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Rams
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« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2021, 03:41:10 PM » |
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My condolences for your loss. I suppose we should all be prepared for such things but, I have no idea how to do that. Lean on family and close friends if need be, they are what matters.
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NewValker
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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2021, 04:02:33 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this Rob, condolences and prayers for you & your family.
Craig
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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2021, 04:06:06 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2021, 04:15:14 PM » |
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I'm sorry to hear that, Rob. I lost my younger sister earlier this year. It seems no matter how prepared you think you are it still hits you very hard. It seems to me that it's harder when the sibling is younger.
May you progress through the normal grieving process without too much more personal damage.
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« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2021, 04:54:34 PM » |
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Sorry for your loss Rob.
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« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2021, 05:15:41 PM » |
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Echoing everybody else - sorry for your loss, Rob.
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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2021, 05:26:45 PM » |
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So sorry to hear Rob, my condolences as well.
-RP
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« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2021, 05:39:34 PM » |
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My condolences Rob, that painful feeling that abides in your chest area will subside with time. I can’t tell you how much time, but time, I am a witness.
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« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2021, 05:44:52 PM » |
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sorry to hear this Rob
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
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« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2021, 06:21:59 PM » |
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sorry for the loss never is easy to loose a family member. Most of my aunts/uncles are getting up there in age 70's now mostly and only about 6 of 11 left most dying from smoking all their lives or bad heart/lungs. My mom being the oldest sibling age 79 has outlived her mom/dad as well both dying age 68 of a heart attack and grandpa age 76 or so.
It seems like after age 60 or so you never know when your time maybe up all of a sudden whether it be from cancer or other nasties. A co-worker just passed age 59 otherwise in good health and dual cancer showed up ASAP and 6 months later she passed, very sad.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2021, 07:30:29 PM » |
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Rob, I know how if feels to lose a younger sibling. Although adopted, I finally found my biological family and have lost all of them in the years that followed, I'm the second oldest. Now, closing in on 84 I've outlived everyone of an eight member family. Plus I've outlived all four members of my adoptive family. As for the pain of the loss...it will pass with time. You won't forget, it just gets a little easier day by day, month by month...and finally year after year. Stay busy and try not to dwell on the loss, only the good times of the past.  |
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« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2021, 07:50:33 PM » |
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I hope what I'm about to write is taken in a good way and not a negative....
As a father of 4, this is hitting me pretty hard....
One of my greatest terrors is to outlive any of my kids.
I fear any of my kids having to handle the loss of a sibling, but as a parent, that would break me.
If you can, please give your mom a hug from some random crazy guy in Texas who's heart is hurting for her tonight.
May his memory be a blessing.
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« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2021, 03:15:46 AM » |
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Rob, sorry to hear. My dad passed before his parents and just not cool. Thinking of you and your family
Matt
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« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2021, 03:30:35 AM » |
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Ouch. Sorry to read this Rob.
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« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2021, 04:14:57 AM » |
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Rob,
Really sorry to hear of your loss, my good friend. It doesn't seem to help much knowing it is an unavoidable part of life, or that the longer we live, the more we have to endure. Still, you are a realistic person, so I'm not concerned about your ability to cope or your clear vision to see and understand the entire issue. Good luck to you as you climb yet another mountain... There have been many; there will be more...
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« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2021, 05:46:54 AM » |
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Sorry for your loss Rob. Dwell on the good times.
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« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2021, 06:00:36 AM » |
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« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2021, 06:23:20 AM » |
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Sorry to hear this Rob. May you be comforted with all good memories of your brother. You are in my prayers today
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« Reply #19 on: November 16, 2021, 06:44:48 AM » |
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I heard recently that we reach a time in our lives when life stops giving to us, and starts taking away.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers from Kansas.
Ted
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« Reply #20 on: November 16, 2021, 07:11:37 AM » |
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My condolences.
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« Reply #21 on: November 16, 2021, 08:06:21 AM » |
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I pray that you and your family are able to celebrate your brother's life as you grieve his passing. May the Lord give you a peace that passes understanding and hold you up in your time of need.
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« Reply #22 on: November 16, 2021, 08:10:04 AM » |
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So sorry for your loss. My Grandmother outlived several of her kids. She always said a Mother should never have to outlive her children. Give your Mom extra hugs, I'm sure she could use them. That being said it doesn't take away the pain of loosing a sibling. I had 1 brother and 2 sisters, we were spread over 13 years. Between the 4 of us and 4 spouses it's me( the youngest) and my oldest sister left. My brother went in a motorcycle accident which was one of his preferred methods. It does get easier as time goes on but the missing them never stops. I hope whatever helps you find piece comes your way in abundance right now. Be extra careful when riding for the next while.
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« Reply #23 on: November 16, 2021, 01:40:18 PM » |
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Hey Rob,
My most sincere condolences to you, your mom and the entire family and friends.
It’s difficult to prepare for the loss of a loved one, it’s a real gut punch.
I hope the grief and sadness pass quickly and the memories of the good times keep you comforted as time moves on.
Be well and God bless,
Mike
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« Reply #24 on: November 17, 2021, 04:18:24 AM » |
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Rob, sorry to hear about your loss.
I lost my younger brother over 30 years ago and even though the pain is still with me, it has mellowed some.
We had the reverse relationship that you and your brother had, we fought most of the first 30 years and were becoming friends when he left.
When you see your Mom, give her a good long hug, it'll do you good.
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J.Mencalice
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« Reply #25 on: November 17, 2021, 05:33:34 PM » |
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I have three sisters and a brother. Due to our advancing ages, it is only in our future that one of us leaves first. That will be a crushing reality when it happens, and our family shall not be the same ever. Strength to you Sir Meat. May your sadness be tempered with a strong heart from friends and family and some laughter over glorious stories of your brother. Peace.  |
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« Reply #26 on: November 17, 2021, 07:50:04 PM » |
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Heh, not family but reminds me of an instance, many years ago when I had my hot rodded turbo MR2, was turning into my alley to get home, couple kids were sitting on their bikes in the middle of the alley. I pulled in. They looked at me. They didn't move. I tootled the horn politely, they just sat there.
I revved the engine loudly and popped the clutch, burning out hard (But safely under control to not actually HIT the little darlings) and they scattered out of the alley.
I then proceeded slowly past, waved politely, and once I was past them looked in my rearview to see these darling innocent children all flipping me off...
Into reverse, rev the hotrodded engine up, dump the clutch, major reverse burnout.
I.... didn't stop this time. Luckily for them, and my criminal record, they nose dived out of the alley in time...
Then, I stopped, got out, unfolding my rather not small frame, and gave them a peace of my mind (Piece of my mind?).
Got back in my car and calmly drove to my garage.
...in the next several years I lived there, I never once had an issue with them again. This group of hoodlums got a bit of a reputation causing issues around the neighborhood, but after that one incident they never gave me or my home ANY grief every again.
Anyway, only ancillary related to your story, but reminded me of it, and figured I'd share...
...I still wanna give your mom a big ole' fellow Texan hug...
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« Reply #27 on: November 17, 2021, 08:07:14 PM » |
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There are NO half Brothers and half Sisters left for Ross and I. We lost our Baby Sister couple years back. And I Still MISS them All Every Day. So It IS down to Me and Ross. But we already Know the Earth continues it's journey around the Sun No Matter WHAT transpires on it. RIDE SAFE.
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