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Old 19 June 2015, 09:54 PM   #31
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Amazing story and a nice gesture. Take a picture of his reaction once he lift open the box.
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Old 19 June 2015, 09:55 PM   #32
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Old 19 June 2015, 09:57 PM   #33
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May he wear it in the best of health. Thanks for sharing your story
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Old 19 June 2015, 10:05 PM   #34
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Great story - thank you for sharing on TRF.
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Old 19 June 2015, 10:10 PM   #35
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Great Story.
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Old 19 June 2015, 10:11 PM   #36
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Heart warming story. Thanks for sharing and congrats!
He will love and treasure this.
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Old 19 June 2015, 10:17 PM   #37
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Big congrats to both of you
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Old 19 June 2015, 10:33 PM   #38
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such a wonderful story. I wish you both all the best. Congrats! Report back with his reaction lol
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Old 19 June 2015, 10:44 PM   #39
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Old 19 June 2015, 10:44 PM   #40
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Great; story! Would love to hear your dad's reaction.
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Old 19 June 2015, 10:49 PM   #41
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i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !
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Old 19 June 2015, 10:58 PM   #42
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Great story!
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Old 19 June 2015, 11:09 PM   #43
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I love reading a story like your! Just goes to show there is still amazing people out there! I hope he loves his watch, what a guy your father is!
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Old 19 June 2015, 11:17 PM   #44
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Old 19 June 2015, 11:24 PM   #45
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A lovely story and a beautiful watch !

Please let us have a pic with your dad wearing his present !
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Old 19 June 2015, 11:34 PM   #46
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Old 19 June 2015, 11:35 PM   #47
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i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !
Sorry to hear man
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Old 19 June 2015, 11:41 PM   #48
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I just love stories like this. Your Dad has every reason to be proud of you and it's a wonderful gesture on your part to present him with a Rolex. Best of luck to both of you.
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Old 19 June 2015, 11:46 PM   #49
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Congratulations! Awesome story!
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Old 19 June 2015, 11:58 PM   #50
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The quality of generosity is not strained,
It is twice blest,
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.

And in this case twice over, a lovely story, well done.
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:09 AM   #51
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Great story, glad you were able to turn nothing into success. And what a gift for your father, congrats to him!
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:14 AM   #52
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That's great!
Congrats to you both and cheers to continued success
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:15 AM   #53
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i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !
That's awful. I'm so sorry, my condolences.
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:16 AM   #54
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Wow. I applaud you. I know what it's like to be in a bad place (this is why I took a hiatus form here for a few years) and how great it feels when someone shows you a bit of kindness. Good for you. Your father is a good man and is now being rewarded
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:17 AM   #55
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Damn that's a good story,

Hollywood, so sorry to hear this!
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:19 AM   #56
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Congrat to your success and making your Dad proud. He obviously saw it in you and it paid off, well deserved!
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:20 AM   #57
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youre a class act, congrats.
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:25 AM   #58
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:27 AM   #59
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Awesome story! Just curious what kind of business you started with 7k? Sounds like a great story on its own.
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Old 20 June 2015, 12:50 AM   #60
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Cheers to you and your dad.
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