[SFDXA] Dad's passing was loving & beautiful. The funeral was so filled with love, humor & honor.

[Bill M]

> I first want to thank everyone for their support, kindness, love & healing light.
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> I had only slept 13 hours in 7 days through all of it.
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> Dad was not himself on Monday, the 11th.  He was napping all day long & never got out of his PJ's.
> Every time I called he was napping.
> I knew something was wrong & I didn't sleep all night.
> Tuesday morning, I called Dad.
> NO answer.  I knew it.  Something was wrong.
> I called every 10 min. 
> By the 3rd call, I yelled into the answering machine---"Daddy, help is on the way.  The ambulance is coming."
> I quickly googled Dania Beach Police Dept. & told them to get EMT's to Dad ASAP.
> Then, I called the Plumbers who had put in Dad's new toilet when I was there in May.
> They also helped by calling 911 & sent help.
> My intuition was correct.
> Dad had a septic infection that probably took about 10 days to move through the system.
> He was probably trying to get to the toilet & collapsed/passed out because of the infection.  He had a fever.
> They said that he was white as a sheet & not responsive verbally.
> They got him to Memorial Regional Hospital STAT.
> Through the phone @ the Hospital, I heard Dad say his last words..."Yes, yes, ---my daughter lives in NM."
> After that, Dad went 'inside'.
> My cousin/Dad's nephew flew in from Nashville to be with him once he was admitted.
> I arrived 1 1/2 days later.  My friend/volunteer, Sabine, came & stayed with the pack.
> Dad had fluid in the left lung which they drained.
> As time progressed, other family members arrived from back east.
> Blessings to you all for helping me with cleaning the home & get some things in order.
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> Thank you to all of you....to everyone.
> I know that not everyone has the time, money or ability to come to FLA.
> But I know that you all were here in Spirit.
> That is what counts.
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> Daddy passed to be with The Lord & Mamma & all his other friends & relatives (& hopefully my pack members that have passed)  Saturday--16th of June--2:54 EST.
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> The Funeral was absolutely amazing.
> It was at the Military Cemetery & the service was under a gorgeous pavilion.  Birds were chirping & singing.
> There was such power, love, gentleness, humor, joy & honor.  I know that this is exactly what Dad wanted.
> I could hear everyone gasping when Taps was played.  He was behind one of the trees playing it & it wafted through the breeze.  Not a dry eye to be seen.  Hearts were opening wide.  The flag on the pine casket was folded & presented to me & today, I will purchase the triangular glass frame & it will be on the wall above the photo of Dad, me & Hokshila (the timberwolf ambassador) at a past even that was held on Father's Day in Albuquerque.
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> A dear friend spotted a special rare butterfly 'visiting' us at the funeral.  What a great sign!
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> Dad had an amazing run.
> 93 years in a body that served him well.
> Never really ever ill or sick.
> Dad never really complained about anything.
> He's such a great man, a great being.
> He truly lived his life to help others.
> He & Mamma always taught me to give from your heart.
> Do good for others.
> THAT was Dad.
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> I cannot thank you all enough for helping me in all it's myriad of forms.
> Help is so important in a time of need.
> Thank you.
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> Dad has asked me to let people know --
> in lieu of flowers, he would like people to donate to my Rescue Org., 
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> Wanagi Wolf Rescue
> PO BOX 984
> Tijeras, NM
> 87059
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> ***OR***
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> You may go on the website & PayPal buttons are located on the top & bottom of each web page.
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> www.wanagi-wolf-fund.org
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> He adored the pack & of course, with out saying---they completely adored him.
> How can you not?
> Everyone loved Dad.
> He had not one enemy on this Earth.
> I am blessed to have him as my Dad.
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> Love you to bits, Daddy........
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> ......& as they say in HAM Radio,------73's   88's
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> 73=Bye for now
> 88=Hugs & Kisses.
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> He said that to me almost every day growing up.💞
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> Blessings Hugs & Howls of Joy
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> Stephanie & the pack
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> " Animals & Nature HAVE a voice...I am just their translator"
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> Stephanie 'Durga'  Kaylan
> Founder/Pres. of Wanagi Wolf Rescue
> Tijeras, New Mexico
> 505-286-2088
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> www.wanagi-wolf-fund.org
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