Rest in Peace.... 1941-2005

OrangeSVT03 · Jan 11, 2005

Hi Guys,
As many of you know my dad has been fighting liver cancer for the last few months, well today the fight ended. I got a call at work from mom saying they were taking dad to Hospice and I needed to get there, so I left work drove the 65 miles there and went in. When I got there he was still awake and talking some, they gave him some morphine to ease the pain, the morphine also caused him to relax and it looked like he was going to take a nap. All of a sudden he tries to get up to roll over, we thought he was reaching for the O2 hose. As he leaned he spit up blood and leaned back, I could see he was chocking on his own blood so I roll him over on his side and called the nurse. Apparently the morphine caused his muscles to relax and the blood was coming out of his stomach and lungs, it was probaly about 1/2 gallon. the nurse said it look as if he had internal bleeding for a few days. I stood there and watch my father die, I felt completely helpless. They said I did the right thing by rolling him onto his side, but there was nothing anyone could have done.

I'm gonna miss you dad, I love you so much

In Loving Memory of Alford T Hulett 1941-2005

JM1 · Jan 11, 2005

sorry to hear dude. best wishes.

1turbofocus · Jan 11, 2005

Im glad you made it back to be there with him

Best wishes and our prayers to you and your Family

Tom

FokusSVT · Jan 11, 2005

sorry to hear as well, he will always be in your memories! and best of wishes!

Evan_Murphy · Jan 11, 2005

Sorry to hear it.

blucarz · Jan 11, 2005

Sorry to hear about that man, I lost my dad almost three years ago in a car accident and I was 800 miles away. You're blessed that you could be there with him in his final moments.

03SVTFocus · Jan 11, 2005

Sorry to hear that...R.I.P. Alford T Hulett

SVTADAM · Jan 11, 2005

I grieve for your loss. Pease take care and know that my prayers go out to you. I'm glad that you got to see him before he died.

nordy200 · Jan 11, 2005

My condolences to you and your family. I lost my Dad 4 years ago and still miss him.

? · Jan 11, 2005

Thank you for sharing with us and take comfort in knowing, his pain has ended and you will always have the final moments together and never regret missing his passing. Take care.

sleeperlove · Jan 11, 2005

I am sorry about you loss. Our prayers are with you. Best wishes

Focused · Jan 11, 2005

My condolences go out to you and the family. I'm sure I can speak for everybody here on FJ when I say that we are glad to be a supporting shoulder for you in this time of grievance.

I pray that you and the family keep your heads up. God bless ya'll.

ZX3guy182 · Jan 11, 2005

Damn man, Im sorry to hear that. Its hard to know what to say, just stay strong and our prayers go out to your and your family

elderfeces · Jan 11, 2005

i will keep your father in my prayers tonight - may he rest in peace. the fact that you were there with him at his time of death speaks volumes... i only hope that i am there for my parents when they pass. i wasn't for my grandparents and i deeply regret not being there for them.

popecruz · Jan 11, 2005

awful to hear. my condolences.

Peloton25 · Jan 11, 2005

Very sad news there. Stay strong man, or have a good long cry if you need to.

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davlafont · Jan 11, 2005

Thanks for sharing. Take some time for yourself to remember him fondly.
Best wishes...

eggysvt · Jan 11, 2005

My condolences as well.Sorry abought your loss.

svtchris · Jan 11, 2005

O dude I am SO sorry, I will keep your family, you, and ur father in my prayers, He has gone to a better place. I am very sorry for your loss.

1mortoy · Jan 11, 2005

Wow, That is the only time I have had a tear in my eye reading something. That is really hard. But it was really good for you to be there for your father.
I drove 30 min one way every day for a month to see my father in the ICU room and he pulled through but just to see the pain that they go through is crazy.
You and your family are in my thoughts. Keep your head up We are here for you.

SVT Pilot · Jan 11, 2005

I can't even find the words to say how sorry and sad I am for you and your family.

Godspeed Alford

Buster7 · Jan 11, 2005

My wife and I send our prayers and best wishes to you and your family. It is good to hear you could be there.
My wifes dad passed away while I was stationed in Japan. He had been in the hospital for over a year, and the Navy flew me home from the Midddle East to be with her and her family. But when he finally passed away, we had a shipboard emergency, and my wife had to fly home by herself for the funeral. I will always regret not being able to be there. I am glad that you won't have to. Even in the bad times, there are small blessings to find.
Our prayers and best wishes to you and yours, and I believe I can say on behalf of your extended Focalet family that we're all here if you need us.

Ray · Jan 11, 2005

Virtual_Insanity · Jan 11, 2005

I am truly sorry to hear about your Dad passing away.It was very nice that you were able to be there and spend his last moments with him.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.May he RIP.

eurosilverSVT · Jan 11, 2005

May he Rest In Peace.

dreamofwrx · Jan 11, 2005

diddo

Rest in Peace.... 1941-2005

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