The above is my oldest sons myspace... he was to be 25 this Tuesday...
He served in the military, 18 months in afgan', 18 months in iraq... he left the service after 4 years to attend college with hopes of re-uping in the service as an officer... We live in NJ, but after his time in the service he moved to seatle where he was a security guard while attending college...
Xmas is coming and and we had talked to him last saturday, and we were getting him a airline ticket to be home for 2 weeks... He was planning to spend allot of time with his youngest brother who is 10...
but things go wrong sometimes... and can't be explained...
Why am I typing this here, Well, Here is were my friends are...
Ben Passed away sometime this past week, we don't know how or why, only that he was at home... We got the news when we had the police get his apartment super to open his pad today to check on him...
I can't even tell ya how great this kid was... But Just know he Was !!!...
Thanks for listening and God Bless (can I say god bless )
PS: If anyone has some information on how one goes about transporting a loved one home from accros the country, please let us know... I know wewill find out soon enough, but it might be helpful to know a little what and where befroe hand.... We leave tomorrow morning at 7am for seatle from NJ... Again... TY...
I'm not even a father, but reading this gave me chills. I can't even imagine the pain you must be feeling. Be strong! But remember there's no point in keeping in your emotions... RIP John.
Bandi, I am no good with words but I cannot help but offer my condolances to you and to the rest of your family. There is no greater tragedy and no greater pain known to mankind than the loss of one's own child, no matter what age. It has often occurred to me that no person should have to endure that much pain. You have the consolation that he lived a life of which you are proud and that is the blessing with which he left you. God will give you the needed strength. You have honored us by allowing us to share some portion of this with you. We know that with the strength that you have exhibitied by sharing with us, that you will be able to endure this also. Although I do not believe in praying for myself, I do believe in praying for others. A prayer goes for you, your family, and for your son.
Bandi, My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I can't imagine what you are feeling, and won't even try to imagine. I have 2 beautiful children of my own and do not know what I would do if I lost one.
usually i have quite a way with words but when circumstances such as yours arise, words escape me. it would be futile anyway because in the height of supreme grief, mere words lose any semblence of meaning. instead, i offer you this humble poem --it may give you some brief glimmer of comfort during your tribulation.
An Angel flew away
Off with his new wings
He flies above broken hearts and dreams
He flies away from all his pain and fear
To a safer place somewhere far from here
All I ask of him as he spreads his wings to fly
Is to know that for those who remain
It mattered that an Angel flew away
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and God bless America.
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It never makes sense and never will. We are not supposed to outlive our children. I pray you can find peace and comfort with your family and know that we will be with you in thought.
Bandi my son is about to turn five and my daughter just turned eight so I can't even image being where you are today. I live 50 miles South of SeaTac and I'm in Seattle all the time on business. If you need ANYTHING while you are out here send me a PM. You need directions, lost in all the one ways in downtown Seattle, need a ride, help with packing, anything let me know!
Our family will be praying for you and your family.
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Bandi, I am so so sorry to hear about this tragedy. My prayers are with you and your family, my friend. Thank you for sharing this with us and know that we are here for you.
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