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Re: My Dad

Post by CameronBornAndBred » July 12th, 2016, 10:40 am

Thanks again to everyone. I spent lots of time with him this weekend, but unfortunately had to be back home today. (Starving artists don't get paid leave, dammit!)
While I am pretty sure he will still be there in body when I see him next, I don't expect him to be there in spirit as much, and I made the most of my opportunity yesterday to say my goodbyes. I got to hug him, and tell him that I love him while he was awake and able to respond in kind.
Afterwards, I went to his home and helped my sister and stepmom find clothes for him to wear once he leaves hospice. While choosing what we think he would appreciate, I found something for myself to wear at his memorial.
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My sister found one, too. She's going to wear it around her waist as a belt. :D
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Re: My Dad

Post by DevilWearsPrada2.0 » July 12th, 2016, 11:18 am

Chris, my heart goes out to you as I have been through this with my Father, also. Continued thoughts and prayers to you and your family. :YMPRAY:
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Re: My Dad

Post by Ima Facultiwyfe » July 13th, 2016, 8:26 am

Holding all of you who loved him so, so much in my heart. May your pain ease quickly and your best memories remain.
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Re: My Dad

Post by YmoBeThere » July 13th, 2016, 9:03 am

So sorry for your loss, Chris. :-o
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Re: My Dad

Post by lawgrad91 » July 13th, 2016, 10:10 am

Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. Remember all the happy times and feel all our love surrounding you.
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Re: My Dad

Post by DukePA » July 13th, 2016, 11:40 am

Love and hugs to you all, Bro ((( :romance-heart: )))
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Re: My Dad

Post by DukePA » July 13th, 2016, 1:31 pm

CBAB posted his portrait of his Dad on Facebook and let us know that Dr. Wagner passed away today. Condolences to you and your family, Bro. I am so grateful that most of us had the opportunity to spend time with him Hang in there.
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Re: My Dad

Post by IowaDevil » July 13th, 2016, 3:25 pm

Chris we are so sorry for your loss. Hopefully the good memories will prevail in the near future. Lots of love & hugs from the Old Ref & I. :ymhug:
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Re: My Dad

Post by OZZIE4DUKE » July 13th, 2016, 5:17 pm

Love and condolences Chris. }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
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Re: My Dad

Post by Bob Green » July 13th, 2016, 6:04 pm

Chris, my condolences to you and your family.
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Re: My Dad

Post by CameronBornAndBred » July 13th, 2016, 9:59 pm

Thank you, everyone. We are having a visitation from 11AM until 1PM on Saturday, July 16 at the Doris Duke Center in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC 27708. Afterwards we having a private family ceremony where Dad's ashes will be placed behind an engraved brick in the gardens. We'll have a larger memorial service this Fall, I think it will be at the chapel.

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Re: My Dad

Post by shereec » July 14th, 2016, 5:49 am

So sorry, Chris.
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Re: My Dad

Post by DukieInKansas » July 14th, 2016, 11:24 am

Chris,

I'm sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. Know that your father will live on in you and your sister. The lessons he taught by word and deed will continue in the world as you live them out.

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Re: My Dad

Post by DevilWearsPrada2.0 » July 14th, 2016, 1:06 pm

Chris, So sorry for your loss. Continued thoughts and prayers.
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Re: My Dad

Post by CameronBornAndBred » July 14th, 2016, 1:15 pm

Duke put the university flags at half mast on campus in honor of Dad today. Loved that, I had to drive over and take a picture. :duke:

http://today.duke.edu/2016/07/wagnerobit This is what the dean wrote; the obit the family wrote will be in papers on Friday.
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Re: My Dad

Post by devildeac » July 14th, 2016, 1:48 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:Duke put the university flags at half mast on campus in honor of Dad today. Loved that, I had to drive over and take a picture. :duke:

http://today.duke.edu/2016/07/wagnerobit This is what the dean wrote; the obit the family wrote will be in papers on Friday.
Whoa!

That. Is. Awesome.

Brought another tear to my eyes.
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Re: My Dad

Post by lawgrad91 » July 14th, 2016, 3:54 pm

devildeac wrote:
CameronBornAndBred wrote:Duke put the university flags at half mast on campus in honor of Dad today. Loved that, I had to drive over and take a picture. :duke:

http://today.duke.edu/2016/07/wagnerobit This is what the dean wrote; the obit the family wrote will be in papers on Friday.
Whoa!

That. Is. Awesome.

Brought another tear to my eyes.
I agree with DD. What a wonderful gesture.

I teared up, as well.
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Re: My Dad

Post by DukePA » July 14th, 2016, 7:49 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:Duke put the university flags at half mast on campus in honor of Dad today. Loved that, I had to drive over and take a picture. :duke:

http://today.duke.edu/2016/07/wagnerobit This is what the dean wrote; the obit the family wrote will be in papers on Friday.
How fitting and what a well earned honor.
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Re: My Dad

Post by DukePA » July 14th, 2016, 7:50 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:Thank you, everyone. We are having a visitation from 11AM until 1PM on Saturday, July 16 at the Doris Duke Center in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC 27708. Afterwards we having a private family ceremony where Dad's ashes will be placed behind an engraved brick in the gardens. We'll have a larger memorial service this Fall, I think it will be at the chapel.

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Re: My Dad

Post by bjornolf » July 14th, 2016, 11:50 pm

:ymhug: :YMPRAY: for you.

and :ymapplause: for a life well lived.

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