Sorry to hear you've lost your dad.  As a "daddy's girl" whose dad died a number of years ago, I feel for you.  So hard for you when he lived so far away.  Lots of love.

Brian, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. Thank you for sharing that special visit your had with him when the radio played that song. What a good memory you have in knowing that you and he had so much likeness and so special for Mrs. B. to tell you that. I wish you peace at this very sad time.

Lorraine

Hi everyone,

Thank you Pauline, Jules, Loves to Sing, Max, and Lorraine. I am taken aback by the support shown to me on  here; thank you so much to everyone who has replied. It means a lot to me and Mrs B.

I forgot to add that when Mrs B remarked how alike we were and then that song played, although dad didnt say anything, we could both see he was very pleased by Mrs B remarks by the smile on his face. That was just one instance that sticks out, but there were several others where  we were shown to be so alike. Our handwritting was another case; neither of us being very readable and my son is the same. I told dad, I got into more trouble at school for my writting  than anything else and it turned out he had the same experiance too. People told us, I was more like my dad than any of my brothers or sisters which also pleased him and me.

When he was over here in the early stages of the last war, he used to tie my mothers apron string to the chair so when she stood up, the chair went with her. On our visit to Canada, he teased Mrs B all the time, especially as she is not very tall. She told him "Good things come in small packages", and he replied, "Yes, but so does dynamight". I will always remember the fun and laughter we shared during that holiday of a lifetime and I know those memories will help me over the next few weeks/months.

Thank you all once again, it means so much, Brian and not forgetting Mrs B.

Dear Brian, thank you for sharing your story. It certainly is a strange coincidence about the song playing on the radio at that time. I hope it's a comfort to hear the song and think about that visit to Canada to meet your dad and siblings. I'm sure you've said it before, how a song can take us back to a moment in time. 

Your likenesses to,your dad (the way you walk and talk, plus your fun loving personality) just goes to show that family traits certainly do get passed down the generations! And as for the 'teasing' trait, your stories about your son and grandson really show this to be the case! 

Take care lovely Brian.

Sending supportive thoughts and hugs to you and Mrs B.

Jo xx

Brian,

So sorry to hear your news. No matter how long someone has been ill, the end always comes as a shock.

Best wishes to you and your family.
Dave

Good morning folks,

Thanks Jo and Dave for your kind words. I had a long chat with my sister In Canada last evening and when I told her about that song, she said if she can get hold of the song she may try and get it included in the service for my dad which is next Tuesday as she loved it and said my other brothers and sisters would too.

Thanks again to you all, Brian

Hi Brian

How lovely that after a chat with your sister in Canada and mentioning that special song, she will try to include it in the service for your Dad. I know that you will all be thinking of each other no matter how many miles there are between you. Sending warm regards and wishing you a peaceful weekend.Jules x

Hi Jules,

Thanks for your lovely reply. Though I only met dad and my brothers and sisters for four weeks, I have lots of wonderful memories which I truley treasure, thanks again, Brian.

Hi everyone,

Just had an e-mail from my sister and she has found that song I spoke about and she is including it in the service on Tuesday. She is also going to read out the e-mail I sent as she says this way I can feel I am part of the service. This is so good of her and I really appreciate it for a part of me want to be there to help support them all. She has also sent me copies of what she has put in the various local papers regarding dads death and a copy of the order of service. Thanks again, everyone, Brian