[the OlLine Rebel]

My Uncle Billy has died in the last hour. I was going to take my mother down to see him and my cousin (who thankfully came and has been there non-stop since Monday). Now, I guess we are just going to give her support. Maybe search for his military records.

Please pray for his soul (he was an atheist, turned from Catholic) and for his family, and my mom.

Mom is totally heartbroken over this and I fear so much for her health, especially mentally. She has endured much the last 2 years, the death of her other daughter, my questionable health, and now her brother's sudden death.

[navymom1]

I’m so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you. May God see your family through with His grace and peace.

[Shery]

Sorry to hear this. Prayers for all the family.

[Veto!]

So sad for you and your family. I hoped and prayed that your uncle Billy would pull through.

May God bring peace to your hearts.

[Tax-chick]

I’m so sorry about your family’s loss. May God strengthen all of you!

[the OlLine Rebel]

Thank you all again for your prayers and kindness!

My cousin went with her old friend to her home after this, so we did not go to the hospital. Rather, I came to my parents’ house to be with mom (my husband and son came this time, which is a good distraction and comfort to my mom) and talk all together via telecom with cousin later.

We have all started some efforts on making arrangements. Then, after I had asked the funeral home to check into his service and burial in national cem, we got a eureka.

Despairing of looking through tons of papers and books, my aunt called. My mom had asked for some photos of Uncle Billy that she knew were up there, and his brother Uncle Don turned out to have a good many. In the course of getting these together for their son to bring down (he lives with my parents), they saw a letter - it was to Uncle Billy in the service and had written his MIL ID on it!

So, I have forwarded that to the funeral home in hopes it matches VA records.

But thank God for our western relatives! This could be the key to getting everything wrapped up fast.

[workerbee]

My sympathies, OLR, I had read about his fall. Please accept my prayers for your family.

[namvolunteer]

Your family is in my prayers.

[Ronaldus Magnus]

Praying for the repose of your Uncle Billy’s soul and that God bless you, your mother, and your family.

[MarineMom613]

My condolences on your uncles passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I believe your Uncle is with God now. RIP.

[trebb]

Prayers up for you and your family. I am one who believes that once saved, your soul is owned by Jesus and He will not give it up - no matter what you decide to claim/do. The only unforgivable sin is to blaspheme the Holy Spirit and it is arguably impossible to do once one's soul has been redeemed.

May God lay His hand of Love and Grace on you and your family and give you comfort.

[trussell]

Sad news, prayer ping. Please pray for the comfort for those who will be mourning his passing. God Bless, trussell

[azishot]

My condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you and have mercy on his soul.

[luvie]

Prayers for strength and comfort from the Father of us all. God keep Your arms around this family and sustain them through their sorrow.

My condolences to you all....

[easternsky]

Very sorry for your loss, will continue to Pray for you, and your Family.

[Alamo-Girl]

I join in earnest prayer for your uncle, your mom and all his family!

[eyedigress]

My prayers for you, Uncle Billy and your mom.

Jesus was murdered for Uncle Billy. It takes time.