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Lost my dad yesterday.
« on: April 01, 2020, 05:23:25 PM »
Lost a great man yesterday. Brought him in to Madigan about 10 days ago with really bad labored breathing. Tested for coronavirus and biological infections but was cleared. Turns out it was aortic stenosis and he wasn't a candidate for surgery. He was on a respirator and decided he didn't want to be kept alive by mechanical means, so had the respirator removed. He was able to breathe on his own for another day. The doctors kept him comfortable as he passed.
He was a retired army Colonel, Vietnam veteran, Green Beret, and a veterinarian also. He was a twin and his brother was also a veterinarian and received the Silver Star in Korea.

Harold (Bud) Strandberg, my dad.

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2020, 05:25:11 PM »
Sorry to hear that, you and your family is in my prayers.
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2020, 05:26:44 PM »
I am sorry for your loss.  I will pray for you and your family.

Thank you for your father's service to our country.

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2020, 05:33:42 PM »
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers sent to family and friends of this great American veteran. May he Rest In Peace.
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2020, 05:33:49 PM »
Sorry for your loss, man. Prayers sent!
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2020, 05:35:44 PM »
RIP. Thanks for sharing. 
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2020, 05:37:25 PM »
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
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« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2020, 05:42:20 PM »
RIP
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2020, 05:43:58 PM »
Very sorry for your loss, sounds like a great man
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2020, 05:50:36 PM »
Very sorry for your loss prayers sent your way
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2020, 05:50:45 PM »
Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a great American!

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2020, 05:55:39 PM »
So sorry for your loss sending prayers your way for strength for all the family
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2020, 05:56:52 PM »
Very sorry for your loss.
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2020, 05:58:24 PM »
Very sorry for your loss, sounds like a great man! RIP

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2020, 06:00:46 PM »
I’m sorry for your loss, sounds like a hell of a man. Rest easy sir.

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« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2020, 06:17:31 PM »
Very sorry for your loss.
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2020, 06:18:03 PM »
 So very sorry to you and yours for the loss of an incredible dad, that I'm sure meant the world to you and many people. Prayers for you all. Enjoy the memories and , make him proud!
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2020, 06:19:30 PM »
Sorry for your loss

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2020, 06:24:38 PM »
My condolences for you and your family. It is good that he was able to make that decision for himself.

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2020, 06:26:07 PM »
Sorry to hear this. I lost my dad and best friend in September. The first few months were terrible. I’m getting to the point where you remember all the good times. I miss him everyday. I know where you are at right now. I hope you can get through the rough time as soon as possible and have a lot of great memories to cary with you going forward.

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #20 on: April 01, 2020, 06:59:19 PM »
So sorry for yor loss, greatly appreciate your father's and uncles service!
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #21 on: April 01, 2020, 07:01:48 PM »
Sorry for your loss, your Dad was a hell of a man.RIP
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« Reply #22 on: April 01, 2020, 07:06:54 PM »
RIP Colonel  :salute: , sorry for your families loss.
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« Reply #23 on: April 01, 2020, 07:08:26 PM »
Sorry for your loss.

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #24 on: April 01, 2020, 07:15:18 PM »

Sounds Like A Great Man who Served Our country well so sorry you lost your Father Its Not easy But it will Get Better
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« Reply #25 on: April 01, 2020, 07:30:14 PM »
My condolences.
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #26 on: April 01, 2020, 07:35:09 PM »
Sorry to hear of your loss of your Dad. Sounds like a man who made a difference. What are some of your best memories of him? Any pictures of this fine gentleman?

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #27 on: April 01, 2020, 07:40:25 PM »
Sorry for your loss.

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« Reply #28 on: April 01, 2020, 07:44:40 PM »
Very sorry for your loss sounds like he was a great man 🙏🙏🙏

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #29 on: April 01, 2020, 08:22:14 PM »
Sorry for your loss.

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« Reply #30 on: April 01, 2020, 08:42:30 PM »
Sounds like he achieved some admiral things in his life that any man would be proud of.
I'm glad your dad was able make decisions for himself to the end.

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #31 on: April 01, 2020, 09:11:53 PM »
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.  RIP sir!

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« Reply #32 on: April 01, 2020, 09:43:09 PM »
Sorry is no where near enough for a loss of a man like that. It has been almost 8 years since I lost my Dad and I think of him everyday! It is a tough place for most to be, hold on to all the great memories and qualities that made him the man he was to you and to all who knew him. A great loss for sure but your tribute to him says a great deal about how he will live on! Prayers to you and all he touched.

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #33 on: April 23, 2020, 04:12:30 PM »
I hope you can focus on the fond memories to assuage the grief. Peace be with you and your family.

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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #34 on: April 23, 2020, 04:55:38 PM »
    Harold (Bud) Strandberg... Looks like you touched a lot of people. May your family be put at ease that your in the company of your brothers in arms. RIP brother.
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday.
« Reply #35 on: April 23, 2020, 05:10:40 PM »
prayers are with you.

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« Reply #36 on: April 23, 2020, 05:49:09 PM »
Condolences to your family, sorry to hear that.

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« Reply #37 on: April 23, 2020, 05:53:23 PM »
You should be very proud of all the things your father and uncle accomplished.  True American heroes.  Sorry for your loss.

 


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