I lost my youngest Son.

[BikeWriter]

If I can I'll be back later. Thanks for being DU.
BikeWriter

[JVS]

1. That's terrible!

[HEyHEY]

149. I wish I could offer more comfort. I'm sorry.

[RPM]

194. i am very very sorry for your loss

[lady raven]

301. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I can't imagine what you must be going through. We're here any time you need a shoulder. You'll be in my prayers.

[MiniMandaRuth]

2. Oh no!

What happened?

Oh no!

[Crazy Guggenheim]

3. What??

[progmom]

4. oh no!!!

:hug:

let us know what we can do for you.

[auntAgonist]

5. ..

If there is anything we can do ... or say :hug:

please know you're in our thoughts.

[Omphaloskepsis]

6. That is terrible.. My condolences...

:grouphug:

[Flaxbee]

7. What??

My thoughts are with you, please let us know what you can whenever you can...

[Name removed]

8. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[samplegirl]

33. lets hope so

[Tallison]

9. Thinking of you...

Thank you for letting us in on such a personal tragedy.

:grouphug:

[charlie and algernon]

10. aw, oh no

i'm so sorry, you have my deepest condolences

:hug:

[wildhorses]

11. what do you mean?

any way I "read" it... sounds awful.

[grace0418]

260. I'm so sorry. Please let us know how you are doing.

You are in my thoughts.

[CanuckAmok]

12. What?!

Oh, no, BikeWriter... come back when you can. Good luck with whatever is happening.

You've got friends here.

[In_The_Wind]

13. I'm so very sorry BikeWriter!

:loveya::hug:

[Name removed]

14. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Darth_Kitten]

15. I don't know what to say.

I'm so sorry. :hug:

[RandomKoolzip]

16. No.

Oh my god that's horrible.

I'm so sorry. :hug: :cry:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear BikeWriter.....

I'm keeping you, and your beloved son, close to my heart and in my prayers......

I'm hoping for the best outcome possible, my dear......

Please let us know if there's anything, and I do mean anything, that any of us can do....

We are here for you.........


:grouphug: :cry:

[Evergreen Emerald]

18. I am so sorry.

You must be totally devastated. Can I do anything?

[devilgrrl]

19. I am so sorry BikeWriter

:hug:

[Flying Dream Blues]

20. I am so sorry. Please let me know if I can help.

Please post more when you can. I'm saying a prayer for you and your son.

[EFerrari]

21. (BikeWriter)

We'll be here when you get back.

Beth

[alarcojon]

22. My condolences, BW

we will be here for you in whatever way we can

[peacefreak]

23. I am sorry for your loss.

I will keep you & your loved ones in my thoughts.

[khashka]

24. This is

the worst possible thing....


Remember you have friends (I'm one) because you are going to need them...

Khash.

[TBreeze]

25. I'm so sorry

:hug:

[BigMcLargehuge]

26. Please accept the condolences of the McLargehuge family

May you find strength to carry on in his memory.

[arwalden]

27. I'm Very Sorry To Hear Of Your Loss.

~Allen

[WCGreen]

28. Oh no..... I don't know what to say....

Peace be with you.....

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

29. Dear BikeWriter,

my thoughts and condolences are with you and yours.

I'm so, so sorry for your tragedy.

:hug:

[salin]

30. Deepest condolences

my family's heart goes out to yours.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

31. I am very sorry. In the big scheme of things, parents are usually

not supposed to outlive their children. I wish you peace.

[philosophie_en_rose]

32. {{Bikewriter}}, Please take care.

I'm not sure what you mean by lost, but it can't be good. Please take care of yourself. :hug:

[B Calm]

34. My thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow BW....

[FuzzySlippers]

35. Oh no, dear Bikewriter. I am so terribly sorry.

Please accept my deepest condolences. I know there is nothing more devastating than for a parent to lose a child.

[LaurenG]

36. Dear BikeWriter

Our family is thinking and praying for you. We are so terribly sorry to hear this. :grouphug:

[Allenberg]

37. Most heartfelt condolences, BW.

:hug:

[hippywife]

38. Prayers and thoughts for you and your

family, BikeWriter.

(And I can't believe there are two deleted messages in a thread like this! WTF??)

[AllieB]

39. I'm so sorry. My condolences to your family.

:-(

[Bunny]

40. Oh no! I'm so sorry.

:hug:

[Spacemom]

41. There are no words for times like these

You are in my thoughts. :hug:

[Misunderestimator]

42. So very sorry, BW.

:hug:

[Name removed]

43. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[MrScorpio]

44. My deepest condolences for your loss

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family

[greatauntoftriplets]

45. My best thoughts to you and condolences on your loss.

This is a difficult time for you, be safe, be strong. We will keep the light on for you, BikeWriter.

[demnan]

46. I am so sorry!

I wish I could say something to make you feel better and I know I can't.

I just want you to know that.

[Ellen Forradalom]

47. Oh Bike!

I am so sorry!

[skygazer]

48. Oh, BikeWriter!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: ad infinitum :cry:

[El Fuego]

Dear BikeWriter

Because of Wilma, I have been without power since last Monday (and the ability to get on DU) until now. This is the first post I have read, and I am going to log off for awhile, because this is overwhelming.

:cry::cry::cry:

I am so sorry.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

49. i am so very sorry for you

if you need anything please let me know...i know nothing we can say or do will make it any better but all my love and prayers for you and yours

[ulysses]

50. oh god.

I'm so, so sorry. :hug:

[YellowRubberDuckie]

51. Oh my god!

:hug: I'm so sorry.
Duckie

[Gregorian]

52. You have our love.

What an incredible loss.

[Pithlet]

53. I'm so sorry.

You have my condolences, BikeWriter.

[Gormy Cuss]

54. My deepest sympathies, BikeWriter. n/t

[TallahasseeGrannie]

55. I can't begin to imagine

what you are going through. Hold tight to the ones you love. I wish you peace, quiet times, comfort and the knowledge that none of us are alone. We are all connected.

[LynzM]

56. Oh BikeWriter....

Words fail. Many hugs to you and your family. Please let us all know if there is anything we can do for you :hug: :hug: :hug:

[gizmo1979]

57. I'm very sorry.

Godspeed and may he RIP.:cry: :patriot:

[JimmyJazz]

58. You know how I feel about you. My heart is with you at this time.

Dammit. I'm sorry. :(

[RevCheesehead]

59. Oh, no... I'm so very sorry.

I know there's very little that can ease your pain right now. But please know we love you, and are thinking of you (and many of us are praying for you, too). :hug:

[miss_kitty]

60. I am so sorry BikeWriter

My best thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Love ya
-Kat

[Maestro]

61. Such horrible news

I am so terribly sorry. I can only imagine.

[Lavender Brown]

62. I'm so sorry, BikeWriter

I can't imagine what you are going through. :hug:

[newyawker99]

63. My thoughts are with you BikeWriter!

:hug:

[Guy Fawkes]

64. ..

:hug:

[Reciprocity]

65. My deepest condolences.

I can't express enough how sorry I am for your loss, please accept my deepest sympathies and know that my prayers are with you.

[Debbi801]

66. I'm so sorry Bikewriter. You & Your family are in my thoughts.

:hug:

Debbi

[fleabert]

67. Oh no, I am so sorry dear BikeWriter,

you are in my thoughts in what must be the hardest time of you life. If there is anything you need from me, just say the word. :hug:

I am so sorry.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

68. I'm sorry....

[bigwillq]

69. So sorry to hear of your loss.

This is just awful news. Words fail me sometimes in these situations but please know my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. You know you can always lean on us DUers for support. Just don't be afraid to ask. :( :cry: :hug:

[rasputin1952]

70. These are the types of posts I dread. Nothing can possibly be more

profoundly heartbreaking.

There is nothing I can say to assuage your anguish; but be advised, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...:hug:

:cry:

[Taxloss]

71. I'm so sorry.

You have my deepest condolences.

[undergroundrailroad]

72. I'm so so sorry.

Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

Deepest heartbreaking condolences.

Undergroundrailroad :cry: :hug:

[Ptah]

73. I am sorry to learn of your loss.

:hug: :cry:

[rasputin1952]

74. I think it should be known by the members, that the deleted posts in

this thread, were in no way mean or discourteous.

If and when, BikeWriter wishes to give us details, we will all be here. I know everyone here is saddened by this news, and will do all they can to help BikeWriter and his family to get through this terrible event.

Thank you all for your understanding.

[Flying Dream Blues]

76. Thank you for letting us know that...it was concerning. nt

[hickman1937]

82. rasputin, I almost did probably the same thing as the deleted posters.

Fortunately I had read your post first. Thank you.

[Tallison]

97. It means a lot that on certain subjects we can

all be unanimous. Thanks for the clarification. :grouphug:

[Rabrrrrrr]

117. If they were neither mean no discourteous, then why delete them?

I asked a simple, perfectly normal question.

I don't see why I should be told, essentially, to "shut up" for asking it. I don't see why there is anything inherently taboo in asking if someone has died.

If we were talking in person, I would have asked the same question; and I would expect someone to ask it of me.

:shrug:

[supernova]

157. Perhaps gave out too much personal info?

Just a thought. :shrug:

But I'm glad it wasn't anything mean or destructive.

[childslibrarian]

271. I am so sorry

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[RetroLounge]

75. My deepest condolensces on your loss

So sorry...

RL

[Cathyclysmic]

77. BTBM and I are sorry for your loss

[hickman1937]

78. Oh dear God, BikeWriter,

I'm speechless. You're in my prayers.

[Floogeldy]

79. God bless your soul, BikeWriter

I am stunned and my heart weeps for you.

Thank you for sharing with us. We are all here for you.

Floog

[Susang]

80. I'm so sorry

:hug:

[Fox Mulder]

81. I'm sorry to hear that, BikeWriter.

My thoughts are with you and your family. :( :hug:

[NoPasaran]

83. I am very sorry

:hug:

[Left Is Write]

84. My love and thoughts to you, Bike Writer.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[samplegirl]

85. Praying for you Bikerwriter

Know that we are all here to console you.

[bridgit]

86. Peace to you & yours, BikeWriter...

please accept our condolences :hug:

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

87. Fuck, fuck, fuck. A thousand times fuck.

That's all I can say. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

[mtowngman]

88. Words just won't say

how so,so sorry I feel for you. Peace bike Writer.

[lildreamer316]

89. I love you.

We all do. Love to you- surround you; live in you; comfort you.

[usedtobesick]

90. All of our love and prayers for you and your family.

[flamingyouth]

91. I am so sorry to hear this.

How shocking. Please know that you are in my prayers. :hug:

[peekaloo]

92. Peace and strength to you and your family, BikeWriter.

:hug:

[wellstone dem]

93. I am so sorry

I am weeping for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.

[Redstone]

94. God damn, BW, just damn.

Fuck the doctors and their orders; I just looked into the Lounge for a minute tonight and saw this, and I WILL write to you, just in the hope you'll read it and gain some small measure of comfort.

Talk to me if you need to, hoss. Send me a PM if you want an email address, a phone number, whatever...anything that might help you find your way through this, my friend, you need only say it, and I'll do my best, anytime, day or night, I'll be here, and that's a promise.

I have no words that seem enough. We work and we fight and we suffer and we try and we pray and we hope that, having sacrificed our own youth, you and I and so many others, that we could by that sacrifice pay our childrens' tickets and spare them from the world we knew.

We do the best we can, and that's all we can do. I know you've tried to do the best you can for your kids, and I do hope that the knowledge of that will give you a measure of comfort.

And I hope the support of all the DUers who stand with you this night will give you some comfort as well. We are every one of us here for you. Remember that. You are not alone.

Redstone

[Ladyhawk]

95. I'm sorry. Terribly, terribly sorry.

Please know that I'm thinking of you.

:hug:

[Orangepeel]

96. I am so sorry for your loss

My most heartfelt condolences to you and your family

[thinkingwoman]

98. So sorry for your loss!

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

[Bat Boy]

99. I am so very sorry.

You are in my thoughts.

[Blue Diadem]

100. I am so sorry BikeWriter

Please know that we're all thinking of you and your family.

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

101. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Absolutely heartbreaking.

[GreenPartyVoter]

102. I am so so sorry!!!!!!!!!!

[NewJeffCT]

103. oh my

you have my deepest sympathy. i'm so very sorry.

[henslee]

104. Heart goes out to you.

[rockymountaindem]

105. Oh no!

My condolences

[Gold Metal Flake]

106. My deepest condolences, BW. I am so sorry.

My kindest thoughts are with you.

[jane_pippin]

107. Oh no. I'm so sorry.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[YellowRubberDuckie]

108. Have we heard anything?

Dang. This sucks. BW, we're praying for you.

[deadparrot]

109. Adding my sympathies.

Prayers and best wishes for your family, BW. My heart aches for you.

[WillParkinson]

110. Aw, BW....

My condolences to your family. Please know your friends are with you in thought.

[SW FL Dem]

111. I am so sorry for your loss

I wish I could do something to ease your pain. I can't imagine losing my son.

[johnnie]

112. My thoughts are with you and your family

Hang in there. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

[Blue_In_AK]

113. I'm so sorry, BikeWriter...

:hug:

[uppityperson]

114. So sorry BW

Hope you are ok, hugs to you.

[libnnc]

115. Lighting a candle for you

I'm so, so sorry. Sending healing thoughts your way.

libnnc

[Floogeldy]

116. That's a great idea.

I'm doing that too.

[Tallison]

118. So will I

Thanks for the suggestion. :grouphug:

[Ellen Forradalom]

119. Getting my candle now.

Love.

[Heidi]

139. I'm in, too. (nt)

[Spider Jerusalem]

120. My most sincere condolences on your loss.

[Whoa_Nelly]

121. So sorry, BW

You already know you're not alone here on DU.

Wish there were an emoticon for holding your hand in comfort.

[Tallison]

132. What a thoughtful picture

It seems to document the absolute need for one another there is among humans.

[CatBoreal]

122. BikeWriter....

...My thoughts are with you and your family.

I'm so very, very sorry.

I wish you Peace. I wish you Strength. I wish you Comfort.

[faithnotgreed]

123. prayers

for you and your family bikewriter

[NYdemocrat089]

124. I'm so, so, sorry BikeWriter.

My thoughts are with you and your loved ones.

:hug:

[merh]

125. (((((( hugs )))))))

You and yours are in my prayers. I am so sorry. :hug:

[u4ic]

126. BikeWriter, I am so very, very sorry

My thoughts are with you. :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

127. I am so sorry.

:cry:

[fortyfeetunder]

128. My condolences.

My thoughts are with you and your family :hug:

[alphafemale]

129. So sorry.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

130. Please accept my sincere and most profound thoughts, prayers, condolences

and sympathies beyound what my words adequately convey. I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts and if there's anything we can do to help, let us know :hug: :hug: :loveya:

[intheflow]

131. I'm so sorry, BikeWriter.

I've lit a candle for you and your family. Know we are all thinking and praying for you tonight. :hug:

[flvegan]

133. What? Wait...hold on...

Dude...brother...I'm sorry.

Differences aside, big HUGE hug from me.

I don't know what to say. "I'm sorry" just doesn't seem to be enough.

[NNadir]

134. Deepest Sympathy.

I cannot imagine.

[WhoDoYouTrust]

135. Thinking of you and your family.

I am so sorry.

:grouphug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

136. Oh god no!

My heart aches for you and your family.

I keep you all in my thoughts... :hug:

[deadparrot]

137. self-delete. nt

[flvegan]

140. Hi. If you have any compassion

you'll edit your post to eliminate this speculation.

Let Bikewriter speak if/when he's ready.

Let's not delve into what may or may not have happened.

[Straight Shooter]

138. Nothing on earth hurts more than to lose a child.

:hug:

I'm so very sorry.

[lpbk2713]

141. The deepest hurt of all.

My thoughts are with you.

[enigmatic]

142. Oh man

BW, I'm so sorry; you've got all the good vibes I can muster headed your way, but if there's anything I can do, name it..

:hug:

[underseasurveyor]

143. .

:cry:
:hug:

[Celeborn Skywalker]

144. So sorry, BW

I will keep you and your son in my thoughts tonight.

[Jamastiene]

145. Oh no. I'm sorry about that.

If there is anything I can do for you, please feel free to let me know. I will be thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort in your loss.
:hug:

[Zhade]

146. You have my sincerest condolences.

I can't even imagine how I'd feel if my son were...well, you know.

:hug:

[Robeson]

147. I'm so sorry BikeWriter.....

...there is nothing I can say that would ease your loss. We are thinking about you.

[fishwax]

148. I'm so sorry. My best thoughts to you ...

:hug:

[Oeditpus Rex]

150. I can't begin to imagine what you must be going through

To lose one of your most wondrous creations.

My god. I'm so, so sorry.

Accept our strength, BikeWriter. Make it yours.

And thank you for letting us help in whatever ways we can.

:grouphug:

[Scout]

151. condolences from the Scout family

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

152. Words are not adequate

I am so sorry for your loss...

I have a candle lit on my altar for you and your family.

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

153. Lets keep

these caring and kind thoughts going for BikeWriter.

:hug:

[meegbear]

154. My deepest condolences to you and your family

[just a girl]

155. I'm sorry to hear that

[Midlodemocrat]

156. Deepest sympathy.

You and your family are in my prayers. My family wishes you peace during this very difficult time.

[supernova]

158. So sorry BikeWriter

for your terrible loss and grief. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Just know that we are here for you. And that we are thinking of you and your family at this terrible time.

[ThatsMyBarack]

159. Ditto

:grouphug:

[bleedingheart]

160. I am so sorry.....

If there is anything any of us can do...

[Mutley]

161. OMG!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

:cry:

[ScreamingMeemie]

162. BikeWriter. My heart hurts for what you must be going through.

We love you. :hug:

[lumberingbear]

163. I'm so sorry for your loss.

:cry: :hug:

[sundog]

164. sorry bw

:(

[Nikia]

165. I am sorry

For what you are going through. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.

[ps1074]

166. I am so sorry for your loss

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers

:hug:

[Tsiyu]

167. ..

:cry:

[terrya]

168. This is awful. My heartfelt condolences, BikeWriter.

I'm very sorry for your loss. :hug:

[davsand]

169. BikeWriter, I'll carry you in my heart.

I really can't imagine facing something like this. Please know we care and that you have many friends to help support you in this terrible time.

May your burdens lift soon.



Laura

[Aristus]

170. I don't know what to say, BikeWriter.

You are in my prayers. Go with God, my friend.

[Kenroy]

171. I am so sorry.

What else is there to say? I am sorry.

[Bluerthanblue]

172. no words... love, comfort....love....

sending love with all my spirit and soul.

word are so impotent.

[Tallison]

173. Kick to keep this front and center

:grouphug:

[bertha katzenengel]

174. I'm very sorry, BW.

best to you

[Parrcrow]

175. BikeWriter you have my deepest sympathies

I wish that there was something that I could do to make the pain go away, but I can't. My heart goes out to you and your family. We both know that all members here are there for you in whatever small way we can be of help.

[tishaLA]

176. My sincerest condolences, BikeWriter

I'm terribly sorry for your loss.

[maveric]

177. OMG! I'm so sorry BikeWriter.

I have three sons and cant imagine the sadness you are experiencing.
My deepest condolensces.

[Scooter24]

178. I'm so sorry BikeWriter...

Please let us know if there's anything we can do for you.

:hug:

I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

179. Condolences BikeWriter.... sorry for your loss... I would rather not

be using words to express my sympathy.... I am so sorry.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

180. My heart felt condolences

I'm very sorry for your loss. :hug:

[barb162]

181. I am very, very sorry. We are here for you.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

182. My Condolences to you and your family Bike Writer

:cry: :hug:

[ismnotwasm]

183. Whatever the circumstances..

You are in our thoughts. At these times words are never enough, but I am so very,very sorry.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

184. Cassandra Uprising and I give you our sympathy and condolences.

[Shine]

185. I am so sorry for your loss.

Be gentle with yourself during this most difficult time.

Peace and Comfort to you, BikeWriter.
:hug:

Shine

[graywarrior]

186. We're here for you when you get back.

[LeftyMom]

187. I'm deeply sorry

I can't even imagine, but the very thought of losing a child keeps me up at night. I know there's nothing I can say or do to make this the slightest tiny bit easier, but know that if I could I would.

:hug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

188. Bump.

[Dark]

189. What?! How?!

God bless you in whatever way you need it.

[redsoxliberal]

190. I'm so sorry. Deepest condolences.

[NV Whino]

191. BikeWriter, I'm so sorry

Post when you can.

[AussieDave]

192. Awful awful news - I'm so sorry

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Scout1071]

193. BikeWriter.....my heart is with you. I'm so sorry to hear the news.

Take your time. We are here for you when you are ready.

Deepest symphathies.

Scout

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

195. BikeWriter, I'm so terribly sorry

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

[undeterred]

196. I'm sorry

((((( BikeWriter ))))) :hug:

[knowbody0]

197. so sorry BikeWriter

our prayers are with you

[XemaSab]

198. So sorry to hear that...

:hug:

[BikeWriter]

199. Thank you, my Friends.

It really sucks being me right now, but it helps tremendously knowing I have super friends like you all. I'll be back on when I can. Thank you all again for your supportive thoughts.

[auntAgonist]

200. thanks for checking in BikeWriter ..

As you can see you are certainly cared for and yes, loved here at DU.
:hug:
Please know that you are in our thoughts, prayers and good wishes.

aA.

[merh]

201. (((hug)))

:hug: :hug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

202. Hello BikeWriter. Stay well. Remember we are always here or you!

:hug:

[flvegan]

209. Hey, Bee-Dub...

I hope you know that regardless, I feel for you and I have love and respect for you. We're on different sides of some fences, but I'll always be here for you. We're kin, like it or not, brother.

Big hug, man. Big hug. Anything I can do, you name it...

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

216. I don't know how old your son was or what the details are

but a friend of mine lost his son a couple years ago. He is a tough fella...someone I think you could relate to. If you need to talk, he is a pretty transformed guy and would be glad to talk. It might help to know how others have coped with such a loss. I am so sorry.

[kick-ass-bob]

247. I am so sorry, BW.

I cannot imagine anything worse. :(

:hug::hug:

[Beaverhausen]

276. So sorry

I'll be thinking of you.

:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

280. Please know that my thoughts, prayers, best wishes and condolences remain

with you and your family at this time. Let us know if we can be of any assistance. We're all your friends here :loveya: :hug:

[evlbstrd]

314. Peace for you.

I've lost a lot, but never that much. I'm sorry.

[lavenderdiva]

203. BikeWriter, my heart goes out to you and your family...

I'm so, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love, light, and peace. :hug: :cry: :hug:

[spacelady]

204. BikeWriter,

I am so sorry for your loss, Just know the collective soul of all your friends at DU will hopefully buoy you in the days to come. Peace to you and yours--celebrate the life that was lived.
My heart to you--Lori

[SlavesandBulldozers]

205. I'm so sorry.

If I can help in any way let me know.

I'm so sorry.

[no name no slogan]

206. You and your family are in my prayers

:hug:

[MissB]

207. I'm so sorry, BikeWriter.

:hug:

[eyepaddle]

208. I am so sorry,

words are meaningless at times like these, but please know that we (DU) are thinking about you,

:grouphug:

My sincere condolences

[Lilith Velkor]

210. ...

:cry:

[cally]

211. I'm so sorry BikeWriter

for your terrible loss. Much love and support heading your and your family's way. :hug:

[ikojo]

212. Bikewriter, I am so sorry about your loss

You are in our thoughts.

:hug:

[Arugula Latte]

213. I have no words, except: I'm so sorry.

:cry:

[Rhiannon12866]

214. OMG! I am so terribly sorry, my friend.

Not much could be worse than this. Let us know how you are. My thoughts are with you...;(

Rhiannon:hug:

[seemunkee]

215. You have my deepest sympathy

I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through.

[Bouncy Ball]

217. Oh BikeWriter, I'm so sorry!!!

:hug:

[Dervill Crow]

218. There are no words. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. nt

[Tallison]

219. Kick for remembering what's important in life. n/t

[ChoralScholar]

220. Deepest condolences

from elfrangel and myself.

[Crazy Guggenheim]

221. Bump.

[tjdee]

222. Your family is in my thoughts tonight.

My deepest sympathy is with you all.
We're all here for you.

:hug:

[CornField]

223. BW, just saw this

I was getting ready to log off for the evening... now I'm simply stunned. I'm going right this moment to light a candle for your family. I send you and yours much strength to help you through this time. Please know how much I/we wish things were different. Much love.

[AlienGirl]

224. I'm so sorry to hear this.

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts tonight.

Tucker

[Wapsie B]

225. I am so sorry.

You have my deepest sympathies.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

226. Good God, what happened?

[scarlet_owl]

227. Sending my condolences.

You and your family are in my prayers.

[LaraMN]

228. How unbelievably tragic. I'm so sorry.

I can't imagine your pain. Sending thoughts your way.

[entanglement]

229. I'm so sorry, BikeWriter!

:cry: :hug:

[Abies]

230. I'm sorry

With deepest sympathy.

[puerco-bellies]

231. My prayers to you and yours

No words could comfort your loss, peace to you.

[OhioBlue]

232. I'm so sorry BikeWriter.

:grouphug:

[Trigger Hippie]

233. I'm so sorry BikeWriter

My thoughts are with you. :hug:

[Coventina]

234. My thoughts and prayers are with you

:hug:

[GalleryGod]

235. Stand Fast Against the Waves and Swells of Grief and Anger...

You have friends here...come to us when you can't go anywhere else.

"Vaya con dios". Bikewriter.:grouphug:

[Shell Beau]

236. Oh no, BikeWriter!

I am so sorry! I know that words can't express the pain you must feel. Nor can words express how sorry I am for you and your family. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm just sorry! :cry: :hug: :grouphug:

[underpants]

237. I'm terribly sorry to hear that

[cleofus1]

238. i'm so sorry

for your loss...there is no nightmare worse in a parents life than the loss of a child...please accept my sincere condolances...

[Terran]

239. OMG--my deepest sympathies

:hug:

[Beer Snob-50]

240. I am so sorry

my prayers are with you and your family.

[swimboy]

241. I'm so sorry.

How awful. I'm thinking of you. :cry: :grouphug:

[Richardo]

242. I'm so sorry, pard...

Wishing peace and strength to you and the whole BW family. :grouphug:

[av8rdave]

243. I'm so sorry for your loss!

[coffeenap]

244. So sorry, we send our support.

[RedCloud]

245. I am in agony for you.

You are in immense pain. Time is of no help. Be with others. Hang in there man.

May you find peace quickly.

[ProfessorGAC]

246. Wow! That's Terrible

Trying my best to send postive vibes.
The Professor

[Mutley]

248. kick

I hope you're doing okay BikeWriter. We are all here for you.

:hug:

[texas1928]

249. My sympathy on your loss.

I am sorry to hear that.

[rene moon]

250. So sorry for your loss

:hug:

[Dora]

251. .

Such a terrible loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

***

No worst, there is none. Pitched past pitch of grief,
More pangs will, schooled at forepangs, wilder wring.
Comforter, where, where is your comforting?
Mary, mother of us, where is your relief?
My cries heave, herds-long; huddle in a main, a chief
Woe, world-sorrow; on an age-old anvil wince and sing—
Then lull, then leave off. Fury had shrieked ‘No ling-
ering! Let me be fell: force I must be brief’.

O the mind, mind has mountains; cliffs of fall
Frightful, sheer, no-man-fathomed. Hold them cheap
May who ne’er hung there. Nor does long our small
Durance deal with that steep or deep. Here! creep,
Wretch, under a comfort serves in a whirlwind: all
Life death does end and each day dies with sleep.


Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–89). Poems. 1918.

[MalibuChloe]

252. Oh My God

That is so horrible. I am so sorry. There are no words.

[MsAnthropy]

253. Nothing is more unfair than this

my condolences and prayers are with you

[auntAgonist]

254. ...still keeping you and yours in my thoughts.

[Taverner]

255. OMG that;s terrible!

My heart goes out to you - I would be sick to death if anything happened to my son...

:hug:

[VelmaD]

256. I'm so sorry

:hug:

Take good care of yourself. And you know if you need us we'll all be here.

:hug:

[kmla]

257. So sorry to hear of your loss...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

[DainBramaged]

258. Peace for you and yours always

[gollygee]

259. I'm so terribly sorry

I'm sorry for your loss

[July]

261. I'm very sorry, BikeWriter.

Keeping you in my thoughts.

[redqueen]

262. I'm so sorry...

... words really are useless

[Sugar Smack]

263. Oh, BikeWriter. I am so sorry, honey.

My deepest sympathies to you. :hug:

[latebloomer]

264. Oh my God, that is terrible!

I can only imagine what you must be going through.

Love and prayers to you and the family.

[caty]

265. So sorry for your loss.

My thoughts are with you.

[RebelOne]

266. I can only echo what everyone else is saying.

Sorry, sorry. Don't know what else to say, but I am sending good vibes your way to help you in your grief.

[Telly Savalas]

267. .

:hug:

[donheld]

268. This is terrible

I'd like more information. :cry:

[Lannes]

269. Im sorry BikeWriter

I wish I could say something to make things better.If there is anything I can do to help,please let me know.

[WindRavenX]

270. My heart goes out to you

If there's anything that I or anyone else can do, please don't hesitate to ask :hug:

[CC]

272. My deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Should you need a person that has been there to talk to let me know. There are no right words to say and no words that can help but knowing there are those that care and that you can lean on does help eventually.

[Elidor]

273. Sometimes, when words fail

All that's left is the thought that if we could take even the tiniest portion of this burden from you, we'd gladly lighten your load.

[SIU_Blue]

274. I am so sorry

so sorry. :hug:

[Lady Freedom]

275. ...

[Blue-Jay]

277. Dear BikeWriter - Please accept my condolences.

We're all keeping you in our thoughts, and hope that you're able to check in as soon as you're ready.

[Metta]

278. Sorry to hear it. Love to you.

nt.

[cmd]

279. I'm so sorry

You and your family have my deepest sympathy.

[Catchawave]

281. So, so sorry, we're here for you

all day, all night, all DU :hug:

[MissMarple]

282. My heart hurts for you, a parent's worst nightmare.

God Bless.

[northamericancitizen]

283. Hold on ....nt

[Book Lover]

284. I am so sorry to hear your sad news

My condolences to you. :hug:

[nguoihue]

285. BikeWriter

I share in your sorrow bro.

[DainBramaged]

286. As always In our thoughts

[Whoa_Nelly]

287. bump

[atommom]

288. I'm so sorry! Hope you're able to tell us more soon.

[antigone382]

289. Oh BikeWriter, I wish there was something I could do.

I'm so sorry...please, take care of yourself and your family now, and know that we all love you and are here for you.

:grouphug:

[dback]

290. All my sympathies

What a terrible loss.

God, this is a crap year.

[blindpig]

291. You have my deepest sympathy.

Be strong.

[myrna minx]

292. I am so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[AirmensMom]

293. I'm so sorry, BikeWriter.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

:hug:

[0rganism]

294. I am so sorry.

You have my deepest sympathies. I cannot imagine the pain.

[indigo32]

295. I'm so sorry

[DainBramaged]

296. We hurt with the family every minute.

A bump for us all

[BreweryYardRat]

297. God, I'm sorry.

[uppityperson]

298. Take care of yourself right now.

So sorry.

[SammyWinstonJack]

299. ...

:hug:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

300. I just wanted to let you know

My thoughts are still with you and your family. I have a candle burning for you and yours, sweetie. Stay strong. :hug: :grouphug:

[KT2000]

302. I'm so sorry

I wish you and your family peace.

[Wilber_Stool]

303. So sorry.

Can't imagine how you feel.

[Scooter24]

304. I'm so sorry BikeWriter. My deepest Sympathies

and prayers are with you and your family.
:hug:

[JohnnyCougar]

305. Bike Writer

Somtimes horrible, unexplainable things happen. Such is the experience of being human. You have my deepest sympathies, and be strong - for the turbulent cycle of life passes all of us by, yet the one thing that keeps us on stable ground is the values (love, truth, hope, friendship) that we hold dear.

Much love,
JohnnyCougar

[Skittles]

306. here for you BikeWriter

talk to us

[Stockholm]

307. I am sorry for your loss

You have my deepest sympathies Bikewriter.

[2bfree]

308. I am so sorry.

That is just terrible.

[joeybee12]

309. I am so very sorry...this is truly heartbreaking

All our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

[renate]

310. oh no...

I am so truly sorry. My heart is aching for you.

[PROMETHEUS UNBOUND]

311. How very sad to say goodbye to your child. I am sorry for your loss.

[Burma Jones]

312. I am so sorry for your loss

[DainBramaged]

313. A sorrowful bump

[Lydia Leftcoast]

315. Deepest sympathies, Bike Writer

:hug:

[PittPoliSci]

316. I'm really sorry...

[JI7]

317. i'm sorry

[Dangerously Amused]

318. Tears and prayers for you tonight.

And love.

[laylah]

319. My condolences

to you and yours! I am so sorry for your loss!

Jenn

[Mikimouse]

320. I am very sorry to hear about your loss...

Would have written sooner, but missed the thread when it was first posted. Sending many hugs and positive thoughts to you and family.

[BikeWriter]

321. I'd like to thank you all once again.

You've all been so kind. Casey died in a car crash, he had turned thirty in September. We buried him yesterday. Here is his latest picture.

[Midlodemocrat]

322. What a handsome boy, BikeWriter.

I am so very, very sorry for your loss.

Someone sent me this Native American saying when we were going through a period of a lot of deaths in our family. It brought me great comfort.

Hope it will to you as well.

You and your family are in my prayers.

I AM NOT THERE

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP,
I AM NOT THERE, I DO NOT SLEEP

I AM A THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW,

I AM THE DIAMONDS GLINTS ON SNOW,

I AM THE SUNLIGHT ON RIPENED GRAIN,

I AM THE GENTLE AUTUMN RAIN.

WHEN YOU AWAKEN IN THE MORNINGS HUSH
I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH,
OF QUIET BIRDS IN CIRCLED FLIGHT.

I AM THE SOFT STARS THAT SHINE AT NIGHT.

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND CRY,
I AM NOT THERE, I DID NOT DIE.

[Shell Beau]

326. That is beautiful!

:cry: Thanks for that.

[DainBramaged]

323. The tears just can't express my sorrow God bless you

[Shell Beau]

324. I am sooo sorry!!

I am crying right now for you. I lost my brother the same way and I saw what my parents went through. I know there are no words to help you right now, just know that you are in my prayers. Please be strong! :hug: :cry: :grouphug: Keep his memory alive! What a handsome man! Again, I am sorry. It will be tough for a long time, but time does heal our wounds. If you need anything, please let me know.

[graywarrior]

325. Don't have the words to express.

Just so sorry.

[BigMcLargehuge]

327. I am very sorry for your loss Bikewriter

please accept my condolences.

[ronnykmarshall]

329. I am so, so sorry.

[nini]

331. My son is about that age.. I cannot begin to imagine your pain

I am sooooo sorry for your loss and your son's loss of his future :cry:

:hug:

[nutsnberries]

332. i'm very sorry to hear this

i was holding out hope that it wasn't something like that.

My condolences and prayers to you and your family. Thanks for sharing the picture.

[Beetwasher]

333. Sincere Condolences

I don't know what else to say, I can't even imagine...So sorry...Peace.

[knowbody0]

334. what a beautiful son BikeWriter

he looks gentle and loving in that pic.

[auntAgonist]

335. oh BikeWriter

There's NOTHING I can say that would take your pain away, no way for me to express my sincerest sympathy to you and your family, but to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so very sorry for your tragic loss.

sincerely
aA
kesha.

[kwassa]

336. Sorry to hear of your terrible loss

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[merh]

338. My deepest sympathies.

:hug:

I sent you a pmail from a friend. :hug:

[LibDemAlways]

339. So sorry to hear this.

I hope the messages of love and support from so many DUers are of comfort to you, and I wish you and your family peace.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

340. He has a look

of mischief in those eyes!

Love never dies. Never.

[Patiod]

341. So sorry to hear about your Casey, BikeWriter

I can't even imagine the pain.

He'll live in you and in the hearts of those who loved him.

[Maddy McCall]

342. Oh, Bikewriter. My heart is breaking for you.

I am so sad for you and your family.

I am sending huge Mississippi hugs your way. :cry: :grouphug:

[redqueen]

343. I'm so very sorry for your loss...

Thank you for sharing his picture.

*hug*

I hope your family and his friends are doing okay...

[Crazy Guggenheim]

344. I am so sorry.

[miss_kitty]

345. Again BW, you have my most heartfelt condolences

I am sorry. Thanks for letting us know.

[FuzzySlippers]

346. Again, I am so terribly sorry BikeWriter.

He was a handsome young man.

[dpbrown]

350. My condolences

How very sad.

[flamingyouth]

352. Again, I am deeply sorry for your loss.

I can't imagine what you're going through right now. Your family is in my prayers. :hug:

[SoCalDem]

355. Your family is in my thoughts..

.. How terrible it must be for you all.. As a mom of grown ups, I know that even when they are grown, they are still kids, and we just never imagine that something could happen to them..:hug:


:cry:

[Dastard Stepchild]

361. oh my...

He was my age. Probably almost to the day. I am just so very sorry.
:hug:

[July]

363. What a beautiful young man.

Once again, I am so sorry. How upside-down the world must seem when someone strong and young and beloved is stolen from you. My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so very, very, sorry.

[NewJeffCT]

367. I'm so very sorry

You and your family have my deepest sympathy.

[Blue_In_AK]

370. BW, again, I am so, so sorry

for your loss. There's just too much sadness in the world. :cry:

[Whoa_Nelly]

371. Deepest Sympathies

I have a son almost the same age as Casey.

As parents we expect our children to outlive us. I can only imagine how your heart grieves for the loss of him, but he will always be alive in your heart as well.

[mwdem]

372. I'm so sorry, BikeWriter...

My oldest is 30, and I can't imagine outliving my children. It's out worst nightmare. I truly hope you and your family can get through this.:hug:

[wovenpaint]

374. What a terrible shock this is

My condolescences to you and your family-sending prayers out for strength and peace.

[Robeson]

377. I am sorry BikeWriter. He is a beautiful boy....

...you have many with you here.

[SeattleGirl]

379. BikeWriter, I want to tell you again how sorry and sad I feel for

your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and while I know you must be hurting so much, I hope my words, and those of all the others who have posted, bring you at least a small bit of comfort. Bless you and your family.

:grouphug:

[lavenderdiva]

386. Oh, BikeWriter, there really aren't words enough to express my deep

sadness for you and your family. Casey looks like he was a mischievous sort with a twinkle in his eye! And a handsome guy to boot! (must have gotten that from you!)

My heart goes out to you and your family and each of you will remain in my prayers and thoughts... :hug:

[laylah]

388. What a handsome man!

Again, my condolences.

Jenn

[YDogg]

389. I'm very, very sorry to hear this ...

... and will send positive vibes your way. I've lost friends the same way, and my heart is heavy for you.

[cssmall]

390. Much strength and much love needed.

Too many candles are forced out at too young an age.


May you take strength in your son's memory.

:hug:

[Tsiyu]

391. A fine son

I am so sorry.

[Pool Hall Ace]

392. Mr. BikeWriter, I am so sorry.

I've been offline and am now catching up. I just saw this on Saturday morning. Let precious memories of your Casey help sustain you during this difficult time.

They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

~ Anonymous ~

[Tallison]

394. Sending thoughts and prayers your and Casey's way

:grouphug:

[grannylib]

395. BikeWriter, my heart aches for you and your family and all who knew and

loved Casey. What a tragedy, to have one so young taken so suddenly and senselessly. It's been almost 8 years since I lost my oldest in a car accident, and though time really does ease things somewhat, it's still hard.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My hope is that you have many many happy memories of your beloved son that will, in time, comfort and sustain you as you learn to live without his physical presence. He will always be with you in spirit and I pray that you will recognize the ways that he will continue to touch and reach you.
Beyond that, there really are no words to describe my sorrow at what you are experiencing now. Know that there are many here who, while we may not "know" you personally, are here for you and who are sending love and support and prayers for strength and healing and hope.

[In_The_Wind]

396. Casey was a wonderful looking man. May he rest in peace.

Thank you for the picture.

My heart goes out to you and all of your family.

[Left Is Write]

397. I'm so sorry, BW.

I don't have words enough to say. :hug:

[rbnyc]

403. I'm so sorry.

I just posted to you as reply in another thread. There are no words. But I really do have and your family so close to me heart. We're all here. I will always be here if you ever want to talk about anything.

[Divameow77]

328. You & your family

are in my prayers :hug:

[malta blue]

330. So very sorry for your tragic loss.

Words cannot express the grief I know you are feeling.

[Bzzzz]

337. So very sorry, Bikewriter...

You and your family will be in my thoughts during this very difficult and tragic time. Peace be with you.

[bliss_eternal]

347. I'm so sorry for your loss, Bikewriter...

:grouphug:

[hickman1937]

348. Bikewriter I have no words of wisdom for you.

or words of comfort. I'm sorry. All I have to give are tears and prayers for you.

[Debi]

349. For you BikeWriter

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Oeditpus Rex]

351. This is...

Aw, man... I can't even talk.

:hug:

I'm sorry, BikeWriter. I'm so sorry. :cry:

[Not_Giving_Up]

353. Oh, Bikewriter, I am so sorry

Let me know if there's anything I can do.

[Call Me Wesley]

354. Heidi's and my candle is still lit.

Peace and comfort to you.

[KoKo]

356. sorry to hear this...we are all thinking of you and sending good (((vibes)

for you now.

[Clintmax]

357. BikeWriter...

I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what you're going through right now, but as you can tell from everyone in this thread, we're all thinking about you and we're here. Take care of yourself.

Clint

[tallahasseedem]

358. I am so sorry for your loss....

I turned 30 at the end of August, that is just way too young.:cry:

[hatredisnotavalue]

359. BW My sincere condolences

BW you responded to me on several threads and I immediately liked you. Please know that I am there for you. If there is anything I can do, just let me know. If you need some one to talk to..pm me....I am there....I am truly, truly sorry for your loss.

[Bunny]

360. BikeWriter, I am so sorry.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. That's a beautiful picture of your son. :hug:

[Penndems]

362. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss

I'm so sorry to hear of this. :cry: :hug:

[yellowdogintexas]

364. I am so terribly sorry. We are all here for you. nt

[Lex]

365. I'm so sorry, BikeWriter.

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

[Arkana]

366. I'm so sorry, BW.

My condolences to you and your family.

[Terran]

368. nudge

Courage, hope and serenity to you, BW.

[uppityperson]

369. BIkeWriter, love to you.

I would not want to be you and am so sorry for your loss. My son is a teen and I can only know how it would feel to have him killed, but I am sorry for you and hope you are doing, not ok since that just is not possible, but ok. Hang in there, keep on eating and sleeping and eventually it gets easier I hear. We love you and wish you if not peace, at least tolerability. U.P.

[Maat]

373. I'm so sorry, BikeWriter!

But we are all privileged to have had him on this Earth for this lifetime.

He transitioned to a higher level of being, and his energy will always be there to comfort and protect you.

We will remember him always.

Take care!

[xultar]

375. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything plese PM me.

[Jean Louise Finch]

376. I am so sorry

I am so, so sorry for your loss, BikeWriter. I wish there were something we could all do. I am sending all the good thoughts I can to him and to your family.

[GaYellowDawg]

378. I am so very sorry.

[Vektor]

380. I'm so sorry.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

[MissHoneychurch]

381. My deepest condolences BikeWriter

you see me lost at words.

[radfringe]

382. :hugs:

[driver8]

383. BikeWriter, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and sympathy

to you and your family.

[soleft]

384. Deepest, deepest condolences

[Orrin_73]

385. Im so sorrry, my deepest condolences to you

and your family.

[Hugin]

387. BikeWriter.

You have my full sympathies my friend...

[LSK]

393. my condolences BikeWriter

I am sorry for your loss.

[Groggy]

398. I'm so sorry for the loss of your son.

Please accept my sincere sympathies....

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

399. I am deeply sorry. My best wishes to you.

If there's anything you need, just PM me and I will do my best.

[Mz Pip]

400. My thoughts are with you and your family

I am so sorry. There are no words.

Please take care.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[histohoney]

401. Oh, I am so sorry.

The nightmare of every parent. God bless, I just can't put into words how I feel for you.
LOVE and Hugs lots friend.:cry:

[BlueIris]

402. Oh, man. I'm so terribly sorry. Come back when you're ready.

Though it may not be much comfort, we're here for you.

[Chicago Democrat]

404. My sincerest sympathy...

:Crying:

Crying

[MsKandice01]

405. My deepest condolences..

[steely]

406. Deepest condolences BW.

I am profoundly sorry for you and your family.