I lost my son last night. (Page 18 of 20)
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Originally Posted By USMCTanker:
Brother, we may fight like cats and dogs around here in GD but when someone has suffered such a huge loss and is hurting the way you and your family are right now, it forces us all to realize what's important and puts our priorities in perspective-especially when you reach out to us like you did. Thank you for thinking so highly of us all. Family is everything and even though we're all complete strangers for the most part, we are your GD family. You're one of us. We are with you in spirit and will be thinking of you because many of us are parents too. I can assure you that a large percentage of us would drop everything and rush to your house in SC to offer support[s] if we didn't live in a different state or across the continent. [/s] I guess that's one of the frustrating things about hanging around a forum like this: You read about good people suffering like yourself and your family and want to be there to support them, but the internet makes it easier to communicate instantly with others than it allows for meaningful interaction the way neighbors would under similar circumstances. Originally Posted By USMCTanker:
Originally Posted By sq40:
I am absolutely stunned by the support and generosity of you all. I had no idea that there are so many caring people. My wife and I both thank you all so deeply. I have read every reply here, and I am going to keep this in our memory book when we get around to making one. So thank you so much. We just came back from a session with my wife's therapist. It was very helpful to get us focused on taking things one day, and one issue, at a time. We are in SC, buy my wife and all of the kids are from Texas, so we are going to have my son sent there for the funeral. It's going to be a long next few days. Brother, we may fight like cats and dogs around here in GD but when someone has suffered such a huge loss and is hurting the way you and your family are right now, it forces us all to realize what's important and puts our priorities in perspective-especially when you reach out to us like you did. Thank you for thinking so highly of us all. Family is everything and even though we're all complete strangers for the most part, we are your GD family. You're one of us. We are with you in spirit and will be thinking of you because many of us are parents too. I can assure you that a large percentage of us would drop everything and rush to your house in SC to offer support[s] if we didn't live in a different state or across the continent. [/s] I guess that's one of the frustrating things about hanging around a forum like this: You read about good people suffering like yourself and your family and want to be there to support them, but the internet makes it easier to communicate instantly with others than it allows for meaningful interaction the way neighbors would under similar circumstances. Fixed (at least for me). If you think I can help you in any way, I will come. Like........ tomorrow. |
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As a father of 3, my heart breaks for you sir. I am deeply, deeply sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family .
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| Absolutely heart breaking, I will keep your family in my thoughts. |
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I can't comprehend what you must be feeling.
Your son was lauded by the press. He was obviously a good person, a product of good parenting. You did well. You did everything you could. You raised a good person; the fact his life was short doesn't affect who he was. Know that you succeeded in raising him. |
| It took me quite some time to be able to click on this thread today. It simply hurts my heart to hear about this and sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Please share a favorite memory of him with us. You are still a father of four and one day will all be reunited. |
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Sorry for your loss. I've never been a parent, but two people very close to me died very young, 1 at 22 and 1 at 26.
I stay in touch with their parents, one group is my aunt and uncle. I know it was the hardest thing they've ever gone through, but I also know that the outpouring of support from their child's friends was very special and important to them. Take comfort in how many people will sincerely miss and love your son. It can't make up for the loss of course but hopefully it brings you some comfort. My thoughts are with you. |
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I don't really have the words. I'm sorry for your loss. Find your rock, as I imagine you are going to have to be everyone elses rock. Don't forget his friends with your funeral plans. That is a very impressionable age, I'm still shaped by a few deaths of people around me in my teens.  |
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I always knew you had to be willing to die to even do this job. But, I don't want to push my chips forward and go out and meet something I don't understand. A man would have to put his soul at hazard. He'd have to say, "O.K.I'll be part of this world
