ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) It is with a very saddened heart that I come here to ask you all to remember a good man. My Mother's much loved second husband, John Swatko, passed last night after a prolonged battle with heart disease and stomach cancer. His heart has been in steady decline for years, but the highly advanced stomach cancer was just recently diagnosed. He is no longer hurting or tired, he is I'm sure at peace, as he was not afraid to die. He'd made his peace, lived a good & long life. Passed peacefully in his sleep at home. A good man to my Mother and he loved her greatly, he over came alcoholism to keep her in his life. Made a choice from the depths of the bottle, threw the bottle away to stay married to my Mom and never touched it again. He has been another Dad to my older sister and I, even since before our actual Father passed. Doting Daddy to our younger sister Krista, his only regret was not seeing any grandchildren from her. Her served his country proudly in both the US Navy and the US Air force. In the Navy he was a part of a Recon flight that was shot down, he and others survived, were captured and escaped. They spent several days running from Koreans and Chinese in freezing weather and were finally rescued. He left the Navy and went into the Air Force where he spent most of his time in Antarctica doing Weather Forecasting and other scientific duties. Nov '32 - Dec '16 Husband, Father and Warrior... You will be missed greatly. Edited December 11, 2016 by ChileRelleno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Great tribute, Chile, I'm sure he will be missed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Wow, two in the same day. My sincere condolences to you and your family Chile. Judging by the posts of how you are raising your kids he obviously set a good example. May he rest in peace. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Sounds like a man who led a full life and though he stumbled, he overcame. It's all any of us can hope for. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Star Arms 2,047 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Your stepdad sounds like the kind of man all of us would have been proud to call our friend. We are proud to call you our friend, and saddened by John's passing. Heartfelt condolences, Chile. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heartbreaker 1,085 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 My condolences. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Sorry for your family's loss, chile. Your words sound like there will be good memories. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 We Mourn. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddis 1,689 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Sounds like he was a stand up guy. And always remember, we are all born to this world with expiration dates on us. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Sounds like the kind of guy that I would like to simply hear tell his stories. I am sure he shed a lot of wisdom on you through the years. Very sorry to hear this. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers John, and will be praying specificallyfor your mom, my friend. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolverine 10,360 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 My condolences Chile on the loss of your stepfather. Your description of him relates that he was a good man, husband and father after throwing the bottle away as many others have done. It sounds as though he lead a full life and was ready to meet his maker. May he rest in peace. Peace to you and your family during this time of loss and reflection. I will remember both you and your stepfather in my prayers today. Thanks for your many contributions to the Forum too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
netpackrat 566 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 A life well lived. Condolences for your loss. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) Chile - sorry for your loss. Edited December 18, 2016 by liberty -r- death 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Peace and comfort to your whole family. I have prayed for you and your family Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullseyeboy 11 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 It's uplifting to hear of someone being able to fight there demons and win, it sounds like your family was worth fighting for to him. If he helped to shape your character in any way he must have been a good man. Sorry for your loss Chile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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