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 Re: Prayer Request
[Re: sumoj275]
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03/19/11 06:30 AM
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myketheknife
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SYKCO JYD#112
It's better to have it & not need it, than to need it & not have it.
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Re: Prayer Request
[Re: myketheknife]
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03/19/11 12:37 PM
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Endeavour Morse
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Thank you all for the thoughts, prayers, and smoke. It means more than you'll know.
Oddly enough, I'm usually exceptionally tight lipped about personal and emotional matters but over the past year I've watched the Yard help brothers through a lot of hard times. Knowing the Yard's genuine concern for each other made it possible for me to trust in you all.
My dad and I left a lot of issues unsettled. There were things we needed to say and do, but it didn't happen. However, I know my father's faith and that one day we'll be able to start over and have the relationship we both wanted.
PoP, my dad's name was Gary Thomas.
We have finalized the arrangements. We'll have visitation and a regular service in Alabama next week. The following day he'll be brought to my home town for a military burial.
It will be a while before I can return to the yard, but know that my family sincerely appreciates all of you.
Thank you all again,
Gary Thomas II
JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.
I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.
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Re: Prayer Request
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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03/19/11 12:44 PM
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Private Klink
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Thanks for the update Gary, and best wishes for all of you.
Junk Yard Dog #1
Moderator/Leader of the Pack
Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are!
Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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Re: Prayer Request
[Re: Private Klink]
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03/19/11 02:11 PM
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44Fred
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Gary
Janine and I have included you and your family in our prayers and will continue to do so. Gods grace is a wonderful thing. You will be with your Dad again.
If you need anything, please let us know.
Fred
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Re: Prayer Request
[Re: 44Fred]
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03/19/11 02:53 PM
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Bapple
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Gary,
Just saw this post this morning. I am so sorry for your and your families loss. We will keep you in our prayers for sure.
Best,
James
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Re: Prayer Request
[Re: Bapple]
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03/19/11 04:11 PM
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Rainwalker
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Smoke and prayers sent, best wishes to your family.
JYD#35 Dog Walkin in the Rain
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Re: Prayer Request
[Re: Endeavour Morse]
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03/21/11 09:19 PM
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Dumpster Dan
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Thank you all for the thoughts, prayers, and smoke. It means more than you'll know.
Oddly enough, I'm usually exceptionally tight lipped about personal and emotional matters but over the past year I've watched the Yard help brothers through a lot of hard times. Knowing the Yard's genuine concern for each other made it possible for me to trust in you all.
My dad and I left a lot of issues unsettled. There were things we needed to say and do, but it didn't happen. However, I know my father's faith and that one day we'll be able to start over and have the relationship we both wanted.
PoP, my dad's name was Gary Thomas.
We have finalized the arrangements. We'll have visitation and a regular service in Alabama next week. The following day he'll be brought to my home town for a military burial.
It will be a while before I can return to the yard, but know that my family sincerely appreciates all of you.
Thank you all again,
Gary Thomas II I am really sorry to hear about your loss. My dad has been gone for some time but I find him standing very near when I hear myself say some of the same things he said or I look in the mirror and see him looking back at me with an expression he would have made. I will keep you, your sister and family in my prayers Dan
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Re: Prayer Request
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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03/22/11 01:44 AM
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monsterdog
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I'm sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
"Wroof! Wroof!" - George IV
misterdog-muensterdog-monsterhog
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Re: Prayer Request
[Re: legaleagle]
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03/23/11 11:06 PM
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MRpink
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sorry to hear about your loss, my condolences to you and your family.
JYD #56
Scrap Yard Sword Club #00
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Re: Prayer Request
[Re: legaleagle]
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03/25/11 11:45 PM
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87Burban
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My Dad died a year ago. He was WWII vet, a bomber mechanic with the 10th and 82nd airborne. They are mostly gone now - real men.
Seperation from loved ones is not a natural thing. Part of the Curse after we got kicked out of the garden.
Will pray on this end.
Best thing to do is share memories with the kids, and continue to show honor, which is what God commanded to do.
Someday we will all be old and in bed, and our children will remember what we did.
Heavy Stuff, Bro.
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