I lost great friend in Tom

@webeishere (36313)
United States
December 11, 2007 9:34am CST
Well as most know my wifes brother finally passed away Sunday evening after a battle with leukemia. I lost a great brother-in-law and friend in Tom. His memory will live forever in my heart and soul. Well it had not hit me intil I read the obituary in the Detroit Freepress online. I finally broke down. Here's the obit in todays paper in Detroit. I wish to tank each and every friend and member that has prayed and supported us in this ordeal. It was very hard but was made easier with all your guys prayers, thoughts, love and caring shown so many ways here on this community. Once again I wish to thank you all. http://www.detroitnewspapers.com/deathnotices/viewnotice.cf HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~ Rest in peace Tom. We love you buddy!
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11 Dec 07
I'm sorry to hear this buddy. I just checked the site and I just got 505 page not found, but I just wanted to send you my respects at this time. Joey
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Dec 07
Thanks bud. try this link then. I think it'll be the very last obit. http://www.detroitnewspapers.com/deathnotices/display.cfm?action=today&perpage=30 HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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11 Dec 07
:( Take care bob.. (and your wife) :(
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
12 Dec 07
I checked this link & it worked. I found your brother-n-laws orbituary. Very well written.
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
11 Dec 07
A good in-law often is better than a blood relation. I like to think that since we choose who we marry, we choose to be with their family as well. The link did not work when I tried it. I hope you and Debbie will be consolation to one another. I know you will miss him, and it is good that you can talk about it here. Keep on posting, it seems we are going step by step with you through this grieving process. Isn't it great to have those precious memories of Tom!
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
11 Dec 07
Thank you for the kind words.
• Canada
11 Dec 07
Sorry for budding in but I had to rate this a + as I have on many of your posts. The wording here is excellent. Man I'm glad you're on my friends list!!!
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
13 Dec 07
My regards to you and your family in this time of loss. Take care...
@ricknkae (1721)
• United States
11 Dec 07
I am sorry for your loss Please accept my sincere condolances It is always hard to lose someone close to us. We are sorry we haven;t been much on mylot lately and haven't really followed your hardships Our dearest regards and support
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@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
11 Dec 07
It is hard to lose a family member or friend. The only comforting thought is knowing that they are no longer suffering. I'll continue to keep your family in my prayers.
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
11 Dec 07
Hi GRANDPA BOB! I really don't know what to say to you my friend. I feel sad and at the same time, relieved that Tom's pain is over. Just like when my mom passed away because of bone cancer..I was so sad and depressed because I don't want to lose her but at the same time I am happy for her because she will know no pain anymore. I guess, we just comfort ourselves in knowing that one day, we will see them again. And in the meantime, the memories they shared so lovingly with us will be our strength to live our lives to the fullest in love and in friendship. Take care and my prayers for Tom and for all of your family.
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
12 Dec 07
I am afraid that the link didn't work for me. I will check other responses to see if it has been rewritten. It is okay that you broke down, in fact it is better that you did this. Its no good bottling it up & becoming more depressed. How is your wife handling it?
@subha12 (18441)
• India
13 Dec 07
Oh My GOD! I thought he will be OK. I have heard your wife went there to be with his brother due to some bone marrow donation. it is very sad he has not survived. May his sole rest in peace.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Dec 07
In Memory of Tom MEMORIES There’s a silence in your life today, A place no one can share. A missing part Within your heart. For one, that was so rare. Where memories now must fill the gap For the voice you’ll never hear A soft refrain, Will now remain Just an echo in your ears. There’s sometimes disagreements, Between the people that we love. But time can heal No one can steal Great lessons from above. So when it’s time to say goodbye There is no easy way. Forgive, forget, Shrug off regret For there’s nothing left to say. There’s a silence in your life today A place no one can share. But they’re in your heart, That missing part. Great love is still so rare. Jill Holmes
• United States
12 Dec 07
Im very sorry to hear about yours and your wife's loss. Even though i dont know you and your wife i will keep your family in my thoughts.
@peanutjar (5198)
• Canada
12 Dec 07
Hi grandpabob,i am very sorry to hear of this and i send you and your wife my deepest sympothy and may god be with you both on this hard journey to help you through your ordeal and sadness. Your friend peanutjar:)
• India
12 Dec 07
i am so sorry to hear that..... :-( may his soul rest in peace
• United States
12 Dec 07
May the Lord bring you great company doing your season of loss. #1 I am praying for you
• United States
11 Dec 07
Dear Grandpa Bob, It is always hard to lose someone very dear to you, someone very close to your heart. I pray that god gives you the strength to get through this and you know that Tom is in a better place. My condolences to your family, and especially to wife. It must be hard for her to lose her own brother. Stay Strong. Much Love
• United States
11 Dec 07
Bob, my heart goes out to you and your wife. He may not be with us on Earth, but he will always remain in your memories. Big huggers to you.
@wrdsofwisdm (1069)
• United States
11 Dec 07
I feel your pain. I lost my youngest uncle this year. It's difficult to realize that they are gone and we miss them instantly. All I can say is like me or anyone else who has suffered a loss like this, we can always remember the good times, bear the hard pangs of loss that creep up out of nowhere, and always keep in mind that our loved ones are no longer suffering and are at peace. Also there's the tought that someday we will see them again. (((HUGS)))
@foxyfire33 (10005)
• United States
11 Dec 07
No words can express...at least none that I can come up with. I know you've been through a lot over this but you didn't crumble or derail. Debbie is a really lucky woman to have you there for her through all of this and I'm sure Tom left this world feeling all of the love and caring pouring out to him. Sometimes when we pray for a person to get well we hope that will mean being well here but sometimes that isn't how it works out. Tom IS well again but in a place where he'll never be sick again...and that is a really good thing, even if it is sad.
@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
11 Dec 07
You're welcome.
@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
11 Dec 07
well my friend i am so sorry for your loss and you and your family will still be in my thought and prayers.what a great family you guys are being so close to each other,it's a real beautiful thing especially at times like these.mine is the same way too.god bless hon.pattie