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Oct 18, 2005 | 08:56 PM

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Keep your head on straight

It has been a year since we received the news of ours son's death. I talked with one of the instructors at the school he was going to today. There seems to be a great deal of abuse of alcohol with our young people now days. My wife and I tried to set a good example for our sons over the years but the pressures that young people are under today is unbelievable. I hope the junior members on the board here take it to heart. Drinking and driving Do Not Mix. I know that Joey was out that night trying to convince himself that he was alive and was trying to experience it to the fullest. Find a friend and be safe. As of late we have had two students at a local community die from over consumtion of alcohol. Live life to the fullest but please live it wisely at the same time. Our young people are our greatest asset and I hope to watch them succeed. Take care.

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Oct 18, 2005 | 09:50 PM

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My heart goes out to you and your family. It's terrible how one short lapse of judgement can take the life of someone who is really just beginning to live it. In the teen age years everyone is certain that they're invincible, and it's amazing how fast something tragic like that happens.

Oct 18, 2005 | 10:02 PM

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i have not lost a child yet and i cant imagine your pain my son is just 14 and we are in the process of looking for a car or truck for him. i was 18 and young and stupid working pouring concrete fell asleep driving to work wrecked a pinto basically tore the car in half the long ways because i was asleep just tore a bunch of holes in me and when it was all done my stepfather talked to me and he said "I WANT YOU TO THINK ABOUT WHAT YOUR MOTHER AND I WOULD FEEL IF YOU HAD DIED TODAY" and he turned and walked away and that changed my life forever i hope to god never have to go thru what you have had to deal with and i hope that if i have to that im half the man that you are!!! god bless and i am sorry for your loss

Oct 18, 2005 | 11:13 PM

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I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I'm 18 wouldn't want my parents to have that burden on them. Sorry for your loss once again.

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Oct 18, 2005 | 11:19 PM

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I feel for you & your family!
We almost lost the older of my younger twin sisters because of that same reason. She had to learn the hard way unfortunately, sometimes that's what it takes to make them wake up & smell the coffee.

Oct 19, 2005 | 06:33 AM

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From: HANNIBAL MO.

Sorry About Your Loss.i've Not Lost A Child To Death .hope Never To Have To Deal With That.but I Think We Have All Lost Kids To Life.video Games, Friends, And Lifes Everyday Things That Are More Fun Than Us Old Folks.so All Of You Make Sure To Take Time To See Your Folks.sorry About Your Loss.may God Bless.
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Oct 19, 2005 | 08:27 PM

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Thanks for the responces and it wasn't my intent to gain simpathy. Yesterday was the one year anniversary of learning of his death. I took my wife to the onocologist yesterday as well and we found out she has a low grade of lymphoma. She had a A-port cath. put in today and on Monday she starts chemo. Someone once said that the Lord allows only that which you can stand. We are told that she won't be cured but that it can be put in remission and that she can live out a full life. That's all we can hope for. Thanks for your thoughts and conserns, Prayers are optional but are much appreciated as well. Take care everyone and live well.

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