There’s a new backpacker in the misty mountains.

[hereinaz]

My 90 year old dad walked off into his last Arizona Sunset on Palm Sunday.

We were square and said our goodbyes long ago. I will see him next time I am in the mountains. It was a good day for an old cowboy. There’s no tears but the ones from laughing at wry jokes in his honor.

Man, I hope I can be backpacking in the mountains as old he was. He went on 10 day Philmont treks into his 70s with scout troops and caught his limit of trout ever chance he got.

Hope you all had a cowboy, and if you didn’t be one for some other kid.

 

[JF_Idaho]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[hereinaz]

Thanks. 90 years is a long run. Spent the last few years sharing my hunting and fishing stories.

 

[TSimons9]

Sounds like your old man had one hell of a run.

 

[hereinaz]

Sounds like your old man had one hell of a run.

Right on. If I can stay in the woods till I’m 74, I will ditch my bear pistol and start carrying honey and lunch meat…

 

[eddielasvegas]

My condolences to you and your family.


Eddie


P.S. "There is nothing more sad or glorious than generations changing hands." One of my favorite quotes of all time and I always think of it when I stories like yours.

 

[RockAndSage]

That's rough man, I'm sorry to hear you lost your dad.

 

[Krolly]

You and your family are in our prayers tonight.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

My Dad is the best person I know. He’s 70 this year and I’m really hoping me and my kids get 20 more years with him.

Sounds like he had a heck of a life and we know he raised at least one awesome person.

Sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family all the best.

 

[handwerk]

Sounds like he lived a good life and brought joy to many along the way.

 

[TaperPin]

That’s hard. Best wishes.

 

[Hoghead]

Sorry for your loss. Remember the good times.

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[mike.adams.467]

My sincere condolences for your loss. I understand.

 

[highcj5]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you have a bunch of great memories.

 

[Pharmseller]

It’s tough.

It get easier.

Be patient.



P

 

[The Harbor Master]

Condolences. May we all live as long and active a life as your pops.

 

[Smenning]

Sorry for your loss, sounds like a great man to emulate! God bless you and your family through this time.

 

[Mike 338]

90,years... he's saw some things.

 

[cbat]

Sorry for your loss but it sounds like you were blessed with a wonderful father. Prayers for you and your family.

 

[nm.otter]

Congrats to your dad on a well-lived life. A few of us are fortunate enough to have such examples.

My dad checked out one year ago tomorrow -- a few days after celebrating (well) his 95th. He hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim twice in his 70s, and was still hiking in the GIla with me at 85. I've got some training to do...