FeedGoodbye Dad
December 16, 2012 in Bernard Geoffrion, Dickie Moore, Doug Harvey, Jacques Plante, Jean Beliveau, Maurice Richard, Montreal Canadiens, Toe Blake, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags: Bernard Geoffrion, Dickie Moore, Jacques Plante, Jean Beliveau, Maple Leaf Gardens, Maurice Richard, my dad, Toe Blake
My dad and I went to see our Habs in Toronto when I was little, we got to Maple Leaf Gardens early, and as we stood in the corridor, much of team, maybe all of the team, walked by us – The Rocket, Beliveau, Plante, Geoffrion, Moore – everybody. Shortly after, we went down by the dressing room and dad asked Toe Blake if he would take my book in and get Doug Harvey to sign it, which amazingly, Blake did.
This morning my dad died. He was 92.
Orillia on the horizon.
December 16th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Sorry for your loss, Dennis.
December 16th, 2012 at 10:40 am
I’m sorry Dennis. Will try and reach you this evening if you are about and up for it.
December 16th, 2012 at 10:40 am
My deepest condolences Dennis. I know how hard this is. I lost my Father in 2007 in Courtenay. Strangely enough, he passed away while our band was in Powell River.
Now I am here in Orillia with my wife acting as caregivers for my in-laws as my Father-in-law battles cancer. The cycle of life.
Take care Dennis. All the best
Randy
December 16th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Hey Dennis,You know,one of the hardest things for a guy to do is lose his Dad.I know everybody has to face this at a point in their life,but it isnt a nice feeling.I lost my dad over twenty years ago and I still think of him all the time.I’m sorry for your loss buddy.
December 16th, 2012 at 11:51 am
My condolences, Dennis.
December 16th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Dennis, Gail and I send our love to you, Luci and your family during this difficult time.
December 16th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Dennis, you have my sincerest condolences. Everything I read about him by you and others indicate he was a wonderful man and father. He raised a fine son.
December 16th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Sorry for your loss Dennis, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 16th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Here’s an article Dennis wrote a year ago on Remembrance Day about his father.
http://dennis-kane.com/on-this-remembrance-day-my-dad-sits-in-his-room/
December 16th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
I’m sorry to hear of your loss Dennis. Stuff like this is never easy at the best of times.
My heart goes out to you and your family right now.
December 17th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Dennis, I lost both my parents within six months so I know the terrible pain you must feel. From Diana & I, we send our deepest condolences! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Be strong my friend!!
December 17th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Dennis
We are with you in this sad time.
Your post, announcing the sad news is masterful, as usual.
Your father is proud.