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RIP Francis H. Lines - The best man I know

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Conuficus, Jul 29, 2014.

  1. Conuficus

    Conuficus Premium Member Luxury Box

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    I feel like I need to post this ( I have no idea why). My father passed away last night due to a heart attack in all likelihood. Thankfully it was instantaneous; he did not suffer or fight to breathe etc. He was dead before he even hit the ground. I wish I could have said goodbye and told him I loved him before he passed one last time, but alas that was not to be.

    He did everything for me, whenever I needed him he helped, when I needed support he gave it, when I needed a kick in the *** he gave me that too. I will miss talking about the Dolphins with him, the Yankees and his grandchildren. He loved his grandchildren more anyone can imagine.

    He was a self made man, who did things his own way until the end.

    I don't know if I will ever be the man he is, but maybe for one day I can be.

    He was a great man, and an even better father, and I thank him for everything he ever did for me.

    I love you dad.
     
  2. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    **** bro. My sincere heartfelt condolences. Good luck to you and your family in this horrible time.
     
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  3. Tone_E

    Tone_E Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    My sincere condolences. Stay strong and remember the best way to honor him is to never forget. Seems he's been an inspiration, one that will be passed along to his grandchildren through you.
     
  4. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    Sorry to hear that Con. He obviously made a very positive impact on your life and that will be with you forever. A big part of him will always be inside you wherever you go and that's a great thing to hold on to.
     
  5. RoninFin4

    RoninFin4 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    My condolences Con, I'm so sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing; it sounds like your father was an awesome man.
     
  6. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    Sorry bud
     
  7. Ohiophinphan

    Ohiophinphan Chaplain Staff Member Luxury Box

    Please let me add my condolences and prayers as well. I have been down this path and it is sad and lonely. May you find peace in your time of loss.
     
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  8. dolfan22

    dolfan22 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
     
  9. sports24/7

    sports24/7 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Sorry to hear that Con. He sounds like a great guy.
     
  10. jpep13

    jpep13 Coach Of The Year Club Member

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    Condolences and prayers to you and your family.
     
  11. mullingan

    mullingan New Grandbaby Pic!!!

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    Condolences and prayers. Lost my father when I was 19 years old and at 50 hardly a day goes by I don't think of him.
     
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  12. Conuficus

    Conuficus Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Thanks guys. He is a great man, whether he's breathing or not. It's going to change my life; there are changes I have to make, some long overdue, some to honor him.

    I'll miss him for the rest of my life.

    Hurts, but I thank God he didn't suffer. And that he knew his grandchildren, he'd spent time with them.
     
  13. Bumrush

    Bumrush Stable Genius Club Member

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    May you find solace in his memory and see his legacy in your children. He will not be forgotten and lives on through you.
     
  14. phinswolverinesrockets

    phinswolverinesrockets If he dies, he dies

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    Sorry to hear that, bro. My prayers go out to you and your family.
     
  15. Zippy

    Zippy The Man in Black. Club Member

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    So very sorry for your loss.
     
  16. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    Sorry for your loss, Rich! Ill keep you and your family in my thoughts, brother.
     
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  17. Xiidaen

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    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, your father sounds like a wonderful person.
     
  18. djphinfan

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    Damn it, I'm sorry bro..I'm glad you had a great relationship with your dad..
     
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  19. brandon27

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    May he rest in peace. Sorry to hear about your loss.
     
  20. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    You have my sincerest condolences. I know exactly what it feels like to lose a loving father who was the best man ever in your eyes.
     
  21. Sethdaddy8

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    Sorry for your loss Con.
     
  22. Bpk

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    Richard, I'm so sorry for your loss and feel how much you love him through the way you write about him. His spirit lives on in you, as you honor how he raised you. Sounds like you shared so many beautiful moments, memories and joyous times together.

    Blessing for your Father as he moves into the life after life, and to you and your family at this time. I hope love will help carry you through much of the pain.

    Barry
     
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  23. PhinGeneral

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    Deepest sympathies Con to you and your family.
     
  24. DenverDolfan

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    My father passed about 4 years ago. I looked up to him the way you obviously did your father and felt I lost my compass for a while. Doing things to honor him was the way I found out of it and it's great you are already there.
     
  25. Itsdahumidity

    Itsdahumidity X gonna take it from ya

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    Sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
     
  26. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    My heart is heavy for you and yours. Very sad to hear indeed.

    Carry on his legacy in all you do, he will know.
     
  27. xphinfanx

    xphinfanx Stay strong my friends.

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    Sounds like you where blessed with many years of his presence, those will always be there.
     
  28. sws84

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    Sounds like he was an awesome Dad! He was a lucky man, and you are a lucky son.

    Steve
     
  29. Den54

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    You will see him again one day. In the mean time, cherish the memories and continue to live your life in a way that would bring him honor.

    Den
     
  30. Disnardo

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    My sincerest condolences and prayers are sent for you and your family..

    Always remember, it seems that he made a man out of you in his image...

    Just making me remember my dad... my guardian angel...

    Nardo
     
  31. vt_dolfan

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    Con..Thank you for sharing such an amazing thing with us. It's clear, while your heart is broken..you celebrate your father and the life you shared with him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours...
     
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  32. Finfangirl

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    My condolences Con. I lost my dad 3 years ago, he fell off a ladder hit his head and never woke up. He missed meeting his first grand child by 4 months. Keep him with you in your heart and mind and keep reminding your kids what a wonderful man their grandpa was.
     
  33. unluckyluciano

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    thoughts and prayers bro. Sorry for your loss.
     
  34. padre31

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    Condolences Conu in this time of grief for you and your family
     
  35. Georgia Fin

    Georgia Fin Fin For Life

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    Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family brother.
     
  36. Ludacris

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    My condolences Con.
     
  37. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    My condolences Con.
     
  38. Lee2000

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    Always a good thing to honor your father in any context, including here. Blessings to you and your family in your time of loss.
     
  39. DOLPHAN1

    DOLPHAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

    truly sorry for you loss Con. you are in my thoughts and prayers man..
     
  40. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    I'm sorry brother.

    I know this sucks. Your job now is to honor him with how you live the rest of your life.
     

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