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“Can’t you do something other than collecting rocks?” he said.
“They are fossils,” his son argued.
“So basically rocks.” Sonny boy chose not to argue.
“But why go to Thailand?”
“To collect more fossils, dad.”
“I’d rather you didn’t go this time.” He plead.
This conversation took place every time he had to travel overseas for work.
As he opened the box of fossils fedexed by the Paleotology Department, his hands shook and his eyes welled up. On the wall, there was a picture that said –
Jeremiah Williams
14.02.74 – 26.12.2004
The recent events in Indonesia brought back memories of this horrific tragedy. Such a sad, heartfelt loss in this piece.
So many lives lost..it was a horrible tragedy, Iain!
A nightmare come true for yet one more parent. Very sad.
A parent’s loss is eternal though the life goes on!
I wanted there to be a sad face to pick instead of ‘like’. A lovely tribute written.
Thank you Jelli. I agree with you, there should be a sad face too!
Dear Anshu,
Tragic story. Sometimes a person just knows and doesn’t want it to be true.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Parents are always worried about their kids, but there are times when they actually know something is not right. Thank you for commenting, Rochelle! Shalom!
Touching story and sad memory!
Thank you Abhijit, touching and sad indeed!
It’s a sad story, but well written. And it was a refreshing change to read a story about the bond between father and son.
Thank you Penny. Glad you liked it.
Such a sad story, told very well, Anshu.
Thank you Dale!
Well told, my uncle was and still is living there at the moment, it was an awful event and the current situation in Indonesia brings it all back. However I don’t think the news in UK is as comprehensive as it was that Boxing Day, maybe because the area isn’t such a tourist spot. I can’t say for definite of course but I perceive this to be the case.
It happened on the Boxing Day, even India, many coastal towns and cities on the eastern coast of India were affected by the Tsunami.
Your tale unfolded well – but so sad.
Thank you Jilly
Ah, the sadness is palpable. Such a tragedy. You drew it beautifully.
Thank you Linda
That day is well etched into the memory of many people in my country… I knew a girl who lost her sister and both her parents that day….
Oh that’s so sad…so many lives lost!
Devasting. You touch raw nerves.
🙁
Such a fine if sad story, I also liked that you used a son and father scenario
Thank you Michael. 🙂