So ends the worst day of my life.

God have mercy.

My cousin, who is six months younger than I am, didn't wake up this morning. He was visiting his parents and his bedroom door was still locked when they came home from church. His brother in law broke down the door and they found him. Still no word on the cause of death. He was the closest thing I had to a brother growing up and we were supposed to go on tour together.

To make things worse, my extremely emotional mother had just left for Texas when we heard. I can't let her hear the news while she's out there alone. It would kill her, and I don't mean that figuratively. We bought plane tickets for my sister to go deliver the news and bring her home in person. I hope no one calls her to offer condolences before we reach her.

In the midst of all this, some things seem to be working. His sickly mother was supposed to be on that trip with my mother, but she cancelled. That definitely would have been a second funeral. It happened when he was visiting family rather than alone in his apartment, where no one would have known. His sister, who had been living with her husband and baby overseas, had recently come back home.

I'm fairly confident he would have had no regrets with the life he lived until now.

It's good to hear he lived his life to the fullest.

My condolences to your family and his friends.

hey man im sorry to hear about this. i will be sending positive vibes to you and your family.

prayers and smoke sent Mike, I'm so sorry bro.

geezus heck man. wow. sorry to hear about this. Prayers sent, please feel free to vent if you need to (here or PM) sorry to hear about this my fellow Dawg.

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Horrible to hear Mag. I do hope that your sister catches up with your mother in time.

Your entire family will be in our thoughts up here.

Very sorry to hear such sad news. God bless him.

Very sorry for the news, mag. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

So sorry to hear this, Magnum. My prayers are with you and your family.

Mag, this is horrible. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I am so sorry.

Sorry to hear your news Magnum, my heart and prayers go out for you and your family.

I am sorry for your loss Mag.

Thanks guys. I should consider myself blessed if this is the worst I've had to endure. I know worse things have happened to others and worse things will come to me in the future.

It's going to be another long day of driving and mourning today. I wonder if my presence makes it easier or worse for his family. We were basically two versions of the same person.

Condolences to you and yours...

My condolences.

Prayers sent your way Mags!!!

I would imagine they will be feeling bad for you Mike because you were so close, I would think you being there would make them feel at least a part of the whole is here and reassuring and glad.

Mike, prayers sent to you and your family.
I feel like we're good friends and I'm sincerely sorry that this happened.

It's eerie, because me and my cousin (who are a few months apart) have the same type of relationship and we're very similar, you can't even tell which one of us is talking if you don't look.
I can't imagine how it must feel to lose him.

once again, my condolences mag.

Sorry for your loss M22, you will be in my prayers.

I’m so sorry, Magnum. My condolences to you and your family.

My condolences on a very rough time. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

My condolences to you and your family Mag.

Mag, I am very sorry to hear about this! My prayers and smoke are sent to you and your family.

Very sorry for your loss Mag. Your presence and the rest of the family is so important for everyone in the families. Love and strength will get you all through the pain.

I am so sorry to hear this, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mag,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

You have my condolences Magnum. Sorry for your loss.

Thanks everyone. My mother now has the news. She surrounded by friends and a few priests. They tell me she's okay.

Thank God.

I am so sorry for your loss.

We will keep you and your family in our prayers

Dan

really sorry to hear of your loss mag.

i had a uncle who passed away this past friday. he is the first one from my parents generation to pass away. he was also one of the biggest characters anyone could meet.

[censored]!!! Smoke from California.

I'm sorry to hear about this mag. My thoughts are with you and your family.

My condolences to you and your family

dang.


prayers sent your way MAG22

Mag, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Smoke and prayers sent Mag.

Sorry to hear such terrible news, Magnum.

My condolences.

Condolences and prayers, Magnum and family.

That sucks Mag. Untimley and horrible events like this are never good to deal with. Best wishes to you and your family.

Sad indeed ......

Prayers spoken.

Sorry for your loss

I'm sorry for your loss Mag. Prayers to you and your family. If I can help with any of your family that's here in Texas please let me know.

Mag, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember he had no complaints, and I am sure he wouldn't have wanted you to have any either!

Thank you all. Today was the funeral and burial was real tough. I spoke at the funeral to two different audiences who happened to be sitting together to remember the same man. I tried to use words that would allow them all to draw a positive message about life, Christians or not. I was broken up and afraid but it ended up well received.

I appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. God bless the yard.