RIP my father

[hollandnucat]

My father passed this morning. He started his time at Northwestern in the fall of 1955. Completed his undergrad in 3 years then went on to Northwestern Dental School where he met his wife and my mother in 1958 who was a nursing student at Northwestern. This lead to my love of Northwestern and Northwestern athletics. My mother passed away in 2018. Over the years took my dad back for many basketball and football games.

 

[hdhntr1]

My father passed this morning. He started his time at Northwestern in the fall of 1955. Completed his undergrad in 3 years then went on to Northwestern Dental School where he met his wife and my mother in 1958 who was a nursing student at Northwestern. This lead to my love of Northwestern and Northwestern athletics. My mother passed away in 2018. Over the years took my dad back for many basketball and football games.

Sorry for your loses

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

So sorry, friend. I miss my dad every day

 

[jne381]

I am sorry for your loss.

 

[Fcmchi1]

HNC,

Sounds like your dear dad had a life well lived and you have many fond memories to help you through the loss.

My condolences.

 

[Catreporter]

My dad took me to my first Northwestern game in 1950, a win over Pitt. We attended many down through the years and our last one was 54-51. He was unable to attend any more and died in 2002. I carry him with me often as I support our teams.

 

[Purple Pile Driver]

My father passed this morning. He started his time at Northwestern in the fall of 1955. Completed his undergrad in 3 years then went on to Northwestern Dental School where he met his wife and my mother in 1958 who was a nursing student at Northwestern. This lead to my love of Northwestern and Northwestern athletics. My mother passed away in 2018. Over the years took my dad back for many basketball and football games.

Sorry for your loss, hang in there.

 

[ubercat]

Condolences to you and your family. The celestial purple choir has gained a new voice. Peace be to his Memory.

 

[Cat Fan in Buckeye Land]

I’m sorry for your loss.

 

[NUera]

Sorry for your loss. It's wonderful that you had Northwestern sports to bond over, and a lifetime of memories to look back on. Condolences to you and your family.

 

[CatManTrue]

My father passed this morning. He started his time at Northwestern in the fall of 1955. Completed his undergrad in 3 years then went on to Northwestern Dental School where he met his wife and my mother in 1958 who was a nursing student at Northwestern. This lead to my love of Northwestern and Northwestern athletics. My mother passed away in 2018. Over the years took my dad back for many basketball and football games.

I’m sorry for your loss. T&P

 

[hollandnucat]

Thank you everyone for the kind words.

 

[Arlcatsfan]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you had a wonderful relationship with your father.And a great bond of NU and NU sports. The memories and great times you had will be with you and can cherish the rest of your life.
T@P for you and your family.

 

[Gladeskat]

I'm sorry for the loss of your father.

 

[DrillCat]

RIP. So sorry for your loss.

 

[EvanstonCat]

My father passed this morning. He started his time at Northwestern in the fall of 1955. Completed his undergrad in 3 years then went on to Northwestern Dental School where he met his wife and my mother in 1958 who was a nursing student at Northwestern. This lead to my love of Northwestern and Northwestern athletics. My mother passed away in 2018. Over the years took my dad back for many basketball and football games.

Sorry for your loss

 

[Katatonic]

My condolences, hollandnucat.

Those memories of you and your dad attending games together are things to cherish...

 

[NVAcat]

My father passed this morning. He started his time at Northwestern in the fall of 1955. Completed his undergrad in 3 years then went on to Northwestern Dental School where he met his wife and my mother in 1958 who was a nursing student at Northwestern. This lead to my love of Northwestern and Northwestern athletics. My mother passed away in 2018. Over the years took my dad back for many basketball and football games.

Sincerest condolences. I’m sure you will treasure the shared NU memories among many others.

 

[GOUNUII]

My father passed this morning. He started his time at Northwestern in the fall of 1955. Completed his undergrad in 3 years then went on to Northwestern Dental School where he met his wife and my mother in 1958 who was a nursing student at Northwestern. This lead to my love of Northwestern and Northwestern athletics. My mother passed away in 2018. Over the years took my dad back for many basketball and football games.

Thanks for sharing Hollndnucat.

I am a father of 4, all of whom are now adults with their own families. And one of my greatest joys is knowing that the day I too pass there is nothing new or meaningful we could have said or done for each other. We will have left all we had to give on the field ... so to speak.

Sounds like you had a similar experience with your father.

The best Dads give their children more than a great life. They give them a life experience to be grateful for.

GOUNUII

 

[hdhntr1]

Thank you everyone for the kind words.

Many of us can relate. Lost my father in Jan 2021. What made it harder was I could not see him last couple years. Was supposed to go down and see him in March 2020 but Therese diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and all the travel cancellations and restrictions because of COVID meant I could not get down to see him. Life goes on but it still sucks that can no longer bounce things off of him

 

[d'son d]

My father passed this morning. He started his time at Northwestern in the fall of 1955. Completed his undergrad in 3 years then went on to Northwestern Dental School where he met his wife and my mother in 1958 who was a nursing student at Northwestern. This lead to my love of Northwestern and Northwestern athletics. My mother passed away in 2018. Over the years took my dad back for many basketball and football games.

Sorry for your losses, Holland. He was with you for nearly 9 decades, a most fortunate occurrence, not many are able to have. May his memory be blessing.

 

[Baz=Heisman]

Very sorry for your loss. Your words about your dad and a shared love of NU sports make me think of my grandpa whom I shared the same bond with over NU sports (especially football).

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Thanks for sharing. Hope you find comfort and solace at this challenging time.