He fought for 5 days and gave us time to process and prepare.
He passed earlier today 10/2/22.
There was a moment a couple days ago where he came to for a bit and was responsive.
My Mom, sister and brother held his hands and spoke with him. He was able to nod and squeeze their hand. He kept waving hello/goodbye. I stood at the foot of the bed and he gathered the strength to point at me ( the oldest child he was always toughest on me )
That hand gesture was worth a thousand words. I told him, "I can take it from here if you're ready to rest now"
He's no longer in pain...and he's finally at peace.
Thanks for listening to my BS for 20 years, LG. I wouldn't be a Laker fan or an LG member if it wasn't for him.
Go find Kobe so you can shoot some hoops together. I love you, Dad.
So sorry for your loss. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Your story rings true for so many of us. Sport and fandom connects my brother and I to our 80 yr old father to this day. Memories of first Lakers, Dodger, and Bruin games at the Rose Bowl forged bonds through shared experiences.
Take those joyful moments of your pops with you. _________________ Formerly 4evARaBruin
Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 12165 Location: Pasadena, CA
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 2:04 pm Post subject:
My condolences to you and your family.
I lost both my mom and dad in a matter of 8 months from one another in 2015/early 2016. My mom took me to games at the Forum in the 1980's including my first game in 1979 seeing Magic, Kareem, etc.
Platinum, I am late on this but wanted you to know how sorry I am to hear that your father has passed.
Sounds like you are very close and obviously he raised you right as a Laker Fan! Much love to you, your father and your family. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny
Thank you for all of the well wishes, LG family.
It means a lot right now.
Man, I cried. Iām sorry for your loss, the unfair part of our reality. He gave you the gift of being a lakers fan! Lol may good memories wash over you during this time and draw you some comfort
Thank you guys for all the kind words and support.
It really helps right now.
I know he'd be happy so many fellow Laker fans are showing him so much love. _________________ "Dread it, run from it... destiny arrives all the same."
He fought for 5 days and gave us time to process and prepare.
He passed earlier today 10/2/22.
There was a moment a couple days ago where he came to for a bit and was responsive.
My Mom, sister and brother held his hands and spoke with him. He was able to nod and squeeze their hand. He kept waving hello/goodbye. I stood at the foot of the bed and he gathered the strength to point at me ( the oldest child he was always toughest on me )
That hand gesture was worth a thousand words. I told him, "I can take it from here if you're ready to rest now"
He's no longer in pain...and he's finally at peace.
Thanks for listening to my BS for 20 years, LG. I wouldn't be a Laker fan or an LG member if it wasn't for him.
Go find Kobe so you can shoot some hoops together. I love you, Dad.
Platnum, my heartfelt condolences.. I know its hard when you lose that close parent...
Hang in there buddy.. _________________ Starting Lakers Dynasty6.0! NOW!!
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....." each year in Lakerland is marked by four seasons: Kobeās Mad at His Teammates; Kobeās Shooting Too Much; Kobe Leads the Victory Parade; Kobe Receives His Championship Ring."
Sorry for your loss Platinum. I can relate. My father passed in 2017 and my mom last December 1 after a fight with Alzheimerās. Iāve been a grown man for a long time, but no matter oneās age, itās a sobering thing to lose oneās parents.
My father took me to Lakers games when they would wind up in our neck of the Maryland woods back in the day. Because of him, I got to see Elgin, Jerry and Wilt in person on several occasions.
best wishes to you and your family. i love the lakers,even when they suck. we are a lakers family as well. i don't watch as many games as i used to but i always listen to lakers videos on youtoube every and stay up to date with the team.
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 6:17 am Post subject:
PLATNUM wrote:
Thank you for moving this, Omar.
He fought for 5 days and gave us time to process and prepare.
He passed earlier today 10/2/22.
There was a moment a couple days ago where he came to for a bit and was responsive.
My Mom, sister and brother held his hands and spoke with him. He was able to nod and squeeze their hand. He kept waving hello/goodbye. I stood at the foot of the bed and he gathered the strength to point at me ( the oldest child he was always toughest on me )
That hand gesture was worth a thousand words. I told him, "I can take it from here if you're ready to rest now"
He's no longer in pain...and he's finally at peace.
Thanks for listening to my BS for 20 years, LG. I wouldn't be a Laker fan or an LG member if it wasn't for him.
Go find Kobe so you can shoot some hoops together. I love you, Dad.
Beautiful Caused me to mist. Stay Up Walk Tall _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
He fought for 5 days and gave us time to process and prepare.
He passed earlier today 10/2/22.
There was a moment a couple days ago where he came to for a bit and was responsive.
My Mom, sister and brother held his hands and spoke with him. He was able to nod and squeeze their hand. He kept waving hello/goodbye. I stood at the foot of the bed and he gathered the strength to point at me ( the oldest child he was always toughest on me )
That hand gesture was worth a thousand words. I told him, "I can take it from here if you're ready to rest now"
Thanks, jo... and everyone else for all the love.
His services are this Friday and I know its gonna be tough. But having that closure in his final days really helped. I was able to tell him what I wanted to and ai know he went peacefully. He always did so much for everyone else..its his time to rest now.
He's no longer in pain...and he's finally at peace.
Thanks for listening to my BS for 20 years, LG. I wouldn't be a Laker fan or an LG member if it wasn't for him.
Go find Kobe so you can shoot some hoops together. I love you, Dad.
Beautiful Caused me to mist. Stay Up Walk Tall
_________________ "Dread it, run from it... destiny arrives all the same."
He fought for 5 days and gave us time to process and prepare.
He passed earlier today 10/2/22.
There was a moment a couple days ago where he came to for a bit and was responsive.
My Mom, sister and brother held his hands and spoke with him. He was able to nod and squeeze their hand. He kept waving hello/goodbye. I stood at the foot of the bed and he gathered the strength to point at me ( the oldest child he was always toughest on me )
That hand gesture was worth a thousand words. I told him, "I can take it from here if you're ready to rest now"
Thanks for listening to my BS for 20 years, LG. I wouldn't be a Laker fan or an LG member if it wasn't for him.
Go find Kobe so you can shoot some hoops together. I love you, Dad.
Beautiful Caused me to mist. Stay Up Walk Tall
Thanks, jo... and everyone else for all the love.
His services are this Friday and I know its gonna be tough. But having that closure in his final days really helped. I was able to tell him what I wanted to and I know he went peacefully. He always did so much for everyone else..its his time to rest now. _________________ "Dread it, run from it... destiny arrives all the same."
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 7:22 am Post subject:
PLATNUM wrote:
jodeke wrote:
PLATNUM wrote:
Thank you for moving this, Omar.
He fought for 5 days and gave us time to process and prepare.
He passed earlier today 10/2/22.
There was a moment a couple days ago where he came to for a bit and was responsive.
My Mom, sister and brother held his hands and spoke with him. He was able to nod and squeeze their hand. He kept waving hello/goodbye. I stood at the foot of the bed and he gathered the strength to point at me ( the oldest child he was always toughest on me )
That hand gesture was worth a thousand words. I told him, "I can take it from here if you're ready to rest now"
Thanks for listening to my BS for 20 years, LG. I wouldn't be a Laker fan or an LG member if it wasn't for him.
Go find Kobe so you can shoot some hoops together. I love you, Dad.
Beautiful Caused me to mist. Stay Up Walk Tall
Thanks, jo... and everyone else for all the love.
His services are this Friday and I know its gonna be tough. But having that closure in his final days really helped. I was able to tell him what I wanted to and I know he went peacefully. He always did so much for everyone else..its his time to rest now.
Going to wear something purple for your pops on Friday. _________________ āWe must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.ā ā Elie Wiesel
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: Fell in love with the Lakers because of my Dad....
PLATNUM wrote:
Watching the 80s showtime Lakers in the living room and then shooting hoops on the nerf basket hanging from the doorway is one of my earliest memories of my father and I.
We bonded thru basketball and the Lakers.
Right now he is fighting to stay alive as he has come down with a bad infection after surgery last Friday. There is a good chance he won't make it.... But I just want to put this out there in the world to let everyone in Lakerland know how much of a fan he and I both are.... and how our love for the game and team brought us close. He could use all the prayers, thoughts and well wishes you can give.
Thanks, LG.
living in the bay area, I keep encouraging my 8 year old daughter to support the warriors, but, she insists she wants to be a lakers fan because of her dad
My condolencesļ¼ my father passed away five years ago, i can fully understand your feeling. A giant who had carried you was gone, life was different , the world was different since then. _________________ You are not alone.
He fought for 5 days and gave us time to process and prepare.
He passed earlier today 10/2/22.
There was a moment a couple days ago where he came to for a bit and was responsive.
My Mom, sister and brother held his hands and spoke with him. He was able to nod and squeeze their hand. He kept waving hello/goodbye. I stood at the foot of the bed and he gathered the strength to point at me ( the oldest child he was always toughest on me )
That hand gesture was worth a thousand words. I told him, "I can take it from here if you're ready to rest now"
Thanks for listening to my BS for 20 years, LG. I wouldn't be a Laker fan or an LG member if it wasn't for him.
Go find Kobe so you can shoot some hoops together. I love you, Dad.
Beautiful Caused me to mist. Stay Up Walk Tall
Thanks, jo... and everyone else for all the love.
His services are this Friday and I know its gonna be tough. But having that closure in his final days really helped. I was able to tell him what I wanted to and I know he went peacefully. He always did so much for everyone else..its his time to rest now.
Going to wear something purple for your pops on Friday.
I appreciate it, Omar.
Thank you everyone for sharing your kind words and also some of your stories as well. _________________ "Dread it, run from it... destiny arrives all the same."
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