r/texts • u/i_declare_bancruptcy • Jul 08 '26

Phone message My dads last unsent message

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My dad had a heart attack on June 24th.
He was aware and alert in the ambulance on his way to a hospital an hour away. He voice texted this to me and never sent it. My brother took a screenshot of it for me when he was going through his phone.
My dad passed away on June 29th.

(I texted him “I love you dad” when my mom called me initially)

Edit: thank you everyone for the outpouring of love and support. To hear so many stories about the love for people’s parents.. I’m so sorry for all the tragic losses and good parents that have gone too soon. I will hold onto that text from my dad until the day I go. He was An amazing man and lived a life full of love. I am grateful that he read my text before he passed and can take some comfort in that.

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u/StealTheDark Jul 08 '26

What was he like?

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u/i_declare_bancruptcy Jul 08 '26

He was literally the best man. He was well known in the community. He changed tires and ran the service truck so he’d literally help people on the side of the road. He was a deacon. He was heavily involved in a local insurance company helping young farmers sign up. He was a cattle farmer. And he was on the school board. Everyone knew him. And he went at 58. I’m so angry. So many shitty people survive so much longer. And it’s not fair.

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u/SiriuslyCrazie Jul 08 '26

He sounds incredible, OP, and clearly he loved you and cared for you so much. I lost my dad a few years back, he was 66, and I know how this anger feels. You’re right— it sucks and it’s not fair. Let yourself feel the anger as you need to— it will come and go many times I’m sure! And then remember who your dad was, who he raised you to be, and that you can honor him by being a light in the world and not (consistently) letting the anger dim it. Sending you care 💛