

Sorry to hear your news. My condolences.

[Galloglaich]

My condolences, Riverkilt
We lost my father (at 57) two years ago. I was able to be with him as he was in the process, but not when he actually passed. I'm sure it was tough, but it is good you were able to be w/ her in her final moments. Your family will be in my prayers.

[Riverkilt]

Thanks Guys,

Galloglaich, same here. My father died in '78 and I sat the night shift with him for weeks, would try to get him to make first light. He died later in the morning when I was sound asleep from staying up all night. Was kind of frustrating. But I did get to carry his body downstairs since they couldn't get the gurney up to his bedroom. He was light as a feather from the liver cancer that took him.

Was better getting to hold my mother's hand when she died and to close her eyelids after.

And, I don't think I thought about it much when it was happening, but in retrospect I'm still amazed I wore the same kilt for a week while she was dying. Guess I didn't really have time to figure out what else to wear.

Ron

[mudd]

Sorry to hear that, Ron. Both of my Parents would be 85 now if they were still alive. My Mom died in May of 2003 and my Dad in September of 2001 (six days before 9/11). Both of them were down in Mesa when they died and I was not able to be there in time for either of them.
My Mom just wanted me to take care if everything when my Dad died and I was the sole executor of the estate after my Mom died. (I don’t think I would ever have survived it without my wife.)
Anyway, I feel for you and I’m glad you were there, for both of your parents.

[NewKilt]

Ron, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It is never easy loosing a parent. I lost my father to cancer 9 years ago and it was hard on the whole family. I think she would be honored to have you wear the Scott Modern tartan to the funeral.

Darrell

[Alan H]

Losing a parent is tough. I'll never forget My dad's passing..ever.

I'll be thinking of you.

[herminator]

Working in a retirement home and having seen many people die alone and with no family near it was the best you could give her staying at her side!!

I´m thinking of you!

[andyfg]

Ron, sorry to hear your news. You have my sympathy. Thanks for sharing your story.