Laurence, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Praying for you and your family during this time. I am thankful that you were able to get a passport and go back to the UK to mourn with your family.
I’m sorry for your loss Laurence. 😔 Glad you got your American passport. I don’t have a passport. I realize that confuses most foreigners, however I have been to Canada, Mexico and explored this country from coast to coast. Now I’m not healthy enough to travel overseas, so I waited too long to travel. I see the world through reading and videos. I absolutely enjoy your videos!
You make me.feel vindicated, as I sacrificed saving for a home or other large purchases on several occasions, by having work pay for conference attendance, but extending a few days out of my own pocket. When people ask me why, I say because I can. I figure I can do travel in my own country when I'm older with groups, trains, buses at cetera
I live near both sides of the NY/🇨🇦 border and have been going over w/o a passport since childhood. NY used to allow licenses and birth certificates. But, now we have the enhanced license which allows US and Canada entry. It also covers Mexico. Otherwise, it is the passport. My brother's fiance is from Lima, Peru and I think it's a destination wedding, so I should really get going. No date yet, thankfully.
I lost mine years ago; I hadn't checked behind the fridge freezer though until recently when I got a US-style fridge freezer (OooooOOh, swanky!). He wasn't there. The search goes on...
In my youth I used to think it was so important to fill up my passport to prove I'd been everywhere and done everything. Then life's challenges got in the way, and I realized it didn't matter if my passport was empty or full. It's what you do with your life and the relationships you have that matters at the end of the day. The world is your oyster when you have an American passport, but use it to do wonderful things, not just pass time.
I traveled to lots of places and didn’t need a passport. …well, not lots of places. Mostly Kuwait and Iraq. Just needed to be in the military. Does this mean I don’t have a passport? No. I wanna travel. I’m just cheap.
The world is indeed your oyster; there's the occasional pearl, it can make you horny (though rarely does), swallowing is easier if you don't think about it and there's a very real danger of it giving you food poisoning.
@@mnfrench7603 Travel sure is expensive, it's really worth getting someone else to pay for it or even better get paid doing it. Some options for this don't allow much in the way of doing whatever you want while traveling. Other options are a bit more flexible, negotiate where possible. I don't have much personal experience though beyond working for a Greek client that wanted me on site occasionally...
As someone who has also buried his Dad, (hard to believe how many years it's been...) you have my sympathy, Laurence. I am glad you at least got to be physically present for everything. Make sure to take time for yourself when you can to properly process everything.
I am sorry to hear of the death of your father. Mine died many years ago and I still miss him. Hang in there and thanks for the amusing passport video.
I recently renewed my American passport in the Philippines where I live. It took about three weeks which was not expedited. There are a lot of Americans here and the process is pretty streamlined. All done through the mail
@@loosilu emergency passports may not be accepted by some countries for some purposes. But... a dual citizen, traveling between the two countries that the person is a citizen, that does not matter. Both countries polity ignore the dual citizen status and just see a fellow citizen. You are a citizen entering and leaving on both sides of the border check.
I've found that the process of renewing it abroad seems to be faster than doing it domestically. Both times I've renewed a US passport in the UK (once book, once card), it arrived within a day of the passport application showing up on the government's tracker website.
Laurence- Sincere condolences in the loss of your father. You have provided so many hours of delightful entertainment for this old lady, for which I thank you.
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I was able to get my passport in a day without using the life or death exception. All you really need is an itinerary printed by the airline(on airline stock like a ticket) showing you have an international flight within x amount of days. I scheduled an appointment, flew into Houston on the first flight (Houston was the closest city with an office), turned in my documentation, walked to the movie theater, and went back that afternoon to pick up my passport. Flew home that evening.
@@annehunt787 You have a rough approximation of something similar. Xmas pudding is not cake (when was the last time you steamed a cake?), just as chips are not French fries. We have chips *and* French fries; they are not the same.
I’m sorry for your loss. My mil had to do the same when her mother passed away in Poland last year. She had to fly to Chicago, get the rush passport and then off to NYC and on to Europe.
1:38 - Laurence, you have may have already had them from many people, but as a man who recently (as in just 2 months ago) had to attend his mother's funeral... you have my most heartfelt and sincere condolences.
My deepest sympathies Lawrence. I lost my dad 1 year and 2 days ago. I live in another state, and it was difficult enough getting air tickets in time to get out to see him one last time, so grateful I didn’t have to fight through passport bureaucracy as well. Very proud to count you as a fellow American.
Sorry for your loss man, losing a parent is always hard! I hope you get to see them again in heaven. BTW I totally understood and appreciated your tip of the hat to the Attitude Era.
Lawrence p, I didn’t know you lost your father. I am so sorry about that. I am British and live in the U.K. and have experienced the same loss and was about your age and it was bloody hard.😢
Congrats on your passport, though I'm so sorry that it had to be those circumstances that necessitated you getting it. Should it apply, please give all our condolences to uncle Toby :) And you play keyboard! A man of several talents!
Im so sorry for your loss. I did this yesterday for a urgent passport, it is simpler then a life or death passport but it's less likely to get. If you can get a appointment for either circumstance you're solid
I’m so sorry for your loss. When my daddy passed two years ago, I wasn’t able to be there either. Thank you for this video, humorously making me think maybe I too should get a passport.
As you played your Casio during the outro I realized that you have real talent. I mean, surely you must. I'm not sure exactly what it might be, or if you've figured it out for yourself, but I found that thought reassuring. Now I just need to figure out what I'm good at. And fast, 'cause I'm old and you never know when someone might need to get a passport to come to your funeral. Also, sorry for your loss. My dad passed away over 20 years ago, and it still hits me when I think about it.
So very sorry for your loss! My mother passed a little over a year ago. It's important to have that chance to be there for that final goodbye. I'm glad you were able to get your passport so quickly.
So sorry about your dad Laurence. Its really tough when you find yourself “across the pond” when something tragic like this happens. I was in Germany when my dad died and the trip across that pond seemed to take forever! Being active duty military I only had to show my ID card to get my ticket and everything was handled through the Red Cross. But again, my condolences for your loss. God bless.
Sincere condolences in the loss of your father. My 1st job out of college was at the passport office. I was one of the worker bees in the back room. One thing that caught my attention was the number of naturalized citizens applying. We were in a large government building and it seemed like the ink was barely dry on their citizenship papers and they were at our office. Fast forward quite a few years and I understood when a daughter in law became a citizen.
Sending my condolences for the loss of your Dad.💐 Thank you for sharing how you got your American passport in this sad and emergency situation. Glad you made it back home to be with family during this hard time. 💗💐
My British friends holding both an American and British passports use them judiciously by presenting the passport of the country to which they are going. This expedites Customs on both ends and adding a TSA or CLEAR card makes their lives much, much easier. Good on you for the efforts on your father's behalf. You get to keep that forever.
As Laurence stated in the video, US laws requires US citizens to reenter the US with an American Passport, even if one holds dual citizenship. The only other country that I know for a fact has the equivalent law is Canada. I'm not sure if the UK does or not.
A UK citizen is not supposed to present a US passport at UK customs. This is not a trick, that is a requirement - while in the UK a UK citizen is a UK citizen and while in the US, a US citizen is a US citizen. You can only playgames as a dual citizen outside the countries your a citizen off.
@@sarowie actually they can use the other passport to enter the UK however UKBA states that it may take longer to confirm your citizenship. We’re rare on not requiring your British passport to enter the country
I work out of the country. Did the urgent travel. Flew into Dallas at 9am from outside the country and gave the application at 10am. I had the passport in my hand at 4:30pm. Got on the 8pm flight back out and slept in my bed that night. I still can't believe it.
My condolences Laurence. Too many American don't understand the value of a Passport. I've owned a US Passport since my childhood. Used one to go into your birth country, the UK two decades ago...
Please accept my condolences for your and your family's loss. I always enjoy your videos. This one also made feel the feelings too.😢 Hang in there. Peace be with you.
Sending my condolences to you and your family, Lawrence. I am so thankful you got your passport; what an ordeal to go through at such a sad time. Thank you for continuing to share your experiences with your subscribers. Elsie xxx
Condolences for your dad💕 I am so glad you got your passport and really enjoy your channel 😊 also I very much enjoyed the music elements you added 🎉 It is during sad times that I harken back to the lesson learned from physics which teaches us that energy, such as your dad’s spirit/soul, cannot be destroyed but can only change form. My poet’s interpretation is that our essence remains intact once we make our transition. This eventually might be a soothing concept but is pure rubbish when all you want is a hug. I hope soon you will be able to quiet your mind and feel his presence surrounding you.
How touching & well put 👏. When I sign Sympathy cards for friends & family, I say something to the effect... "Praying that your tears of sadness will soon turn to Joyful & Happy memories 💞." 😇 🏖mrs Kj in Tampa Bay
So sorry for your loss Laurence. Happy to hear you passport was gotten so quickly. Well, I'm one of the 1/3 of the US population that does not own a passport. So, I have been following you for a short time and noticed all the musical instruments in the video. Do you do this for fun or are you in a band? I love your channel!
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Laurence: that's rough. I hope the journey was smooth and you had a healing time with your family. And what a wonderful passport process: that was pretty smooth in itself.
Condolences to you, your family, and your father's friends. Also thank you for sharing a bit of your swearing in ceremony, the 'Life and Death' urgency Passport application process / congrats on the passport. Take care and benevolent wishes all around to you and yours.
My friend got his passport in a day in NY city. He didn’t have a death. He just lived in NY. I don’t know if that has changed but he and I went to Europe together and it took me 8 weeks to get one and I stood in line with him and he got his in 1 day.
So glad you were able to quickly get your U.S. Passport to attend your Dad’s services. Dealing Federal red tape can often present snags, which also cause extended misery for many. Love your channel, keep up the great work. Cheers!
Congratulations on getting your U.S. passport! I had to renew mine five years ago. But I was born abroad, on U.S. territory but not U.S. soil. That ought to have automatically made me a U.S. citizen. It did to everyone but the U.S. government. Since 9/11, I’ve had to prove my U.S. citizenship. $250 and two months later, I had my Certified Record of Birth Abroad. Then I had to apply for the renewal. At least, I have both documents now. They came in handy when eight months later, I got a job in Japan and moved there.
Lawrence, sorry to hear about your father. Your viewers are standing by you. Remember he will always be watching over you. Take care and keep your head up. Also, congrats on the passport!
So thankful you got to go pay your respects, Laurence....you hadn't mentioned going to the funeral before so I just assumed that you couldn't make it happen. I know it was such a comfort to your mum to have you there. You're a pianist! I knew you wrote music (your theme song) but thought you were probably a guitarist. We learn something new everyday from you! Thanks for the passport info....good to know.
Oooh Laurence, sorry 'bout your Dad. Lost mine to Covid and Parkinson's in June 2021. I miss him every day. It does get a little easier. Love on your Mom every opportunity. My condolences to your family, JD in STL, Missouri
My condolences, Laurence. I am happy the avenue for the passport worked out so you could give a formal farewell to your father considering the circumstances.
Sorry for this major loss. Take some time to process this time. A passport so happy for you I have one used it once in college never went out of the US again. Only to Canada first married we just walked through to the Canadian side with driver's license my husband not really paying attention to the officer question state or place of orgin hubby responded huh the officer Oh your American go on
So sorry on the loss of your dad. From your photo you look a lot like him. I'm so glad you got to get home to your family to mourn with them. Losing daddy is still painful years later. With my prayers for your comfort, be kind to yourself.
Thank you for explaining all this. It is so much to go through at a time of immense sorrow. I appreciate your candor. Btw, I always enjoy the piano (semi-motif? quasi-motif? proto-motif? Never-thought-of-it-being-a-motif motif? lol). 🎹
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father, Laurence. That is very harsh. This video was timely for me, because it reminded me I need to get my passport renewed if I wish to spend the summer in Manchester, as well as Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Passports, I've discovered, are extremely handy little documents. You can use then for identification in country as well as traveling to other countries.
Laurence, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Praying for you and your family during this time. I am thankful that you were able to get a passport and go back to the UK to mourn with your family.
I’m sorry for your loss Laurence. 😔 Glad you got your American passport. I don’t have a passport. I realize that confuses most foreigners, however I have been to Canada, Mexico and explored this country from coast to coast. Now I’m not healthy enough to travel overseas, so I waited too long to travel. I see the world through reading and videos. I absolutely enjoy your videos!
You make me.feel vindicated, as I sacrificed saving for a home or other large purchases on several occasions, by having work pay for conference attendance, but extending a few days out of my own pocket. When people ask me why, I say because I can. I figure I can do travel in my own country when I'm older with groups, trains, buses at cetera
I'm in Washington State and have been to Canada more than once but have never had a passport, either.
Sorry for your loss.
@@AngelaVEdwards Same here but as of the last few years I've gotten one. Less hassle at the Canadian border.
I live near both sides of the NY/🇨🇦 border and have been going over w/o a passport since childhood. NY used to allow licenses and birth certificates. But, now we have the enhanced license which allows US and Canada entry. It also covers Mexico. Otherwise, it is the passport.
My brother's fiance is from Lima, Peru and I think it's a destination wedding, so I should really get going. No date yet, thankfully.
Congratulations on the passport! Condolences on the loss of your dad!
I lost mine years ago; I hadn't checked behind the fridge freezer though until recently when I got a US-style fridge freezer (OooooOOh, swanky!). He wasn't there. The search goes on...
In my youth I used to think it was so important to fill up my passport to prove I'd been everywhere and done everything. Then life's challenges got in the way, and I realized it didn't matter if my passport was empty or full. It's what you do with your life and the relationships you have that matters at the end of the day. The world is your oyster when you have an American passport, but use it to do wonderful things, not just pass time.
I traveled to lots of places and didn’t need a passport.
…well, not lots of places. Mostly Kuwait and Iraq. Just needed to be in the military.
Does this mean I don’t have a passport? No. I wanna travel. I’m just cheap.
The world is indeed your oyster; there's the occasional pearl, it can make you horny (though rarely does), swallowing is easier if you don't think about it and there's a very real danger of it giving you food poisoning.
@@mnfrench7603 that is the most expensive (and underrated) 'passport' in the world. thank for your service to your country.
@@mnfrench7603 Travel sure is expensive, it's really worth getting someone else to pay for it or even better get paid doing it. Some options for this don't allow much in the way of doing whatever you want while traveling. Other options are a bit more flexible, negotiate where possible. I don't have much personal experience though beyond working for a Greek client that wanted me on site occasionally...
As someone who has also buried his Dad, (hard to believe how many years it's been...) you have my sympathy, Laurence. I am glad you at least got to be physically present for everything. Make sure to take time for yourself when you can to properly process everything.
I am sorry to hear of the death of your father. Mine died many years ago and I still miss him. Hang in there and thanks for the amusing passport video.
I recently renewed my American passport in the Philippines where I live. It took about three weeks which was not expedited. There are a lot of Americans here and the process is pretty streamlined. All done through the mail
I've gotten 2 emergency passports. one in Boston and one in DC. You just have to pay a fee. I got both in 2 hours.
@@loosilu emergency passports may not be accepted by some countries for some purposes.
But... a dual citizen, traveling between the two countries that the person is a citizen, that does not matter.
Both countries polity ignore the dual citizen status and just see a fellow citizen.
You are a citizen entering and leaving on both sides of the border check.
@@sarowie Why wouldn't it be accepted? It's a passport, they are all the same . My last three passports were emergency passports.
I've found that the process of renewing it abroad seems to be faster than doing it domestically. Both times I've renewed a US passport in the UK (once book, once card), it arrived within a day of the passport application showing up on the government's tracker website.
Laurence- Sincere condolences in the loss of your father. You have provided so many hours of delightful entertainment for this old lady, for which I thank you.
My condolences for your loss!!! I am so glad you were able to go home to say goodbye to your Pops!!!!
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I was able to get my passport in a day without using the life or death exception. All you really need is an itinerary printed by the airline(on airline stock like a ticket) showing you have an international flight within x amount of days. I scheduled an appointment, flew into Houston on the first flight (Houston was the closest city with an office), turned in my documentation, walked to the movie theater, and went back that afternoon to pick up my passport. Flew home that evening.
Sorry for your loss. You made the best out of a bad situation. May you find peace…
As a Brit the entire UK feels betrayed...
Joking
Glad to see you're making the most of your citizenship!
Nah, don't feel betrayed the US and the UK are just going to have to share custody.
@@shadowkissed2370 we'll just build a really big trebuchet on either side of the Atlantic and send him back and forth. It's cheaper than air fare
@@shadowkissed2370 It's a good job that the US don't really do Xmas pudding so the UK can get custardy every Christmas.
@@avaggdu1 Well, we call it fruit cake.
@@annehunt787 You have a rough approximation of something similar. Xmas pudding is not cake (when was the last time you steamed a cake?), just as chips are not French fries. We have chips *and* French fries; they are not the same.
Sorry for your loss but now you have a superpowered passport!… Congratulations and God Bless America! 🇺🇸
My condolences to you and your family Laurence on your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a parent.
I’m sorry for your loss. My mil had to do the same when her mother passed away in Poland last year. She had to fly to Chicago, get the rush passport and then off to NYC and on to Europe.
Congratulations and I'm sorry about the circumstances of your expedited passport.
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. I hope your mom is doing okay and that you and your siblings are as well.
I’m sorry for your loss Laurence, may your Father Rest In Peace!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers.
1:38 - Laurence, you have may have already had them from many people, but as a man who recently (as in just 2 months ago) had to attend his mother's funeral... you have my most heartfelt and sincere condolences.
My deepest sympathies Lawrence. I lost my dad 1 year and 2 days ago. I live in another state, and it was difficult enough getting air tickets in time to get out to see him one last time, so grateful I didn’t have to fight through passport bureaucracy as well. Very proud to count you as a fellow American.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved father! Thank you for sharing your life's ups and downs with us.
Sorry for your loss man, losing a parent is always hard! I hope you get to see them again in heaven. BTW I totally understood and appreciated your tip of the hat to the Attitude Era.
Lawrence p, I didn’t know you lost your father. I am so sorry about that. I am British and live in the U.K. and have experienced the same loss and was about your age and it was bloody hard.😢
I'm sorry about your dad. I'm glad you got to say a proper goodbye.
Congrats on your passport, though I'm so sorry that it had to be those circumstances that necessitated you getting it. Should it apply, please give all our condolences to uncle Toby :) And you play keyboard! A man of several talents!
Condolences on the passing of your father. Love your channel.
Im so sorry for your loss. I did this yesterday for a urgent passport, it is simpler then a life or death passport but it's less likely to get. If you can get a appointment for either circumstance you're solid
Dude, you crack me up! That Switzerland reference was hilarious! Happy you were able to say goodbye to your father. 🌿
Sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is a huge loss, no matter how old you are when it happens.
Love your content Laurence, so sorry for your loss..
I’m so sorry for your loss. When my daddy passed two years ago, I wasn’t able to be there either. Thank you for this video, humorously making me think maybe I too should get a passport.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
As you played your Casio during the outro I realized that you have real talent. I mean, surely you must. I'm not sure exactly what it might be, or if you've figured it out for yourself, but I found that thought reassuring. Now I just need to figure out what I'm good at. And fast, 'cause I'm old and you never know when someone might need to get a passport to come to your funeral.
Also, sorry for your loss. My dad passed away over 20 years ago, and it still hits me when I think about it.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my mom in 2021. You will be in my thoughts.
So very sorry for your loss! My mother passed a little over a year ago. It's important to have that chance to be there for that final goodbye. I'm glad you were able to get your passport so quickly.
Very sorry for the loss of your dad! Mine passed away 34 years ago and I still miss him so much! Congrats on your passport!!
So sorry for your loss sending you hugs and love ❤️ 😢
So sorry about your dad Laurence. Its really tough when you find yourself “across the pond” when something tragic like this happens. I was in Germany when my dad died and the trip across that pond seemed to take forever! Being active duty military I only had to show my ID card to get my ticket and everything was handled through the Red Cross. But again, my condolences for your loss. God bless.
Sincere condolences in the loss of your father. My 1st job out of college was at the passport office. I was one of the worker bees in the back room. One thing that caught my attention was the number of naturalized citizens applying. We were in a large government building and it seemed like the ink was barely dry on their citizenship papers and they were at our office. Fast forward quite a few years and I understood when a daughter in law became a citizen.
My deepest condolences on your and your family's loss, Laurence. May your dad's memory ever be a blessing.
So sorry to hear about your dad. I'm sure this video will help many who are in the same boat.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family 💔
Oh no 😔 deeply sorry for your loss. Being so far away from family is hard when these situations happen.
Sending my condolences for the loss of your Dad.💐
Thank you for sharing how you got your American passport in this sad and emergency situation. Glad you made it back home to be with family during this hard time. 💗💐
My British friends holding both an American and British passports use them judiciously by presenting the passport of the country to which they are going. This expedites Customs on both ends and adding a TSA or CLEAR card makes their lives much, much easier. Good on you for the efforts on your father's behalf. You get to keep that forever.
As Laurence stated in the video, US laws requires US citizens to reenter the US with an American Passport, even if one holds dual citizenship. The only other country that I know for a fact has the equivalent law is Canada. I'm not sure if the UK does or not.
A UK citizen is not supposed to present a US passport at UK customs.
This is not a trick, that is a requirement - while in the UK a UK citizen is a UK citizen and while in the US, a US citizen is a US citizen.
You can only playgames as a dual citizen outside the countries your a citizen off.
@@sarowie actually they can use the other passport to enter the UK however UKBA states that it may take longer to confirm your citizenship. We’re rare on not requiring your British passport to enter the country
I work out of the country. Did the urgent travel. Flew into Dallas at 9am from outside the country and gave the application at 10am. I had the passport in my hand at 4:30pm. Got on the 8pm flight back out and slept in my bed that night. I still can't believe it.
My condolences Laurence. Too many American don't understand the value of a Passport. I've owned a US Passport since my childhood. Used one to go into your birth country, the UK two decades ago...
I'm happy to see Laurence followed the proper procedures and didn't just scurry off on his private yacht like some other YT sensations would have. ;)
Please accept my condolences for your and your family's loss. I always enjoy your videos. This one also made feel the feelings too.😢 Hang in there. Peace be with you.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Prayers for strength and peace of mind ♥️🙏
Sorry about your loss..
Sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. 🙏🙏🇨🇦
Sending my condolences to you and your family, Lawrence. I am so thankful you got your passport; what an ordeal to go through at such a sad time. Thank you for continuing to share your experiences with your subscribers. Elsie xxx
I'm sorry about your dad, Laurence. I'm glad the system worked for you and you could see your family. Thanks for posting.
Congratulations Lawrence
Sorry for your loss and congratulations on your passport
Congratulations! We watch you from Washington State and we love your content! Hi Tarrah!
Condolences for your dad💕 I am so glad you got your passport and really enjoy your channel 😊 also I very much enjoyed the music elements you added 🎉 It is during sad times that I harken back to the lesson learned from physics which teaches us that energy, such as your dad’s spirit/soul, cannot be destroyed but can only change form. My poet’s interpretation is that our essence remains intact once we make our transition. This eventually might be a soothing concept but is pure rubbish when all you want is a hug. I hope soon you will be able to quiet your mind and feel his presence surrounding you.
How touching & well put 👏. When I sign Sympathy cards for friends & family, I say something to the effect... "Praying that your tears of sadness will soon turn to Joyful & Happy memories 💞." 😇 🏖mrs Kj in Tampa Bay
So sorry for your loss Laurence. Happy to hear you passport was gotten so quickly. Well, I'm one of the 1/3 of the US population that does not own a passport. So, I have been following you for a short time and noticed all the musical instruments in the video. Do you do this for fun or are you in a band? I love your channel!
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Laurence: that's rough. I hope the journey was smooth and you had a healing time with your family. And what a wonderful passport process: that was pretty smooth in itself.
Condolences to you, your family, and your father's friends. Also thank you for sharing a bit of your swearing in ceremony, the 'Life and Death' urgency Passport application process / congrats on the passport. Take care and benevolent wishes all around to you and yours.
Our sincere condolences to you.
I enjoy your witty vids
Laurence, I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad you got your passport.
So sorry to hear about your Dad, prayers
Laurence, my heart goes out to you and your family. That's very quick turnaround on a passport! It usually takes 2 weeks at least.
So sorry for your loss, Laurence.
I am so sorry for your loss Laurence
So glad you were able to get your US Passport quickly. I'm sorry to hear about your father. Condolences to you and your family.
My friend got his passport in a day in NY city. He didn’t have a death. He just lived in NY. I don’t know if that has changed but he and I went to Europe together and it took me 8 weeks to get one and I stood in line with him and he got his in 1 day.
So sorry for your loss Laurence. 🥺
It's good to know the government followed through.
So glad you were able to quickly get your U.S. Passport to attend your Dad’s services. Dealing Federal red tape can often present snags, which also cause extended misery for many. Love your channel, keep up the great work. Cheers!
Congratulations on getting your U.S. passport!
I had to renew mine five years ago. But I was born abroad, on U.S. territory but not U.S. soil. That ought to have automatically made me a U.S. citizen. It did to everyone but the U.S. government. Since 9/11, I’ve had to prove my U.S. citizenship.
$250 and two months later, I had my Certified Record of Birth Abroad. Then I had to apply for the renewal. At least, I have both documents now. They came in handy when eight months later, I got a job in Japan and moved there.
Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Prayers for you and your family
Lawrence, sorry to hear about your father. Your viewers are standing by you. Remember he will always be watching over you. Take care and keep your head up. Also, congrats on the passport!
Sorry for your loss ❤
So thankful you got to go pay your respects, Laurence....you hadn't mentioned going to the funeral before so I just assumed that you couldn't make it happen. I know it was such a comfort to your mum to have you there.
You're a pianist! I knew you wrote music (your theme song) but thought you were probably a guitarist. We learn something new everyday from you! Thanks for the passport info....good to know.
condolences for your loss Laurence, so happy you got your passport.
Oooh Laurence, sorry 'bout your Dad. Lost mine to Covid and Parkinson's in June 2021. I miss him every day. It does get a little easier. Love on your Mom every opportunity.
My condolences to your family,
JD in STL, Missouri
I'm so sorry for your loss. Being across the sea must have made it worse, as well as much more complicated.
I'm so Sorry Young Man. Losing a Parent Cuts Deep
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing.
My condolences, Laurence. I am happy the avenue for the passport worked out so you could give a formal farewell to your father considering the circumstances.
Sorry for your loss…I feel the pain…
Congrats on your Passport…
Many love you…Be Well.
So sorry about your dad. Glad you were able to get an expedited Passport. Hugs
I would like to offer my condolences for loss of your father, and my congratulations for your next step in Americanization.
Sorry for this major loss. Take some time to process this time. A passport so happy for you I have one used it once in college never went out of the US again. Only to Canada first married we just walked through to the Canadian side with driver's license my husband not really paying attention to the officer question state or place of orgin hubby responded huh the officer Oh your American go on
So sorry on the loss of your dad. From your photo you look a lot like him. I'm so glad you got to get home to your family to mourn with them. Losing daddy is still painful years later. With my prayers for your comfort, be kind to yourself.
I'm Sorry about your father that passed away. My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.
I’m sorry for your loss Lawrence.. I lost my dad in 2012.. I know how it feels.. prayers to you my friend 🙏🏻
I am so sorry for your loss, Laurence.
Condolences to your family, as well.
11 weeks? You're lucky. When I was in Germany, I tried 2 years to get an appointment
Thank you for explaining all this. It is so much to go through at a time of immense sorrow. I appreciate your candor. Btw, I always enjoy the piano (semi-motif? quasi-motif? proto-motif? Never-thought-of-it-being-a-motif motif? lol). 🎹
Ooooh!! Laurence! But seriously , congrats 🎉🎉🎉
my condolences Laurence!
I am truly sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father, Laurence. That is very harsh.
This video was timely for me, because it reminded me I need to get my passport renewed if I wish to spend the summer in Manchester, as well as Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Passports, I've discovered, are extremely handy little documents. You can use then for identification in country as well as traveling to other countries.
I am sorry for your loss. I lost my dad last year. Please try to remember the good times. Memories last forever.