My Great-Uncle has died....

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[MikefromOhio]

Sorry for the vanity...

Just asking for prayer for my family, especially my Dad and his two sisters. We received word today, about half an hour ago, that my Great Uncle Howard had died in Tennessee from a brief illness. He was 88 years old and a veteran of World War II.

Thank you.

[misterrob]

88 sounds like a full life. Hope he left feeling like he got his money's worth.

RIP

[onyx]

Sincere condolences, Mike.
RIP, cherished Veteran.

[Michael Goldsberry]

I'm sorry, Mike.

Prayers for him, you and your family.

[kenth]

Sorry to hear that. We'll say a prayer for him, your Dad and the rest of your family.

[A knight without armor]

Condolences. I am sorry.

[Jemian]

Mike, I'm sorry for your loss. I'll keep your family in my prayers for the next several days.

[Gay State Conservative]

Prayers for your family and a salute to your uncle.

[txroadkill]

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
 

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
 

I hope you can find comfort in knowing that your soldier has gone home.

[infidel29]

Sorry for your loss Mike, my heartfelt sympathies to you and yours.

May God bless your family at this time of loss and remember that your great-uncle is in a better place.

[Proud Conservative2]

My condolences to his family and those he left behind who cared for him. It's hard to lose someone you love, no matter what the age.

[Alia]

Sympathies and prayers, Mike.

[Alia]

ooops.

[Alia]

Please see post #12.

[Kaylee Frye]

Condolences and prayers for the family.

[pandoraou812]

prayers for your family and uncle.

[Battle Axe]

I have also recently (March 4, 2006) lost my dear father, also a veteran of WWII.

Since Mom didn't want to get out of the car (age 85) in the snowstorm that we buried Dad in, I had the sincere privilege of receiving the flag. We had full honors, 6 soldiers folding the flag, 21 gun salute, taps played live.

But I cried the whole time.

Please tell me what the soldier said to me when he handed me the flag.

He started out with On behalf of the President of the United States........and ended with "for your loved one". I just lost it through the rest of it all.

Dad was 89 years, 6 months and 2 days. He was only ill briefly toward the end. Six months ago we all went fishing and caught our limits and had to throw many back in the lake. Eagles and ospreys fished along side of us. Deer came down and drank their fill at the waters edge. We did NOT see any bears, although Dad has killed two in the hills near there (Northern California)

Dad did everything he ever wanted to, hunt, fish, and farm. We ate everything he shot...well all except for the coyotes.

Dad was a devout Christian. He is safe at home now with the Savior.

Mike, I'm sorry for your loss. I now you will miss your uncle as I will miss my Dad.

BA

[trussell]

RIP Prayer ping.

Please post your replies to MikefromOhio

Rest in Peace
 Howard

MikefromOhio, My prayers go up for all who now mourn the passing of your Great Uncle Howard.  

Blessings,
trussell

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[Knitting A Conundrum]

Prayers up for all concerned.

[EternalVigilance]

Prayers for a patriot's family and friends.