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Lost my dad to covid19 on Saturday

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Like millions of others worldwide my Dad died alone, unable to be visited by his family of respiratory failure caused by covid19.

Remember that when you think it clever or helpful to give the virus a childish playground name or otherwise trivialise the need for a responsible coordinated international response to a global pandemic

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Hikoi profile image
Hikoi

So sorry Winnie. The fact that others have died alone is little consolation, but I feel sure he would know you were with him in spirit.

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chartist

My condolences, Richard, I am very sorry for your loss of your father. The separation from family at a time when family is so important is a very sad fact of this virus that is often overlooked or downplayed.

Art

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Xenos

Feeling sorry for you, Winnie. My condolences.

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laglag

My condolences. Keep thinking of the good memories. 🙏

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ConnieD

So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Father Winnie.

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Fed1000

I am extremely sorry for your loss. You often talked about your father and it was clear that you were very fond of him and surely you have done everything necessary for him.

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KemptonD

My condolences to you and your family.

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Juliegrace

So very sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

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pmmargo

I'm so sorry!

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WinnieThePoo

Thank you all for your kind words

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Intrepid200 in reply to WinnieThePoo

My condolence to you and your family

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Debgiffen

My sympathies to you and your family.

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BootsOn

So sorry to read your sad news. May your father rest in peace. Thinking of your and your family.

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pdpatient

Oh my, Winnie. My heart reaches out for you. May you have the strength to withstand the pain of your premature loss.

May God bless and comfort you in this time of pain and sorrow.

RKM

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Farooqji

Sorry to hear that. May God give you the courage and strength to absorb this tragedy.

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glenandgerry

We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father Winnie. Our condolences to you and your family.

Gerry & Glen

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John_morris71

I am sincerely sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers. Please stay strong and take care.

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JayPwP

He still lives on, in thoughts, in prayers, in you

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Kia17

My condolences to you and your family.

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jimcaster

I'm very sorry for your loss, Winnie. I hope great memories of your dad will sustain you in the days and years ahead.

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rescuema

My sympathies and may he rest in heaven.

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ssrs

We are so sorry for your loss,cherish the memories of your dad.

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Oceanflow

Very sorry to hear this news!

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Kevin51

Really sorry to hear that.

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MBAnderson

Richard, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences.

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Skydome

My heart-felt condolences.

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jeeves19

Sorry to hear this. My sympathies go with you and your family 🙏

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DEAT

Sincere condolences to you and your family.Thinking of you.

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Jennyjenny2

So sad to hear your news, Winnie. Please accept our condolences.

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dcpambrose

Deepest sympathies!

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Sarahlil

The reality of this killer disease. This must be so painful for you. My sorrow for your loss.

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Gioc

Le mie più sentite condoglianze, un saluto a Lui a Te e alla tua famiglia.

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Millbrook

My deepest condolences. My dad passed away in 2003 during SARS and no one could visit him because of the fear that other family members could contract it and go the same way. Eventhough he did not have SARS. You just hv this gutted feeling of loss exacerbated by the fact that you could not say your last goodbye and tell him you loved him. You carry that private grief with you and then you see the same thing repeated years later to thousands of people and you just feel so sad for everyone.Take heart. Your dad knew you loved him❤️

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akgirlsrock

So sorry for your loss 🙏🙏

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wriga

I'm very sorry to hear this Winnie. It's such a loss and especially not being together. It's a reminder for all of us to take special care at this time.

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alaynedellow

I am so sorry for your loss. Words fail me sorry 🙏🙏

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MarionP

Very sorry to hear. I have a relative who is in critical condition right now, on a ventilator and an induced coma. Millionaire ranchers who scoffed at prevention and defiantly announced that they didn't believe in wearing masks, that was for for deep state liberals who don't know the truth.

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Zella23

So sorry to hear about the loss of your lovely father, so heartbreaking for you that he died without all his family with him. I hope you can take comfort from all your lovely memories of him. Sending you our heartfelt condolences, to you and your family.

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Cleo16

I am so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family at this heart breaking time.

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Cleo16 in reply to Cleo16

As I write I have been thinking of his beautiful garden x

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WinnieThePoo

Thank you all again for the kind comments. Dad was very special to me. He'd had a good run and cheated death a few times in the last couple of years, but didn't deserve to die of Covid. Nobody does. I've added a fairly recent picture of him with my niece's sausage dog "Banger" in his lap.

He died the morning my Mum received her first vaccine jab. We had worked so hard to shield them from Covid all year - but he was infected whilst in hospital for a bleed into his stoma bag. My Mum, sister and niece all tested negative subsequently

We last spoke to him the day before via Facetime. We were due to arrange another Facetime over the weekend - so the doctors clearly hadn't expected the end to be that near, or we would have been invited in to stay with him. I'm hoping he passed in his sleep.

He was in a regular medical ward, and not ITU - a triage decision forced on an over-run hospital.

My wife's god mother died of Covid the same night. RIP both of them

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Jennyjenny2

What a beautiful photo you’ve just added. He’s not just a number now. He looks like a gentle man.

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NRyan

My sincerest condolences. May he be at peace and know how much he was loved. I have several friends whose parents died alone in the hospital due to COVID. It has been such a horrible tragedy. To watch others trivialize this pandemic has been a blow to all those that have experienced such pain and suffering. Big hugs to you and your family.

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Lionore

I’m very sorry for your loss, Winnie. May your father’s memory be a blessing.

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Pinca6

Mi spiace immensamente.

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Williemom

So very sorry for your loss. This Covid is a terrible thing. Sad that people have to die alone.Praying for comfort for you and family.

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lingfield222

I am so sorry, such a crushing time for you. Although my dad died many years ago (cancer) I still cherish his memory and chat to him. A great comfort.

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blogger_7

Winnie, Heart felt sympathies going your way. Cherish the memories and find comfort in the assurance that Families are forever... and he still lives on.

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PalmSprings

So sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Dad on January 16th. My Dad 92 year old was also in a home. Dad/Papa left his mark and every time I take a swim in a cold river or lake, when my head surfaces I will say “Excellent!” Take care and know people are thinking of you and your family.

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WinnieThePoo in reply to PalmSprings

Sorry to hear of your loss. May you cherish those happy memories

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Godiv in reply to PalmSprings

I’m so sorry, Palm Springs. My dad actually died on January 15. He was 95. My condolences; even if it’s an elderly person it’s still very difficult.

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PalmSprings in reply to Godiv

So sorry to hear about your loss! Exactly, even though our Dad’s had long lives, it’s tough to lose them!

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Godiv in reply to PalmSprings

Thank you, Palm Springs. Yes it’s very difficult to lose anyone even if they are elderly or super elderly like our dads were. People try to console you by saying, “well he was old,” but that doesn’t really help. Like you said, you still don’t want to lose someone.

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ddmagee1

You have my deepest condolences! This is such a sad time for many of us, who have lost loved ones, due to the COVID! To die alone, with no family being allowed to stay with the dying patient, in their final hours, is just heartbreaking! Praying for you and your family!

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ParlePark

My Condolences Winnie.

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pdkid

So sorry to hear, may he rest in peace... seems like he was well loved.

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Despe

My sincere condolences, Winnie. I sure feel your pain as I lost my mother to Flu vaccination side effects. I have pictures of her and "talk" to her every single day. I still don't believe she died following her doctor's insistence for flue vaccine.

Did your dad have any underlying disease? How old was he?

What a beautiful picture!

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WinnieThePoo in reply to Despe

Dad had lots of underlying conditions including Parkinson disease. He'd had them for lots of years and lived a happy life. He died because pneumonia caused by the coronavirus filled his lungs with fluid and he drowned in it

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Biensur

Condolences to you and your family.

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Godiv

I am so sorry. My dad also just passed away. He had tested positive for Covid, but died of other causes. It was the dilemma of being able to visit him and risk Covid which we were allowed to do, or not. But we were able to see him somewhat although it wasn’t perfect. My heart goes out to you. I know it was a very difficult situation for us and I agree that folks shouldn’t make a joke of such a serious illness.

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OREOLU

Please accept my sympathy.

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FMundo

Richard, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences.

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unsinkable

So sorry for your great loss. My sympathies to you and your family. What a beautiful picture of your Dad.....

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Jandeb

My deepest Condolences to you and your family

I´m so sorry for you. My condolences to you and your family.

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Hiawatha1

So very sorry.

I am so sorry to learn of your fathers passing. Your reminder to us to not trivialize this virus is definitely impactful.

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WinnieThePoo

Thank you all again for your compassion and support.

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Smokeypurple

I am so sorry to hear this news. Sending love.

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