Dear Aaron, You are my best good friend. In many ways, you are the brother I never had. I’m not sure that’s a title you want to bear. I’m sort of a degenerate. But I love you, brother. So help me, I do. I met you while we were playing music, years ago. Which is typical for me. All my friends are musicians. Because, you see, from birth I was damned to be a hapless musician. It’s a blessing and a curse.
‘My whole life was tainted by the loss of a father. It was the most defining moment in my personal existence.’
There are many ways to lose a father, death is the one we have no control over. Abandonment, addiction, divorce are a few within our control. Fathers, reconcile to your children, they desperately need you. Present to them a commitment that is honored and moral life worth emulating.
Lord, comfort those who love Aaron’s earthly father. May beautiful memories sustain them in the coming days. Amen
Oh, very nice. It’s good to remember, and it’s good to have that best good friend. At a loss, we count our blessings, and we make sure to be the best good friend to our best good friends.
It doesn’t matter how or when your dear ol’ Dad departed, whether it was sudden or long coming, or whether he was young, old, or in between. It matters that he is remembered. When you go to Slocomb, help your best good friend remember. That’s what you do.
“No matter how old and decrepit they get, it’s hard to let them go.”
A second cousin said this to me after her father died, he’d had a long hard road to heaven the last five or so years of his life, a debilitating stroke, in time bedridden in a nursing home.
Whether you lose a young father, an old father, or anything inbetween, the goodbyes are hard.
One of best posts I’ve seen! I forwarded it to my late husband‘s close friend. The entire pose reminded me so much of them, their love of music, their relationship with both each other, as well as with their fathers, and even each others fathers. Thank you for sharing. Gave me such warm memories at a time that I really needed them!
Sean, I can't imagine any words that Aaron would have rather heard. Being far or near doesn't mean we have to say a lot of eloquent words that get lost in the grief. Letting those we care about know in small ways, with not many words, whether present or away speaks more than many words.
He knows how you feel, nobody says the right thing at these times. Sometimes just being there is all that matters.Your friend is lucky to have such a friend in you. My friend hikes too! I could never keep up but she’ll always be my Freon’s because we have history and memories treasured. Thanks again, sorry for you & friends loss.❤️
My mother in law always said to have a friend you must be a friend. Sean I think you have lots of friends all over this world. Some of us, you make cry a few tears, for people we have never met. I was surprised when we saw you in Nashville because although I knew what an awesome writer you were it was the first time I have ever heard you perform your music. Truly your cup runneth over. Thanks for sharing it with your friends and fans.
Hey Pone, when my father died, the day of the funeral my old buddy from school pulled up in the yard at 0730, all the way from Athens, TN. which is a piece from here, unannounced. Now that's a friend!
What a tribute for a best friend to hear your words from the heart. No one can really understand unless you've lost your father and until your best friend (brother) has.
I lost mine 12 years ago and now have lost all my best friends to talk my sorrows over with. It gets lonely as one ages. I'm 75 on April 26th. Miss mom and dad and my best friend terribly!!
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Just "being there" is what is most needed between good friends, I've found that personally, more than once........as the one with the loss and the friend who was "there". Most of the time, saying things aren't required, just listening is what is most needed. True friends just kinda "know" what to do, or NOT do. May God meet the needs of the family and friends during these difficult days, now and in the future.
‘My whole life was tainted by the loss of a father. It was the most defining moment in my personal existence.’
There are many ways to lose a father, death is the one we have no control over. Abandonment, addiction, divorce are a few within our control. Fathers, reconcile to your children, they desperately need you. Present to them a commitment that is honored and moral life worth emulating.
Lord, comfort those who love Aaron’s earthly father. May beautiful memories sustain them in the coming days. Amen
Oh, very nice. It’s good to remember, and it’s good to have that best good friend. At a loss, we count our blessings, and we make sure to be the best good friend to our best good friends.
It doesn’t matter how or when your dear ol’ Dad departed, whether it was sudden or long coming, or whether he was young, old, or in between. It matters that he is remembered. When you go to Slocomb, help your best good friend remember. That’s what you do.
He needs to know you’re here and you told him. I’m here. The right words always., the best words.
“No matter how old and decrepit they get, it’s hard to let them go.”
A second cousin said this to me after her father died, he’d had a long hard road to heaven the last five or so years of his life, a debilitating stroke, in time bedridden in a nursing home.
Whether you lose a young father, an old father, or anything inbetween, the goodbyes are hard.
You’re a good and true friend.
That’s what real friends do, Sean. They are there for each other. You are a real friend.
One of best posts I’ve seen! I forwarded it to my late husband‘s close friend. The entire pose reminded me so much of them, their love of music, their relationship with both each other, as well as with their fathers, and even each others fathers. Thank you for sharing. Gave me such warm memories at a time that I really needed them!
Darn you.
Sean, I can't imagine any words that Aaron would have rather heard. Being far or near doesn't mean we have to say a lot of eloquent words that get lost in the grief. Letting those we care about know in small ways, with not many words, whether present or away speaks more than many words.
It was simple, to the point and he knew you cared. Sometimes keeping things simple with the death of a friend is all that is needed.
He knows how you feel, nobody says the right thing at these times. Sometimes just being there is all that matters.Your friend is lucky to have such a friend in you. My friend hikes too! I could never keep up but she’ll always be my Freon’s because we have history and memories treasured. Thanks again, sorry for you & friends loss.❤️
My mother in law always said to have a friend you must be a friend. Sean I think you have lots of friends all over this world. Some of us, you make cry a few tears, for people we have never met. I was surprised when we saw you in Nashville because although I knew what an awesome writer you were it was the first time I have ever heard you perform your music. Truly your cup runneth over. Thanks for sharing it with your friends and fans.
Hey Pone, when my father died, the day of the funeral my old buddy from school pulled up in the yard at 0730, all the way from Athens, TN. which is a piece from here, unannounced. Now that's a friend!
Vivir bien; mi amigo.
Your friend,
Pubert
What a tribute for a best friend to hear your words from the heart. No one can really understand unless you've lost your father and until your best friend (brother) has.
I lost mine 12 years ago and now have lost all my best friends to talk my sorrows over with. It gets lonely as one ages. I'm 75 on April 26th. Miss mom and dad and my best friend terribly!!
Beautiful ♥️🙏🏻
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Just "being there" is what is most needed between good friends, I've found that personally, more than once........as the one with the loss and the friend who was "there". Most of the time, saying things aren't required, just listening is what is most needed. True friends just kinda "know" what to do, or NOT do. May God meet the needs of the family and friends during these difficult days, now and in the future.