My father – December 2009
Yesterday afternoon Dr Johan Horak, father, grandfather, radiologist, car fanatic, airforce veteran, Edith Piaf fan, photographer, planespotter, swimmer, cravat-wearer, DIY enthusiast, golfer, vegetable avoider & incorrigible lover of chocolate passed away after a short stay in hospital. He made me what I am in more ways that I can count. I will miss you dad, always. xx
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Oh Jeanne, so much character in your dad’s face, and he sounds like he was a wonderfully accomplished person (and no doubt, to have fathered a daughter like you.) Sending love and good thoughts for you and your family at this difficult time.
What a beautiful study of the man…..a great man! RIP Dr Horak…..you have left a wonderful legacy behind you sir. Sending you warm hugs and lots of love and prayers at this time Jeanne…for you and your lovely hubby and your boet and his family too. Chat soon xx
Darling Jeanne sometimes the greater the life equates to the greater the loss! It sounds like your dear father was an incomparable soul and that he’ll be greatly missed on this earth. Strength and courage to you at this time xxx
Oh Jeanne, I’m so sorry for your loss. Take care.
What a beautiful photo of your treasured Dad. I am so glad you had the opportunity of a recent holiday in his company. Remember and treasure those special memories, they will help to get you through this sad time. Hugs from afar X
Dear Jeanne, I am really sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family.
My condolences to you and your family. It’s a wonderful photo of an obviously interesting man.
Jeanne, I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you.
Sincere condolences Jeanne.
so sorry for your loss.
Dear Jeanne – I’m so sorry, my thoughts are with you and all your family. He will live on in your memories.
Hello Jeanne – we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Keep the memory alive through your amazing cooking. Love Marc, Jacque, Maurice and Georgina
Wishing you strength in this difficult time.
🙂 Mandy
What a truly beautiful, expressive photograph, one that so obviously captures the man that he was. And your list of who he was, his passions, says so much about the way you see him. You will always have that. Life is indeed fleeting and we hold on to what we can. May he rest in peace and enjoy his time up there. I am with you, sister. xoxo
wishing you strength
A beautiful portrait of him, Jeanne. Both the words and the photo. Thinking of you and sending love to you frequently.
Jeanne, this is such a beautiful portrait of him – thinking of you and your family. xxx
Jeanne, reading your words and seeing the photo gives me a sense of who he was – a great and talented man who fathered a great and talented daughter. i think you were both lucky to have each other. sending you peace and comfort my friend (((hugs)))
Jeanne & Nick – I’m so sorry to read your words, but your photo is a true testament. Sending sympathies to you both and your family.
Oh Jeanne, I am so sorry and my thoughts are with you at a time like this. I hope you got to spend time with him on your recent trip back home.Your photos are inspirational and this one no exception.
So sorry for your loss but take solace in the fact that you have had him for so many good years. My father died when I was age 4 – so think how lucky you have been and rejoice in all the good memories. The pain will slowly fade away but your memories will last forever. Wishing you courage in these difficult times, Claudine
May God rest your Dad. He has a kind, strong face, full of character
I am so sorry about your loss!! Wishing you all the strength.. Your dad has a beautiful and kind face. Hugs Simone
Ons innige simpatie met jou groot verlies Jeanne – baie sterkte vir jou en ons bid dat die Here jou hierdeur sal dra
This is a wonderful portrait of the man you loved, Jeanne. Thinking of you during this heartbreaking time. Sam x
Jeanne, I am so sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time. I love the way you remember him, as he was.
Jeanne, your father must have been an extraordinary man. To lose a parent is always a life altering happening, no matter how small or grown-up you are. I wish you and your family only peace and comfort, and hope that you will always remember him with a smile on your face. xx
Ai Jeanne, sterkte!
wishing you the best…
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A beautiful photo of a clearly beautiful man. I am so sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time Jeanne.
Wonderful tribute to your dad Jeannie.. treasure your precious memories.. keep them alive..x Jean from Brisbane Au – http://www.thecapeclub.com – sympathy and thoughts for strength for today x j
My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. May the memories of your Dad always fill a beautiful part of your heart. Sending you lots of love and strength.
My deepest sympathy. What a face…he reminds me of a well traveled, inteligent, weather worn man…
He reminds me of mine. I miss him so…
Deepest sympathies Jean. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Oh no! I am so very, very sorry, Jeanne. How you managed to write such a touching tribute to your father at this very sad time is remarkable.
As I have lost both my mother and father in recent years, I can absolutely understand the grief you are experiencing. There is nothing more heart wrenching than the thought that he is gone. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Just know that we all truly do care. If I could give you a hug, I surely would.
Also know that the memories will be more precious than ever and so very comforting just when you need them most.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss – sending warm wishes to you and your family. Glad you got to visit so recently and have a wonderful time with him.
Dearest Jeanne, my best wishes. I know how you feel and I wish you a time of recovery and peace, good memories and rest. Stay well
Oh Dear I am so sorry , all I can do is to send you warm wishes.
take care Dear.
Your Father seems to be a wonderful person.