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Georgie Newbery's avatar

Dear Jack - my dear old Dad died two weeks ago today too - I hope they met at the pearly gates and shook hands in the queue x

Jack Wallington's avatar

Oh Georgie, I'm sorry - I imagine they had a good old chinwag! xx

Lee Sharrocks's avatar

So sorry for your loss Jack. He sounds like an amazing man to have had in your life and, although it is hard right now, that is how he will live on. In your memories.In your love.

Paula's avatar

Hello Jack, our sincere condolences to you and the family. What an absolute peach of a dad yours sounded. Thank you for sharing this. Hope it helped at a sad time.

Alice Vincent's avatar

What a lovely chap, Jack. I’m so glad you wrote this so we could learn about him and even more sorry for your loss x

Jack Wallington's avatar

Thanks Alice x

Bee Lilyjones's avatar

Such a tender piece about an extraordinary human being. So sorry for your loss, Jack and family. X

Sharon Gordon's avatar

The finality of death is heartbreaking and hard to come to terms with. I wish I could say it gets easier. Your Dad sounds like a wonderful human being and the best Dad. How lucky you’ve all been to have him in your lives. Sending a hug.

Jack Wallington's avatar

thanks Sharon, yes we feel very lucky to have known him. Thank you :)

Jan Taylor's avatar

So sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful Dad.

Gale Pryor's avatar

So sorry to hear this Jack, what a beautiful tribute you have written, your dad sounds a wonderful man.

Mark Diacono's avatar

Sending you all condolences Jack., take care

Liz Thompson's avatar

So sorry for your loss, he was clearly a wonderful father, and you have given a lovely description of his life to us. May he rest in peace.

Sarah Gwynn's avatar

What a lovely tribute. I’m sorry for your loss.

Becca's avatar

So sorry for your loss. You have painted such a vibrant, loving picture of your dad. He sounds like an absolutely wonderful man. Thank you so much for sharing.

Melissa Trimingham's avatar

A beautifully written tribute to your dad Jack, thank you for sharing with us, and the happy photos. The love in your family shines through.

Nicole's avatar

What a beautiful picture you paint of a kind, creative and inspiring man, and the love you clearly had for him and him for you. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Nick's avatar

Beautiful words. I’m sorry for your loss.

maggie Walder's avatar

Its hard!! Big hugs.