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Hannelore Damitz posted a condolence
Mein kleiner Liebling,
Heute ist Dein 81. Geburtstag und ich weiß Dein Spirit ist mit mir. Ich warte auf den Tag wenn wir wieder zusammen sind. - Fuer immer geliebt, Fuer immer vermissed,
Dein kleines Schatzilein
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Roger Damitz posted a condolence
I never imagined that I'd sit here writing this. When you're a kid, and you're growing up, your parents seem to live forever - they're always there - and they will, always, be there, right? Sadly, that's not the case. One day, whenever that day comes, things must change, and dad or mom will leave us, and we hope, will go to heaven, or a better place. They'll be "up there", and will continue to watch over us. I feel in my heart that my dad, "Daddy" as we have always called him, is still with us. I love him dearly and miss him beyond what any words can describe. He was MY dad ...he was there for me and taught me everything he knew. He was strict - as were his parents before him - but he loved us and cared deeply about us - and for us. He was proud, he was hard-working, he was dedicated, and he did all he could to prepare us for the challenges that he anticipated would await us in life. But sadly, he could never have prepared us for the day when we would eventually have to say goodbye. It took a few years for his illness to finally overcome him, and we all knew that the end was near, but he stayed strong, and we all realised together, how precious our lives really are. - and how much we always meant to one another.
I said goodbye to my dad almost a year before he passed away. I remember so clearly, how I tucked him into bed, he could only stay awake for an hour or so at a time, before he needed to sleep again. His body was slowing down and the illness was taking its toll. I knew, that day, before I kissed him goodnight - and before I left for my flight back to Australia, this goodbye really was, "goodbye". I knew, I would never see him again - and he did, too. The last words he spoke that day were, "...but you're coming back, right?". And I told him, while I said a silent prayer inside, that "if you promise to keep taking all your pills and medicine, I promise I will come back to see you again". His last words to me, and mine to him, were "I love you". With tears in his eyes, and tears in mine, I watched how he fell asleep, again, for yet another one of his many naps.
I kept my promise and came back to see him again, a year later, but sadly, I didn't arrive in time. I called from Australia, and spoke to the nurse who sat with him, by his bedside in the hospice, and she kept whispering in his ear, "Roger is coming. He's on his way. He's leaving Australia and is flying to Dubai right now. He'll be here soon. He loves you and he's coming." I had a long chat with the nurses when I finally did arrive; they believe that my dad was aware, and he very much tried to reach out and hold on. I am so thankful that they were with him, and I am eternally grateful that they cared for him in his final moments.
God bless all who touched the life of my dad, and God bless those who were with him, in spirit and in person, over the years and in the end. Thank you for being there, and thank you for sharing your time with him.
Not a day goes by where I don't think about him constantly. I miss him dearly and I feel my life is more complete because I have known him. He taught me all that I know, and he made me who and what I am. Thank you dad, for being MY dad. Keep looking down at me, and continue to help guide me ...for I will most certainly be looking up at you. I know you're there, Daddy. I love you and I miss you.
Forever and always,
Your son,
Roger
Ps - for those of you thinking of your own parents just now, ...take a moment - right now. Call them. Tell them you love them. Tell them how much they mean to you. Don't let those times go by. Trust me.... just do it.
(On the anniversary of my dad's passing, one year ago. roger@damitz.ca)
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From Judy posted a condolence
Is this the Wally Damitz from Chicago who's parents were Lena and Walter Damitz? They had a home on Leavitt? He was as my second cousin. Aunt Lena was my grandfathers sister. And my mom was a Gabe.
Thank you.
Judy
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❤️Your ever loving and missing you...Schatzilein lit a candle
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Roger lit a candle
Thursday, February 14, 2019
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Miss you dad. It’s been three years. xxx Roger lit a candle
Sunday, January 27, 2019
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Perth, Australia lit a candle
Friday, November 2, 2018
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Happy Birthday Dad! You would have been 82 today... ... You seem so far away now, but I know and believe you’re still right here with us. Have some coffee, cake and happy drinks with everyone up there ...and we’ll drink a few toasts and remember you down here. Lots and lots of love forever and always, ....Roger ❤️
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Perth, Australia posted a condolence
Friday, November 2, 2018
Happy Birthday Dad! You would have been 82 today... ... You seem so far away now, but I know and believe you’re still right here with us. Have some coffee, cake and happy drinks with everyone up there ...and we’ll drink a few toasts and remember you down here. Lots and lots of love forever and always, ....Roger ❤️
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Roger Miss you dad. lit a candle
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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Roger lit a candle
Friday, May 4, 2018
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Ich guck nach oben, und Du guckst bestimmt nach unten. Ich denke an Dich, Daddy. Alles liebe, Roger
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Roger posted a condolence
Friday, May 4, 2018
Ich guck nach oben, und Du guckst bestimmt nach unten. Ich denke an Dich, Daddy. Alles liebe, Roger
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Roger lit a candle
Monday, January 29, 2018
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Roger Damitz lit a candle
Saturday, January 20, 2018
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It’s been two years today, dad. I know that you’re watching -and we’re “ok” - but it would have been so much better with you here. We all think of you every day, but today is especially hard. Say hi to everyone up there, and remember, you are forever loved ...and never forgotten. Love Roger
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Roger Damitz posted a condolence
Saturday, January 20, 2018
It’s been two years today, dad. I know that you’re watching -and we’re “ok” - but it would have been so much better with you here. We all think of you every day, but today is especially hard. Say hi to everyone up there, and remember, you are forever loved ...and never forgotten. Love Roger
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Roger Damitz, Perth, Australia lit a candle
Monday, November 6, 2017
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Hannelore lit a candle
Thursday, November 2, 2017
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Hannelore lit a candle
Thursday, November 2, 2017
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Hannelore Damitz lit a candle
Thursday, November 2, 2017
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Mein kleiner Liebling
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Hannelore Damitz posted a condolence
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Mein kleiner Liebling
Heute ist Dein 81. Geburtstag und ich weiß, Dein Spirit ist mit mir. -
Ich warte auf den Tag wenn wir wieder zusammen sind.
Fuer immer geliebt,
Fuer immer missed
Fuer immer ....Dein kleiner Schatz ...❤️
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Hannelore Damitz posted a condolence
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Mein kleiner Liebling,
Heute ist Dein 81. Geburtstag und ich weiß Dein Spirit ist mit mir. Ich warte auf den Tag wenn wir wieder zusammen sind. - Fuer immer geliebt, Fuer immer vermissed,
Dein kleines Schatzilein
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Roger Damitz, Perth, Australia lit a candle
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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Dear Dad, it’s November 2nd here now and today would have been your 81st birthday. Happy Birthday! I miss you so much. I think of you every day. Writing to you here like this is unfortunately all I can do now - but I know you can hear me. I love you Dad. Xoxo, Roger
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Roger Damitz, Perth, Australia posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Dear Dad, it’s November 2nd here now and today would have been your 81st birthday. Happy Birthday! I miss you so much. I think of you every day. Writing to you here like this is unfortunately all I can do now - but I know you can hear me. I love you Dad. Xoxo, Roger
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Friday, October 6, 2017
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Roger. ..... I miss you, dad. Every day. lit a candle
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
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Roger Damitz lit a candle
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
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Hi, Judy. No, I'm afraid that this isn't the same Walter Damitz you've described. However, I am grateful that you reached out and lit a candle for him. I miss my dad, as you can surely gather from my original post. No one prepares us for when "the day" finally comes, but I am grateful that I still have many memories - of days gone by, and experiences we shared. Thank you for posting on my dad's site. God bless you. With kindest regards from Australia, Roger Damitz
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Roger Damitz lit a candle
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
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Roger Damitz posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Hi, Judy. No, I'm afraid that this isn't the same Walter Damitz you've described. However, I am grateful that you reached out and lit a candle for him. I miss my dad, as you can surely gather from my original post. No one prepares us for when "the day" finally comes, but I am grateful that I still have many memories - of days gone by, and experiences we shared. Thank you for posting on my dad's site. God bless you. With kindest regards from Australia, Roger Damitz
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Judy and Evie lit a candle
Monday, May 8, 2017
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From Judy posted a condolence
Monday, May 8, 2017
Is this the Wally Damitz from Chicago who's parents were Lena and Walter Damitz? They had a home on Leavitt? He was as my second cousin. Aunt Lena was my grandfathers sister. And my mom was a Gabe.
Thank you.
Judy
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Roger lit a candle
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
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Roger Damitz lit a candle
Thursday, January 19, 2017
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Roger Damitz posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2017
I never imagined that I'd sit here writing this. When you're a kid, and you're growing up, your parents seem to live forever - they're always there - and they will, always, be there, right? Sadly, that's not the case. One day, whenever that day comes, things must change, and dad or mom will leave us, and we hope, will go to heaven, or a better place. They'll be "up there", and will continue to watch over us. I feel in my heart that my dad, "Daddy" as we have always called him, is still with us. I love him dearly and miss him beyond what any words can describe. He was MY dad ...he was there for me and taught me everything he knew. He was strict - as were his parents before him - but he loved us and cared deeply about us - and for us. He was proud, he was hard-working, he was dedicated, and he did all he could to prepare us for the challenges that he anticipated would await us in life. But sadly, he could never have prepared us for the day when we would eventually have to say goodbye. It took a few years for his illness to finally overcome him, and we all knew that the end was near, but he stayed strong, and we all realised together, how precious our lives really are. - and how much we always meant to one another.
I said goodbye to my dad almost a year before he passed away. I remember so clearly, how I tucked him into bed, he could only stay awake for an hour or so at a time, before he needed to sleep again. His body was slowing down and the illness was taking its toll. I knew, that day, before I kissed him goodnight - and before I left for my flight back to Australia, this goodbye really was, "goodbye". I knew, I would never see him again - and he did, too. The last words he spoke that day were, "...but you're coming back, right?". And I told him, while I said a silent prayer inside, that "if you promise to keep taking all your pills and medicine, I promise I will come back to see you again". His last words to me, and mine to him, were "I love you". With tears in his eyes, and tears in mine, I watched how he fell asleep, again, for yet another one of his many naps.
I kept my promise and came back to see him again, a year later, but sadly, I didn't arrive in time. I called from Australia, and spoke to the nurse who sat with him, by his bedside in the hospice, and she kept whispering in his ear, "Roger is coming. He's on his way. He's leaving Australia and is flying to Dubai right now. He'll be here soon. He loves you and he's coming." I had a long chat with the nurses when I finally did arrive; they believe that my dad was aware, and he very much tried to reach out and hold on. I am so thankful that they were with him, and I am eternally grateful that they cared for him in his final moments.
God bless all who touched the life of my dad, and God bless those who were with him, in spirit and in person, over the years and in the end. Thank you for being there, and thank you for sharing your time with him.
Not a day goes by where I don't think about him constantly. I miss him dearly and I feel my life is more complete because I have known him. He taught me all that I know, and he made me who and what I am. Thank you dad, for being MY dad. Keep looking down at me, and continue to help guide me ...for I will most certainly be looking up at you. I know you're there, Daddy. I love you and I miss you.
Forever and always,
Your son,
Roger
Ps - for those of you thinking of your own parents just now, ...take a moment - right now. Call them. Tell them you love them. Tell them how much they mean to you. Don't let those times go by. Trust me.... just do it.
(On the anniversary of my dad's passing, one year ago. roger@damitz.ca)