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My wife lost her Dad this afternoon. She is a daddy's girl and she was the apple of his eye.
He was the kind of man I could only aspire to be, a great family man and provider, proudly served his country in the Navy and a man of God. He knew where he was going and wasn't afraid, and went peacfully without pain. I can't imagine how much more blessed a person could be.
We all know he is in a better place now and we will see him again some day but it is kind of hard for the folks still here. Special thanks to our dear friends Pat and Carolyn Schmidt, Lori and Carl, F6Gal and Michael for the special prayers last night.
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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2011, 02:58:37 PM » |
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Prayers from Fort Worth Texas. May he rest in peace. Tell her don't worry, Daddy will always be with her, no matter what.
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laserpat
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2011, 03:04:17 PM » |
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Sorry to hear that Dave. Prayers from CentralTexas
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HotRod
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2011, 03:14:09 PM » |
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Praying from Las Vegas for you all.
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R J
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2011, 03:21:37 PM » |
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Dave, prayers and thoughts to you and your bride in this trying time from Iowa.
If ya need anything and I'm able, I'll be there to do it, just ask or let me know.
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2011, 03:25:04 PM » |
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Dave prayers your way from New Mexico. Bandit.
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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2011, 03:25:12 PM » |
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Sounds like he left this world with alot to be PROUD of. The pain is so great when you lose some one so inspiring.  I'll pray for the pain to be replaced with inspiring memories.  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2011, 03:29:37 PM » |
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Thoughts and prayers to you and her family. It is always hard to lose a family member. It sounds like he was a good father and a man of God. Gods grace and peace be with you.
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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2011, 03:31:35 PM » |
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Prayers from NE Indiana for Andrea and the family, Dave. It will be rough for a time. I'm glad to know that Faith was in her Dad's life.
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« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2011, 03:32:59 PM » |
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Prayers from the ozarks.
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« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2011, 03:49:55 PM » |
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Prayers from middle Tenn.
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« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2011, 03:59:48 PM » |
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Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Prayers from Demotte In.
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« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2011, 04:14:47 PM » |
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prayers from houston...
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« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2011, 04:19:43 PM » |
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So sorry to hear that Dave. You and your wife will be in our prayers.
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« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2011, 04:42:18 PM » |
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Thoughts and Prayers sent...
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« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2011, 04:52:27 PM » |
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MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES for all family and friends. PRAYERS from ALABAMA
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« Reply #16 on: March 07, 2011, 04:53:39 PM » |
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Prayers from SE Michigan........JerryB.
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« Reply #17 on: March 07, 2011, 05:10:41 PM » |
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Sincere condolences to all during this most difficult time.
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« Reply #18 on: March 07, 2011, 05:16:22 PM » |
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Praying, for you, Andrea and the rest of the family. May you all feel the loving arms of OUR Heavenly Father wrapped firmly around you, comforting you, strengthening you and bringing you peace. We love you guys!!!
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« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2011, 05:55:17 PM » |
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Andrea we are so sorry to hear of your loss...Devon and I will have you and your family in our thoughts and prayer...
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« Reply #20 on: March 07, 2011, 06:14:06 PM » |
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Prayers from Texas for you and Andrea's family for strenght and love....losing your Dad, as a girl is hard....I lost my Day in 1998...he is with me everyday... I talk about him everyday....he protects me...everyday...I'll pray for y'all...charlyne & mark
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« Reply #21 on: March 07, 2011, 07:19:33 PM » |
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Pryers from Memphis
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« Reply #22 on: March 07, 2011, 07:27:08 PM » |
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Prayers are being offer up for your wife and family. All who know Him will see this man again. Oh how joyous it will be! McKinney, TX
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« Reply #23 on: March 07, 2011, 07:30:24 PM » |
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My condolences to you and your wife's whole family. After the pain eases some, may you find comfort in the memories of what a good man he was and how you were all blessed because of him.
Prayers from SE Wisconsin.
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« Reply #24 on: March 07, 2011, 08:07:41 PM » |
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Prayers for your family from MI.
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« Reply #25 on: March 07, 2011, 09:01:42 PM » |
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Prayers on the way for all of your family Dave, sorry for your loss.
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« Reply #26 on: March 07, 2011, 09:03:01 PM » |
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Thoughts and prayers to those who must cope...from NY
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« Reply #27 on: March 07, 2011, 11:59:03 PM » |
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Sorry Dave...we just went through this in January.
Condolences from NJ.
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« Reply #28 on: March 08, 2011, 12:19:08 AM » |
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Dave, I'm thinking of and praying for you, your wife, and your family during this difficult time. May God provide you strength through the faith you have in Him to help you through.
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« Reply #29 on: March 08, 2011, 04:58:39 AM » |
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Prayers are on the way asap. My sincere condolences to the family.
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« Reply #30 on: March 08, 2011, 05:05:34 AM » |
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Dave,
So sorry for your loss...
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« Reply #31 on: March 08, 2011, 05:15:48 AM » |
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Thoughts and prayers from East China Mi.
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« Reply #32 on: March 08, 2011, 07:10:04 AM » |
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Prayers for Andria and the entire family.
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« Reply #33 on: March 08, 2011, 09:04:50 AM » |
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Many prayers to you, Andrea, and the family. So sorry to hear that...
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« Reply #34 on: March 08, 2011, 01:30:38 PM » |
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Many thanks to all of our VRCC family. This club has become so much more than a Valkyrie enthusiasts site. Look forward to seeing all of you this summer in Michigan at InZane.  |
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« Reply #35 on: March 08, 2011, 03:08:59 PM » |
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Really sorry to hear that Dave. Losing the people we love is the worst part about the passage of years. Prayers sent from you're home state my friend.
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« Reply #36 on: March 08, 2011, 04:47:33 PM » |
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Prayers of comfort for you and your wife. My wife has lost both her parents and still misses them.
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« Reply #37 on: March 08, 2011, 06:46:57 PM » |
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My wife lost her Dad this afternoon. She is a daddy's girl and she was the apple of his eye.
He was the kind of man I could only aspire to be, a great family man and provider, proudly served his country in the Navy and a man of God. He knew where he was going and wasn't afraid, and went peacfully without pain. I can't imagine how much more blessed a person could be.
We all know he is in a better place now and we will see him again some day but it is kind of hard for the folks still here. Special thanks to our dear friends Pat and Carolyn Schmidt, Lori and Carl, F6Gal and Michael for the special prayers last night.
We were all saddened as the inevitable progressed. You can't ask for much more than going peacefully, without pain, and knowing that God is waiting. The fortunate thing for Andrea is that now she is the apple of your eye. You are providing her strength and support in her father's stead. Prayers for you both. |
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« Reply #38 on: March 08, 2011, 07:22:17 PM » |
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