18 years ago today-

[Andy Greene]

I lost my Father, he was an amazing man in hindsight- smarter than a know it all 20+yr old whipper snapper realized anyway at the time. I can fondly remember the smell of MissleMist Fuel in the Gallon cans- the drawers of motors and parts- the scratch builds. To this day when I smell nitro - I think two things, Dad and HobbyShop I cried a bunch tonight thinking back on the good times, the things I WISH I would have said - My beautiful daughter he never got to see, ect.

I guess my point is guys and gals-

Go GIVE DAD A BIG HUG- TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN -

and most of all- ENJOY the time you have now- its short...........

Sorry guys , had to get that off my chest

Love ya Dad .................

 

[Joe Warren]

Sorry to hear about your loss Andy, Looks like he passed the R/C torch onto you long ago, For those that are fortunate enough to have your parents? I suggest you call them both & share some time with them!!!!!

 

[moparbarn]

cool pic, drew. my dad got me started in motorsports in general, boat racing in s. fla., my first nascar race - the 1964 daytona 500. the appearance of the 426 hemi & me watching the king kick butt with. well.....moparbarn was born. my father passed away in '73. his ashes now ride the gulfstream, a place we both loved.

 

[Ray Sametz]

I hear ya Andy, lost my Dad at 15, some 45 years ago. Most important thing he taught me was, Give a man a handout, he'll thank you and hate you for the rest of his life. Give a man a job, he'll thank and respect you for the rest of his life. He was speaking of public assistance, which is out of control today. B) RRRay

 

[Bill Gibson]

Keep the memories alive Andy....let go of the things you can do nothing about...your dad knows how you feel about him....i lost both my mom and dad when i was 30.........24 years ago.....they passed 8 months apart......it still hurts from time to time.....i think its supposed to a little. The bible says the Lord will answer all our questions when we meet him, not tryin to sound bitter, but ive got a BUNCH!

 

[John Knight]

I lost my father 23.5 years ago and my mother 23 years ago. Both gone in just 5 months. Then 7 years ago I lost my sister who was one year younger than me. Still miss them and regret much that I never did with or said to them. That is the worst part of all besides the permanent loss of them. Cherish those good moments and memories as time passes and you understand just why. Keep things in the proper perspective each day as you never know when it will the last time you see or talk with a family member or friend. Take nothing for granted.

 

[Andy Greene]

That's a tough one John, Dad was a tough one at the time for me, but somehow Mom really hurt a lot worse. Don't know if it was just because it was the finality of both parents gone or Moms have a stronger bond.

I guess the sad part is , until just the other day when my brother posted something about it on his FB page, I never remembered (or didnt want to ) the exact date. Sadly the same goes for my mother, I think maybe it was a way for me to bury the hurt and not be reminded. Dont get me wrong, I think about them both a bunch, just never wanted to remember the day I lost em. Call em hug em love em guys- they are not here for ever ...........

Andy