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I just wanted to let some of my friends that have been sent emails to me asking where I have been. Our son died July 11th in Houston TX. The ME has still not decided if he was murdered or if it was a suicide. Our shop has been closed since then but I hope to do some work this week. No one should never have to go through this. Thanks for the emails and I am sorry I haven't answered any of them. This is only the 3rd time the computer has been turned on since that day. I will try to answer everyone by the end of the week.
-------------------- Cynthia Pack 246 Diamondview Loop Galax, Va. 24333 Posts: 659 | From: Galax, Virginia USA | Registered: Mar 2001
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Cynthia, it took a lot to tell us. No matter what happened this is very wrong and should never have happened. I can't imagine your devastation. I am so very sorry. Stay in touch, we care. I don't know what else to say.
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I am so sorry you've had such a tragedy in your life. My thoughts and sympathy are with you.
My son also died a few month ago; it so is hard to burry a child. I'll never ever outlive the sorrow.
My best to you,
Joe
-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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Amen to what Roy said, I can't imagine the difficulty of dealing with that kind of loss. I hope that you get the resolution you need soon to be able to come to terms with his death.
I know you walk with God through your life and can only urge you to keep those ties with Him. Death is just the end of life within our bodies and I know your son will live forever cradled in the love and warmth of your heart.
I pray to the Lord Jesus Christ that He bring you peace and understanding during your times ahead, that He be there when you need to lean on Him for strength, and that He blesses you and yours.
I am humbled by your willingness to share this very personal news and your grief. There seems to be no explanation for what has happened. It would be easy to question God's role and why it went down as it did. All wisdom belongs to God – He knows everything and His wisdom is full of compassion and mercy.
Death casts a frightening shadow over us because we are entirely helpless in its presence. We can struggle with other pain, suffering, disease, or injury but strength and courage cannot overcome death. It has the final word.
Only one person can walk with us through death's dark valley and bring us safely to the other side - Jesus Christ, our Lord and shepherd. Because life is uncertain, we should follow Him who offers us eternal comfort.
I will leave you with these words from the 23rd Psalm:
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
My family's hearts ache for you for your loss.
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
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I wish I could express words of hope and comfort to you for such a horrible loss, I am saddened by your loss and how it has effected you and your family. I hope your time is spent with caring and loving friends, family, and your faith, and please know that we all do care.
-------------------- Rick Chavez Hemet, CA Posts: 1538 | From: Hemet,CA U.S.A. | Registered: Jun 2001
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Cynthia, we're all thinking of you- best wishes- and feel free to share your grief here-it does help.
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My heart goes out to you and your family. I can only imagine how you feel right now. God Bless you and yours.
-------------------- Maker of fine signs and other creative stuff. Located at 109 N. Cumberland ave. Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-837-0242 Posts: 4172 | From: Ages-Brookside, Ky. Up the Holler... | Registered: Jul 1999
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I too lost a son, thoughI know how, he commited suicide after coming home from Desert Storm. Don't know to this day what prompted this, but the pain is there everyday I think of Damon. We aren't supposed to be burying our youngn's, they are supposed to bury us. I am not going to tell you that it gets better, I'm only going to site a poem: "As we accept the fact that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, we must also accept the fact that young men die and old men must." I hope and pray for enlightenment and peace for you during these trying days.
-------------------- Frank Magoo, Magoo's-Las Vegas; fmagoo@netzero.com "the only easy day was yesterday" Posts: 2365 | From: Las Vegas, Nv. | Registered: Jun 2003
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Dear Cynthia, I haven't been around much lately, either. Too busy. I logged on just now and I see your post and I felt like I got punched in the stomach. I have no better words than those that have already been posted, but know my heart goes out to you and your family. May God help you get through this. Love, Mark
-------------------- Mark Rogan The Great Barrington Sign Company 2 Stilwell Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 mark@gbsignco.com
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I feel for you, and Joe, and Frank too. Words cannot comfort with such a terrible loss, and I feel inadequate typing them. But you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love....Jill
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I'm so sorry to hear of this tragedy, Cynthia. I will pray for you and your family and hope they can come to a conclusion about your son's death, so you all can get closure and have the strength you need to go on with your lives.
-------------------- Bill Diaz Diaz Sign Art Pontiac IL www.diazsignart.com Posts: 2107 | From: Pontiac, IL | Registered: Dec 2001
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i'm so sorry to hear of your pain...i know there is nothing anyone can say or do right to stop the heartbreak...the human life cycle is so complicated as everything we love is just borrowed...but the soul & spirit live on for eternity.
-------------------- Karyn Bush Simply Not Ordinary, LLC Bartlett, NH 603-383-9955 www.snosigns.com info@snosigns.com Posts: 3516 | From: Bartlett, NH USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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IT JUST SUCKS! You have my prayers for you and your family.........there is nothing anyone can say or do but please know that you're being thought of with love and caring.
-------------------- Sharon Bigler A Good Sign Chambersburg, PA Posts: 202 | From: Chambersburg, PA USA | Registered: Jul 2001
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Please know how much you are loved, and how much your loss is felt by all. You will contine to be in our thoughts and prayers. Judy
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Cynthia, If our words and thoughts are of any consolation to you, then we are doing all that we can to support you from here. Don't dwell on the reasons this happened, it will only bring you down. Talk to your son often, as I do to my Mom, I believe there is still a dialogue open.
-------------------- Gene Golden Gettysburg Signs Gettysburg PA 17325 717-334-0200 genegolden@gettysburgsigns.com
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Cynthia, None of us can truly know your pain, but know that we are all thinking of you and your family. In your most difficult moments, I hope you can hear God whispering comforting words to you that hopefully will bring you some peace. There are no words that we can say that will help...just know that all of your friends on the board here care.
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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I can't imagine a more heart-wrenching thing...may the peace of God fill you and bring you comfort. You are in our prayers.
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-------------------- Jack Keith Keith Signs and Graphics 12400 Stemmons Drive Cabool, MO 65689 Posts: 131 | From: Cabool, MO | Registered: Feb 2004
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It's always sad to hear of such a tragedy Cynthia, and especially involving someone from out relatively small family here. I pray for you to recieve greater understanding & peace in time as you endure this devastating loss.
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I'm short for words, but may he rest in peace and God keep you blessed, my heart goes out to you. FranCisco Vargas
-------------------- aka:Cisco the "Traveling Millennium Sign Artist" http://www.franciscovargas.com Fresno, CA 93703 559 252-0935 "to live life, is to love life, a sign of no life, is a sign of no love"...Cisco 12'98 Posts: 3576 | From: Fresno, Ca, the great USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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