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Jody Denton
October 22, 2007
Hey, Popsey ...
Well, it's been three years today and it still isn't any easier. We all miss you so much!
Love,
Me
Jody Denton
December 19, 2006
Hey, Popsey ...
Well, it's just shy of one week until Christmas. Our house is all decorated in anticipation of Stephanie and Paul being here. They will arrive Saturday and I can’t wait. Jonathan and Ashley will spend their first year in North Carolina with a family at church. One of their friend's Moms was nice enough to invite them to join their family. I am very appreciative of that! I finally finished my baking on Sunday and got my boxes of goodies in the mail yesterday. It’s all the same stuff with the exception of your favorite fruit cake. I just can’t bring myself to make it any more.
Grandma also has your house decorated. Larry helped her get the decorations on the ceiling. I talked to Sarah a couple days ago and she said it looks really nice, as usual.
Well, Popsey … it sure doesn’t get any easier. It seems as though a day doesn’t go by where I don’t have a question that I know you will be able to answer but then pick up the phone to call only to realize that you won’t be at the other end. Mom is really good at some answers (surprisingly more than I ever gave her credit for) but those technical
ones … like what kind of computer component I need … is definitely a Pops question.
As you know, my Calle dog joined you this year. Please take good care of her for me.
Merry Christmas, Pops … We all miss and love you!
Love,
Me
Jody Denton
October 24, 2006
Hey, Popsey ...
Gosh! It's almost the holidays again! Time does fly by. We all miss you so much! It's just not the same.
Love,
Me
Jody Denton
June 18, 2006
Hey, Popsie ...
Happy Father's Day ... and Happy Birthday on Tuesday. We all miss you so much!
Love,
Me
Jody Denton
April 15, 2006
Hey, Popsey ...
Well, tomorrow is Easter and it doesn't get any easier. We all miss you so much. Have a wonderful Easter, Pops!
Love,
Me
Pattsy
March 17, 2006
Holy Cow...all that and I forgot what I came to the Guest Book for...HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY, DADDY!
Pattsy Au
March 17, 2006
Daddy, the ground is warm enough to plant some bulbs now and yesterday when Gary and I were putting in some gladioli I was telling him about how Ama used to grow them about 10 feet tall, at least that's how tall they seemed to me when I was just a kid. I told him how she would cut them early in the morning and add some of that pretty, soft fern and then dampen paper towels to wrap around the stems, then wrap it all up in waxed paper for us to take to our teachers. I always walked so proudly onto the school grounds carrying the bouquets Ama grew for our teachers. Thinking of her yesterday made me start missing you and I found myself on my hands and knees, digging in the dirt, with tears splashing like raindrops to moisten the earth around the bulbs. There's a part of me which knows that you are right there looking over my shoulder and you know that I am happy, probably happier than I have ever been in my life, but there is also this hollow place, a void which you once filled, which no one and nothing will ever make right. It's a missing thing and I always think...if it's this hard for me, how must it be for Mom? Because surely her hole must be immeasureably bigger than mine.
Jody Denton
December 4, 2005
Hey, Popsey ...
I sit here with tears rolling down my cheeks as I re-read the entries in this guest book. I truly thought maybe it would get easier as time went by but guess what, for me it doesn't.
Maybe it's the holidays that you loved so much. Grandma and I talked the other day about how none of the packages under the tree ever had names on them ... just codes. And how you would give us a clue each day as to what the code on the bottom of each package meant.
Or maybe it's when my computer keyboard went belly up the other day and I picked up the phone to call you to see how to fix it ... but then I couldn't. But then I remembered I had a new keyboard in my closet because you had told me of a sale at CompUSA where when you purchased certain products, with a full rebate from the manufacturer, they were free. Now that I think of it, I guess you are still here looking over me ... and all of us.
I miss you terribly, Pops. I always will. But we will meet again, someday, and all these tears will go away.
Merry Christmas, Pops. I love you.
Sarah Ward
December 2, 2005
I did it again the other day. I just about picked up the phone to call you. I wanted to tell you about a show coming on the Discovery Channel I was sure you would enjoy. And then it hit me, like it does each time I do this, that you are not there to answer. So I watched the show by myself and talked to you about it anyways because even though I know you are not there to answer the phone, I know you are listening to me.
Christmas is almost here...it won't be the same without you. Who is going to let me win the turkey wishbone?
Miss you Popsie!!!
Love you
Sarah
Pattsy Au
December 2, 2005
Lots has happened since last we communicated, Daddy. Gary and I finally got married in August, but I guess you know that. We bought this pretty little house in the Ozarks and Gary has been busy personalizing it just for us. Last time we were in San Diego Mom allowed Gary to go through some of your tools in the garage and take a few that he wanted, including that big ol' table saw you used to build the house in San Diego. He uses your tools almost every day for one project or another and every now and then he'll come to me and say something like "Pops and I just installed the thermostat" or "Pops and I just cut the molding for the bathroom." Having Gary working on our house with your tools is a little like having you here to guide his hands in the right direction. It goes a little way to fill the void of losing you, but it still doesn't stop the tears. Will the tears ever stop, Daddy?
Jody Denton
June 20, 2005
Hey, Popsie ...
Happy Birthday! We miss you lots!
Love,
Me
J.J.
February 27, 2005
Happy 56th wedding anniversary, Pops!!!
Jody Denton
February 5, 2005
Hey, Pops ...
I miss you!
Love,
Me
Jody Denton
December 16, 2004
Hey, Pops ...
It's really tough this Christmas without you here. I miss you!
Love,
Me
Sarah Ward
December 11, 2004
For just a moment
I am sure I saw
a flicker of light ahead.
Perhaps it was your smile.
Though past now, remembered,
in my heart
like the small sound of
a butterfly passing by.
No night
is so dark
that can not be brightened
with memories of you.
Raindrops carry along
your blessings from heaven
to wash away my tears
and bring me hope anew.
I miss you so much Popsie.
Rita Price
December 6, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family members. I have happy memories of this wonderful Irish family. I was welcomed into their home and treated just like family.
I know that he is up in Heaven telling some stories for everyone up there to enjoy. He will be missed..............
Pattsy McCarthy
December 5, 2004
Hi Daddy. While Gary and I have been busy decorating for the holidays we've been sharing lots of memories, old and new, and we sure do feel an emptiness, knowing you're not with us....not with Mom. It's a melancholy time for all of us this year. But the angel on top of our Christmas tree has a big smile on her face, so we know you're up there in Heaven entertaining everyone with that Irish sense of humor which we miss so much. Keep 'em chuckling 'til we get there, okay Daddy?
Jody Denton
December 4, 2004
Hey, Popsey ...
Just checking in to say hi and I miss you!
Love,
Me
Paul Crawford
November 3, 2004
Isn't heaven awesome Pops?! I know you're having a blast..talking with old friends and family. And I must say Pops, the love your family and friends have for you.....well......there's no words I can think of to describe it! See you in heaven!!! With much, much love, Paul
nancy baggerly
November 3, 2004
Our sympathy to all the family.
May God bless you all with his
strength.
Jonathan Denton
November 2, 2004
Pops was one of the greatest men to have ever lived. Anyone who knew him is truly blessed. I am so grateful to have had such an amazing grandfather to look up to. I will always remember the wonderful times we shared together, but more importantly I will remember the love that he had for his family and friends. I will miss him always.
Jonathan
Mike Denton
October 31, 2004
Pops was a man I have known for over thirty years. I looked up to him my entire life. Pops was always there when needed, offering advice when you asked. I will miss you and I know you will be looking over your family. Pops you will be missed by all. Mike
Norma Jones
October 31, 2004
Charlene and family----
To express my sincere sympathy and to let you know that others understand and share your sorrow.
May memories of your loved one give you strength to meet tomorrow.
Sincerely Norma
GEOFF, DEBBIE & JIM AU
October 31, 2004
SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. SOUNDS LIKE YOUR DAD HAD A GREAT LIFE.
CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHIES.
GEOFF, DEBBIE & JIM AU
Laurie Stanley (Grimm)
October 30, 2004
I wish to extend my greatest sympathy to the family. I know that Popsie had a great life, and has effected so many people throughout his time he shared with us. We will miss him. I remembered when Ashley was a little and he showed her how to throw the tissue into the fan... He always went the extra mile to make all of us smile and laugh. Those of us who knew him were priveledged.
Charlene, I know this is the greatest loss for you, but I believe Popsie is up there looking over you. I will keep you all in my Prayers.
I love you all,
Laurie
Jody Denton
October 30, 2004
Did you ever know that you're my hero?
And everything I would like to be
I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings.
~by Larry Henley and Jeff Silbat
Looking back in our lives, there are people who play an influential role in one way or another. They are the people we call heros. Pops ... you are the hero in my life ... the 'wind beneath my wings.' I miss you.
Love,
Me
Dani Au
October 28, 2004
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose...All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Helen Keller
We send our condolences to Pattsy and family. Dani, Jerry, Dylan, Kassidy Sunshine, Nick, and Sandra
J.J. Buie
October 27, 2004
You're the best grandpa a boy could ever hope for! Thanks for everything, Pops! I miss you...
Love, J.J.
Al Clarkson
October 27, 2004
It is always sorrowful to hear of the passing of one of our brother firefighters, it is even worse when you have lived so closly as we did in station 2 ( for those that remender) and station 3. I do belive that all of us new guys learned a lot from Captian Mac. He will be missed by all, but his memory will stay with all of us.
Robert Buie
October 27, 2004
I have always missed having you as my father-in-law. You are the best grandfather a dad could ever ask for his kids. Thanks for being there for them, thanks for being there for me, thanks for being you. I miss you....Robert
Lloyd Stout
October 27, 2004
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. I have many good memories while working for Capt. Mac at Station 3 North Island.
Jody Denton
October 27, 2004
Hey, Popsie ...
It's me, just checking in for the day, as usual.
Love,
Me
James & Sally Zimmermann
October 27, 2004
our heart's go out to the family of Patrick McCarthy on there lose and
and to all the firefighter who knew him. He will
be missed by all.
Howard Gillins
October 26, 2004
Captain "Mac" aka "Fire Plug" a real classy guy & a joy to work for. Mac imparted his many life's experiences to our generation of professional fire fighters. I learned from his composure that one doesn't need to yell to get results & nobody can argue with fair treatment. We had many good times together at the Fire Station.We shared many hearty laugh's too. It was a pleasure to have known & worked with Captain Mac & his memory will live on with those of us who knew him well.
My deepest sympathy to his wonderful family.
Samuel Ward
October 26, 2004
Pops was GREAT! I was so fortunate to have been a part of his life.
Stephanie Crawford
October 26, 2004
My Pops, my hero, my inspiration. Thanks for all you taught me, I will remember our talks forever. You are loved and missed by all. I love you Pops!
October 26, 2004
Sarah Ward
October 26, 2004
Not only have I lost the best grandfather a girl could ask for, but I have lost a best friend. I will forever miss you Popsie!
Gary Au
October 26, 2004
It has been an honor to have known a man of such wit and wisdom as Pops. I miss him already. Gary
Pattsy McCarthy
October 26, 2004
You are the best Daddy a girl could ever ask for. May you soar forever in a little yellow Piper Cub. Love always from your redhead.
Ashley Denton
October 26, 2004
Pops was such a loving man. He will be greatly missed.
Jody Denton (Mc Carthy)
October 26, 2004
To the best 'Pops' in the whole wide world. We love you and will miss you forever.
Love,
Me
October 26, 2004
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