God Son buried today

  • Follmerpa
    white bear lake
    Posts: 134
    July 12, 2011 at 1:51 am #1273007

    Today will be a day I never forget, it has changed my life and how I look at myself and others.
    The young man that drowned in Indiana and went to Roseville High School was my God son. His parents laid him to rest today.
    I was there to witness something I wouldnt wish on anyone. To see my dear friend Karen crying and holding the casket that contained her son was more than I could bare. It was a scene I will remember for the rest of my life. Sean was a great athlete, but even more he was a great person off the field as well.
    Some of the Purdue football team came to remember Sean, including head coach. Those men really miss him. I believe they will have a terrific season this year. They are fired up to dedicate this season to there teammate Sean.
    My eyes are watering and I cant type any more. Please Pray for this family they really need it.

    BOILER UP SEAN
    #22
    I love you kid I really do.

    sauger
    Hastings ,MN
    Posts: 2442
    July 12, 2011 at 2:06 am #979929

    Prayers sent! I’m sorry for your loss.

    rod-man
    Pine City, MN.
    Posts: 1279
    July 12, 2011 at 2:24 am #979935

    Very sad
    prayers sent

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    July 12, 2011 at 2:26 am #979936

    Not much to say, but I feel your hurt in your writing.

    Our thoughts are with you.

    tonyscully
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 44
    July 12, 2011 at 2:48 am #979941

    Very sorry for your loss.
    Prayer sent

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    July 12, 2011 at 3:01 am #979949

    Quote:

    Not much to say, but I feel your hurt in your writing.

    Our thoughts are with you.

    Man, I couldn’t have said it better. Prayers from here!

    walleyeben
    Albertville,MN
    Posts: 963
    July 12, 2011 at 3:36 am #979957

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Not much to say, but I feel your hurt in your writing.

    Our thoughts are with you.

    Man, I couldn’t have said it better. Prayers from here!

    Nope best wishes to the family and you

    DrewH
    s/w WI.
    Posts: 1404
    July 12, 2011 at 8:21 am #979973

    A prayer was sent. I hope that your grieving will ease so that you may have peace in your heart.

    jeff_huberty
    Inactive
    Posts: 4941
    July 12, 2011 at 10:48 am #979979

    My condolences to you and your family.

    grey-ghost
    AR-USA
    Posts: 82
    July 12, 2011 at 10:53 am #979980

    WOW, How Sad!! Prayers Sent!!

    Cal
    Savage, MN USA!!!
    Posts: 66
    July 12, 2011 at 11:47 am #979990

    There’s a wonderful book that helped me (and my parents) immeasurably after the loss of my 21 year old brother. The suggestion of a book will probably seem a little trite right now but once the shock subsides and the healing begins, I really recommend it. It’s called “Lament for a Son” by Nicholas Wolterstorff.

    So sorry for your loss.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22529
    July 12, 2011 at 11:58 am #979993

    Prayers.

    marbleye2
    Eagle Lake, MN
    Posts: 101
    July 12, 2011 at 2:23 pm #980037

    My sympathies to you and your friends.

    I buried my 18 year old son a year and a half ago after he was struck by a car and killed. Like your God son, he was a great kid with a tremendously bright future. It’s been an interesting ride for my family since then. My wife and I have been very involved in some grief groups and now help to lead one.

    If you or your friends ever need to vent or talk to someone who has been there, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Shoot me a PM or something and I’ll gladly share my phone number, email, etc. The biggest help we found came from the realization that others had gone through this and that what I was feeling was normal. Your friends are in for a long haul, but having good people to surround them will help on their journey.

    PowerFred
    Posts: 395
    July 12, 2011 at 3:34 pm #980059

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Not much to say, but I feel your hurt in your writing.

    Our thoughts are with you.

    Man, I couldn’t have said it better. Prayers from here!

    X2!

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    July 12, 2011 at 4:06 pm #980077

    Quote:

    My sympathies to you and your friends.

    I buried my 18 year old son a year and a half ago after he was struck by a car and killed. Like your God son, he was a great kid with a tremendously bright future. It’s been an interesting ride for my family since then. My wife and I have been very involved in some grief groups and now help to lead one.

    If you or your friends ever need to vent or talk to someone who has been there, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Shoot me a PM or something and I’ll gladly share my phone number, email, etc. The biggest help we found came from the realization that others had gone through this and that what I was feeling was normal. Your friends are in for a long haul, but having good people to surround them will help on their journey.

    To all of those who have lost someone close, especially a child before their time, my sympathies and thoughts go out to you. I simply cannot imagine or begin to comprehend how it would feel, and it’s probably the biggest fear I’ll ever have.

    Joel

    millerman
    Red Wing, MN
    Posts: 627
    July 12, 2011 at 5:07 pm #980092

    A parent should never have to bury their child! Sad story!
    VERY sorry about your loss! Prayers sent to you and the family! May the love and compassion of your fellow idoers help you and heel the hurt!

    God Speed!

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    July 12, 2011 at 7:22 pm #980140

    Very sorry to hear sad news like this.
    Prayers sent for his family.

    Jack

    flatfish
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2105
    July 13, 2011 at 2:35 am #980269

    So sorry to hear this sad & tragic news > Prayers be with you and all the family….

    huskyjerk
    Swea City, Iowa
    Posts: 451
    July 13, 2011 at 3:32 am #980287

    Prayers to All Families!!

    lots-of-luck
    Mayer, MN
    Posts: 593
    July 13, 2011 at 5:31 pm #980508

    Follmerpa,

    Thank you for sharing, hope it helps in your grieving process.

    My wife and I are from Indiana and we both graduated from Purdue in May 2001 and are avid Purdue football fans due to being there during the entire Drew Brees era. It broke our hearts when we read about this tragedy.

    Hearts go out to the family, his Boilermaker team mates and Coach Danny Hope.

    As you stated, BOILER UP!

Viewing 21 posts - 1 through 21 (of 21 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.