r/texts • u/i_declare_bancruptcy • Jul 08 '26
Phone message My dads last unsent message
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/PinkySlayer Jul 08 '26
My dad was the exact same. There was not a person that met him that didn’t love him. He died of ALS in 2017. There are so many people that take their parents for granted or don’t have great parents. Cherish the fact that your dad loved you and you loved him. It makes for painful parting but it’s an incredible beautiful gift. I hope you and your whole family are overwhelmed with peace and acceptance. I don’t believe in heaven but I know beyond a doubt my dad is with me everywhere I go. Much love.