Goodbye Dad ..

This is a video that I made to say goodbye to my dad, in hopes that he gets to see this before he passes on.

My mother has dis-allowed me from calling him, and 5 of my sisters as well.

He doesn't have long left. His brain cancer has really taken a lot of life from him.

(dad has passed on)


Richard Glen Thompson
Dad was a complex man, with strong ideals. If dad saw something that he wished to see changed, dad would try to change it.
Dad in his professional life wore many hats. Whether he was on the city planning commission, or whether it was in his own construction business.
He tried to be the man for every job that he could do. When he saw a need in Mapleton UT for a sewage system, dad worked day and night for months on a plan.
He got some large pumps donated from Geneva Steel to the city, and he used his skills and experience as a project manager to write up a full proposal. They went with a different plan, but I think they wish now that they would have used his ideas instead now.
Everyone has regret though. I think everyone wishes different life situations turned out differently.
I know I miss my dad and I know his 8 remaining children do as well. Out of dads nine children eight remain here to morn him and our much missed brother Justin is with him now. All of us wish we would have had more time with him. He was such a joy to be around. His silly sense of humor, his musical talents, his hunting stories were all qualities that his loved ones know and miss.
Dad was so proud of all of his 9 children and 18 grandchildren , he has a great grandchild on the way right now too.
I remember when dad would meet someone new and I was there with him, one of the first things that dad would tell them is I have 9 children.. He would always find a way to casually mention that. That is definitely something to be proud of, especially when you know all of my siblings.
Melanie, Michelle, Robin, Stacy, Valerie, Ryan, Melissa, Brad and Justin are the brothers and sisters that I also proudly talk about when I meet someone new. Believe it or not, dad and I have a lot in common that is just one of many things.
Talking with my sisters recently reminded me of how much we all have in common with dad.
My brother Brad was dads best friend in the world, and they enjoyed many years of good conversation and working together. Working with dad was my most favorite memories of dad.
When dad had a construction company, dad always had me help him. He was the kind of man who believed a contract was no better than a handshake and a promise. He was so innocent and sweet like that.
The last part of his life he endured of health problems and hardships. He was a strong man, but not even superman is invincible.
May dad finally have peace, and rest. He deserves it!
Love Ryan Thompson
01/02/2009

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[behindzioncurtain]

Thanks for your comment. This is a very hard time. I appreciate the support. Condolences on your loss as well.

[vanbillsing]

I just lost my father to Diabetes on My 31st. Obviously I've doing some soul searching and youtube searching and came upon your vid. Just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss even though I've never met you. We have one thing in common. Nice video!.

[misterabuse]

god be with you, my dad had prostate cancer but luckily recovered from it. I cant even imagine how bad it must be too lose him. im only 15 but just the fear of losing my dad completely changed my life. even now tears are coming from my eyes cause i lost my grandfather too cancer around the same time i got news of my fathers cancer. cancer is a complete horror of life, but i hope you get past this unfortunate occurnce. god bless you, and everyone that has had to go through this ;)

[patatowned]

im sorry

[PlaidAndPolaroid]

Im so sorry about everything.

My dad died as well from brain cancer, and i know how you feel.

just know hes watching over you and youll see him sometime again.

Well, many hugs, (:

[HaZzA4g]

sorry mate

[Monica6Reyes]

I'm very sorry for your loss...

I lost my grandad to Alzhaimers but I know it's not the same...

[Heidimayberlin]

I just lost my father on December 19th from brain cancer. Take care of yourself and know that he's in a better place now, free from all of the pain and suffering (if he has passed on) and if he hasn't, know that he will be free. he will be your guardian angel and will guide you through life. and one day, you will meet again. he will wait for you at the gates of heaven.