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I am posting this, because although I've only met one other person in the flesh from this site, I feel a kinship with you all. I called my GF this evening to say hello but only got her message (I'm on the road this week in Minnesota/Wisconsin). She called me back just a few moments ago in deep distress and told me that her only child - 22 year old son - was killed this afternoon when he hit a tree in her Ford Explorer she had loaned him to get to school. I don't know that the real story will ever be known. I'll be flying back tomorrow first flight I can get on. This is the first time I've dealt with something like this, so I'm hoping I can give her the emotional support she needs right now.
Life is way too short. Take good care of those you love.
Thanks for listening, brothers and sisters.
JB
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Dude that's awefull... One of my co-workers had a similar thing recently only it was his GF's brother. My condolences, I know it will be a really hard time, but the best thing you can do is to just be there, and you're already planning that so keep up the good work!
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JB, I am so sorry to hear your news. It seems I have been hearing this kind of news alot lately. It does not make it any easier to hear. My prayers go out to you and your girlfriend. Just try to be the support she needs and will need and feel free to lean on us as well.....keep us informed and we will keep you in our thoughts.... Gordon
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Sorry to hear about your's and your girlfriend's loss. I'm sure you'll do okay in comforting your GF. Just be there for her, and the rest should fall into place.
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Prayers and sympathy for you and your GF JB. We all expect to bury our parents and maybe our siblings, but it is unnatural to bury our children. I can only imagine the heartache.
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JB,
I too am extremely sorry to hear of this tragic event. Please relay my condolences to your girlfriend.
Dwight
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Hey Bro, your in our prayers, and our hearts. Nothing can fix the hurt, just be there for her.
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My condolences JB.
Parents are not supposed to outlive their kids.
Tony G
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My prayers are with you both.
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Hello JB,
Let me add my condelences. Your GF will need you to be there for her. I imagine she will be tempted to find ways to blame herself, and will have a hard time trying to make sense of the whole thing. It will be great for her if you can help her through the whole grieving process.
Chris
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I will keep you and your girlfriend in my thoughts and prayers...
I think there is no pain like the loss of a child.
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Don't worry about what to say, just be there. A sincere lasting hug says alot more than our brains can imagine.
Ride Safe,
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JB,
May I also offer my condolences to you and your girlfriend. She definitely needs your shoulder. I know everyone here offers theirs for you too.
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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My condolences JB.
Parents are not supposed to outlive their kids.
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My and my family's condolences to you and your girlfriend. Take care!
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JB, I'm sorry to hear the bad news. I will keep you and your lady friend in my prayers.......Angelis
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JB,
May I also offer my condolences to you and your girlfriend.
Bedouin.
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John, myself I've never known what to say during these times. But I've also found that most people just need someone to be there to lean on and have a shoulder to cry on. You're doing the most important thing right now and that is being home with her. Good luck and my condolences to the family.
John
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Life is way too short. Take good care of those you love. Thanks for listening, brothers and sisters.
JB,
Can't add much of note to what others have said, I think you've answered a part of the question.
JH
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John, I am very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your girlfriend and family.
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Sorry JB. I can't say it any better than has been said before. Just know we all care and will support you in any way we can.
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Nothing more to say, but you will be in our family prayers.
Paul
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John, that is a terrible tragedy, and I am so sorry to hear of it...I cannot imagine the pain she, and you, must be feeling...you were absolutely right to let all of us know about this, because you are a brother, and in many different ways, we can help you through this maybe a little...for my part, all I can do is express my deepest sympathy, and both of you will be in my prayers...be strong, brother...
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John, Sad news indeed. I'm terribly sorry that tregedy happened. You and your friend are in our prayers.
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JB.
So sorry to hear of this tragic accident. Life can be so cruel sometimes. Please give your girlfriend all of our love. We are thinking of you both.
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This is the first time I've dealt with something like this, so I'm hoping I can give her the emotional support she needs right now.
Life is way too short. Take good care of those you love.
JC - I don't get on often enough. I'm guessing you're gone, but I'm so sorry to hear about this tragedy. You and your GF are in my prayers...
del
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sorry bro. this is sad news.
cat
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Sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girl friend. I'm sure she could use your support in this sad time.
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You, your gf. and families are in our thoughts and prayers
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my condolences to your girl friend and you jc .
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