Eulogy

[iansterling]

I have just lost my Dad and I am looking for a suitable eulogy to for him. He was my best friend, we worked together, always fished together, dived together. I have looked after him for the last 5 years but he looked after me for 50. Nothing "god" based. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[Mamyalynne]

Firstly, I send you my condolences on the passing of your dear Dad.

I would never presume to write another person's eulogy - but you have the basis right there in your post.

Expand on those activities you shared and how he helped you develop through life and what a privilege it was for you to return in some small way the honour by looking after him towards his end.


Add some humour as I sure he would have liked that, bet you have many tales to tell.

Take care.

M

[DaisyNonna]

Just say what you feel. Much better than trying to find someone else's words. Your Dad, your pain, your loss. Your joy at the remembrance of his life.

[grasscarp]

It sounds like you could write your own based on what you have said. It is factual and quite unique.

[whirlyhurly]

Maybe think of the lyrics of the Don Williams song : " But most of all you're my best friend" etc

[murraymints]

Lovely lyrics ..May inspire you...sorry for your loss ..my dad is my world too, can't imagine how you feel xxx..

[Buenchico]

There's some useful advice here:
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Eulogy

My own instinct would be to 'keep it light' and, if possible, to inject a bit of humour. Only you can work out how that might be done (because only you knew what your Dad was like) but, just as an example, something like this might be appropriate:
"There are ordinary fishermen, who simply enjoy fishing; Dad was such a fisherman. And then there are dedicated fishermen, who venture onto the riverside in all weathers, when common sense clearly dictates against it; Dad was such a fisherman. There are also true fishermen, whose catches weigh more every time they recount the battle to reel them in; Dad was also such a fisherman".

[Colmc54]

Sorry for your loss. What type of fishing di you practice? There are different types.
What about this by Steely Dan,



(PS- ignore the crappy video and listen to the song!)

[Peter Pedant]

I am sorry you lost your Dad

Make up a script based on your summary in the question
New and People will find it much more interesting...

also as the Clock runs slower when one mourns,
it will keep YOU occupied