smalls2598 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Although it is a good day to be a Sox fan, I'm also a bit depressed. My dad passed away earlier this year; he was a huge Sox fan. Of course, he is the one who made my brother, sister and myself into a Sox fan, and also converted my mom from Cubs to Sox. He was the one that first brought me to Sox games at Old Comiskey Park and taught me all the rules, how to keep score and all the stories of Sox History. He was there with me at a 93 playoff game vs the Jays, and we watched the Sox win the 2000 Central Division. And after turning 21, we shared quite a few beers while watching the Cubs collapse in the 2003 playoffs. As stupid or odd as it may have seemed, I dedicated this season to him. And when the Sox had everything going their way in the first half, it seemed that maybe he had something to do with it! So now that the Sox have wrapped up a playoff spot, it feels great, but it would be so much better if he was with me to celebrate. There is nothing more I'd love tonight than to share a celebratory beer with you. So to you Dad; the Sox did this for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 well put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsox08 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 I'm sorry for your loss and I hope the Sox can go all the way... good post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEWOOD Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 i understand how you feel...i lost my dad last august...best of luck to you and go sox!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Very well said. Nothing will ever come between the special father/son sporting events. I just wish my father was into sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Which only means we're going to get into that Series...and regain the respect we deserve from this town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSox35 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 That post was touching, Smalls. I'm sorry for your loss. Your Dad is up there smiling right now. Let's ride this thing out all the way this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Good post. You know he would want you and all the Sox fans to enjoy this as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Aw, good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Great post smalls2598. There are indeed generations of Sox fans who stuck with the team through it all and never celebrated with them when they won it all. Hopefully the spirits of all of the Southside fathers and grandfathers no longer with us will give the team a cosmic playoff push. Here's to all the White Sox Fans who have gone before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 This win is for all white sox fans far and near, wherever they are. My grandfather is smiling up there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 QUOTE(NYSox35 @ Sep 29, 2005 -> 03:21 PM) That post was touching, Smalls. I'm sorry for your loss. Your Dad is up there smiling right now. Let's ride this thing out all the way this year! AMEN...GREAT POST and thanks for sharing! You can still have a beer with your Dad tonight and celebrate in your own special way. I'm sure he's there with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downstairs Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 This one is for a lot of dads. And granddads. And great-granddads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I know my grampa is grinning up there right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Sox Fan Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Touching post. Dad is watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Sep 29, 2005 -> 02:18 PM) Very well said. Nothing will ever come between the special father/son sporting events. Damn straight. I lost my dad about 17 years ago. He was a big Sox fan too, as were probably most of our dads. Times like this are kinda bittersweet, cause you wish your dad was here to enjoy it too. But yeah, thinking of him just makes it all the more special. For all the dads!!! GO WHITE SOX!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Good post smalls. My grandfather followed every pitch as well. Hopefully they'll get to watch some of the playoffs on big-screen TV up yonder. s*** what's heaven without postsason Sox baseball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I cried after the final out today. It was the first time i cried since my grandpa passed away 2 years ago. He was very close to me and we had a very special bond through the white sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 QUOTE(White Sox @ Sep 29, 2005 -> 07:06 PM) I cried after the final out today. It was the first time i cried since my grandpa passed away 2 years ago. He was very close to me and we had a very special bond through the white sox. It's strange how happiness and sadness are so closely tied together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Sep 30, 2005 -> 12:10 AM) It's strange how happiness and sadness are so closely tied together. its happiness followed by emotional release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowspy1 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Good post smalls. My grandfather passed away earlier this year too. All he wanted in his life was a white sox world series. Well, he might have his chance now from what could be the best seat in the house. This one is for you gramps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 QUOTE(White Sox @ Sep 29, 2005 -> 07:13 PM) its happiness followed by emotional release. yep, just the way the human mind works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That funky motion Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 QUOTE(smalls2598 @ Sep 29, 2005 -> 05:09 PM) Although it is a good day to be a Sox fan, I'm also a bit depressed. My dad passed away earlier this year; he was a huge Sox fan. Of course, he is the one who made my brother, sister and myself into a Sox fan, and also converted my mom from Cubs to Sox. He was the one that first brought me to Sox games at Old Comiskey Park and taught me all the rules, how to keep score and all the stories of Sox History. He was there with me at a 93 playoff game vs the Jays, and we watched the Sox win the 2000 Central Division. And after turning 21, we shared quite a few beers while watching the Cubs collapse in the 2003 playoffs. As stupid or odd as it may have seemed, I dedicated this season to him. And when the Sox had everything going their way in the first half, it seemed that maybe he had something to do with it! So now that the Sox have wrapped up a playoff spot, it feels great, but it would be so much better if he was with me to celebrate. There is nothing more I'd love tonight than to share a celebratory beer with you. So to you Dad; the Sox did this for you! Sorry About your pops man. You go and have a beer for him, he has to be smiling right now from up there. As stupid or odd as it may have seemed, I dedicated this season to him. And when the Sox had everything going their way in the first half, it seemed that maybe he had something to do with it! No man that's very cool. To you and your pops you can never stop learning good things in life and one is being a Whitesox fan through good and bad. This is you and your pops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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