We Lost Another Cowboys Fan

[Nation]

Sorry for your loss, hang in there

 

[Zimmy Lives]

My dad was born the day before Tom Landry. He passed away March 25th and I'm not sure how to ever watch another Cowboys game. Almost every picture as a child is me on his lap in my Cowboys gear. My first memories are him watching the games. It wasn't our whole relationship but it was one of our biggest bonds and I can't separate the two. We talked Cowboys in his last hour of life. I buried him with a Cowboys football in his arm. When I went to buy it, out of ALL the games that could have been playing in the pro shop, it was Dallas' last shellacking of the hated Texans. Dad was happy as a clam after that game.

Watching TV in his delirium in the hospital he thought he saw Tony Romo. I was told he broke chairs during our loss to the Steelers in the 70s Super Bowls. The cowboys were his love and he talked about them to the very end. I would check the zone for gossip and immediately call or tell him. I'd read him my posts which he was proud of. My dad and the Cowboys are so entwined and so a part of me I haven't been able to check this site or think. I don't know how to get through the coming season. There's my brother and his 2 grown children who love the team as dad and I did/do. I'll have to rely on them...

But this is unutterable and unfathomable. My daddy and his/my beloved Cowboys.

Cowboy nation lost one of its oldest, most ardent, smartest, and noble fans.

I'm sick with it.

Thanks for listening.

Figured this didn't belong in the Fan Zone though I'd like it there....

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the following from Shakespeare; I do whenever I think of my deceased father.

“When he shall die,
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun.”

― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

 

[Richmond Cowboy]

Sorry for your loss, life is fleeting but his spirit will live on with you and yours.

 

[silverbear]

My dad was born the day before Tom Landry. He passed away March 25th and I'm not sure how to ever watch another Cowboys game. Almost every picture as a child is me on his lap in my Cowboys gear. My first memories are him watching the games. It wasn't our whole relationship but it was one of our biggest bonds and I can't separate the two. We talked Cowboys in his last hour of life. I buried him with a Cowboys football in his arm. When I went to buy it, out of ALL the games that could have been playing in the pro shop, it was Dallas' last shellacking of the hated Texans. Dad was happy as a clam after that game.

Watching TV in his delirium in the hospital he thought he saw Tony Romo. I was told he broke chairs during our loss to the Steelers in the 70s Super Bowls. The cowboys were his love and he talked about them to the very end. I would check the zone for gossip and immediately call or tell him. I'd read him my posts which he was proud of. My dad and the Cowboys are so entwined and so a part of me I haven't been able to check this site or think. I don't know how to get through the coming season. There's my brother and his 2 grown children who love the team as dad and I did/do. I'll have to rely on them...

But this is unutterable and unfathomable. My daddy and his/my beloved Cowboys.

Cowboy nation lost one of its oldest, most ardent, smartest, and noble fans.

I'm sick with it.

Thanks for listening.

Figured this didn't belong in the Fan Zone though I'd like it there....

HS, I'm sorry... I think I would have liked him...

I know I like his daughter...

 

[ethiostar]

I am very sorry about your loss. May he rest in peace.

 

[ufcrules1]

Just thinking about your relationship makes me realize how special it was. I pretty much grew up without my dad. I would have loved nothing more than to have my dad be a huge Cowboys fan and dress me up in Cowboys gear and always talk about the team over the years. Man, that is special!

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Praying for your family during this tough time in your life.

I love Cowboy fans!

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Just thinking about your relationship makes me realize how special it was. I pretty much grew up without my dad. I would have loved nothing more than to have my dad be a huge Cowboys fan and dress me up in Cowboys gear and always talk about the team over the years. Man, that is special!

We're here for you, ufcrules!

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like a good man and a great cowboys fan and it is evident that you loved him and miss him dearly.

 

[jjktkk]

My dad was born the day before Tom Landry. He passed away March 25th and I'm not sure how to ever watch another Cowboys game. Almost every picture as a child is me on his lap in my Cowboys gear. My first memories are him watching the games. It wasn't our whole relationship but it was one of our biggest bonds and I can't separate the two. We talked Cowboys in his last hour of life. I buried him with a Cowboys football in his arm. When I went to buy it, out of ALL the games that could have been playing in the pro shop, it was Dallas' last shellacking of the hated Texans. Dad was happy as a clam after that game.

Watching TV in his delirium in the hospital he thought he saw Tony Romo. I was told he broke chairs during our loss to the Steelers in the 70s Super Bowls. The cowboys were his love and he talked about them to the very end. I would check the zone for gossip and immediately call or tell him. I'd read him my posts which he was proud of. My dad and the Cowboys are so entwined and so a part of me I haven't been able to check this site or think. I don't know how to get through the coming season. There's my brother and his 2 grown children who love the team as dad and I did/do. I'll have to rely on them...

But this is unutterable and unfathomable. My daddy and his/my beloved Cowboys.

Cowboy nation lost one of its oldest, most ardent, smartest, and noble fans.

I'm sick with it.

Thanks for listening.

Figured this didn't belong in the Fan Zone though I'd like it there....

My condolences to you and your family.

 

[Zordon]

Keep your head up Houston. The pain will diminish as time goes by. God bless you and your daddy. He now has the best seat in the house.

 

[Bowdown27]

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. My dad and I have never missed a cowboys game together. I can't imagine the pain of not being with him. Again, sorry to hear.

 

[DoomsDayD]

I am sorry for your loss.

 

[HoosierCowboy]

my dad was a huge fan who died in '89, just missing some fun Cowboy teams (though he still enjoyed them in heaven, I was sad that we did not enjoy them together). I still miss him, but can now enjoy my memories of shared fandom.

 

[HeavyBarrel]

Very sorry for your loss.....

 

[Blast From The Past]

Sorry for your great loss.

 

[JDSTAR]

The two most important things in my life are my family and my team, and I'm sure many of you feel the same way. Likewise, I'm sure we all can associate the two in our fond memories. I'm very sorry that you lost one of those. It sounds like your father was a great man who directed you in the right direction. I hope you can find solace, and I'm sure your dad is up there tossing the pigskin with Landry. Thank you for your story.

 

[Pottsville Maroons]

I'm sorry for your loss. My Mom was the one that got me started watching the Cowboys. It's tough to even think about losing her so I can't imagine what you're going through right now with the loss of your Dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my father not long ago as well. I'm sending prayers your way.

 

[Beast_from_East]

My dad was born the day before Tom Landry. He passed away March 25th and I'm not sure how to ever watch another Cowboys game. Almost every picture as a child is me on his lap in my Cowboys gear. My first memories are him watching the games. It wasn't our whole relationship but it was one of our biggest bonds and I can't separate the two. We talked Cowboys in his last hour of life. I buried him with a Cowboys football in his arm. When I went to buy it, out of ALL the games that could have been playing in the pro shop, it was Dallas' last shellacking of the hated Texans. Dad was happy as a clam after that game.

Watching TV in his delirium in the hospital he thought he saw Tony Romo. I was told he broke chairs during our loss to the Steelers in the 70s Super Bowls. The cowboys were his love and he talked about them to the very end. I would check the zone for gossip and immediately call or tell him. I'd read him my posts which he was proud of. My dad and the Cowboys are so entwined and so a part of me I haven't been able to check this site or think. I don't know how to get through the coming season. There's my brother and his 2 grown children who love the team as dad and I did/do. I'll have to rely on them...

But this is unutterable and unfathomable. My daddy and his/my beloved Cowboys.

Cowboy nation lost one of its oldest, most ardent, smartest, and noble fans.

I'm sick with it.

Thanks for listening.

Figured this didn't belong in the Fan Zone though I'd like it there....

Sorry for your loss.

I have lost loved ones in my life as well and it hurts, no way around it. However, the best advice I can give you is to remember the good times you and him had.