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Fathers Death

Posted by todd at 4:49 PM on August 28, 2006

I was informed this morning that my father died in an automobile accident. My family and I am leaving Honolulu for Michigan this afternoon. My connectivity will be spotty at best and I will likely be very consumed over the next week with the details. One of my Niece’s was with him and she is not doing well either so prayers for her are appreciated. Regardless my cell will be best way to contact me at 808-741-4923

My dad was a hard worker and great father he would not want me to halt everything so I will connect when I can

Todd

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55 Comments

  1. From Rick at 5:39 pm on August 28, 2006

    Todd, I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hang in there. Time heals and memories are forever.

  2. From podcastnyc at 6:03 pm on August 28, 2006

    So sorry to hear that news Todd. Losing a parent is one of the toughest things in the world. Condolences to you and your family. I hope that your niece pulls through this okay.

    Best Wishes,

    Rob Safuto

  3. From Lloyd Y. Asato at 6:50 pm on August 28, 2006

    What a shock. Our prayers are with you and your family.

  4. From ajcannon at 8:22 pm on August 28, 2006

    Todd,

    My prayers will go out to you and your family tonight. I’m SO sorry to hear about this awful loss. It is never good to lose someone who you are so close to, but to lose him in this way makes it even harder. Good luck getting through this and know that my wife and I will be praying for all of you.

    God Bless,

    Andrew Cannon

  5. From Jason J. Thomas at 8:58 pm on August 28, 2006

    My condolences to you and yours Todd. Best wishes in getting through htis period for you and your family.

  6. From Jimw at 9:37 pm on August 28, 2006

    I am so sorry Todd. I’ll keep your family in my prayers.

  7. From Jon at 10:11 pm on August 28, 2006

    Kell and I send our condolences, Todd.

  8. From compugeekv2.0 at 11:01 pm on August 28, 2006

    Todd I’m truely sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

  9. From Christian at 11:12 pm on August 28, 2006

    Todd,

    I am sorry to hear the loss and know that my thoughts are with you and your familiy.

    Christian

  10. From Surfbits at 11:52 pm on August 28, 2006

    All my thoughts and prayers are with you Todd. I lost many family over the last 10 years and it’s never good. Let me know if I can do anything to help you on this end.

  11. From Jay at 3:09 am on August 29, 2006

    Todd,

    My thoughts are with you and your family. I lost my father last year, just before X-mas. I feel ya man.

    Jay

  12. From RogerB at 3:09 am on August 29, 2006

    Todd – My thoughts and best wishes are for you and your family. It’s a hard time to go through and recovery takes time. Just take one step at a time and don’t be in a hurry to get back to normal…give it time.
    Regards Roger and family.

  13. From RogerB at 3:09 am on August 29, 2006

    Todd – My thoughts and best wishes are for you and your family. It’s a hard time to go through and recovery takes time. Just take one step at a time and don’t be in a hurry to get back to normal…give it time.
    Regards Roger and family.

  14. From Rick Rottman at 4:04 am on August 29, 2006

    Todd, I cannot express to you how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts will be with you and your family in the upcoming days and weeks.

  15. From neville at 4:21 am on August 29, 2006

    Very sorry to learn of your loss, Todd. My thoughts are with you and yours.

  16. From Landincoldfire at 6:05 am on August 29, 2006

    Ugh, I have yet to go through something like this and don’t look forward to it.

    Todd, take your time to remember all the good times with your father. We will still be here when you return, no matter how long it takes.

    My thoughts will be with you in the coming days.

  17. From Red_Eye at 6:40 am on August 29, 2006

    Todd, I’m very sorry to hear that. My thoughts and best wishes are with your family in this difficult time.

  18. From Red_Eye at 6:40 am on August 29, 2006

    Todd, I’m very sorry to hear that. My thoughts and best wishes are with your family in this difficult time.

  19. From Chicago Tom at 6:45 am on August 29, 2006

    What a horrific event Todd. My family and I are so sorry for your loss. I hope your neice makes a quick recovery. You and your family are in our thoughts and if there’s anything we can do for you let me know. We’re in Chicago so if you fly through and need help just give me a call – 847-331-5343.

    Hang in there, be strong for your mom and take your time with everything. We can wait.

    - Tom

  20. From madmari at 7:23 am on August 29, 2006

    My condolences Todd.
    My thoughts are with you.

    Mario

  21. From Mike Wills at 8:01 am on August 29, 2006

    My thoughts are with you. While I have yet to have the expirience, I am sure that is one of the hardest people to loose.

  22. From Morgan at 10:04 am on August 29, 2006

    Todd,

    I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father. My family & I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time of loss.

    Morgan

  23. From Morgan at 10:04 am on August 29, 2006

    Todd,

    I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father. My family & I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time of loss.

    Morgan

  24. From shane at 10:41 am on August 29, 2006

    Hello Todd,

    I am sorry to hear the bad news about your father.
    It is strange how life can be so cruel at times.
    Stay strong for your family Todd and know that you have a many people that are praying that your niece pulls through. GNC will be here when you return and we will all be here waiting.
    Give your mother lots of hugs and stay close with her for this time of grief.

  25. From shane at 10:42 am on August 29, 2006

    Hello Todd,

    I am sorry to hear the bad news about your father.
    It is strange how life can be so cruel at times.
    Stay strong for your family Todd and know that you have a many people that are praying that your niece pulls through. GNC will be here when you return and we will all be here waiting.
    Give your mother lots of hugs and stay close with her for this time of grief.

  26. From Makwanza at 10:43 am on August 29, 2006

    Hey Todd,

    I am really sorry to hear that too. I hope your family keep being strong and my sincere wishes for a good recovery for your family.

    Paulo Choi

  27. From shane at 10:43 am on August 29, 2006

    Hello Todd,

    I am sorry to hear the bad news about your father.
    It is strange how life can be so cruel at times.
    Stay strong for your family Todd and know that you have a many people that are praying that your niece pulls through. GNC will be here when you return and we will all be here waiting.
    Give your mother lots of hugs and stay close with her for this time of grief.
    Regards,

    Shane Chisholm

  28. From shane at 10:43 am on August 29, 2006

    Hello Todd,

    I am sorry to hear the bad news about your father.
    It is strange how life can be so cruel at times.
    Stay strong for your family Todd and know that you have a many people that are praying that your niece pulls through. GNC will be here when you return and we will all be here waiting.
    Give your mother lots of hugs and stay close with her for this time of grief.
    Regards,

    Shane Chisholm

  29. From DrumsNWhistles at 11:08 am on August 29, 2006

    I downloaded your podcast early this morning as always and the minute I heard the tone in your voice I knew there had been a tragedy. I am so sorry for your loss.

    My prayers go out to you and your family, and especially for your niece’s recovery from this horrible accident. Be safe and we’ll be here when you’re ready to resume.

    DnW

  30. From jpw at 12:01 pm on August 29, 2006

    Your fans out here are mindful of your loss. Wishing your niece and your entire family strength.

  31. From JoeH at 3:19 pm on August 29, 2006

    I am sorry to hear about your father. I just went through the unexpected death of my mother-in-law and wish you strength in dealing with this.

  32. From Shannon at 4:34 pm on August 29, 2006

    I came to the site as soon as I heard the message on the podcast feed. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for your family. Don’t worry about the site or podcast, I am sure that there are many people including myself who would be willing to help out where it’s needed.

    My prayers are with your family and with the neice who was in the car that she may have a speedy recovery.

  33. From mahadewa at 6:41 pm on August 29, 2006

    Dear Todd,

    I express my deepest condolences for you father. May he rest in peace.
    I offer my prayer and my thoughts will be with you and your family,
    especially for your niece.

  34. From wendy at 9:11 pm on August 29, 2006

    Todd & Family,
    Loosing a Father is hard… My deepest condolences. Please take all the time you need and we will be here when you get back.

    Love,
    Wendy

  35. From sinalco at 11:37 pm on August 29, 2006

    Todd,
    I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family and I pray for the healing of your niece.

    Denise

  36. From philgreg at 5:38 am on August 30, 2006

    Sorry to Hear of your tragic loss Todd.

    Our best wishes to you and your Family in this time of sadness. Take Time my friend.

  37. From philgreg at 5:38 am on August 30, 2006

    Sorry to Hear of your tragic loss Todd.

    Our best wishes to you and your Family in this time of sadness. Take Time my friend.

  38. From hiptech at 7:11 am on August 30, 2006

    Todd,

    No one ever is prepared for the loss of a family member even if due to a long illness,

    To lose someone close so unexpectedly as you have must be doubly difficult.

    Our thoughts, prayers go out to you, your niece and condolences to your family.

  39. From Brian at 11:56 am on August 30, 2006

    I am so sorry to hear that Todd, please give my best to all of your family, and may peace be with your dad.

  40. From normad at 12:11 pm on August 30, 2006

    i am praying for you and yours

  41. From Mack D. Male at 2:21 pm on August 30, 2006

    Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

  42. From Mack D. Male at 2:21 pm on August 30, 2006

    Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

  43. From lapidary at 3:43 pm on August 30, 2006

    Loss like this just can’t be easy. It is scary how fast life can be taken from this world.
    I hope that your niece will rebound quick. There are no words to describe or console this kind of incident, so I too can only say I will pray for you and your family.
    - Jeffry E.

  44. From rainbowfly at 4:44 am on August 31, 2006

    My deepest sympathy in your lost. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

    Karen

  45. From Zhirow at 7:55 am on August 31, 2006

    Sorry to hear that Todd. I know he’ll be missed.

  46. From 2Skiens at 2:18 pm on August 31, 2006

    Todd,
    Sorry to hear about your father. Do what you need to do for yourself and your family, don’t worry about the rest of the world until you are ready. Sympathies.
    Guido

  47. From 2Skiens at 2:18 pm on August 31, 2006

    Todd,
    Sorry to hear about your father. Do what you need to do for yourself and your family, don’t worry about the rest of the world until you are ready. Sympathies.
    Guido

  48. From Srini Murty at 7:44 pm on August 31, 2006

    Todd,
    I was deeply saddened to hear of your father’s passing away. As always, He (the one upstairs) chooses to do as He pleases and we are left to wonder why. I am praying for your niece and am hoping she will pull through. Having lost near and dear ones in the recent past I can understand. But I am sure your pain and grief is unbearable. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and yours.

  49. From LAFD at 8:31 pm on August 31, 2006

    Todd:

    I am so very saddened to learn of your Father’s passing. He remains with you however, in more ways than you might imagine. He exists in the sunlit mornings and moon-filled nights. He is in the Autumn leaves that crunch softly beneath your feet, and the wind of Spring that makes the clouds dance against a deep blue sky. He is the magic of laughter, and the embrace of compassion. He is forever the sparkle in your eyes, and his voice albeit softer, is now and forever more easily understood and empowering.

    May God Bless you and your family as he has blessed us all with your Father’s all to brief presence, and may the good Lord watch over your neice’s swift and complete recovery.

    If your flight(s) should happen to layover in Los Angeles, please do not hesitate to contact our office (213) 485-5162, so that we might offer you and your family some manner of support in your time of need.

    Sincerely,

    Brian Humphrey
    Firefighter/Paramedic
    Public Information Officer
    Los Angeles Fire Department

  50. From Chicago Tom at 12:50 pm on September 1, 2006

    Can some one please tell me why the railroads aren’t required to place lights and bells at EVERY railroad crossing!@!!!!!!!! Trust me they make enough money.

    http://www.wndu.com/news/082006/news_52314.php

  51. From HerbaZ at 1:28 am on September 2, 2006

    hi Todd..

    Todd, I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hang in there.

    i’m really sorry :(

  52. From HerbaZ at 1:28 am on September 2, 2006

    hi Todd..

    Todd, I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hang in there.

    i’m really sorry :(

  53. From tybeeguy at 8:11 pm on September 2, 2006

    Very sorry to learn of your loss, Todd. My thoughts are with you and yours.

  54. From tybeeguy at 8:13 pm on September 2, 2006

    Very sorry to learn of your loss, Todd. My thoughts are with you and yours.

  55. From tybeeguy at 8:14 pm on September 2, 2006

    Very sorry to learn of your loss, Todd. My thoughts are with you and yours.