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panhandlesooner
11/26/2011, 11:12 AM
Over the years that I have been a member of SoonerFans.com I have had the opportunity to share my story both in posts and in person at 'tailgates" in Norman and Kansas City...:

My father took me to my first OU game in 1950...no easy task for a man from the panhandle but OU was his passion...since that time I have visited with him at half of every game...last Saturday when I called the nursing home to talk to Dad his nurse said he was asleep and very weak but that he would tell him I called...

I got a call at 6:41 last Sunday morning that Dad had died...today will be a tough... no call but a "game"...

"Sooner born and Sooner bred and when I die I will be a Sooner dead! Go Oklahoma!"

Boomer! Sooner!
tulsaoilerfan
11/26/2011, 12:02 PM
So sorry for ur loss
prrriiide
11/26/2011, 12:07 PM
So sorry to hear that news. But now he has the best seat in the house, and you are spending the day doing something that meant so much to you both. What better way to remember your dad? God bless.
CU Sooner
11/26/2011, 01:17 PM
I am sorry for your loss. I had the same thing with my Dad and he passed 3 yrs ago. To this day I still think of calling him after the game to discuss. But what great memories I am sure you have.
OUster
11/26/2011, 01:45 PM
Being relatively new to this father game, I am sure I mess things up more than I get them right. I just hope when the journey is over, my son will look back and know how much his dad loved him. Im sorry for your loss. I feel your father is happy to know how you keep his memory.
hawaii 5-0
11/26/2011, 01:50 PM
Sorry for your loss. I remember my Dad taking me to OU games.

Prayers to you and your family.

5-0
PLaw
11/26/2011, 03:29 PM
My dad and I share many of the same traditions. I am deeply sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers.

RAH! OKLAHOMA!

BOOMER
Peach Fuzz
11/26/2011, 04:26 PM
That's a pretty awesome memory you got there bud. Sorry for your loss, RIP PHS Sr.
marfacowboy
11/26/2011, 04:32 PM
Very sorry for your loss.
Flagstaffsooner
11/26/2011, 04:53 PM
My prayers for you and your family.

Your dad can now watch the games from the Upper Upper Deck.
Lott's Bandana
11/26/2011, 07:45 PM
Your Dad got to live through the complete majesty of the program, from then to now.

He left you quite the legacy. Cheers, bro.
rock on sooner
11/26/2011, 09:07 PM
Reaching out with a heartfelt "Boomer Sooner" for your dad. I'm a dad (son is ISU alum) and a brand new grandpa. God bless......
Cheerin' 4 OU
11/26/2011, 09:59 PM
Lots of love for your father, and I know he's up there looking down and smiling with a big ole BOOMER SOONER grin.

Bless you, panhandle. Losing a parent is tough.
SoonerFanatic
11/27/2011, 01:12 AM
That's some sad news....may he RIP.

JP
stoops the eternal pimp
11/27/2011, 01:22 AM
RIP to him and prayers for your family
Blue
11/27/2011, 01:22 AM
Very sorry for your loss.
sooneredaco
11/27/2011, 03:11 AM
So sorry or your loss my friend. I too lost my dad and understand the pain that a son goes through when he loses his old man. Keep your head up. He's probably up there chatting with Box and all the other fallen sooner legends as we speak!

Boomer Sooner Brother!
llsooner7
11/27/2011, 05:29 AM
My Grandpa and I do the same thing. I'm really sorry for your loss.
olevetonahill
11/27/2011, 06:22 AM
RIP
AlbqSooner
11/27/2011, 07:43 AM
Sorry to hear this news. Prayers for you and your family. Your father was obviously a great father. This thread shows that you were a great son to him.