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Post by maxwelldaemon on Jan 10, 2010 19:54:47 GMT -5
Please take a moment to join me in offering condolences to the founder of BluePride, Tommy Jeans, on the passing of his mom earlier today.
Arrangements are currently being finalized.
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Post by bentenn on Jan 10, 2010 20:33:11 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that, my condolences to him and his family.
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Post by hcsodale on Jan 10, 2010 21:26:56 GMT -5
Tommy, sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. I know you have been very attentive to her, by some of the postings and messages exchanged. Remember to take care of yourself too while you are trying to take care of your family.
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Post by TheBear on Jan 10, 2010 23:35:59 GMT -5
Sincere thoughts of reflection, understanding and caring to you, Tommy, upon the loss of your mom.
There is a special bond each of us has to our parents. Some bonds are especially strong and sustaining. And, there is a deep sadness when we lose our mom. We only have one and there is only once we experience that kind of loss.
We BluePriders care, Tommy. I am very sorry for your loss of your mom.
"Bear"
Mark Hartness
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Post by burner on Jan 11, 2010 0:58:23 GMT -5
Mark (The Bear) has said it all. Nothing more to add. Sincere condolences, Tommy.
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Post by hoosiercop on Jan 11, 2010 10:47:52 GMT -5
Stay strong, Tommy! We are all here for you!
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Post by esqgjf on Jan 11, 2010 13:57:27 GMT -5
I spoke to Tommy earlier today. He is very thankful for all the love and support he is receiving from everyone. He has asked that people and groups do not send flowers. My suggestion is after everything calms down, we talk to him about sending a donation in his mom's honor to the Cancer Society or to a charity of his liking.
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Post by flblue09 on Jan 12, 2010 18:53:53 GMT -5
Gene and I embrace you, dear friend. Anything you need, you call us.
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Post by flblue09 on Jan 12, 2010 21:35:05 GMT -5
Well said Bear, well said indeed. The same can be said regarding the loss of a father, but such loss does carry a different affect and atmosphere. Nothing compares to to the loss of the one who gave birth to you.
I suspect, based upon my experiences, either event is called being orphaned. The loss of one or both parents, at what ever time in one's life, leaves one feeling abandoned -- in fact, orphaned.
Such a loss at any age, expected or not, does not change the effect or affect for any of us.
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Post by 1dbigjim563 on Jan 12, 2010 22:31:52 GMT -5
Haven't been on in a long time, but Tommy I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2010 11:06:20 GMT -5
I cannot find the words to say. Just know, my dear friend, that you and your family are always in my heart. I am here for you.
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Post by ball6542 on Jan 13, 2010 13:27:29 GMT -5
Tommy, I can regret to say that I had never known her, but there is something to say: She must have been one HELL of a mom to raise such an awesome, passionate, and respectable man like you.
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Post by bluepride on Jan 19, 2010 12:23:46 GMT -5
Thank you, everybody, for the kind words and thoughts. My Mom fought a tremendous battle recently and she fought with courage, dignity, grace and love. I could go on for pages and pages about how great she is/was but I won't. I'll keep that to myself for now. Even though I'm relieved that she's no longer in the tremendous pain that she was in, I can't help feeling sometimes that I'm a 4 year old boy who is separated from his Mommy. Other times, I'm a grown man who appreciates that I had her for so long and that she's now in a better place free of her suffering.
I thank everyone for the postings and private messages from those who sent them. And I thank those friends who came to her wake and funeral. You'll never know how much I appreciate that.
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