I am so sorry, jigsy. I'm glad you were able to speak with him on the phone. He knows you tried to get there and how much you love him. Huge hugs to you.
Oh sweetie. I am so sorry. I am in tears reading your post.
You had no way of knowing that things would move this fast. It truly, truly sucks that you didn't get to see him again, but I hope you know there is no way you could have known to do things differently. I think anyone in your shoes would have come exactly when you did.
Thank you all. It is an amazing feeling to know that hundreds of people across the country have me, my father, and my family in their thoughts, even if it's just for a moment. That means so much. Thanks guys. I love you all.