Category Archives: Dad

How to survive a rip current

Posted on 1/24/2012 by Blaine

6 years ago, I lost my father to a swimming accident in the Dominican Republic. My parents were on vacation at a resort and went for a swim on what appeared to be a calm morning. They got caught in … Continue reading →

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3 years later

Posted on 2/13/2009 by Blaine

It’s been 3 long years since I lost my father and I just saw 3 years to the day that I wrote about what happened. It’s still very hard and even moreso recently that I have my daughter that I … Continue reading →

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in memoriam

Posted on 1/31/2007 by Blaine

Dad’s memoriam was in the newspaper over the weekend. I think mom did an amazing job writing some great words. “bright eyes and cheerful face” are my favorite parts. KENDALL, Wally – In loving memory of a special husband and … Continue reading →

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1 year ago

Posted on 1/25/2007 by Blaine

it was one year ago today that my father had his accident while on vacation in the dominican republic. i looked back at my work notebook from that day. the morning started off very normal. a list of work items, … Continue reading →

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happy birthday dad

Posted on 11/3/2006 by Blaine

happy birthday dad. i miss you lots and wish you were still with us. wherever you are upstairs, i hope there’s a quiet lake, a stocked cooler full of beer and the flyers are stanley cup champs. hug your family … Continue reading →

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walter “wally” kendall

Posted on 2/13/2006 by Blaine

it’s now been over 2 weeks since my father passed away in a tragic swimming accident. my parents were on vacation in the dominican republic. early in the morning they were in the water and got pulled out too far … Continue reading →

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