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In reply to the discussion: Steve's last lesson. (my youngest son's death) [View all]Dark n Stormy Knight
(10,479 posts)86. Deepest condolences.
My father died a week ago. He would have been 85 in December. He had a pretty good life. He wasn't exactly the greatest father or husband in the world, emotionally speaking, though he was a good "provider," as the priest as his funeral mass put it.
Still, my grief is debilitating. I can't even imagine how hard this is for you and the family.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I lost a football buddy exactly the same way. In the two and a half
brewens
Nov 2020
#2
I can't even imagine the depth of your pain. A young and promising life cut short. The video was
alwaysinasnit
Nov 2020
#9
I am very, very sorry to learn of what must be unimaginable pain you must be in.
NNadir
Nov 2020
#14
Your beautiful, heartrending eulogy brought tears to my eyes, my dear SoCalDem...
CaliforniaPeggy
Nov 2020
#21
Oh, SoCalDem... no parent should have to bury their child... I'm so sorry...
TygrBright
Nov 2020
#30
The love for your son is a beautiful tribute you've chosen to use to help others.
hlthe2b
Nov 2020
#34
I'm so sorry for your loss, SoCalDem. Very same thing happened to my 43 yr old nephew
BComplex
Nov 2020
#51