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DonnieMac · Post by **DonnieMac** » Mon May 02, 2005 1:57 am

Charles,
That was just awful. I can not get any worse than losing a child. We are intended to die before our kids do. You have a heavy burden to carry now and plan to spend at least a year in mourning and greiving. May God have mercy on his and all our souls.
Regards,
Don MacIntosh

Paul S · Post by **Paul S** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:38 am

Charlie,

I am very sad to hear this news. I know G-d needed him home for a reason but I pray he will guide, watch over and help you and your family through this.

Paul

UDELBR · Post by **UDELBR** » Mon May 02, 2005 5:07 am

Terrible. My deepest sympathies, Charlie.

Tom Mason · Post by **Tom Mason** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:26 am

My sympathies go to you and your family as well.

It is good to hear that his eternal life is secure. I know that you can take assurance in this, and I hope that all of your family will take the confort and strength that God has for you.

You are in my prayers this day.

Tom Mason

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Mon May 02, 2005 8:50 am

This is such stunningly bad news that I am nearly speechless. Charlie, thank you for sharing this with us. Please let us know when and where the funeral is. Please know that prayers are being offered for all of you.

Daryl Fletcher · Post by **Daryl Fletcher** » Mon May 02, 2005 8:56 am

Charlie,

We are all very sad to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Daryl

Joe Baker · Post by **Joe Baker** » Mon May 02, 2005 9:18 am

Charlie, my heart is broken for you. 23 years ago today, my brother died suddenly and violently at the age of 24. Someone sent my parents the following, and it has brought us all great comfort. I pray that it will do so for you as well.

He Was So Young â€“ by Marjorie Holmes, from â€œWho Are My Children?"

He was so young, God.

So young and strong and filled with promise. So vital, so radiant, giving so much joy wherever he went.

He was so brilliant. On this one boy you lavished so many talents that could have enriched your world. He had already received so many honors, and there were so many honors to come.

Why, then? In our agony, we ask. Why him?

Why not someone less gifted? Someone less good? Some hop-head, rioter, thief, brute, hood?

Yet we know, even as we demand what seems to us a rational answer, that we are only intensifying our grief. Plunging deeper into the blind and witless place where all hope is gone. A dark lost place where our own gifts will be blunted and ruin replace the goodness he brought and wished for us.

Instead, let us thank you for the marvel that this boy was. That we can say good-bye to him without shame or regret, rejoicing in the blessed years he was given to us. Knowing that his bright young life, his many gifts, have not truly been stilled or wasted, only lifted to a higher level where the rest of us canâ€™t follow yet.

Separation? Yes. Loss? Never.

For his spirit will be with us always. And when we meet him again we will be even more proud.

Thank you for this answer, God.

You and your family will be in my prayers. May God bless you with peace.
__________________________
Joe Baker

CJ Krause · Post by **CJ Krause** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:13 am

TexTuba · Post by **TexTuba** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:16 am

I am very sorry Mr. Krause. Your family is in my prayers...

Ralph

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:20 am

Dear Charlie,

This past month marked the 20th anniversary of my brother's sudden passing. His passing was also unexpected, a fluke, and almost impossible for the coroner to explain.

I hold you and your family in my prayers. May your faith be a comfort. The Tubenet community embraces you and your family, as you can see.

With deepest sympathy,

Mitch

Ames0325 · Post by **Ames0325** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:25 am

Charlie--
I am sorry to hear this. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:30 am

TexTuba wrote:Your family is in my prayers...

Ralph

Mine as well.

Rick F · Post by **Rick F** » Mon May 02, 2005 11:07 am

Hi Charlie,

It's very sad to hear this news. It's really tough when you lose a child... unimaginable! You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

dmmorris · Post by **dmmorris** » Mon May 02, 2005 12:47 pm

I will be praying for you and your family as well.

Kindest regards,
dmm

tubaman5150 · Post by **tubaman5150** » Mon May 02, 2005 1:53 pm

My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Charlie.
You are in my prayers.

Steve Marcus · Post by **Steve Marcus** » Mon May 02, 2005 2:58 pm

Charlie,

There are many fathers and mothers who read this BBS for whom our children are our greatest treasures.

May you and your family be comforted at this time of tremendous loss.

Steve Marcus

Leland · Post by **Leland** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:01 pm

I'm no poet, so I'll just say that I was surprised to read this, and best of luck from here on out.

Dylan King · Post by **Dylan King** » Mon May 02, 2005 4:25 pm

Dear Charlie,

The flesh life is short and difficult. Although your son may be in the grave now, he will be resurected as if no time has gone by at all. If everything works out with the Father, you will be seeing him soon in God's kingdom here on earth.

My thoughts and prayers are with you buddy. Stay strong in the Word.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:59 pm

You're in my thoughts and prayers as well.

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