The Loss of a Loved One

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 7:55 pm

Forgive this off topic post.

I had written a brief note earlier to the New Project group about my son-in-law, David Mullins and his losing battle with throat cancer.

This was what I said in that post.
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"I want to share this with you. I spent Saturday and Sunday with my son-in-law, David Mullins, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is 49. He is terminally ill with throat cancer.

"I went to spend the weekend with him and my oldest daughter, Barbara, during a very trying time for both of them.

"He only has a few months to live. Not having seen David in months, I was still not prepared to see this healthy, happy robust man being eaten away with cancer.

"We had great quality time together, talking over this life and the one to come. His voice is raspy, almost inaudible, but still we talked at length on what has been and what is to come.

"Before I left, David got some real assurance on the destiny of his immortal being when he steps out of this life into the next one.

"I know this is not a religious forum, and I hope no one will be offended.

"Like everyone, I have my own religious convictions, not to be forced upon anyone else here. So if this is offensive, please disregard it.

"But after talking and praying together, I know David is ready to meet his Maker and his Savior. There is nothing more important in this world than that."
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He stepped into eternity this morning exactly one week after my visit down there at about 5AM. He is with God.

I'm so greatful I had last weekend down in Fort Lauderdale with him to talk about what was coming and how to be ready for it.

David asked me to speak at his funeral, which I will be doing next week.

Remember my sweet daughter Barbara and their children during this trying time.

Fortunately, their two sons were with Barbara when David passed away so she did not have to face it alone.

Barbara and David spent their last night together holding each other in bed...and then he was gone.

Thank you all for concern...Wild Bill

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lnp4668 · Post by **lnp4668** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 8:20 pm

My sincerest condolence WB. There is nothing more poignant than watching a life departed as I could attest to in my former occupation. I can't, however, imagine the pain of actually losing a love one to a long illness. My best wishes to you and yours. WB

Figmo · Post by **Figmo** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 8:33 pm

Bill,

My condolences. It's a very sad time but at least he was ready for it. That IS important. I'm sure talking with you help him a great deal.

Figmo

G Van Horne · Post by **G Van Horne** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 9:31 pm

My condolences also, Bill. I know what it's like to loose someone very close. My thoughts are with you.
Garth

Cyric · Post by **Cyric** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 9:46 pm

Dawn rose with a happy smile...

Day passed, you weren't alone....

When dusk came, you felt pain...

At nightfall it was all away.

Loss of a loved ine always cuts deep. I pray for strength for you and your relatives

Cyric a.k.a Mikko Saksi

troopie · Post by **troopie** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 9:50 pm

Wild Bill,

I know how it is to lose a loved one. You have my sincerest condolences.

troopie

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Pamwe Chete

Charles22 · Post by **Charles22** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 9:54 pm

Nice to see that the Lord orchestrated things as He did so that it passed with as much ease as such a trying thing might not. It's certainly quite merciful to able to prepare to some extent like that, but there are some of us who won't be able to prepare, except for the preparation we do now. Personally I'd rather take the bull by the horns and prepare now, if I get a time granted where the end looks ever more inevitable, that's icing on the cake, so to speak.

When we are weaker, He is stronger. The old adage that there isn't an atheist on the front lines, holds true to what I just said. May God's consolation be found to those who implore it with repentance.

Tiger · Post by **Tiger** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 10:35 pm

How meager and trivial seem any words that we can express. But how wonderful the knowledge and assurance that we will be reunited with our loved ones.

My prayers to you and your family, Bill. I will keep them there. I know that's the one thing I can do for all of you.

Greg McCarty · Post by **Greg McCarty** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 10:44 pm

Heartfelt condolences to all.

Greg.

Drex · Post by **Drex** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 10:57 pm

my private communication expresses my feelings of sorrow.

Tankhead · Post by **Tankhead** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 11:17 pm

Hello Wild Bill!

I am truly sorry to hear about this, but his suffering is over now and he is with God, may he rest in peace. I will do a prayer for David and the family. You have my sincere sympathy in these trying times.

Best Regard

Rick

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Rick Cloutier rcclout@telusplanet.net
Coordinator: Tankhead's SPWAW Resources
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AmmoSgt · Post by **AmmoSgt** » Sat Feb 17, 2001 11:37 pm

My Condolences on You and your Family's Pain ..may you find peace..

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Viriato · Post by **Viriato** » Sun Feb 18, 2001 12:50 am

My condolences to you and your family , may your son-in-law rest in peace .
Now he is with God and no harm can reach him .

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Sun Feb 18, 2001 12:58 am

I'm very greatful to all of you, my friends all over the world, for your concern.

It means...it means more than I can say, but I'm sure you know what I want to say.

Thank you!

Wild Bill

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In Arduis Fidelis
Wild Bill Wilder
Coordinator, Scenario Design
Matrix Games

marklaker · Post by **marklaker** » Sun Feb 18, 2001 1:22 am

My condolences to your family in this, the most difficult of times.

My wife's father is in the last vestiges of a painful cancer induced death. Each day is a severe trial as she struggles with guilt and pain, trying to come to terms with the inevitable. We have two children to raise, so during the day she stoically shoulders the burden in silence, but once they are put to bed it becomes too much to bear and the pain escapes in great sobs. I have never felt so powerless in all my life.

LeibstandartePzD · Post by **LeibstandartePzD** » Sun Feb 18, 2001 2:30 am

My most heartfelt condolences on your and your families loss. I recently lost a close family member myself. It is terrible to see them go but they are now in a better place watching over us. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prairs.

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Former member of the 8th US cavalry and a grandson of a Leibstandarte tanker. Former name on these boards was Leibstandarte.

k1w1 · Post by **k1w1** » Sun Feb 18, 2001 3:11 am

My thoughts are with you and your loved ones at this time.
Kia kaha (Be strong)

Ian

Jeff Norton · Post by **Jeff Norton** » Sun Feb 18, 2001 3:51 am

WB.

To you and your family, mine do pass on our deepest sympathy and best wishes. You are in our prayers.

"To Absent friends...."

-Jeff

Wallymanowar · Post by **Wallymanowar** » Sun Feb 18, 2001 3:56 am

I share your grief Bill, my Father-in-law passed away last weekend.

Mike T.

BruceAZ_MatrixForum · Post by **BruceAZ_MatrixForum** » Sun Feb 18, 2001 4:16 am

My sincerest condolence Bill. There is nothing more difficult in life than watching life leave one so slowly or unexpected. I have seen death and know the pain of it. However, I can not imagine the pain of losing a love one to a illness like cancer. My God look over your family during these trying times.

Bruce
Semper Fi