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« on: August 29, 2016, 09:46:49 AM » |
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Last night Tom's son, Kevin, lost his battle against cancer. Kevin started riding Tom's original Valkyrie quite a few years ago and some of you met him at the few InZanes that he attended. Kevin is also Psycho's nephew.
From Tom this morning:
Bad news here, my son Kevin passed away last night. He had been fighting stage 4 lung and liver cancer. In a way it was a blessing, he went peacefully, and it could have been much worse. The good news is that when he was diagnosed, he opted to come home and his last days were with family. We are really torn up, but blessed that we got to spend time with him. We will be making arrangements this afternoon. Prayers are appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2016, 09:49:59 AM » |
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So sorry to hear this
The family is in our prayers
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2016, 09:54:28 AM » |
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prayers for the family from us here in mid tn
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2016, 10:03:43 AM » |
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That's really sad. I can't think of much worse than losing a child....
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2016, 10:09:42 AM » |
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Wow! I am so sad to hear that. It has to be hard to lose one's son, or nephew, but this is a double shot after Tom's own long fight against cancers. My prayers are with Tom and the family. This must be a very, very hard time.  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2016, 10:26:27 AM » |
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Very Sad. Prayers for the family from here.  |
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2016, 10:35:01 AM » |
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I'm sorry to hear this. Best wishes and our thoughts are with you. Too bad.
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2016, 10:41:37 AM » |
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Prayers sent.
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2016, 10:55:09 AM » |
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That really is bad news. Prayers from NE Indiana for all of the family.
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« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2016, 10:57:04 AM » |
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Prayers from MN.
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« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2016, 11:32:48 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2016, 11:39:10 AM » |
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Prayers from MA for the family and for his friends.
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« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2016, 11:48:12 AM » |
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Prayers from WI... Condolences to your family Tom. Black Dog |
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« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2016, 11:49:40 AM » |
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So sorry to hear this. Our prayers go out to you from Indiana.
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« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2016, 12:02:55 PM » |
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so sorry for your loss. prayers from Ohio
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« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2016, 12:12:39 PM » |
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Hope and prayers for the family
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« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2016, 12:21:02 PM » |
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Sincere condolences to Tom, Michael and the entire family and friends during this most difficult time.
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« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2016, 12:25:34 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2016, 12:28:48 PM » |
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Sorry for your loss. Prayers from Colorado.
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« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2016, 02:03:52 PM » |
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So sorry for your loss it's a terrible thing to loose a child.
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« Reply #21 on: August 29, 2016, 05:15:59 PM » |
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Prayers and Condolences. I HATE CANCER!
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« Reply #22 on: August 29, 2016, 05:36:36 PM » |
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Sorry to hear of this.
More prayers from SE Wisconsin to you and your whole family.
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« Reply #23 on: August 29, 2016, 06:35:08 PM » |
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Wow, terribly sorry. Prayers for the family!
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« Reply #24 on: August 29, 2016, 07:16:24 PM » |
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Prayers for the family from Fl.... |
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« Reply #25 on: August 30, 2016, 05:17:55 AM » |
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I can not imagine the pain a father must feel when he looses a son.
All my prayers to him and his family.
The blessing is the time he had him in his life.
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« Reply #26 on: August 30, 2016, 09:33:27 AM » |
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I can not imagine the pain a father must feel when he looses a son.
All my prayers to him and his family.
The blessing is the time he had him in his life.
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« Reply #27 on: August 30, 2016, 02:05:05 PM » |
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So sorry to hear this Tom. We are not supposed to bury our children.
Praying for you and the family.
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« Reply #28 on: August 30, 2016, 02:08:48 PM » |
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I am sorry for your loss.
He was blessed to have your family values to gracefully let him get to heaven. Stay strong for him and the memories in your hearts.
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« Reply #29 on: August 30, 2016, 06:02:18 PM » |
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So sorry to hear this news. I can't even imagine. Prayers and condolences from Illinois.
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« Reply #30 on: August 30, 2016, 06:33:16 PM » |
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Prayers sent
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« Reply #31 on: August 30, 2016, 06:41:00 PM » |
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My sincerest of sympathies to all the family and friends.
It was a good thing he was able to be home with his family.
God Bless and Rest in peace.
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« Reply #32 on: August 30, 2016, 07:04:57 PM » |
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No parent should outlive a child ... Sorry for your loss .
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« Reply #33 on: August 31, 2016, 07:57:20 AM » |
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Thank you my extended family, I just don't know what to say but your support means so much at this very sad time in my life. No matter what, the Valk folks are a class act and you do make a difference in life.
Tom.
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« Reply #34 on: August 31, 2016, 10:00:58 AM » |
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Prayers sent from central PA
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« Reply #35 on: August 31, 2016, 10:18:20 AM » |
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Prayers from the desert.
So sorry for your loss.
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