A Sad Day

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sailorgirl
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A Sad Day

Post by sailorgirl »

Dear Forum Friends,

Yesterday we laid my dear brother Joe to rest. We lost him suddenly to a brain hemmorage on Tuesday. He was only 47 and leaves a wife and two children, my cherished niece and nephew. The outpouring of love from his community was truly remarkable, people waiting on line for nearly 2 hours to pay thier respect, but my brother deserved nothing less. He was the glue of our family.

Please keep us in your prayers, to help us move on from this this devastating loss.
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Post by mindehankins »

Absolutely. I am so sorry for your loss!
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Post by California Girl »

I am so sad to hear this. My father died the same way at the age of 54. I have no words that will make everything ok, I can only say that I truly understand what you and your family are going through and I send my deepest sympathy.
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Post by Connie »

So sorry. It shows how short life can be.

Thinking about you and your family.
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byado18
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Post by byado18 »

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family! May you find some comfort in all your memories.... his life was a blessing!
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Greenskeeper
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Post by Greenskeeper »

Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
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Post by loria »

sailorigirl,
please know that your family is in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss .
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mbw1024
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Post by mbw1024 »

such a shock. you're in our prayers.
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Post by lprof »

I am sorry for your loss. May you and your family find comfort and peace with each new day.
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Post by AquaGirl »

Praying that happy memories will bring you and all the family great comfort and peace. Its such a hard thing, especially when he was so young. God bless you.
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Tracy in WI
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Post by Tracy in WI »

Sailorgirl - What a tragic loss. I am so sorry for your pain and the pain of his wife and children. I hope that the words and thoughts that we are all sharing with you will help to ease it somewhat.

My deepest sympathies,

Tracy
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Pia
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Post by Pia »

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are coming to you and your family.

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So sorry for your loss sailorgirl, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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Post by jmq »

On a scale of one to ten, sudden death is an eleven.
Thoughts and prayers to his family and to you and yours.
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Post by Jan&MikeVa »

Oh goodness, NO. I am so sorry to hear this news. Prayers and hugs to you and your family. I am like the others that have posted before me.......there are no words to offer you that will give you the comfort you need. I can only ache for your heart and hope that you and the family will find some peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children right now..............how terribly tragic. God Bless you all.
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