Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: RIP Carroll McGee

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Posted by Bruce McGee (Member # 131) on 12-26-2007, 12:38 PM:

I've been away from the internet for awhile. My dad got really sick about a month ago, and finally, peacefully, died on 12/24/07. He was a great dad who indulged me with the weird hobby of film handling, and equipment purchases.

Had it not been for his understanding, I would not be in this industry today.

My mother is taking this well. The immediate family is gathering. The memorial services are on Friday.

Also, BTW, Happy Birthday to me on 12/26. 51 years ancient.

I'm not at home right now, so there is limited access to F-T and the 'net.

Bruce

Posted by Gordon McLeod (Member # 33) on 12-26-2007, 01:22 PM:

Sorry for your loss

Posted by Ray Faultless (Member # 903) on 12-26-2007, 01:47 PM:

Sorry to hear this Bruce.

Posted by Robert E. Allen (Member # 1351) on 12-26-2007, 02:01 PM:

May God comfort you and your family in this time Bruce. It's so nice to hear of a loving father-son relationship in this day and age. You've really been blessed. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY young man (you're still a kid - I'll turn 76 in April).

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 12-26-2007, 02:46 PM:

Our prayers are with you Bruce. My dad is suffering from congestive heart failure... just got out of the hospital.

Mark

Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 12-26-2007, 03:17 PM:

Bruce:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your mom, and your family at this time.

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 12-26-2007, 03:43 PM:

Oh, no, Bruce. I'm so sorry to hear about your father, my dear friend. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Blessings and peace be unto you and your family during this tragic time.

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 12-26-2007, 03:56 PM:

Bruce, my friend, my heartfelt condolence goes out to you and your family at this very difficult time. I echo Robert's comments about a loving father-son relationship.

>>> Phil

Posted by Bobby Henderson (Member # 840) on 12-26-2007, 07:56 PM:

My condolences go out to you, Bruce. Very sad loss, and more so with it happening during the holidays.

Posted by Bill Gabel (Member # 1105) on 12-27-2007, 09:54 AM:

Sorry to hear about your loss.

My Condolences

Bill

Posted by Rachel Craven (Member # 1016) on 12-27-2007, 10:50 AM:

Sorry for your loss Bruce, things like this seem to happen far to often around the holidays.

And Mark, I'll keep your dad in my thoughts...

Posted by Jeff Stricker (Member # 224) on 12-27-2007, 06:44 PM:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Bruce. I can relate to your current emotions, having lost my Dad 1 1/2 years ago at age 84, and after many years of serious illneses. May God bring peace to you and your family.

Posted by Frank Angel (Member # 248) on 12-28-2007, 02:32 AM:

Bruce, my heartfelt condolences. The one word that jumps out...you said he died peacefully. I know that will bring some comfort to you and your family. That doesn't happen as much as it should nowadays with modern medicine. If only all of us could have that blessing...."he died peacefully in his sleep." Wonderful words.

Posted by Mark J. Marshall (Member # 1409) on 12-28-2007, 09:14 AM:

I'm sorry to hear that, Bruce.

Take care.

Posted by Don Furr (Member # 1469) on 12-28-2007, 11:45 AM:

Bruce I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I understand it's a difficult time for you and your family. My thoughts are with you my friend.

Don

Posted by Bruce Hansen (Member # 281) on 12-28-2007, 07:15 PM:

I'm very sorry to hear about your father.

Posted by Bob Koch (Member # 1062) on 12-30-2007, 07:08 PM:

Bruce; it is such a tough thing especially when you had a relationship such as Robert Allen so capably describes. Buried my Dad on Christmas Eve forty two years ago and I still miss him badly.My thoughts are with you.

Posted by Bruce McGee (Member # 131) on 01-06-2008, 09:35 PM:

Thanks to all that commented here. This, and the 150 emails I have received have been printed and given to my mom.

Film-Tech is a family!