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WatchMeRun · 20 June 2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywoodvillain

i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !

Sorry to hear that! May you find peace and comfort soon. Prayers for you and your family.

RazorD · 20 June 2015, 09:05 PM

Great story. Congrats to both of you!

RazorD · 20 June 2015, 09:08 PM

@ Justin, my condolences for you loss.

Hollywoodvillain · 21 June 2015, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

I opened up a used cell phone shop at the time, which funded my endeavors today.

And to Hollywood, my deepest condolences especially since my father is of the same age.

I just flew into town and surprised my dad when he got home since I still have house keys. I'm anxious to give him the watch, I think I'll do it this evening at dinner.

sorry i partially hi jacked your post ! i just felt compelled to type something at the time , maybe needed to just get it off my chest . i'm still in shock and again finding myself just zoning out , with so much to do right now and so many hard decisions to make its almost like i am outside of my own body and just going through the motions ! your story is awesome , i'm excited for you , my father and i got along very well but shared very few personal interests and i can sense how accomplished and excited you feel about being able to include him and get him involved in your watch hobby !

and thanx to all of you that sent your condolences !

DKRanger22 · 21 June 2015, 01:06 AM

To the OP, thanks for sharing such an incredible story. What an amazing gesture that is coming from the right place.

Justin - my heart aches for you. So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.

KWT · 21 June 2015, 01:39 AM

Great story, and the GMT Master is a great choice. Congratulations!

SemperFi · 21 June 2015, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywoodvillain

i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !

My heartfelt condolences Justin, to you and your family. I too lost my Dad at a very young age (57) and not a day passes that I don't think of him at some point. I won't attempt to impart any words of wisdom because there are none that will lessen the hurt.

roverman318 · 21 June 2015, 03:32 AM

Great story and even greater dad. Have a happy Father's Day everyone!!!

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hdrazor251 · 21 June 2015, 05:38 AM

OP: Great story. Looking forward to wrist shots of your dad's new watch.

Hollywoodvillain: Condolences to you and your family.

DeeTee · 21 June 2015, 12:53 PM

Here's the pics. My DayDate II, my pops GMT IIc, and my lady's SubC TT. He absolutely loves the watch, but he's even happier to see me :)

DeeTee · 21 June 2015, 01:04 PM

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DeeTee · 21 June 2015, 01:05 PM

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Royalex · 21 June 2015, 01:45 PM

Your father must be very happy and be very proud to have you as his son.

SeikoSam · 21 June 2015, 02:15 PM

Great story... Hope u guys have a great Father's Day! Nice to see sons spending quality time with their fathers. Currently having lunch at the mo' with my dad in our part of the world. Cherish them while we still can.

To the other bro who lost his dad recently, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Aceldama · 21 June 2015, 02:25 PM

Nice gift!

DocJekl · 21 June 2015, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywoodvillain

i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !

Oh I'm so sorry, and you are in my prayers. My dad was out of my life from when I was 7 years old until I was a 24 med school student. It was great to rekindle our relationship, and we became close by the time he passed in 2007. Very good advice!

jjnd08 · 21 June 2015, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

Last one

What a great story and ending!

jjnd08 · 21 June 2015, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywoodvillain

i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !

So sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

WatchMeRun · 21 June 2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

Here's the pics. My DayDate II, my pops GMT IIc, and my lady's SubC TT. He absolutely loves the watch, but he's even happier to see me :)

Wow, I love this thread. Great pic. Love that DD2 as well.

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hornchurch · 21 June 2015, 10:08 PM

Sorry sir, i seemed to invade your thread in regard to your dads gift.
I do apologise.
It was such a nice story, and it got me thinking of my late father.

Anyway, i hope your dad wears his watch in good health and happines.

Hollywood, i am sorry for your loss, and my prayers go out to you and your family..

jamesbondOO7 · 21 June 2015, 10:43 PM

Good for you.

AK797 · 21 June 2015, 10:53 PM

Ahh, you're a lovely Rolex family!

Daytonaman799 · 21 June 2015, 10:57 PM

Nice ending...enjoy your fathers day!!!

darwin95 · 21 June 2015, 10:57 PM

great job !

FrankNYC · 21 June 2015, 10:58 PM

Happy Father's Day to you and your dad:-)

sea-dweller · 22 June 2015, 12:56 AM

Nice story!

Ex GI · 22 June 2015, 01:20 AM

Wonderful story!

GEORGE505 · 22 June 2015, 02:36 AM

Congratulations on both yours and your father's success. You both won! He did right by you, and you did right by him letting him see you bettered your self and that's what he wanted to see! So again congrats and happy father's day!

sickmommy11 · 22 June 2015, 02:49 AM

Congrats and he'll love it. no doubt about that.

21 June 2015, 05:38 AM	#99
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,254	OP: Great story. Looking forward to wrist shots of your dad's new watch. Hollywoodvillain: Condolences to you and your family. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 June 2015, 10:43 PM	#111
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,037	Good for you. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

22 June 2015, 12:56 AM	#116
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice story! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 June 2015, 09:05 PM	#92
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Great story. Congrats to both of you!

20 June 2015, 09:08 PM	#93
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	@ Justin, my condolences for you loss.

21 June 2015, 01:06 AM	#95
DKRanger22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland Posts: 557	To the OP, thanks for sharing such an incredible story. What an amazing gesture that is coming from the right place. Justin - my heart aches for you. So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.

21 June 2015, 01:39 AM	#96
KWT "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Mansour Location: KWT Posts: 163	Great story, and the GMT Master is a great choice. Congratulations!

21 June 2015, 03:32 AM	#98
roverman318 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 237	Great story and even greater dad. Have a happy Father's Day everyone!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 June 2015, 01:45 PM	#103
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	Your father must be very happy and be very proud to have you as his son.

21 June 2015, 02:15 PM	#104
SeikoSam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Neverland Posts: 88	Great story... Hope u guys have a great Father's Day! Nice to see sons spending quality time with their fathers. Currently having lunch at the mo' with my dad in our part of the world. Cherish them while we still can. To the other bro who lost his dad recently, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.

21 June 2015, 02:25 PM	#105
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	Nice gift!

21 June 2015, 10:08 PM	#110
hornchurch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: london Watch: Datejust 11 Posts: 356	Sorry sir, i seemed to invade your thread in regard to your dads gift. I do apologise. It was such a nice story, and it got me thinking of my late father. Anyway, i hope your dad wears his watch in good health and happines. Hollywood, i am sorry for your loss, and my prayers go out to you and your family..

21 June 2015, 10:53 PM	#112
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,357	Ahh, you're a lovely Rolex family!

21 June 2015, 10:57 PM	#113
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,637	Nice ending...enjoy your fathers day!!!

21 June 2015, 10:57 PM	#114
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	great job !

21 June 2015, 10:58 PM	#115
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,040	Happy Father's Day to you and your dad:-)

22 June 2015, 01:20 AM	#117
Ex GI "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hilliard, OH, USA Posts: 120	Wonderful story!

22 June 2015, 02:36 AM	#118
GEORGE505 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: George Location: IL, USA Posts: 197	Congratulations on both yours and your father's success. You both won! He did right by you, and you did right by him letting him see you bettered your self and that's what he wanted to see! So again congrats and happy father's day!

22 June 2015, 02:49 AM	#119
sickmommy11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 6	Congrats and he'll love it. no doubt about that.

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