Thursday, August 19, 2010

Rest in Peace, Dad

My father, Charles K. Akins, died yesterday at 6:45 pm. My brother who was with him said he went peacefully within minutes after the doctors pulled the respirator. He died after a long battle with pneumonia, complicated by acute interstitial lung disease (probably as a result of exposure to asbestos). He was 89 years old.

This is one of the last photos of him, from his 89th birthday party in April.


 I am traveling to Alabama today, and Dear Husband and the girls will join me this weekend for the funeral.
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  1. GirishThursday, August 19, 2010 at 8:26:00 AM EST

    I am sorry for your loss. Hope you can pull through.
    May he rest in peace.

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  2. AnonymousThursday, August 19, 2010 at 11:06:00 AM EST

    I am happy his passing was peaceful. My thoughts for you and your family during this difficult time.

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  3. UnknownFriday, August 20, 2010 at 5:58:00 AM EST

    I echo the thoughts above. Dona nobis pacem.

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  4. Felicity Grace TerrySaturday, August 21, 2010 at 5:02:00 AM EST

    Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours.

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  5. TerriSaturday, August 21, 2010 at 8:48:00 PM EST

    prayers for you and your family as you travel and celebrate he life of your father. May he rest in peace.

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