My brother passed away tonight............

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - My brother passed away tonight............

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:01:36 AM EDT

Hey guys,

My brother passed away tonight without warning.I got a call from my sis-in-law around 12:00am and broke the news of his passing. It had happened earlier while sitting at the kitchen table.
From what I could gather he wasn't in any distress .I only hope that he didn't suffer.

He served in the US Navy on the USS Glacier AGB-4 as an EN3 from 1959-1961 and participated in OPERATION DEEP FREEZE 1960. Afterwards he was on the fleet ocean tug USS Nipmuc ATF-157 1962-1963.
He is survived by a daughter,and two sons who served during the first Gulf War with one in the Navy aboard the USS Stein and the other in the 1st AirCav from FT.Hood.

The reality still has not set in yet! I am trying hard to accept the fact he is gone but find it very difficult.He was my best friend and mentor! He was the oldest in the family out of three brothers.I was the youngest. My other brother passed away in '89.

At least I was fortunate to have many memories due to him.He taught me how to hunt, and he shared his love, appreciation,and the responsibility concerning hunting and firearms. He was very patriotic(like my dad & me )and flew OUR FLAG long before it became fashionable to do so. He wouldn't mince words(or action) when it came to liberals or others bent on ruining this country!

I will miss you my brother. You always had a kind word,help or encouragement to give others yet you never asked for anything in return.May GODSPEED you along your way!!!

Your brother,

Martin

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:04:17 AM EDT

[#1]

[USA]

Sgtar15

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:05:44 AM EDT

[#2]

Man that sucks. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:11:38 AM EDT

[#3]

I lost a brother on 10/04/02 and it has been a concern for me ever sincem, sorry to say that but it's the truth. I empathize with you , not under the same circumstances, but for the same loss, a brother. I feel many emotions/feelings as I type, spitting fucking tears out wanting to beat soneone down, take someone out or help him most of all. Be proud that you were a brother to a great American.

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:12:18 AM EDT

[#4]

You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers

Karl

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:13:20 AM EDT

[#5]

Please accept my most sincere condolences, and stay strong. Know that the good your brother has done will live on through his childrens' honorable actions.

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:15:20 AM EDT

[#6]

My sincere condolences on your loss.

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:16:17 AM EDT

[#7]

Sorry to hear that. He did a lot for you and his country. His passing is a loss to all of us. God bless both of you.

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:35:44 AM EDT

[#8]

Be proud to have such an upstanding and beautiful American brother as you abviously are.

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:40:57 AM EDT

[#9]

I'm at a loss for words...
Stay strong.
Most sincere condolences.

Preserve the heritage...

LRdrvr

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:42:48 AM EDT

[#10]

God bless.

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:44:16 AM EDT

[#11]

I just realized that you posted a reply to my post about my brother that passed away/on last year, man I am so sorry, but as you are aware, all the sorry's in the world just don't cut it. Since I do not want to offend you , I will stop now. Goodspeed and good luck in taking care of your brothers beautiful family.

Posted: 5/28/2003 12:47:06 AM EDT

[#12]

And tomorrow is your birthday for god sakes!

Well, like we discussed I will stop by tomorrow CrazyIrishman. I will bring over Cheech & Chong so maybe we can fit a chuckle or two in to take the mood away. Laughter really helps and is a great natrual healer(probably not as good of a healer an a tig ol bittied blond, but this is the best I can do)

Try to take it easy tonight, and we will all keep you in our thoughts and prayers!

Posted: 5/28/2003 1:48:11 AM EDT

[#13]

My thought and Prayers ...for you and you family!!

Posted: 5/28/2003 1:52:35 AM EDT

[#14]

Prayers for you and your family. May he be at peace.

Posted: 5/28/2003 2:15:56 AM EDT

[#15]

[usa] My Condolences.

Posted: 5/28/2003 2:25:30 AM EDT

[#16]

My sincere condolences on your loss.
You and yours are in My thoughts and prayers.

Please thank Your brother's family for all of Us for his time & effort serving Our country.

Tall Shadow

Posted: 5/28/2003 2:31:07 AM EDT

[#17]

[USA]

Posted: 5/28/2003 3:35:05 AM EDT

[#18]

My heart breaks for you.

Posted: 5/28/2003 3:39:47 AM EDT

[#19]

He misses you, too.

"They aren't gone; they're just not 'here'..."

Be strong in your sorrow.
Prayers sent.

Posted: 5/28/2003 3:48:35 AM EDT

[#20]

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[USA]

Posted: 5/28/2003 3:49:18 AM EDT

[#21]

I am very sorry to hear about your loss.

Posted: 5/28/2003 4:08:46 AM EDT

[#22]

Sorry for your loss
My prayers are with you and your family

[USA]

Posted: 5/28/2003 4:12:21 AM EDT

[#23]

Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Posted: 5/28/2003 4:17:20 AM EDT

[#24]

My sympathies for you and your family.

Posted: 5/28/2003 4:19:02 AM EDT

[#25]

My thoughts are with you...

Posted: 5/28/2003 5:07:38 AM EDT

[#26]

my condolences.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:00:44 AM EDT

[#27]

Your brother was a great man. I'll hoist a pint in is honor.

Your family has done us a great service, Martin. Thank you.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:07:36 AM EDT

[#28]

Condolences and prayers

[usa]

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:19:19 AM EDT

[#29]

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:19:57 AM EDT

[#30]

Martin,
May I offer my most sincere condolesences to you, your family and his. May the Lord Bless all and comfort you in this terrible time.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:22:31 AM EDT

[#31]

My brother passed away in 93', I feel your pain, sincerest condolences.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:24:11 AM EDT

[#32]

my condolences Irish.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:27:02 AM EDT

[#33]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:29:02 AM EDT

[#34]

My condolences, Irishman

I'm sure your brother will be missed by many, in presence and in spirit.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:35:22 AM EDT

[#35]

My condolences Irish, you lost a bro, and a close friend. I'm 55 with a bro 60. Either one of us could go anytime. It's gonna be painful for whichever one is left. I'm Blessed to be close to my brother, and so are you. You will always have that... God Bless you and yours, in your time of grief.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:41:01 AM EDT

[#36]

My condolences. Prayers on the way...

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:46:36 AM EDT

[#37]

[usa]

Prayers sent.

Posted: 5/28/2003 6:49:20 AM EDT

[#38]

I'm so sorry. You're all in my thoughts.

[V]

Posted: 5/28/2003 7:16:16 AM EDT

[#39]

Sorry for your loss.

Posted: 5/28/2003 7:55:13 AM EDT

[#40]

I am sorry for you and your family.

[usa]

Posted: 5/28/2003 7:57:44 AM EDT

[#41]

very sorry to you and yours.

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:44:18 AM EDT

[#42]

I just want to take a moment and thank everyone for their prayers,sentiments and kind words.'course my brother would be wantin' to know what the commotion is all about!He was kinda shy about stuff like that and always tried to avoid the limelight.

Thank You

Posted: 5/28/2003 11:56:45 AM EDT

[#43]

death is a natural part of life, until you celebrate his death, you can never celebrate his life.

while I'm sure there is a great deal of sadness right now, the best thing would be to throw a party and be grateful that you were able to spend as much time with him as you have and to be happy that he has left his mark on you and this world. thank your mother and his wife for him and be happy he lived as long as he did, as you know full well that life is delicate and our numbers can come up at any time.

Posted: 5/28/2003 1:02:46 PM EDT

[#44]

My thoughts and prayers......

Posted: 5/28/2003 1:09:19 PM EDT

[#45]

Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

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