Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 Dear friend a, How terrible!! I feel so sorry for all of you! Death is always sad, but this is a tragedy,. I see so many little ones running around without someone holding their hand in parking lots. We live in small town areas, but still there are cars, and there are many " accidents just waiting to happen. " Please know I care, and though I never knew the little boy, I feel a deep hurt in my heart for all of you. You are in my prayers. Much love, ~tricia~ -- Sad News Saturday, Norman's nephew was hit by a car and died. He was only 2 years old. Norman and I had babysat him since he was born. He would sleep with me and Norman all the time. I loved my little peanut. Yesterday I invited Nikki (the baby's mother) and immediate family to come over after church for dinner. Well they invited the whole church! Norman and I were cooking so much. I ended up with a really bad migraine and Norman had to give me an Imitrex injection. I had called my sister and told her what happened and she said the funeral home where she works does children's funerals for free, you just have to pay for the casket. Burial in the cemetery is free for children also. So my sister is going to do the funeral. The funeral is going to be Thursday and they are coming over our house again afterwards (this time I will be prepared). This happened Saturday at about 2:30 in the afternoon. Nikki was at work and his aunt was keeping him (on the father's side on the family), well she passed him on to another aunt and this aunt took him with her to the grocery store. Apparently she was coming out of the store carrying groceries (and not holding his hand or watching him) a Suburban had dropped off someone at the door and was pulling out and didn't see him. Saturday night we were all over Norman's nephew's house (Nikki's brother) and Nikki was basically hysterical and the baby's father still had blood all over his shirt. The Red Cross called and asked Nikki if she would donate the baby's eyes and heart. Norman's sister in-law took the phone and told them that was in very poor taste to call this soon and that Nikki was still in shock. After we all talked about it we realized that they are on a timeline and if they are going to use the organs it has to be done right away. Nikki decided to go ahead and do it. She wanted to have the baby cremated and I was biting my tongue not to say anything because I know it's her decision but Norman's family talked her out of it. Nikki felt like she doesn't plan on living in Minnesota all her life so if she moves her baby will be buried here, but if she has his ashes she could take them with her. I understand what she was saying but I'm glad they talked her out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 Dear & Jim, I was just horrified to read what happened to your son! I have two grown sons, and just the thought of something like that happening to either of them makes my heart hurt. Please accept my belated sympathies. I do not understand how humans can be so cruel to one another. Stress does seem to play a large role in bringing on the Stills Disease. Many of us can attest to that. I am happy that Jim has the disease under control enough now to be able to work. As far as cremation goes..it *is* a personal decision. My husband and myself have both decided on cremation for ourselves. My mom however is very opposed to it. If you continue to have the regret of not seeing your son after his death, I do think that there were probably pictures taken by the investigators on duty. This is something that only you can decide on . You still must dwell on thinking of him as he was, and I'm sure you will. I hope the ones responsible were caught, and punished. Hugs, and prayers, ~tricia~ -- Re: Sad News Hello, I am so sorry to hear this tragic news.Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. I'm and my husband Jim has stills and is now feeling pretty well and went back to work last week after being off for six months. Your family is going through the most unimaginable tragedy time right now and you and your husband are such a blessing. We lost our son two and a half years ago to a horrible senseless act of murder. He was showing his car that was for sale and was kidnapped and missing for three days before they found him and the car. It's been unbearable for us but with the love and support of my family friends and the love of God we are getting through these dark days. I truly believe my husband got sick because of his grief that came out because men hold all their emotions inside. At least he has but he is doing much better now thanks to embrel which has helped him tremendously. Please know that I will help you get through this anytime. You can email me if you'd like. Being in shock we are all at a loss at a time like this. We decided to have our son cremated with much opposition but for me it was the way we wanted it because we could not show him and he loved our home so much.It is the way he would've wanted it. I do not have any regrets except that I wasn't allowed to see him and I begged but they talked me out of it and that is one regret that I have. But then maybe its better to remember him the way that he was.So God Bless you all. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 Dearest a, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts are with you and yours during this very difficult time. I am speechless, the loss of a child, just seems un-bearable. a, I will keep you and everyone in my prayers and thoughts. I am truly sorry. Love, Sue #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 Dearest a, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts are with you and yours during this very difficult time. I am speechless, the loss of a child, just seems un-bearable. a, I will keep you and everyone in my prayers and thoughts. I am truly sorry. Love, Sue #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 Dearest a, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts are with you and yours during this very difficult time. I am speechless, the loss of a child, just seems un-bearable. a, I will keep you and everyone in my prayers and thoughts. I am truly sorry. Love, Sue #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 Dear a, I am so sorry to hear that Norman's nephew passed away. It is never easy to deal with a child's death. Please accept my condolences. Marilyn mhogg69@... Sad News Saturday, Norman's nephew was hit by a car and died. He was only 2 years old. Norman and I had babysat him since he was born. He would sleep with me and Norman all the time. I loved my little peanut. Yesterday I invited Nikki (the baby's mother) and immediate family to come over after church for dinner. Well they invited the whole church! Norman and I were cooking so much. I ended up with a really bad migraine and Norman had to give me an Imitrex injection. I had called my sister and told her what happened and she said the funeral home where she works does children's funerals for free, you just have to pay for the casket. Burial in the cemetery is free for children also. So my sister is going to do the funeral. The funeral is going to be Thursday and they are coming over our house again afterwards (this time I will be prepared). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 Dear a, I am so sorry to hear that Norman's nephew passed away. It is never easy to deal with a child's death. Please accept my condolences. Marilyn mhogg69@... Sad News Saturday, Norman's nephew was hit by a car and died. He was only 2 years old. Norman and I had babysat him since he was born. He would sleep with me and Norman all the time. I loved my little peanut. Yesterday I invited Nikki (the baby's mother) and immediate family to come over after church for dinner. Well they invited the whole church! Norman and I were cooking so much. I ended up with a really bad migraine and Norman had to give me an Imitrex injection. I had called my sister and told her what happened and she said the funeral home where she works does children's funerals for free, you just have to pay for the casket. Burial in the cemetery is free for children also. So my sister is going to do the funeral. The funeral is going to be Thursday and they are coming over our house again afterwards (this time I will be prepared). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 August 28, 2007 Dear USA Weightlifting members and friends, It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of USA Weightlifting's Executive Director, Mr. Rodger DeGarmo. He was on a business trip for USA Weightlifting, and this morning, was discovered to have passed away sometime during the night. Efforts were made to revive him, but were unsuccessful. We here at the National Office are completely devastated to lose Rodger, who was a great boss, a dedicated coworker, but most importantly, a dear friend. At this time, we don't have a lot of information. We will make a statement when we have anything to pass along to the membership. The only thing we ask right now is that you please keep Rodger's wife, children and family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you, USA Weightlifting National Office Sorry to be the bearer of such sad news, W.G. Ubermensch Sports Consultancy San Diego, CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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