Rant: My friend's dad

[planet planet]

I got a call today and was told my good friend's dad died. She was at an amusement park with my two other friends and their kids Fri. and got a call that her dad's tractor flipped on him and they couldn't resuscitate him. He died at the scene with a broken neck and back. It was a really freaky accident. I can't imagine what she's going through and I can't drive to Cincy tomorrow to be at the funeral. My friend is also 7 1/2 months pregnant, under close scrutiny because of a high risk pregnancy. He was such a great guy; avid skiier/outdoorsman. He was my cats' vet when I lived there too. RIP, Phil.

[ghostrunner]

Strangely enough, my wife's (beloved) step-grandfather died the exact same way last year. In his case, he really had no business driving a tractor.

[Michael]

Wow, that's horrible news. I cannot imagine losing a parent. It completely freaks me out.

[planet planet]

Wow, that's horrible news. I cannot imagine losing a parent. It completely freaks me out.

Yeah, I'm glad my parents are coming to town this weekend and I get to celebrate my birthday with my dad.

Ghost, that must be more common than I thought. My co-workers neighbor died the same way.

[Radbird]

Sorry to hear that, planet, and that you can't make it to Cincy to be there for your friend.

My wife was very close to her cousin, named after her dad. He was going to walk her down the aisle because her dad was impaired due to a stroke. But he was killed in a freak accident with a backhoe several months before the wedding. She walked down alone.

And Michael, that feeling of dread never leaves you. I'm very lucky to still have both of my parents, but even though they are in their mid-80's and in decline, I will freak out when those phone calls finally come.

[JCShutout]

Horrible news! I'm sorry you can't be there too.

[cardsfansince82]

My step dad had his hand cut off while working on a tractor last year. Farm equipment can be really dangerous stuff.

[jeffbgoofy]

sorry to hear dude...thoughts are with you...

[phins]

Sorry to hear that...very tough situation.

[thrill]

Vaya con Dios, Phil.