A watch I hoped to never have worn

To digress from the joys of watch pursuits or the great troubles of the world, here is the short sad story of how I just inherited my dad's watch (which I helped my mom buy for him many years ago) and wedding ring. A few years back, my dad gathered the family together to allow each of us kids to choose one item from my parents' stuff (nothing of particularly great value other than of the sentimental kind) that they would designate in their wills. I have enough watches and told my brother (who never really wore a watch) to claim my dad's watch. Sadly, two years ago, my brother (who was very healthy) died while skiing. Fast forward 23 months. My parents were at my house having dinner and we were discussing visiting the mountain where my brother died a few weeks hence. The next day my dad (who was also pretty healthy) suffered a bad brain bleed and went to the hospital for an emergency surgery. The Covid situation made visiting difficult, my dad never came out of his coma, my mom brought him home after a couple of weeks, and he quickly passed. A few days later my mom said she wanted me to have his watch and wedding ring.

Sorry for the long story but wanted to share and don't have other media to do so. One crazy irony is that my dad and brother both passed at 4.35 pm on March 26, albeit two years apart. i obviously need to be careful on that date in the coming years.

Thanks for listening.

And my dad's watch. Just wearing it today as I was really thinking about my dad. He was an amazing guy and I was lucky to have spent a lot of time together.

Sorry for your loss, but thanks for sharing it with us. I almost hated to click "like" on that post, but we don't have a sad face to click on.

That’s a traumatic story. I wish you all the best in the next period. Horrible to read what’s happened, brain bleedings are terrible. And skieen accidents happen so rarely... I hope you and your mom stay safe. All the best wishes from the Netherlands!

I doubt that there is ever a 'right' thing to say when hearing a story of personal loss even when told by someone we know personally..

I hope the memories of the good times you shared with your dad and with your brother will most often come to mind . . . and will provide comfort.

Very sorry to hear about your losses. Thanks for sharing the story It really made me reflect how fragile life is. Take care.

So sorry for your losses I lost my father, a brother and an uncle within a month of each other.
My partner of 25 years has just been diagnosed as terminally ill but at least I have got a bit of time to come to terms with it.

I am so sorry. Thanks for sharing with us.

My condolences to you and your family. It's uplifting to hear you had a wonderful relationship with your Dad.

The courage it must have taken to post the story of your 2 devastating losses is staggering but they found a good home in me and in this forum. Deeply touched and a contemplative personal reminder about the daily tight rope I walk on between life and death

My condolences to you and your family, please stay safe and take good care of your mom. My thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for sharing your story. It reminds us to value the relationships we have, and the tokens to remind ourselves of them.