Another Hero Passes...

John Sabato · 07-18-2006, 01:39 PM

My father (John Sr.) who turned 87 yesterday, has been admitted to the hospital in Philadelphia with what appears to be the onset of kidney failure and a possible minor stroke...

He remained the night for observation and has within the last hour been moved to ICU... so they can watch him more closely and begin preparations for dialysis...

I have prepared myself for the worst, but realize that he has lived a long and good life, and if his time has come to meet his maker, I would appreciate your prayers that he would indeed come to accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior before his last breath occurs...

He has rarely permitted discussion of such things, even with his sons. I would also ask that you pray for his speedy recovery from this setback... His mother (my grandmother) lived to be 96 with a similar health history...

Because he was on blood-thinners, there is a significant risk in performing dialysis, but since the alternative is to just allow him to die from kidney failure we have no choice but to proceed.

Thanks in advance to all my friends for your prayers and support in this very emotional time for me and my family.

God Bless you all, and also all the other WW2 vets who are also approaching the end of their lives here on earth with us.

-John

stymie · 07-18-2006, 01:56 PM

GOD bless you & your family, John... !

You all will be in my prayers & wishes.

My mother passed away on July 8th & the pain of loss has been hard to endure.

Take care,

John

07-18-2006, 02:11 PM

May God be with you and your family in this process. I lost my mother 3 years ago to brain cancer. I brought Hospice into the situation, and they were so helpful. When the proper time comes I recommend everyone conside the help that Hospice can provide.

Strider · 07-18-2006, 02:16 PM

John,
I will pray for him as well as for you and your family during this time. Having just been through the same a couple of months ago I fully understand.
The prayers of friends and family really do help.
Take care of yourself.
Sid.

Luke · 07-18-2006, 03:07 PM

John,

Our prayers will be with you. May God comfort and strengthen you and your family in this difficult time.

Best Regards,
Luke

the gunman · 07-18-2006, 03:25 PM

God Bless you and your family John . My wifes and my prayers .

Richie

lugerholsterrepair · 07-18-2006, 03:30 PM

John, I echo Richard's suggestion. Hospice is a Godsend. They can accomplish things the Hospital cannot . A truely great orginization and worthy of our support.
I hope your Father is comfortable. Best wishes and Ellie and I will be thinking of you...Jerry

pvluger · 07-18-2006, 04:26 PM

My prayers are with you.

Edward Tinker · 07-18-2006, 05:18 PM

John, in this trying and difficult time, I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best.

stymie (John), we lost my father in law unexpectadly 4 years ago, we still miss him. Stay strong, it isn't easy and won't go away, think of the fond memories and maybe it will make it easier. But be prepared, you'll see someone in line or on the street every now and then, and you'd swear it was her (or him) ...

Ed

thegundude · 07-18-2006, 05:33 PM

John, you and your family are in my best thoughts. 87 years is a good long time... I wish the best for all of you in this trying time...

wlyon · 07-18-2006, 06:08 PM

John You and your family will be in our church prayer chain. We'll be thinking of you and your father. Bill

G.T. · 07-18-2006, 06:14 PM

Hi John, It is a pretty tough deal when our parents reach a point in life, where all we can do to help, is to pick from a few tough choices... and it seems like very little help indeed... prayer and hope about cover it... our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours John... in this difficult time... the Tomeks all, til....lat'r...GT

Heinz · 07-18-2006, 07:32 PM

John, I hope for the best for you. But, when God calls us home, we go.

BogeyB · 07-18-2006, 07:59 PM

John,

Many prayers, I lost my Father at 86

Mike

John D. · 07-18-2006, 08:30 PM

John,

Your Dad is in Jen's and my thoughts and prayers, as is you and your family during this difficult time..

Just know you - and he - are not alone, OK?

John D.

Ron Smith · 07-18-2006, 09:36 PM

All our best thoughts John. I lost my dad at 68 over 22 years ago.

Ron and Dee Smith

Navy · 07-18-2006, 09:56 PM

As one who has been visited by the dark angel several times in the last several months, I extend to you and your family my sincere condolences and prayers for your comfort in this time.

Tom A

Parabellus · 07-18-2006, 10:08 PM

John,

For your father, in my prayers each day until his recovery.
For you, John, through this difficult time, in my prayers as well.

Read to him the words of Christ from the Bible. Read the Psalms that express God's grace.

My own brother accepted the Lord all over again, after many years of backsliding, the day before he passed.

The Lord be with you and your family,

Russell

ViggoG · 07-18-2006, 11:58 PM

John,
My Dear Friend, I am so sorry to hear of the Final Life Decisions that You are now facing.
My Prayers are with You And Dad until the final Roll Call Up There.
My father once told me that, "There are No Athiests In Fox Holes".
As another veteran Awaiting that Final Ringing of Taps, I know and fully believe that "All Who Call Upon The Name Of The LORD Shall Be Saved", and There Is No Power That CAN REVOKE THAT.
I stand upon that Faith And Salvation Until The Very End when we shall gather for the Final Retreat.
ViggoG

Hugh · 07-19-2006, 02:55 AM

John,

Our prayers will be with you for your fathers salvation as well as his recovery.
Hugh & Minta

07-18-2006, 01:39 PM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Another Hero Passes... My father (John Sr.) who turned 87 yesterday, has been admitted to the hospital in Philadelphia with what appears to be the onset of kidney failure and a possible minor stroke... He remained the night for observation and has within the last hour been moved to ICU... so they can watch him more closely and begin preparations for dialysis... I have prepared myself for the worst, but realize that he has lived a long and good life, and if his time has come to meet his maker, I would appreciate your prayers that he would indeed come to accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior before his last breath occurs... He has rarely permitted discussion of such things, even with his sons. I would also ask that you pray for his speedy recovery from this setback... His mother (my grandmother) lived to be 96 with a similar health history... Because he was on blood-thinners, there is a significant risk in performing dialysis, but since the alternative is to just allow him to die from kidney failure we have no choice but to proceed. Thanks in advance to all my friends for your prayers and support in this very emotional time for me and my family. God Bless you all, and also all the other WW2 vets who are also approaching the end of their lives here on earth with us. -John

07-18-2006, 01:56 PM	#2
stymie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KC,MO USA Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GOD bless you & your family, John... ! You all will be in my prayers & wishes. My mother passed away on July 8th & the pain of loss has been hard to endure. Take care, John __________________ "Irony can be pretty ironic!"

07-18-2006, 02:16 PM	#4
Strider User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 256 Thanks: 26 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	John, I will pray for him as well as for you and your family during this time. Having just been through the same a couple of months ago I fully understand. The prayers of friends and family really do help. Take care of yourself. Sid. __________________ Sid. Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit. ~German Proverb If it is made before 1930 ..........It is a prototype.

07-18-2006, 03:07 PM	#5
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	John, Our prayers will be with you. May God comfort and strengthen you and your family in this difficult time. Best Regards, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

07-18-2006, 03:30 PM	#7
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,762 Thanks: 4,863 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	John, I echo Richard's suggestion. Hospice is a Godsend. They can accomplish things the Hospital cannot . A truely great orginization and worthy of our support. I hope your Father is comfortable. Best wishes and Ellie and I will be thinking of you...Jerry __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

07-18-2006, 02:11 PM	#3
RGARRETT Guest Posts: n/a	May God be with you and your family in this process. I lost my mother 3 years ago to brain cancer. I brought Hospice into the situation, and they were so helpful. When the proper time comes I recommend everyone conside the help that Hospice can provide.

07-18-2006, 03:25 PM	#6
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	God Bless you and your family John . My wifes and my prayers . Richie

07-18-2006, 04:26 PM	#8
pvluger User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Wild West Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My prayers are with you. __________________ '39 S/42 shooter 'Eine Mass bitte'

07-18-2006, 05:18 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	John, in this trying and difficult time, I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best. stymie (John), we lost my father in law unexpectadly 4 years ago, we still miss him. Stay strong, it isn't easy and won't go away, think of the fond memories and maybe it will make it easier. But be prepared, you'll see someone in line or on the street every now and then, and you'd swear it was her (or him) ... Ed

07-18-2006, 05:33 PM	#10
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	John, you and your family are in my best thoughts. 87 years is a good long time... I wish the best for all of you in this trying time... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

07-18-2006, 06:08 PM	#11
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 3,144 Thanked 2,531 Times in 943 Posts	John You and your family will be in our church prayer chain. We'll be thinking of you and your father. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

07-18-2006, 06:14 PM	#12
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 1,284 Thanked 3,583 Times in 989 Posts	Prayer request... Hi John, It is a pretty tough deal when our parents reach a point in life, where all we can do to help, is to pick from a few tough choices... and it seems like very little help indeed... prayer and hope about cover it... our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours John... in this difficult time... the Tomeks all, til....lat'r...GT

07-18-2006, 07:32 PM	#13
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	John, I hope for the best for you. But, when God calls us home, we go.

07-18-2006, 07:59 PM	#14
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	John, Many prayers, I lost my Father at 86 Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

07-18-2006, 08:30 PM	#15
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 471 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	John, Your Dad is in Jen's and my thoughts and prayers, as is you and your family during this difficult time.. Just know you - and he - are not alone, OK? John D.

07-18-2006, 09:36 PM	#16
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	All our best thoughts John. I lost my dad at 68 over 22 years ago. Ron and Dee Smith __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

07-18-2006, 09:56 PM	#17
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	As one who has been visited by the dark angel several times in the last several months, I extend to you and your family my sincere condolences and prayers for your comfort in this time. Tom A

07-18-2006, 10:08 PM	#18
Parabellus User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 195 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	John, For your father, in my prayers each day until his recovery. For you, John, through this difficult time, in my prayers as well. Read to him the words of Christ from the Bible. Read the Psalms that express God's grace. My own brother accepted the Lord all over again, after many years of backsliding, the day before he passed. The Lord be with you and your family, Russell __________________

07-18-2006, 11:58 PM	#19
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	John, My Dear Friend, I am so sorry to hear of the Final Life Decisions that You are now facing. My Prayers are with You And Dad until the final Roll Call Up There. My father once told me that, "There are No Athiests In Fox Holes". As another veteran Awaiting that Final Ringing of Taps, I know and fully believe that "All Who Call Upon The Name Of The LORD Shall Be Saved", and There Is No Power That CAN REVOKE THAT. I stand upon that Faith And Salvation Until The Very End when we shall gather for the Final Retreat. ViggoG

07-19-2006, 02:55 AM	#20
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	John, Our prayers will be with you for your fathers salvation as well as his recovery. Hugh & Minta __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*