Deepest Sympathy - Page 7

Steve Kidson · 16-02-2008, 22:20

My cousin's 17 year old son was killed in a car accident recently and as I watch his great pain, I can only imagine.

My son left to go back to university in Tasmania yesterday, and we miss him like crazy because he is not around.

We can only begin to imagine the pain of losing the child you have given life to, nurtured, taught and loved.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

You will never forget, but in time the pain will become bearable.

Be strong, trust in your God.

jack & lola · 12-02-2008, 20:59

We are new and have not had the pleasure of meeting you yet, but we hope you will accept our deepest sympathy...we can't imagine anything more painful than the loss of a child. One thing that you can hold on to is her memory and keeping it alive...as long as you do that, she will live on in your hearts... Jack & Lola

SettingSail2009 · 12-02-2008, 21:06

Along with everyone else I send you my deepest sympathies. My heart aches for your loss.

Mahana · 12-02-2008, 21:33

Gunner,
I couldn't express my ache for you better than Schoonerdog. May your family find peace and continue to pursue your dreams.
David

Elizabeth · 13-02-2008, 22:11

My deepest sympathies also.

Elizabeth

bob and sharon · 17-02-2008, 17:13

We have rarely dared to wonder what it would be like to lose one of our kids - both in their 20s'. Sharon and I send our deepest heartfelt prayer for you during this time, may Gods peace be there.
Bob and Sharon

Jeff H · 20-02-2008, 08:19

Gunner,

I have been away from the internet, and this site for a while due to far more minor trials of my own than the one that you are living through and regret that I have not seen this and responded sooner.

I am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I think that bringing children to life and raising them well, more than any act, embodies an deeply held optimism and sense of hope for the future of the world. I cannot even begin to imagine how crushing the loss of a child would be to that sense of hope and joy.

I can only repeat what others have said above, please take whatever comfort that you and your family can from knowing that you are loved by your friends and your G-d, and from their hopeful thoughts and prayers for your recovery, such as it may be, that come from deep in the hearts of your many friends.

I hope that you can find peace soon, and use your sense of loss to bind you even closer to the remainer of your family so that there is less love lost, just redistributed and returned.

Be well as you can my friend,
Jeff

Tellie · 20-02-2008, 16:59

How can one feel or be consoled when their heart has been ripped apart.
Take your son sailing and know that the wind that urges you onward is the soft voice of the daughter that knows her parents will love her forever.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

bobola · 02-03-2008, 10:02

I just learned of this today.
Gunner & family, hang in there.

Bob...

Paul Ouellette · 06-03-2008, 20:56

Gord :

Thank you for initiating this thread of heartfelt concern & prayers for our friends Gunner & Judy.

I learned of this horrible tragedy today when Gunner sent a message along to a few of us who have corresponded with him in the past.

Although words can do little to reduce the pain of such unfair sadness, Mary & I join with so many others here to express our sympathy at the loss of Amanda Faye.

Remember us Gunner & Judy, who have come to know you only through the medium of the internet...her passing touches all of us, and our sympathy & prayers extend from wherever we are today to stand beside you, to offer support & the strength friendship in the face of such unforseen sorrow.

Paul & Mary Ouellette,
Windsor Ontario.
Winpipe Homepage

**irwinsailor** · 11-01-2009, 14:03

This week will mark the first year of not having Amanda. I wanted to thank everyone that prayed for us , sent messages, and contributed to Hospise in her name. This past year was unbeleivable. It is amazing how empty our lives now are. All of our drams goals and disires are mostly gone now. We have been told that oneday it will start to return, and now that all of the "firsts" are over maybe we can move ahead again. One thing that has been a true blessing is the friends that have supported us at home and on this site. Thank you all.

S/V Willow · 11-01-2009, 14:26

Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts are with you both at this time.

Celestialsailor · 11-01-2009, 15:25

Gunner...You truly are the best. In August I experienced my second heart attack and while in the hospital the loss of my father. We never got to talk to each other because of the circumstances. I was not going to talk about this in the forum but it seem appropriate since I am struggling to get back on my feet and identifying with you at the moment. So thank you for hanging in there. You are giving me hope. I now need to make some hard decisions and change where I live due to lack of medical facilities on the island.
I have always admired the dignity with which you have displayed through these difficult times you are going through. My personal experience have brought my Son and myself closer. Take care my friend. You will be in my prayers

Morgan Paul · 11-01-2009, 15:33

God bless you Gunner.

trinescape · 11-01-2009, 16:12

Iam so sorry for the loss of your daughter, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones

12-02-2008, 21:06	#3
SettingSail2009 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aruba Boat: FastCat 435 Posts: 222	Along with everyone else I send you my deepest sympathies. My heart aches for your loss. __________________ - Andreas ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Man cannot discover new Oceans, unless he has courage to lose sight of the shore." - Andre Gide My website My blog

02-03-2008, 10:02	#9
bobola Old Salts Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 105	I just learned of this today. Gunner & family, hang in there. Bob... __________________ Bob...

11-01-2009, 14:03	#11
irwinsailor Moderator Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,407	This week will mark the first year of not having Amanda. I wanted to thank everyone that prayed for us , sent messages, and contributed to Hospise in her name. This past year was unbeleivable. It is amazing how empty our lives now are. All of our drams goals and disires are mostly gone now. We have been told that oneday it will start to return, and now that all of the "firsts" are over maybe we can move ahead again. One thing that has been a true blessing is the friends that have supported us at home and on this site. Thank you all. __________________ *Gunner*

11-01-2009, 15:25	#13
Celestialsailor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Moss Landing, Ca. (aboard) Boat: Rawson 30 Pilothouse Posts: 1,186	Gunner...You truly are the best. In August I experienced my second heart attack and while in the hospital the loss of my father. We never got to talk to each other because of the circumstances. I was not going to talk about this in the forum but it seem appropriate since I am struggling to get back on my feet and identifying with you at the moment. So thank you for hanging in there. You are giving me hope. I now need to make some hard decisions and change where I live due to lack of medical facilities on the island. I have always admired the dignity with which you have displayed through these difficult times you are going through. My personal experience have brought my Son and myself closer. Take care my friend. You will be in my prayers __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"

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16-02-2008, 22:20	#1
Steve Kidson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Boat: Hartley 32 RORC; Vixen Posts: 192	My cousin's 17 year old son was killed in a car accident recently and as I watch his great pain, I can only imagine. My son left to go back to university in Tasmania yesterday, and we miss him like crazy because he is not around. We can only begin to imagine the pain of losing the child you have given life to, nurtured, taught and loved. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You will never forget, but in time the pain will become bearable. Be strong, trust in your God.

12-02-2008, 20:59	#2
jack & lola Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: We live in the west suburbs of Chicago. Boat: Hans Christian Christina 43 Posts: 11	We are new and have not had the pleasure of meeting you yet, but we hope you will accept our deepest sympathy...we can't imagine anything more painful than the loss of a child. One thing that you can hold on to is her memory and keeping it alive...as long as you do that, she will live on in your hearts... Jack & Lola

12-02-2008, 21:33	#4
Mahana Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Volcano, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Pearson Triton 28 Posts: 21	Gunner, I couldn't express my ache for you better than Schoonerdog. May your family find peace and continue to pursue your dreams. David

13-02-2008, 22:11	#5
Elizabeth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Napier New Zealand Boat: Holland 10.5 metre "Xaviera" Posts: 32	My deepest sympathies also. Elizabeth

17-02-2008, 17:13	#6
bob and sharon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Townsend, WA Boat: Union Polaris 36 Posts: 31	We have rarely dared to wonder what it would be like to lose one of our kids - both in their 20s'. Sharon and I send our deepest heartfelt prayer for you during this time, may Gods peace be there. Bob and Sharon

20-02-2008, 08:19	#7
Jeff H Senior Cruiser Join Date: May 2003 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Boat: Farr 11.6 (AKA Farr 38) Synergy Posts: 542	Gunner, I have been away from the internet, and this site for a while due to far more minor trials of my own than the one that you are living through and regret that I have not seen this and responded sooner. I am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I think that bringing children to life and raising them well, more than any act, embodies an deeply held optimism and sense of hope for the future of the world. I cannot even begin to imagine how crushing the loss of a child would be to that sense of hope and joy. I can only repeat what others have said above, please take whatever comfort that you and your family can from knowing that you are loved by your friends and your G-d, and from their hopeful thoughts and prayers for your recovery, such as it may be, that come from deep in the hearts of your many friends. I hope that you can find peace soon, and use your sense of loss to bind you even closer to the remainer of your family so that there is less love lost, just redistributed and returned. Be well as you can my friend, Jeff

20-02-2008, 16:59	#8
Tellie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, Fl. Boat: FP Athena 38' Poerava Posts: 679	How can one feel or be consoled when their heart has been ripped apart. Take your son sailing and know that the wind that urges you onward is the soft voice of the daughter that knows her parents will love her forever. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

06-03-2008, 20:56	#10
Paul Ouellette Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Windsor Ontario Posts: 76	Gord : Thank you for initiating this thread of heartfelt concern & prayers for our friends Gunner & Judy. I learned of this horrible tragedy today when Gunner sent a message along to a few of us who have corresponded with him in the past. Although words can do little to reduce the pain of such unfair sadness, Mary & I join with so many others here to express our sympathy at the loss of Amanda Faye. Remember us Gunner & Judy, who have come to know you only through the medium of the internet...her passing touches all of us, and our sympathy & prayers extend from wherever we are today to stand beside you, to offer support & the strength friendship in the face of such unforseen sorrow. Paul & Mary Ouellette, Windsor Ontario. Winpipe Homepage

11-01-2009, 14:26	#12
S/V Willow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulf Harbour Marina, Whangaparaoa. NZ Boat: Peterson 44. Willow ll Posts: 61	Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts are with you both at this time.

11-01-2009, 15:33	#14
Morgan Paul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Boat: 1973 Morgan 36T Posts: 778	God bless you Gunner.

11-01-2009, 16:12	#15
trinescape Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: adelaide ,australia Boat: 36ft one off trimiran Posts: 49	Iam so sorry for the loss of your daughter, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones