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Title: My Guzzi girl is gone.
Post by: azguzzirep on April 10, 2017, 12:04:50 AM: Friends, it is with a heavy heart and teary eyes that I tell you my Guzzi girl, Sue, passed this morning as I sat with her by her side.

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Post by: LowRyter on April 10, 2017, 12:07:17 AM: I am so sorry for your loss.
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Post by: ITSec on April 10, 2017, 12:08:59 AM: I feel your pain very deeply; I still think of my own Yvonne many times every day.

Know that there are many here who care for you and will be here when you need us.
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Post by: Demar on April 10, 2017, 12:15:26 AM: I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you can find some strength in the memories you created together.
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Post by: oldbike54 on April 10, 2017, 12:15:56 AM: :cry: Lean on us now Tom , we will cry with you .

Dusty
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Post by: Unkept on April 10, 2017, 12:17:05 AM: I'm sorry to hear that Tom. :( I of course don't have the right words, but you have this gaggle of strangers online to chat to whenever you need it.

-Joe
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Post by: fossil on April 10, 2017, 12:19:26 AM: I am really sorry. It is good that she was not alone. For her and, believe me, for you.
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Post by: Arizona Wayne on April 10, 2017, 12:45:13 AM: Oh, Tom, I don't know what to say. :cry: She meant so much to you. Some times life isn't fair at all.
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Post by: pehayes on April 10, 2017, 12:52:44 AM: Rejoice in the brief time you had with her. It was intense. Just shared with Regina and we're both very sorry to hear the news.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
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Post by: Tom H on April 10, 2017, 01:15:16 AM: Sorry to hear of your loss.

Tom
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Post by: Huzo on April 10, 2017, 01:19:05 AM: I won't try to pretend I know you or anything about your love for the Lady who has moved on up the road ahead... But these scoundrels care, and understand that there are more important things in this world than Guzzies, and their support will be a rock to tie up to when the storm seems too rough to face. All the best for your future and whatever it holds. Huzo.
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Post by: Kjon on April 10, 2017, 01:30:43 AM: Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & best wishes are with you.

Jon
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Post by: Huzo on April 10, 2017, 01:35:56 AM: When you are ready, it would be nice for your friends in this community who have not shared in your life as some clearly have, to read some of how your time together came to be. Those who have never lost, have never loved.
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Post by: azguzzirep on April 10, 2017, 02:32:56 AM: Quote from: Huzo on April 10, 2017, 01:35:56 AM
When you are ready, it would be nice for your friends in this community who have not shared in your life as some clearly have, to read some of how your time together came to be. Those who have never lost, have never loved.

I met Susi in Germany in 2007 at the big Guzzi rally. We had dates twice a year, two weeks for me in Germany and two weeks for her in Arizona.

6 years ago I asked her to marry me. 5 years ago we got married in Arizona and I moved to Germany. Since we have been together, we've visited Spain (Barcelona ), Portugal, Austria, Australia and New Zealand , just to name a few. She had an adventurous heart.
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Post by: Tom on April 10, 2017, 02:49:48 AM: Sorry to hear.
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Post by: Mr Pootle on April 10, 2017, 02:54:45 AM: Condolences.
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Post by: Dukedesmo on April 10, 2017, 03:38:09 AM: Sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you at this time.
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Post by: Zoom Zoom on April 10, 2017, 04:11:35 AM: I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. My deepest condolences Tom.

John Henry
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Post by: Carlo DeSantis on April 10, 2017, 04:36:54 AM: I'm so sorry to read this news, Tom, though I'm glad you had such a wonderful and loving relationship.

Cherish the good times. It's all any of us can do.

I wish you peace.

Best,

Carlo
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Post by: ritratto on April 10, 2017, 04:42:05 AM: Sorry to hear of your sad news. We'll all be thinking of her while riding today.

Best to you in these next days.

Ted
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Post by: Markcarovilli on April 10, 2017, 04:47:21 AM: So sorry for your loss....

Mark
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Post by: Kev m on April 10, 2017, 04:53:04 AM: No words.

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Post by: Tennmoto on April 10, 2017, 04:57:30 AM: It helps me to be grateful for the people I've had in my life, and I have to accept when they leave,
That's the burden of life, it's worth loving. Those that passed live on in my mind.
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Post by: pete roper on April 10, 2017, 05:05:17 AM: Terribly sorry to hear this Tom. We have fond memories of your visit. Look after yourself......

Pete & Jude
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Post by: Muzz on April 10, 2017, 05:20:59 AM: My sincere condolences Tom.

You have a worldwide Guzzi community with you at this time.
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Post by: kingoffleece on April 10, 2017, 05:29:33 AM: The hardest part of life is death.
We feel with and for you.
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Post by: Chuck in Indiana on April 10, 2017, 05:46:05 AM: I can't imagine how you feel. Sorry, Tom.
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Post by: Bill Hagan on April 10, 2017, 05:59:21 AM: Stunned.

Simply stunned.

We have never met you or your Susi, but have come to know you both here.

Kathi and I send our sympathy to you at your loss of your life's love.

May her sweet memory ease the pain of her passing.

Unser herzliches Beileid.

Bill & Kathi Hagan
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Post by: Nick on April 10, 2017, 06:04:23 AM: Tom, not much I can say to ease your pain. I'm sorry for Susi's passing. Sincere condolences from my family to yours.

Nick
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Post by: Aaron D. on April 10, 2017, 06:09:48 AM: I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
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Post by: Tony/CT on April 10, 2017, 06:12:13 AM: So sorry for your loss Tom. You will carry Sue with you always!
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Post by: Gliderjohn on April 10, 2017, 06:14:35 AM: So sorry to hear.
GliderJohn
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Post by: Nic in Western NYS on April 10, 2017, 06:16:47 AM: So sorry for your terrible loss. It is, I hope, of some comfort that you were together at the end. Again, sincere condolences.
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Post by: radguzzi on April 10, 2017, 06:38:32 AM: Our most sincere condolences. We hope you find peace in her memory.

Rob & Sue
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Post by: Mark Dasher on April 10, 2017, 07:13:03 AM: My deepest condolences Tom
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Post by: jGuz on April 10, 2017, 07:22:00 AM: I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Post by: jas67 on April 10, 2017, 07:29:32 AM: Tom, I'm very sorry for your loss.
:cry:
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Post by: SeanF on April 10, 2017, 08:17:02 AM: Condolences, Tom.
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Post by: Moto on April 10, 2017, 08:22:13 AM: Tom,

We haven't met, but please accept my condolences. Your time together sounds wonderful.

John/Moto
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Post by: Daniel Kalal on April 10, 2017, 08:27:15 AM: I'm very sorry, Tom. That's a beautiful photograph of Sue.

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Post by: JJ on April 10, 2017, 08:29:52 AM: Tom - My sincere and deepest condolences...I don't know what else to say...I too, am stunned by this sad news...
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Post by: John in PA on April 10, 2017, 08:38:50 AM: Tom, our sincerest condolences for your grief at this time of loss.

John and Marylou Wells
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Post by: kirby1923 on April 10, 2017, 08:41:29 AM: My deepest condolences.
At least she was not alone and you were with her at the moment.

Always cherish the time you had with her. Not much else we can do.

M
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Post by: vstevens on April 10, 2017, 08:47:33 AM: Deepest condolences 😞🏍
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Post by: Rich A on April 10, 2017, 09:08:02 AM: My thoughts are with you, Tom.

Rich A
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Post by: Dilliw on April 10, 2017, 09:30:12 AM: Our sincere condolences.

George and Kim
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Post by: RANDM on April 10, 2017, 10:06:41 AM: Very saddened to hear that, our thoughts are with you mate.

Maurie.
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Post by: Sheepdog on April 10, 2017, 10:29:51 AM: Godspeed, Susi.

Peace and comfort to you, Tom.
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Post by: PJPR01 on April 10, 2017, 11:01:54 AM: So sorry to hear the news...peace and good wishes during this sad time.
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Post by: BMWDavid on April 10, 2017, 11:31:37 AM: My deepest condolences, Tom.
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Post by: twowings on April 10, 2017, 11:33:37 AM: I hope you find peace and strength in the days to come...
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Post by: Shorty on April 10, 2017, 12:05:57 PM: So sorry, Tom. Take care of you.
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Post by: NCAmother on April 10, 2017, 12:25:32 PM: My condolences
Nathan
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Post by: jrt on April 10, 2017, 12:48:43 PM: I'm sorry for your loss, Tom. We'll be thinking of her and of you.
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Post by: pebra on April 10, 2017, 12:53:55 PM: My condolences, Tom.
Cherish the memories.
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Post by: lti_57 on April 10, 2017, 02:15:03 PM: Wow I am so sorry to hear this.
I know exactly what you are going thru.
Hang on to those memories, lean on our friends
truly sorry to hear
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Post by: azguzzirep on April 10, 2017, 02:49:29 PM: First, let me say "Thank you " to everyone on the forum for their support. It means more that you may realize!

Next it is surreal. It is hard to accept that she is REALLY gone and we won't be together anymore. Maybe someone can clue me in on what I'm going to be experiencing next. Anger, fear, frustration.

I go to the mortuary tomorrow to make arraignments. My colleagues already created a turquoise casket for Sue.

I think I'm really going to be a space cadet for the foreseeable future.
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Post by: SemperVee on April 10, 2017, 02:54:11 PM: So sorry for you. Condolences. Trauma shakes up our world and shows us what is really important in life. Don't make any important life decisions for about 6 months as they have told me.
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Post by: britman on April 10, 2017, 02:56:12 PM: I am so sorry, my deepest and heartfelt condolences on your loss......

George
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Post by: twodogs on April 10, 2017, 03:08:05 PM: So sorry to hear about your loss.
Bruce
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Post by: Vince in Milwaukee on April 10, 2017, 03:49:11 PM: Very sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences.

Vince
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Post by: bikeridertim on April 10, 2017, 03:54:22 PM: My condolences Sir.
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Post by: rodekyll on April 10, 2017, 03:55:06 PM: Very sad, for you, Tom.

I don't think there is any rule book for what happens next. I think as good as a rule is that you will find support here at WG. Sounds lame when I re-read it, but yes, we will.
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Post by: ponti_33609 on April 10, 2017, 05:16:09 PM: Very sorry to hear this very sad news.

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Post by: Wayne Orwig on April 10, 2017, 05:38:58 PM: Here I am, on a work trip at a bar in a hotel lobby. I'm writing an email to my sister in-law, asking if there is anything of Vicky's that she might want me to bring to Ohio at the end of the month.
Now, I read this.
People are looking at me as I cry on the keyboard.

Not sure why life has to hurt so much.

I truly feel for your loss Tom.

Remember the good times often.
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Post by: oldbike54 on April 10, 2017, 06:02:25 PM: Tom , the only advice I've ever heard that made any sense in this situation was to not do anything drastic , just let yourself heal . Sounds too easy , but it seems to work .

Dusty
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Post by: Stormtruck2 on April 10, 2017, 06:15:58 PM: There are two very painful, life altering events. You're experiencing one of them. I wish I could remove your pain, sadly all I can do is share it. You're not alone, though it feels like it, we are here for you, anytime, anything you need. Lorraine's and my tear filled, heartfelt condolences.
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Post by: injundave on April 10, 2017, 07:23:45 PM: So sorry to hear of your loss, Tom. I still regret not meeting you when you were in New Zealand.

Kia kaha ehoa.

Dave
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Post by: guzzi4me on April 10, 2017, 07:43:11 PM: It was very special that you could be with her during her end of one journey and beginning of another.

Value the time you had...keep the memories close.

Remember you have a great support group here....use us!!!!

Prayers and good thoughts...

Jeff & Laurie
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Post by: Texas Turnip on April 10, 2017, 07:51:51 PM: Tom,
You can never find the words to say. Hope this note lets you know I'm thinking of you during your time of sorrow.
Tex
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Post by: ohiorider on April 10, 2017, 07:58:28 PM: Tom, I am sorry for your loss.

Bob
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Post by: Red07 on April 10, 2017, 08:46:17 PM: Very sorry to hear this. God bless.
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Post by: SED on April 10, 2017, 09:20:32 PM: So sad to hear. I've enjoyed your German adventures you've posted on WG. My condolences.
Shawn
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Post by: Socalrob on April 10, 2017, 10:54:30 PM: Quote from: azguzzirep on April 10, 2017, 02:32:56 AM
I met Susi in Germany in 2007 at the big Guzzi rally. We had dates twice a year, two weeks for me in Germany and two weeks for her in Arizona.

6 years ago I asked her to marry me. 5 years ago we got married in Arizona and I moved to Germany. Since we have been together, we've visited Spain (Barcelona ), Portugal, Austria, Australia and New Zealand , just to name a few. She had an adventurous heart.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/gA0Ovk/IMG_20170212_WA0006.jpg) (http://ibb.co/gA0Ovk)

What a beautiful courtship you two had. A rare and wonderful life. It sure sounds like the brevity of your time together was offset by intensity. So sorry for your loss.
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Post by: jcctx on April 11, 2017, 09:42:39 AM: My condolences to you and family. So sad???
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Post by: ccoli on April 11, 2017, 12:00:37 PM: Judi and I send our condolences.
Best advice I have found concerning grieving is from the book "Ghost Rider" by Neil Pearl (drummer for the band Rush, and avid motorcycle rider). Great book if your a reader.

"You can't tell yourself how to feel."
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Post by: jbell on April 11, 2017, 03:21:35 PM: Quote from: oldbike54 on April 10, 2017, 06:02:25 PM
Tom , the only advice I've ever heard that made any sense in this situation was to not do anything drastic , just let yourself heal . Sounds too easy , but it seems to work .

Dusty

:1: This is indeed the sagest advice I have ever heard for times of great personal loss or change.
Please add my voice to the chorus of condolences from all here on the forum.
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Post by: guzzisteve on April 11, 2017, 03:59:52 PM: Sorry for your loss Tom, things get better w/time, God Bless.
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Post by: Chuck in Indiana on April 11, 2017, 05:41:07 PM: Quote from: ccoli on April 11, 2017, 12:00:37 PM
Judi and I send our condolences.
Best advice I have found concerning grieving is from the book "Ghost Rider" by Neil Pearl (drummer for the band Rush, and avid motorcycle rider). Great book if your a reader.

"You can't tell yourself how to feel."

Good one, Chris.. but Tom, I know it's too early to tell you.. but your *will* get over this. "This, too..shall pass." It will take time. A fair amount of it. Take care of yourself while you are grieving..
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Post by: bad Chad on April 11, 2017, 06:25:19 PM: I'm sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Rough Edge racing on April 11, 2017, 07:20:14 PM: All that matters is you were there at the end...Hope you find peace.
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Post by: Darren Williams on April 11, 2017, 07:23:29 PM: Wishing you much peace in this time of loss.

I'm sure there are many here that are appreciating the time they have with their significant others even more as they share your sorrow.
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Post by: groundhog105 on April 11, 2017, 09:28:33 PM: To few years together. Sorry for your loss, I couldn't imagine going thru that.
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Post by: Gian4 on April 11, 2017, 10:35:43 PM: So sorry for your loss.
Gian4
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Post by: jdgretz on April 11, 2017, 11:22:58 PM: Ah man :sad:

My condolences on the loss of your lovely bride. Take care,

jdg
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Post by: Ncdan on April 12, 2017, 01:12:16 PM: Sorry for you loss Sir, hope it's ok to say that you and your family will be in my prayers.
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Post by: azguzzirep on April 12, 2017, 02:55:44 PM: Quote from: Ncdan on April 12, 2017, 01:12:16 PM
Sorry for you loss Sir, hope it's ok to say that you and your family will be in my prayers.

Absolutely! Thank you.

Two, and perhaps one or two more of my sister's will be coming to Germany for the funeral . That will be cool!

I'm finding it hard to sleep . Still having trouble believing its true
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Post by: Chuck in Indiana on April 12, 2017, 07:20:25 PM: Quote from: azguzzirep on April 12, 2017, 02:55:44 PM
Absolutely! Thank you.

Two, and perhaps one or two more of my sister's will be coming to Germany for the funeral . That will be cool!

I'm finding it hard to sleep . Still having trouble believing its true

I've seen this happen before. Try do do as many "normal" things as you can, and *take care of yourself* both physically and mentally. Uh.. the worst is yet to come.. sorry, but it needs to be said. Be prepared for that as much as you can. After all this is over is when it hits you for real. It's *not* going to be an easy road, just take it one turn at a time.
As I've mentioned in other posts, it *will* take time.
Best of luck..
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Post by: L.A.kevin on April 12, 2017, 09:07:00 PM: I'm so sorry for your loss, Tom.

Kevin
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Post by: Aldo on April 13, 2017, 01:53:27 AM: Words can probably never express how hard that must be; I am so sorry for your loss.
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Post by: CapitalGoose on April 13, 2017, 12:51:53 PM: Condolences, sir.
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Post by: rdbandkab on April 13, 2017, 08:46:08 PM: Sorry to hear this. R.I.P.
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Post by: dan_s on April 14, 2017, 02:36:05 AM: Sad to hear

Dan
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Post by: azguzzirep on April 14, 2017, 12:50:23 PM: Can I show you one more pic?
(http://thumb.ibb.co/b3H8D5/20170414_174251.jpg) (http://ibb.co/b3H8D5)

Really hard to let go. Today I prepared the hall for her wake. It helps me cope.
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Post by: johnr on April 14, 2017, 04:45:54 PM: A sad thing to hear Tom. A sad time, and a hard time for you.
Make a point of being gentle with yourself, and give yourself the time and permission to grieve.

I too regret not meeting you both when you were here.
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Post by: Stormtruck2 on April 14, 2017, 05:02:26 PM: Quote from: azguzzirep on April 14, 2017, 12:50:23 PM
Can I show you one more pic?
(http://thumb.ibb.co/b3H8D5/20170414_174251.jpg) (http://ibb.co/b3H8D5)

Really hard to let go. Today I prepared the hall for her wake. It helps me cope.

Show all the pics you wish. If it helps you, it helps us. God bless you, you are in our prayers.
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Post by: oldbike54 on April 14, 2017, 05:25:31 PM: Quote from: Stormtruck2 on April 14, 2017, 05:02:26 PM
Show all the pics you wish. If it helps you, it helps us. God bless you, you are in our prayers.

:1: :1: :1: :1: Please do Tom .

Dusty