Thanks for all the kind e-mails from forum members who said prayers for my dad.  Unfortunately he passed away last night.  He absolutely loved figs and I posted a while ago that me and him polished off 80 figs in one sitting while watching the cruise ships sail out from his back deck.  He had a very tough year.  In june he lost his wife of 54 years then he lost his house a month ago due to the hurricane.  He was displaced and I tried my best to get him back in his home but there was just too much devastation in his community (the gas and electricity are still not back).  I truly believe that one reason he lived to the age of 93 was because of all the figs, paw paws, and numerous other fruits that we grew on his property.  He devoured all of them.  I appreciate all the good spirited members here and am honored to be part of this community.

Ed,

It is a great tribute to a parent when their children share the same joys. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

~james

OH, my heart goes out to you and your family.  I'm glad you got to enjoy him for so many years.  May he rest in peace.

Love and prayers,

Suzi

Very sorry to hear this Ed.
When you first posted about you and your dad eating 80 figs while relaxing together watching the ships sail out , I thought it was the greatest picture of just hanging out with ones father.
Kerry

Ed, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It sounds as if he had a wonderful life, and wonderful family.

My own father also lived into his 90s growing and eating the bounty from the yard.

It is never easy to lose a loved one. My thoughts are with you.

Praying for you family Ed. That's a rough year.

Sorry to hear Ed my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family stay strong!!

sorry to hear about your father. my condolences to you and your family.

Ed my condolences to you and family sir.

Dear Ed,

Sorry about the loss of your father. Sounds like he instilled his zest for life in you.  

Peace and Prayers,

Paul and Irene

Ed,

It's always so hard for me to know what to say at times like this.

I am so sorry for your loss but it is great that you got to share so many of your adult years together. He sounds like he was a great dad. I'm sure you will miss he dearly.

You and your family have my most sincere condolences.

Hang in there.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one Ed.
Prayers out to your family.

My sincerest condoleces on the loss of your Dad.

Ed,
Sorry to hear about your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family.

So sorry for your loss.  I hope the  memories you have of your dad help you get through this difficult time.

Ed im so sorry to hear about your dad just stay strong and remember the good times you guys had dont be afraid to reach out if you need any help.

Ed, so sorry to hear of your loos.  You have beautiful memories to look back on while eating your figs.

Jo-Ann

Ed, my condolences

Ugh.  So sorry you lost your dad.  It's wonderful to have family.

May he rest in peace! I am really sorry, Ed!

Ed,
So sorry to hear about your father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.  I miss my father very much and think about him often.

Sorry to hear about your loss Ed.  Thankfully you have so many wonderful memories to hold on to.  Hang in there.

So sorry to hear this has to happen to your dad. My condolences to you
and family.

Ed, sorry for your great loss. I loss my Dad in 1995 and a day does not go by that I do something or see something that
 makes me miss him.
J.A.