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Post by alohastate on Jan 15, 2020 20:27:09 GMT -5
I will pray for your and your family's comfort. It is one of a parent's most dreaded fears to survive their child, and I am so sorry you and your wife are going through that. May God bless and comfort you in your time of grief and sadness.
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Post by SPN Lifer on Jan 17, 2020 22:07:08 GMT -5
Thank you for the kind condolences and several helpful private messages.
Now I am in the process of making arrangements to ship human remains overseas, with the help of a mortuary.
Cremation would have been simpler -- if it was good enough for my parents it is good enough for me -- and less expensive for interment or inurnment on the mainland.
However, for cultural reasons my spouse wants our relatives to see the (embalmed) body and say their last farewells "in person", so that is what we will be doing.
I am fortunate to be a FERS retiree right now, with plenty of time.
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Post by foghorn on Jan 18, 2020 0:00:49 GMT -5
May G-d be with you, and your family, and grant you peace
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Post by Judge McJudgeypants on Jan 18, 2020 1:33:41 GMT -5
My sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family. Cannot even imagine.
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Post by pumpkin on Jan 18, 2020 11:34:20 GMT -5
I am so sorry that your loss is compounded by these additional challenges. I continue to pray that you will be blessed with the strength you need now and in the coming days.
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Post by ARobeByAnyOtherName on Jan 21, 2020 14:54:14 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for comfort now, and for strength in the days to come, when his loss may be felt even more acutely than it is now.
Grief and sorrow are tied closely to love; they show us what we value and treasure. As you mourn your son, I hope you can find some solace in knowing that the depth and pain you feel at his absence is a reflection of the joy and happiness you enjoyed with him while he was present on this earth.
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Post by footballer on Jan 21, 2020 15:09:42 GMT -5
Sincerest condolences. Praying for God's grace, mercy and strength for you and family at this difficult time.
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Post by SPN Lifer on Jul 17, 2020 9:19:26 GMT -5
Today is my late son's birthday. With friends on both sides of the International Dateline, one gets to celebrate twice!
My spouse made a delicious birthday dinner in his memory, keeping an empty place at the table.
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Post by skippy on Jul 17, 2020 9:31:08 GMT -5
Your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Post by foghorn on Jul 17, 2020 11:08:55 GMT -5
Your celebration is the tribute he wants you to have
A loving peace be with your family, and his "family."
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