Comments on: The Story Of A Lost Father, Played Out In An Unlikely Place http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:47:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: your baby girl http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-370221 your baby girl Thu, 09 Aug 2018 11:08:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-370221 Another year my sweet daddy that you had to leave me. My heart is still broken and I still cry so much. Even though I know you had to go I still want you back. I know you are still taking care of my momma. I miss her so much also. I hardly ever go to Century-----especially to your house as its just not the same anymore----nothing is-----nothing ever will be. I just try to get by---work and take care of these children that seem to love and need me. Family is everything---right daddy? I miss you so much. I went down a waterslide the other day with the kids. You would have loved it. Shayla is almost 7. Starts 1st grade Monday. She still talks about you--she remembers. Keep dancing with my momma and know that everyday I think of you and miss you both. Lovingly, your baby girl Another year my sweet daddy that you had to leave me. My heart is still broken and I still cry so much. Even though I know you had to go I still want you back. I know you are still taking care of my momma. I miss her so much also. I hardly ever go to Century—–especially to your house as its just not the same anymore—-nothing is—–nothing ever will be. I just try to get by—work and take care of these children that seem to love and need me. Family is everything—right daddy? I miss you so much. I went down a waterslide the other day with the kids. You would have loved it. Shayla is almost 7. Starts 1st grade Monday. She still talks about you–she remembers. Keep dancing with my momma and know that everyday I think of you and miss you both. Lovingly, your baby girl

]]> By: Candy Knight http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-300915 Candy Knight Tue, 23 Jun 2015 02:00:11 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-300915 I can so relate to this. I lost my father May 28th, 2008. It was, and will always be, the worst day of my life. But he left us with the best memories ever. He was the greatest Dad, paw paw, husband, uncle, brother, son, worker and friend that anyone could ever ask for. He was comical at times and then very serious when he needed to be. I so miss his laugh and his jokes! And I have to agree that whoever said it gets easier...that IS indeed a lie! It's been 7 years ago now and it still seems like yesterday. My Dad was our everything too (I have 2 sisters and 1 brother) and we all feel the same way about him and that will NEVER change! I would give ANYTHING to have one hour with him, just to see his face and hear his voice one more time. My entire family was absolutely devastated beyond belief by his death. There are not words to even describe the feeling you have when you realize "This is really it, this is the last time I will ever see my daddy alive again".. There is absolutely no way to explain what that feels like. And you NEVER get over it. I can truly say, to this day, I have still not dealt with his death because if I did, I would be on the floor and I'm not sure I could ever pick myself up again. One night when my son was a couple of months old (he's 19 now), he had a bad night of colic and done nothing but cry for hours, I called to see if my mom could come over and see if she could do anything with him but my dad said she wasn't home. Without saying anything to me, about 5 minutes later my daddy was standing at my door. He came into the living room and picked up my son and started walking the floor with him kind of bouncing him at the same time trying to ease the stomach ache. I picked up the video camera and started filming them. It was one of the sweetest things to see my daddy be so loving with his grandson. My son was asleep in 5 minutes! To this day, I have not watched that video. I'm not sure how I would react so I'm just waiting until I think I can actually watch it all the way thru without losing my mind. I'm not sure when they day will come. I can still see my brother, David Knight, singing "Go Rest High On That Mountain" at his funeral. I don't know how he done it. If you still have a parent/parents with you on this Earth, cherish them - because you have no idea how lost and hurt you will be once they are gone. I have a 9 year old grandson who still cries when he talks about his paw paw and it breaks my heart! It will never get easier for our family. RIP Daddy. Edward Knight October 8, 1934-May 28, 2008 Love you Daddy and we miss you everyday of life and always will! xxoo I can so relate to this. I lost my father May 28th, 2008. It was, and will always be, the worst day of my life. But he left us with the best memories ever. He was the greatest Dad, paw paw, husband, uncle, brother, son, worker and friend that anyone could ever ask for. He was comical at times and then very serious when he needed to be. I so miss his laugh and his jokes! And I have to agree that whoever said it gets easier…that IS indeed a lie! It’s been 7 years ago now and it still seems like yesterday. My Dad was our everything too (I have 2 sisters and 1 brother) and we all feel the same way about him and that will NEVER change! I would give ANYTHING to have one hour with him, just to see his face and hear his voice one more time. My entire family was absolutely devastated beyond belief by his death. There are not words to even describe the feeling you have when you realize “This is really it, this is the last time I will ever see my daddy alive again”.. There is absolutely no way to explain what that feels like. And you NEVER get over it. I can truly say, to this day, I have still not dealt with his death because if I did, I would be on the floor and I’m not sure I could ever pick myself up again.
One night when my son was a couple of months old (he’s 19 now), he had a bad night of colic and done nothing but cry for hours, I called to see if my mom could come over and see if she could do anything with him but my dad said she wasn’t home. Without saying anything to me, about 5 minutes later my daddy was standing at my door. He came into the living room and picked up my son and started walking the floor with him kind of bouncing him at the same time trying to ease the stomach ache. I picked up the video camera and started filming them. It was one of the sweetest things to see my daddy be so loving with his grandson. My son was asleep in 5 minutes! To this day, I have not watched that video. I’m not sure how I would react so I’m just waiting until I think I can actually watch it all the way thru without losing my mind. I’m not sure when they day will come.
I can still see my brother, David Knight, singing “Go Rest High On That Mountain” at his funeral. I don’t know how he done it.
If you still have a parent/parents with you on this Earth, cherish them – because you have no idea how lost and hurt you will be once they are gone.
I have a 9 year old grandson who still cries when he talks about his paw paw and it breaks my heart!
It will never get easier for our family.
RIP Daddy.

Edward Knight
October 8, 1934-May 28, 2008

Love you Daddy and we miss you everyday of life and always will! xxoo

]]> By: Louise Harrison http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-300876 Louise Harrison Mon, 22 Jun 2015 13:01:01 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-300876 My father Mr. Harrison was also a great father I miss you daddy each day I think of you. And you are forever in my heart..... I love you daddy your baby girl Louise. My father Mr. Harrison was also a great father I miss you daddy each day I think of you. And you are forever in my heart….. I love you daddy your baby girl Louise.

]]> By: Linda (Black) Davis http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-300868 Linda (Black) Davis Mon, 22 Jun 2015 11:09:18 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-300868 Thank you William and your staff for caring enough to honor my daddy in such a way. Thank you more for giving me the place I can go to talk to my daddy. It has been a healing process for me---a place we still share together! My journey is not over and my heart is still broken. I just pray for strength, live my full life, and share my life with my daddy in our special place. Thank you again---daddy's baby girl Thank you William and your staff for caring enough to honor my daddy in such a way. Thank you more for giving me the place I can go to talk to my daddy. It has been a healing process for me—a place we still share together! My journey is not over and my heart is still broken. I just pray for strength, live my full life, and share my life with my daddy in our special place. Thank you again—daddy’s baby girl

]]> By: Rebecca Adkins http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-300836 Rebecca Adkins Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:44:04 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-300836 Pawpaw was one of the most caring, unselfish, hardworking men that I have known. I am so glad and thankful that I was one of his grandkids. I remember that we never wanted to disappoint him because if he was upset with you it would hurt your heart. I loved spending weekends at my grandparent's house because they were wonderful to be around. He would always bring a smile to your face. He is missed so dearly and left an impression on many, many hearts. Thank you North Escambia for sharing this. I love you mom. Pawpaw was one of the most caring, unselfish, hardworking men that I have known. I am so glad and thankful that I was one of his grandkids. I remember that we never wanted to disappoint him because if he was upset with you it would hurt your heart. I loved spending weekends at my grandparent’s house because they were wonderful to be around. He would always bring a smile to your face. He is missed so dearly and left an impression on many, many hearts. Thank you North Escambia for sharing this. I love you mom.

]]> By: Belinda http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-300834 Belinda Sun, 21 Jun 2015 23:45:50 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-300834 Just a man a simple guy who needed very little to make him happy. This man Ellie filled lots of spots in many hearts over the years. A father who always would lend a helping hand know matter what the chore. A Grandfather and Great Grand who ran around outside with the grandkids and taught us all how to do his little dance. He was the best Father In Law to me. You know I never once heard him complain well maybe he always wanted to able to go outside and do stuff again. He is missed by many. Linda is my Sister in Law she has grieved so much for so long. On this day I pray that through this Story it touches her as it has all of us. Just a man a simple guy a Father forever in your heart and mind. Just a man a simple guy who needed very little to make him happy. This man Ellie filled lots of spots in many hearts over the years. A father who always would lend a helping hand know matter what the chore. A Grandfather and Great Grand who ran around outside with the grandkids and taught us all how to do his little dance. He was the best Father In Law to me. You know I never once heard him complain well maybe he always wanted to able to go outside and do stuff again. He is missed by many.
Linda is my Sister in Law she has grieved so much for so long. On this day I pray that through this Story it touches her as it has all of us. Just a man a simple guy a Father forever in your heart and mind.

]]> By: Crystal http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-300826 Crystal Sun, 21 Jun 2015 21:30:40 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-300826 Such a touching journey to read. I also shared many childhood memories with this family. His big hugs, super corny jokes & contagious laugh is missed by many. Linda, I pray that each day gets easier for you & I pray that you find peace knowing that each day brings you one day closer to seeing your daddy again. I love you. Such a touching journey to read. I also shared many childhood memories with this family. His big hugs, super corny jokes & contagious laugh is missed by many. Linda, I pray that each day gets easier for you & I pray that you find peace knowing that each day brings you one day closer to seeing your daddy again. I love you.

]]> By: Tammy http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-300817 Tammy Sun, 21 Jun 2015 17:56:48 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-300817 I miss my pawpaw so much every day. He was the most amazing man I have ever know the best dad anyone could ever have. He was more like my dad. I had the honor of him giving me away at my wedding and I cherish that memory. I love you ninny and I will always love you pawpaw. I miss my pawpaw so much every day. He was the most amazing man I have ever know the best dad anyone could ever have. He was more like my dad. I had the honor of him giving me away at my wedding and I cherish that memory. I love you ninny and I will always love you pawpaw.

]]> By: Chelsea http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-300816 Chelsea Sun, 21 Jun 2015 17:17:10 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-300816 i grew up with Becky,she was and still is by best friend. She loved go stay with her papaw on the weekends. She loved him very much,and I know he would have loved all these grand babies. I spent a lot of time with Linda also. She was my second mom and she treated me as if I was her on. She always made me feel welcome in her home and she made me laugh,all the time. Love yall and I think about you often. i grew up with Becky,she was and still is by best friend. She loved go stay with her papaw on the weekends. She loved him very much,and I know he would have loved all these grand babies. I spent a lot of time with Linda also. She was my second mom and she treated me as if I was her on. She always made me feel welcome in her home and she made me laugh,all the time. Love yall and I think about you often.

]]> By: Becky http://www.northescambia.com/2015/06/the-story-of-a-lost-father-played-out-in-an-unlikely-place/comment-page-1#comment-300814 Becky Sun, 21 Jun 2015 16:14:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=219980#comment-300814 Thank you, William, for sharing this. If Ms. Linda is reading these, please know that you are not alone. It's been 15 years since my Daddy died and he is still greatly missed, because he was such a great influence on all of his children and grand children, like your Daddy. The pain does lessen, but the memories never do. I offer prayers for the family, and tears, from one daughter for another. Thank you, William, for sharing this.

If Ms. Linda is reading these, please know that you are not alone. It’s been 15 years since my Daddy died and he is still greatly missed, because he was such a great influence on all of his children and grand children, like your Daddy. The pain does lessen, but the memories never do. I offer prayers for the family, and tears, from one daughter for another.

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