I was taking care of my dad as a hospice patient in my home. He fell into a coma three days before so we knew the end was near. He actually held on longer than the visiting hospice nurses thought he would. My dad was very close to his Navy buddies from WWII. He was very proud of his service and his Destroyer Escort that he served on during the war. At the time of his death I believe there was only of his buddies still living. He missed them all very much. He always spoke of his ship and buddies a lot throughout his life. 

My sister and I were sitting at the kitchen table at around 7am. I had the door open to the outside as it was summer and wanted some fresh air in the room. We were not speaking but just sitting with our own thoughts, as we knew our dad was in a coma in the other room dying. Neither of us was thinking of the Navy or ships or anything of that sort. It was very quiet outside with nothing happening. All of a sudden we both heard very loud, as though it was just outside on the street, a Naval whistle that military Naval ships blow they call "piping onboard." It's the long 3 notes they sound during different times, as when dignitaries or such are coming on board the ship.  

My sister and I both looked up at each other and found out we both heard it as it was pretty loud. I ran to the door and looked outside and no one was there. I checked to make sure no TV's or radios were on and none were. It was just as quiet as before the whistle sounded.  

My dad that evening quietly passed away. We both believe that maybe my dad's buddies came to get him. I guess that sounds crazy but I have never heard any whistles or any such noises such as that before or after that day and I have lived here for 11 years. Plus, those men and that ship meant a lot to him.

Any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect the experience?     No      

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? No      

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          Yes     Dad was dying in coma

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?           Fully awake, aware and alert.

            Was the experience dream like in any way?   No. I was awake.

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?     No      

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            Surprised and a bit confused

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?           YES! That was why I decided to write. The Naval whistle that tones 3 notes that pipes people on board ship.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:  Did you recognize any familiar locations or any locations from familiar religious teachings or encounter any locations inhabited by incredible or amazing creatures?    No           

Did you see a light?           No      

Did you meet or see any other beings?           No      

Did you experiment while out of the body or in another, altered state? No      

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?          Yes     My sister and I both heard the whistle

Did you notice how your 5 senses were working, and if so, how were they different?          No response      All senses were normal as everyday life

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Uncertain      In my physical world, no. I wondered where the whistle was coming from?

Did you have a sense of knowing, special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?    Uncertain            I would like to think his friends from the other side were welcoming him but I really can't explain the source of the whistle.

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?             No      

Did you become aware of future events?       No       We knew dad was dying before the whistle. He passed on that day.

Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body?       No       I never left my body.

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have prior to the experience?         No      

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?   Yes     It made me feel a bit better when my dad passed that maybe he reunited with his Navy crew.

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?         Uncertain      It brings a feeling of comfort when I think of it. I believed before the experience that we survive death. I hope it was from the other side.

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes     Two relatives and a friend. They were okay with it and seemed open minded.

What emotions did you experience following your experience?  confused but hopeful

What was the best and worst part of your experience?      Best -believing friendship lives on eternally