I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

So glad you were able to be there and say what you needed to before he left here.

You are very blessed to have been able to do so.

I hope you are able to heal through this loss and know everyone who posted on this thread is here to support you through it.

Lissette, I am so glad you were able to make it there in time to say goodbye. I was praying the whole day that you and David would make it there in time. I don't know if you'll see this before you get back to TX, but just know that "your little man" and his brother are having a great time together and he can stay here for as long as you need him to. {{hugs}}

Lissette,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I am happy to know that you had some time together before he passed. Please know that I am praying for you and your family and sending comforting hugs to you.

Lissette Im very sorry for your Dads passing. We are all here for you

Lissette
I am so sorry to hear this (Thank you Steve for letting us know)
I hope you find some comfort in the following, I know it helped us when we lost my father in law. (it was in the Hospice booklet)

Gone From My Sight
by Henry Van Dyke

Thanks you all for the beautiful friendship and support. I came back to Texas, hurt, tired, emotional but very spritual. I grew up knowing how a Marine lives his life but I also saw how a Marine dies. My father was an amazing man. He fought in Korea and two terms in Vietnam. He taught me pride and integrity. My husband and I drove 20 hours last tuesday. We did not have the time or the money to fly, and we had to find places for our dogs to stay while we would be gone. I thank my friends who helped me with this on such short notice because I did not want to board them. We drove all night and stopped in Nashville at a rest area for one hour to rest. We arrived in Va around 3pm on wednesday. I went into his room and layed next to him with my head on his shoulder. He was already in the death stage but heard every word I said. The hearing is the last thing to go. I did not cry but spoke to him telling him about what was going on in my life and what a Hero he was to me. When my husband came in (my father loved my husband) he knealed down next to him and said I promise I will take care of this women. My father all of a sudden tried to move toward my husband. What a miracle! He took is last breath at 1047pm that night. I dont know if anyone has seen the movie The Bucket List, but my father had everything done. He was diognosed with Liver Cancer on Oct28 and when he told me I decided to write him a letter and tell him how and what he meant to me. Growing up as a child of a Marine DI you really didn't tell your feelings. It was wonderful that he got to know just how I felt about him. I also read this letter at his funeral in front of 250 people, I think I was possesed because I dont remember reading it! I would like to share it with you and at the end I found this wonderful Marine Poem that he loved. Thank you YT family for listening and being here for me.


Dad....Growing up I looked up to you for everything and knew you would take care of me. You are my HERO, a GENERAL in my eyes and BIGGER than life itself. I use to play with GI Joes and thought this was my father. A protector of our country, A MARINE. You taught me Pride, Compassion, Integridy and I thank you for that. I am a piece of you and will carry you in my heart forever. You and mom had a special bond that I admired. What a beautiful relationship. When she died Mary came into our lives and has been Wonderful. I believe mom sent her to us. Mary will always be a big part of our lives. She has been there for us and the Grandkids but especially you. She has taken such good care of you and I thank her for that. You have had 2 wonderful marriages that I will always admire and try to model myself after. I feel God has given us the opportunity to embrace this time we have together. I feel so blessed that I can express my gratitude to you because I was unable to with mom.

I dont want you to worry about me because I am a survivor and will be fine but I will miss you and our weekly talks on the phone. You are my Best friend and my father, and you have been a very good father. Thank you for everything you have done for me, even during my trying teen years. I'm so sorry for all the rough times I put you thru, I'm so sorry! You have helped me become a strong and confident women. Master Sargeant (My General) Garrett you have done your job well! Semper Fi, With Love Always, Lissette


THE FINAL INSPECTION


The Marine stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you Marine,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The Marine squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Marine waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God,
"Step forward now, you Marine,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

This is beautiful!!! Thank you!

So sorry for your loss.

Lissette what a beautiful tribute to your father...hugs to you my friend

Just seeing this thread today....I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear Father...Hugs and Deepest Sympathies, Kathy

I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, that is such a beautiful tribute to your father. Semper Fi Master Sergeant Garrett.

Oh Lissette, what a beautiful letter to your dad.

Well done, girlfriend. Well done. :hug:

Semper Fi Master Sergeant Garrett

Oh Lissette :hug::hug: :hug: :cry8:

Exactly, :ghug:

Lissette, that was a beautiful letter. So glad you are now back home. I know your Dad was as proud of you as you were of him!

Semper Fi to Top Garrett

First of all Lissette let me say to you how sorry I am that your dad passed away. Secondly, I would like to add that your dad is looking down on his daughter right now with such awesome pride. What a beautiful tribute letter to your dad and your favorite Marine. Sending a big hug to you and your husband.