My mom gave me something

AlexJade · 12-27-2014, 07:18 PM

My mom decided to give me something today,my dad's work jacket.It has so many memories,I remember as a little girl wearing it.My dad worked at a GM dealership 1978 to 1994,he was killed in a hunting accident when I was 15 years old September 1994 at the age of 40 and was his fault.He put the rifle which was loaded,the trigger part into a tree branch and pushed down which went off.He was shot in the chest and killed instantly.She had it in her closet for a long time and decided I deserved it.My dad was a good man in life,a loving father and husband.I do have something from him,I can be stubborn.Plus I am doing what it is right,he bought a 1969 Nova 5 weeks before his death and was going to give it to me after fixing it up was his plan.I am fixing it up the way I want it done after pulling it out after being in the garage 20 years.I know that he will be smiling looking down seeing this done.I plan on having the GM logo and Irish flag air brushed in loving memory of him inside the glove box door.He came from Ireland with my mom in 1966 with family.

Mr Twisty · 12-27-2014, 07:37 PM

I'm truly sorry for your loss..... sounds like you have a lot more from him, sounds like you have some good memories, and love.

AlexJade · 12-27-2014, 07:47 PM

I have his toolbox from he used at work also.Plus my step dad has memories about him,the service manager and him got into it a few times.One was over a part in a transmission part for a transmission my father forgot to put on the order list he was working on out of a 1990 Buick Regal under warranty.My step dad worked with him 1980 to 1994,still works at this dealership.

crabapple · 12-27-2014, 10:54 PM

I'm sorry for your lose also. Please keep us posted on the Nova build.

AlexJade · 12-27-2014, 11:06 PM

Got the Nova back yesterday and parts are on order.Ordered a complete floor,left and right quarter panels.I have a couple of his guns too including the rifle that he accidently killed himself with.

Q'smuscle · 12-27-2014, 11:07 PM

Sorry for your loss! But happy you have a way to remember him and do what he would've done ! I lost my mom at 14 ! By a guy with a gun!

CruisingSpeed · 12-28-2014, 01:06 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss. It's a great thing taking that old car out and having fun with it. I'm sure that's what your father meant for you to do with it. He should be proud. Cars are such a great thing. Brings us back to people we have lost and good times we have lost and cherished.

AlexJade · 12-28-2014, 08:36 AM

His death was found to be an accident,no crime.I have 2 younger brothers,3 and 5 years younger than I and they say I am like him too,stubborn.I hopefully get the Nova done by spring time.

Q'smuscle · 12-28-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CreativeDawn

Sorry to hear about your loss, and Q.....I'm sorry .....I'm glad I still have my Mother and Father even though I almost lost my Dad a couple of years back due to a few massive strokes (most likely because his stressful job as a LEO).

Thank you! And yea, my dad wasn't around after I turned 6 ! I see him now that I can drive too him! But after my mom passed I lived with my granny and then with close friends of the family! Worse time of my life dealing with family and the friends of the family! So yea, you're lucky , definitely enjoy bugging them! I wish that I could bug my mom because her and my grandmother was the only ones that I was close with!

skipinminn · 12-28-2014, 08:05 PM

Part of grieving is Moving on

Your doing a great job

peace be with you.

12-27-2014, 07:18 PM	#1
AlexJade Drives: A 2015 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 23	My mom gave me something My mom decided to give me something today,my dad's work jacket.It has so many memories,I remember as a little girl wearing it.My dad worked at a GM dealership 1978 to 1994,he was killed in a hunting accident when I was 15 years old September 1994 at the age of 40 and was his fault.He put the rifle which was loaded,the trigger part into a tree branch and pushed down which went off.He was shot in the chest and killed instantly.She had it in her closet for a long time and decided I deserved it.My dad was a good man in life,a loving father and husband.I do have something from him,I can be stubborn.Plus I am doing what it is right,he bought a 1969 Nova 5 weeks before his death and was going to give it to me after fixing it up was his plan.I am fixing it up the way I want it done after pulling it out after being in the garage 20 years.I know that he will be smiling looking down seeing this done.I plan on having the GM logo and Irish flag air brushed in loving memory of him inside the glove box door.He came from Ireland with my mom in 1966 with family. Last edited by AlexJade; 12-27-2014 at 07:38 PM.

12-27-2014, 07:37 PM	#2
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	I'm truly sorry for your loss..... sounds like you have a lot more from him, sounds like you have some good memories, and love. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

12-27-2014, 10:54 PM	#4
crabapple Drives: '12 ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TN Posts: 1,200	I'm sorry for your lose also. Please keep us posted on the Nova build. Last edited by crabapple; 12-28-2014 at 12:19 AM.

12-28-2014, 01:06 AM	#7
CruisingSpeed The Stealth Bumblebee Drives: Black 2013 2LS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW of Houston Posts: 1,385	Sorry to hear of your loss. It's a great thing taking that old car out and having fun with it. I'm sure that's what your father meant for you to do with it. He should be proud. Cars are such a great thing. Brings us back to people we have lost and good times we have lost and cherished. __________________ KILLER BEE

12-27-2014, 07:47 PM	#3
AlexJade Drives: A 2015 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 23	I have his toolbox from he used at work also.Plus my step dad has memories about him,the service manager and him got into it a few times.One was over a part in a transmission part for a transmission my father forgot to put on the order list he was working on out of a 1990 Buick Regal under warranty.My step dad worked with him 1980 to 1994,still works at this dealership.

12-27-2014, 11:06 PM	#5
AlexJade Drives: A 2015 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 23	Got the Nova back yesterday and parts are on order.Ordered a complete floor,left and right quarter panels.I have a couple of his guns too including the rifle that he accidently killed himself with.

12-27-2014, 11:07 PM	#6
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Sorry for your loss! But happy you have a way to remember him and do what he would've done ! I lost my mom at 14 ! By a guy with a gun!

12-28-2014, 08:36 AM	#8
AlexJade Drives: A 2015 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 23	His death was found to be an accident,no crime.I have 2 younger brothers,3 and 5 years younger than I and they say I am like him too,stubborn.I hopefully get the Nova done by spring time.

12-28-2014, 08:05 PM	#10
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	Part of grieving is Moving on Your doing a great job peace be with you.