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Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 6:35 am
by MidlifeMark
Allan,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Mark
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 2:09 pm
by socalrob
Allan - So sorry to hear of your loss. Something were never ready for.
Best wishes, Rob
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 3:28 pm
by yjleesvrr
Dallara - as so many have said, sorry to hear of your loss. Hope to see you back on the board soon.
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 7:38 pm
by FGanger
Allan,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Having just lost my father a couple of years ago makes it even sader.
I hope it is alright to post this:
http://www.theautochannel.com/sports/pe ... amily.html
For all those who do not know Allan's dad . . .
Frank
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:18 pm
by crousos
Dallara,
I'm really sorry for your loss.
Tinos
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:59 pm
by jamming
Allan, I'm sorry, there are no words that can heal the hurt, but do know this, We all here share your pain and sorrow. You and your Family will be in our thoughts.
Roger
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:02 pm
by new2BMW
Allan;
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Cordially,
Jeff Collins (AKA new2bmw)
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:20 pm
by darthrider
Frank, thank you very much for finding & posting that page about Jack & Allan Pagan. I doubt Allan will mind.
I knew the basics of all that but not the details. This is a very accomplished Father & Son with much to remember and take great pride in.
God Speed, Jack.
Take care, Allan.
Sorry for your loss
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:42 am
by 12bar1
I lost my dad the same way God Speed.
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:58 am
by iowabeakster
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. simply tragic
thoughts, love and prayers
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:14 am
by Guest
Big Al,
You have my sympathy. These sort of events really force us to have a good look at ourselves and try to improve. None of us have much time.
Mike
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:33 am
by geechie
Hey Allan,
I am truly sorry for your loss.
After reading the postings here, and the obit and the posting from Frank, it's clear how close you two were. And also what an outstanding and talented man your father was. You have much to be proud of... and much to be thankful for.
The pain will never go away completely, but it will become easier to bear.
Peace
George
P.S. If there is a heaven, I'm betting you never have to make an unscheduled pit-stop. He'll like that.
G
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:46 am
by rdsmith3
Allan
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is difficult to watch someone die from cancer. My father suffered the same fate, and left this earth on 8/24/02.
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:57 am
by priapismic
My deepest condolences, Allan. Having lost both of my parents, I can well understand the depth of your loss. Godspeed to Jack.
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:32 pm
by BMWChef
Allan,
Our thoughts are with you, and your family, during this time of change and transition. I lost my mother in '94 (Though I feel her guidance almost daily) and my father is battling both Parkinson's and lymphoma. Take solace in knowing that your father is now home.
Aloha pumehana,
Chef
To Each of You...
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:43 am
by dallara
Hi, Guys...
To each of you that has expressed condolences and kind wishes, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It just goes to show one more time what a great board this is and how incredible its members truly are...
Words escape me to adequately describe the feelings of loss I have right now as the man was not just my Father, but also a partner and my dearest friend. Perhaps Walt Whitman put it best...
O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done,
The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won,
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring;
But O heart! heart! heart!
O the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;
Rise up--for you the flag is flung--for you the bugle trills,
For you bouquets and ribboned wreaths--for you the shores accrowding,
For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;
Here Captain! dear father!
This arm beneath your head!
It is some dream that on the deck
You've fallen cold and dead.
My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still,
My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will,
The ship is anchored safe and sound, its voyage closed and done,
From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won;
Exult O shores, and ring O bells!
But I, with mournful tread,
Walk the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
I won't be participating much here for a while... I just don't have it in me.
Thank you all again, my friends.
Sincerely,
Dallara
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:43 am
by Acacia
Understandable that you feel that way. You do need your own time for healing.
BUT, you also need to remain involved for your own good. Your 'family' needs your involvement too - mutual nurturing and support - and healing together.
Big bend end of October? Need some help with that? I am sure some will help.
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:19 pm
by PearlyWhite
Sad. This is sad.
I lost my mom last year - way too early and the only solace in the whole thing I have found is when I consider that I was lucky to have her for as long as I did - even if it wasn't long enough.
But, as I know too well - this time is so hard. When it comes down to it - it sucks. Period.
Dallara -
Try to remember/concentrate on the good times.
Be strong brother.
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:58 am
by Doug
Dallara, I can relate to the pain you are feeling. Take comfort in knowing that you have the support of the people around you and that you are not alone.
Try to do some things that will make you happy and not dwell on what has happened. It is important to remember the good times, cry, and remember that healing will take time. Marsha and my prayers are with you.
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:19 pm
by boxermania
Dallara......my deepest sympathy for your loss. Both my parents are gone and I miss them.........