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Mitch and Jeff

Edgy MD May 20 2014 07:24 AM

Two princes of the online Mets world seem to have lost their dads on the same (or consecutive) days. Hang in there, gentlemen. You're never too old to feel like an orphan, and it's hard to imagine a world without the man who seemed to have built it. But thankfully the world still has youse.

Centerfield May 20 2014 07:39 AM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Thoughts and prayers are with both of you.

MFS62 May 20 2014 08:39 AM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Centerfield wrote: Thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Same here. Greg, what are their screen names? Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 20 2014 09:19 AM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Chad Ochoseis and bfmc (?? -- for a comic you need a funnier screenname, just saying). Condolences, guys!

seawolf17 May 20 2014 09:28 AM Re: Mitch and Jeff

I noticed that odd coincidence this morning too. As I said when my mom died a few years ago -- you know, in your heart, you're going to outlive your parents. Doesn't make it any easier when it happens. My best to both of you and your families.

metirish May 20 2014 11:23 AM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Glad you posted this Edgy, condolences friends

G-Fafif May 20 2014 12:08 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Chad Ochoseis and bfmc (?? -- for a comic you need a funnier screenname, just saying). Condolences, guys! FYI, bmfc = Bob Murphy Fan Club. No kidding.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 20 2014 12:52 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

How about that? --mafc

metirish May 20 2014 01:40 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

The more you know makes sense now

cooby May 20 2014 03:44 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

I am so sorry, gentlemen. I lost my dad seven years ago and it never fails to hurt when I think of him. Sunday would have been his 86th birthday. His wish was to not live to 80 years old and he didn't. I think he forgot that 80 is the new 70 :) Hugs and best wishes to you both.

Chad Ochoseis May 20 2014 03:46 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Hi, all-just wanted to thank everyone for the good thoughts, both here and on FB. It's really valuable to know there's a virtual support system out there in addition to the real-life one. I lost my dad yesterday; based on what I saw on FB, it looks like that was indeed the same day that bmfc's dad passed. My father had been diagnosed with inoperable esophageal cancer in December and was given 1-3 years to live, but had several bouts of pneumonia that he ultimately couldn't survive. Pneumonia is a fairly peaceful way to go, and my understanding is that he was in absolutely no pain when he died. I mainly wish that I wasn't 2500 miles away when it happened. I got out to my parents' house in Arizona late last night and have been helping my mother with funeral arrangements. Despite being an absolutely insufferable MFY fan, my father was a good, decent, funny man who was far more intelligent than he gave himself credit for. I'm going to miss him. Jeff/bmfc, my sympathies to you as well.

Zvon May 20 2014 06:12 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

My sincerest condolences to both of you.

bmfc1 May 20 2014 07:23 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Hi. Thank you for the kind wishes. Mitch, my deepest condolences. My father, Murray, was 87. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer one month ago and passed away on Monday morning. He took me to my first Mets game when I was eight and sent me to fantasy camp when was fifty. We went to games together for as long as he was able. It pained him that he couldn't move around well enough to see a game at Citi Field. His last game was commemorated in this column by Greg Prince. http://www.faithandfearinflushing.com/2 ... -the-rain/

Fman99 May 20 2014 07:58 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Sorry for your losses, boys.

Edgy MD May 20 2014 08:35 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

We should do June 15 together as a forum. Father's Day. Mets at Padres. Make it a tribute to our fallen, and Ralph Kiner as well.

TransMonk May 20 2014 09:36 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

My thoughts are with you guys.

d'Kong76 May 20 2014 09:53 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Don't alway 'get' and open NBF thread titles. Condolences, Mets' bros.

Chad Ochoseis May 21 2014 05:36 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Edgy MD wrote: We should do June 15 together as a forum. Father's Day. Mets at Padres. Make it a tribute to our fallen, and Ralph Kiner as well. I suspect that Father's Day is a tough ticket and that CPF dads will be otherwise occupied. But I'd be all for this.

Mets Guy in Michigan May 21 2014 09:38 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

Keeping our friends and their families in our hearts and prayers.

Rockin' Doc May 23 2014 09:56 PM Re: Mitch and Jeff

My thoughts and prayers are with you both in these difficult times. Take comfort in your memories of the good times and the blessings they brought to your lives. I lost my father suddenly in January 2013. I still feel his influence and presence in my life on a regular basis. Your beloved fathers shall live on in your hearts.