Me Da Passes On!

[Santa Kona]

Rodger, I have also have been away but Wally e-mailed me this morning with this sad news. On behalf of your Clan Claus family our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Should there be anything we can do for you please let us know.

[The Celtic Gypsy]

Deepest Sympathies and my thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I lost my father four years ago this past week and it still hurts.

[English Bloke]

My condolences and deepest sympathies.

[Skipper1]

My condolences. It sounds like he had a good long run, a gentle transition and has left a good man to carry on behind.

[MacBean]

You may find, as I did, that those close to you may be nearer in death than they were in life. Odd that.

Could someone closer to their Scottish heritage describe what was done traditionally in Scotland upon a death? I have seen many a grave stone there, but wonder what might have been the marker in the 1600's or 1700's?

Perhaps you could plant a tree that is special to the time of year of his birthday, or build a small cairn with rocks from places he lived? I would like to plant a mountain ash (rowan) for my own father who passed several years back.

[JolyStNicholas]

Thank yo me friend for the kindness and consideration. A while back I planted several trees in Scotland and have dedicatged them all to him and his long life.

I'm not much of a drinker but I will join you in a wee one to both our da's in rememberence of their long an joyful lives. Slainte

[Bigkahuna]

I am truly sorry for your loss.