Again, thank you everyone. Mastiff, I understand your feelings, believe me I do and so does Patty. But we , she more than I, have gotten beyond this after all these years. Oh the memories are still there for her but she has a better life now.

Anyway, moot point. The Family that was there all were in agreement and decided to remove him from artificial life support. He passed within the hour on 01-31-2013 at 1855. Patty is very mixed with her feelings and I understand that. The confusion is because of her son. If it weren't for him the passing would only (Mainly) be that of someone she knew.

The "Family" are not church folks, so Patty and I (Because of Derek, her son) have Volunteered to give them a "Funeral" dinner at our church. Patty and I are ONLY using the Church as a hosting place and everything will be provided for us. This is just something we feel we need to do to help gain "Closure".

Again, thank you to EVERYONE that sent words of encouragement and prayers/well wishes. The "Brotherhood of the Yard" truly is that.