Devastating News Today
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
February 26, 2017 3:12pm CST
When we got back from church today I noticed I had a message on Messenger from our niece in South Carolina. She was letting us know that her dad had passed away yesterday. This is my husband's older brother. I was just talking to him on the phone about stopping and spending the day with him on our way back home. I have already made hotel reservations.
We are just devastated. I have known him for over 50 years and we have always had a close and cordial relationship. Of course, my husband is very upset, wishing we had stopped by his house on the way down to Florida but there is no second guessing these things.
On that last call, Bill and I were talking about how dangerous pneumonia is to seniors and as it turns out, it is what killed him. We laughed about how tough it is getting old and not snapping back like we used to.
I am so sad about this loss, he was such a full of life person who had a big heart and lots of musical talent. I am sure he is entertaining them in heaven even as we speak.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
26 Feb 17
I am so sorry for your loss. You just never know. I am sorry that you and your husband did not get to spend time with him like you planned. May he rest in peace.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Feb 17
I am sure he is having a grand reunion with all those people who have gone before. If I know him, he is playing his guitar and singing.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
27 Feb 17
@BelleStarr awww that is a beautiful thought
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Feb 17
Thank you and this is another lesson in how short life is and to never put off saying or doing things.
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@destinykst (251)
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27 Feb 17
@BelleStarr you are right, we need to realize and accept this fact.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Feb 17
I know that there are no words I could say that would heal your wounded hearts. I am very sorry for your loss. Big hugs to you.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Feb 17
@BelleStarr I couldn't imagine losing one of my siblings.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Feb 17
Thank you, the hug is much appreciated. I am a little worried about my hubs, he is not taking it so well.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Feb 17
Yes it is but I am very glad that I had two long conversations with him on the phone in the last two months so no regrets, just sadness.
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@shaggin (72146)
• United States
26 Feb 17
@BelleStarr that is good you are not left with regrets.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Feb 17
He is my brother-in-law. He is my husband's older brother. He had bronchitis and then pneumonia and it led to heart failure.
@allknowing (136588)
• India
2 Mar 17
You will surely have regrets about not meeting him but time will help you to handle it as days go
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Yes I am sure time is the best healer.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Mar 17
Thank you, Janet, this has really been difficult for Al since now he is the eldest member of the family. Sort of makes him next in line if you know what I mean, not a place wee prefer to be.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
2 Mar 17
@BelleStarr Oh I know exactly what you mean by 'next in line'.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Mar 17
He was a great guy, he used to go and play his guitar and entertain the residents at nursing homes. He is a real loss.
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@sallypup (61172)
• Centralia, Washington
4 Mar 17
@BelleStarr Again, I'm sorry for your loss. His sharing his gifts with others was really nice.
@jillybean1222 (6407)
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2 Mar 17
I am so sorry for your loss. I assume this is a picture of him? He looks like a very likable, happy fellow.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Mar 17
It is a picture of him and he was a great guy.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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4 Mar 17
@BelleStarr I don't even know him, but i absolutely love this photograph
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 Mar 17
I betting he has his guitar otherwise it wouldn't be heaven!! lol
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Mar 17
@BelleStarr My thoughts exactly! I hope he's at peace.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
27 Feb 17
What a terrible loss @BelleStarr . I am so sorry to hear that.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
3 Mar 17
I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Feb 17
So sorry- Iz. How shocking for you when you didn't expect it. I've had a bad year last year with unexpected deaths like that and know how you must feel. My condolences to your husband and you. Hope the rest of the year remains stable. As we get older - it gets scarier when relatives get on in age too. :(
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Mar 17
It's true, now that my husband is the oldest surviving sibling he is feeling a bit off!!
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Feb 17
Sorry to hear of his passing. Pneumonia is hard on so many people and the problem is so many have no idea they even have it until they are hospitalized with it. Cherish the Good times you shared
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 Mar 17
Thank you yes, we are trying to concentrate on all the good times we shared.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
27 Feb 17
imy condolences what a shock b ut life is like that we should I guess expec t the unexpected thats why I keep telling mylotters evedry day look at your mate and tell him or her you love them do it now do not wait
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 Mar 17
I know it does make you want to always say I love you after every conversation.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Feb 17
I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your husbands brother. Atleast you will have memories to go on by and have family to stay close by as well. Prayers for you guys in this tough time.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Mar 17
Thank you so much, prayers are always welcome.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
27 Feb 17
So very sorry to hear this Belle.
I offer my condolences to the family.
What a strange conversation you had with him and then he actually passed from that very thing. RIP
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 Mar 17
I know it is very strange isn't it but often life is like that and it was such a happy laughing conversation we had.
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@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
27 Feb 17
I'm so sorry. That is such sad news. I'm sending hugs to all of you. I really hope that it helps just a little bit!!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Mar 17
A hug always helps, thank you. We are still in shock as you can imagine.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
27 Feb 17
I am so sorry to hear this sad, sad news. My deepest condolences to you both and your family. It's always a shock but never more so than when it happens unexpectedly.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Mar 17
I know that you truly understand what a shock this can be, we are just numb at the moment. Thanks you for your kind wishes
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