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Focault's Pendulum

[Focault's Pendulum]

I want to thank all of you.

You may or may not know me. That's Okay.

My oldest brother John passed away last night, at approximately 10 PM. He was one month shy of his 60th birthday. He was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer six months ago. His heart finally gave out due to oxygen deprivation.

He was an Army Vet, and served, as my memory recalls, on the Berlin Wall. I still have pictures of me dressed in a tiny military uniform, purchased from the PX, at Fort Dix.

This post is not about me...or even my brother.

It is about the extended family that has been created, and continually re created by people, such as yourselves, who allow not only the required facts of a story, but also allow the occasional personal tragedy into the mix.

This place is truly great. We have proved it time and time again.

JimRob...thank you for your kind words in response to my e mail. For the rest of you....even though I will not post as much...I am still honored to lurk.

I want to thank each and every one of you, from my heart for listening to the grief within me.

All My Love And Respect.....FP

[MamaLucci]

Losing a brother has got to be tough.....so sorry for your your loss.
God bless your brother and all who grieve for him.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to thank You for the gift of Your Presence, for You have gathered unto Yourself individuals throughout cyberspace and knit them into a FReeper family. Look with tender mercy upon Focault and his family in the loss of his beloved brother ... may he know that we weep with him in his sorrow and rejoice with him in the warm memories. Sustain them in the days ahead, for great is their grief at parting, yet eternal is their joy in reunion. In the Name of Jesus, Amen ...

[Victoria Delsoul]

May he rest in peace, and may the Lord keep him at his side eternally.

[Focault's Pendulum]

Blessings to you and your family...from one of your extended FR family.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

I'm still very much in tears...more so by the response here.

My brother would have been astounded.

Somehow...because of all of you...I think he is.

[PGalt]

I recall on another thread recently, you said that you were working more or chasing the greenbacks and may not be posting much. Keep in touch if you need to. We the people...are all in this life together...for better or for worse...

Condolences

[Focault's Pendulum]

Damn!!! That's a good recall!!! My not posting was in reference to losing my rapier wit....in deference to making a few bucks.

Truth be known...I pretty much enjoy reading new posters, rather than trying to uphold a fragile reputation.

I truly appreciate your kind sentiments

But...wait........

[Coleus]

I'm so sorry for your loss of your brother.

Prayers for the family and for the repose of his soul.

[Kitty Mittens]

Praying for you and your Family, Focault's Pendulum.

[newagepublius]

Sorry to hear the passing of your brother. Focault's Pendulum, I hope that you carry your brother's memory and share it with those who need to hear a hero's story. Don't be gone for too long.

[katnip]

My husband calls Freepers my imaginary friends!
You're one of my favorites to read because you always make me laugh.

I'm sorry your brother is gone from you. I lost my brother 18 years ago and still miss him.

May you meet your brother again in heaven as I hope to see mine.

[Alamo-Girl]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I join with the others here in lifting you and your brother's other loved ones to God for His peace and blessing!

[elk1]

Prayers and condolences.

[Ros42]

You and your family are in my prayers. I'm so very sorry for your loss. God be with you and comfort you!

[Focault's Pendulum]

I think my brother John would have appreciated such a great send off, as has been done here....thank you all.

[no more apples]

Prayers lifted up for you on the loss of your brother. Just remember, once a FRiend, always a FRiend. We're a family you can always count on.

[sibb1213]

I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and your family and help you through your sorrow.

[Molly Pitcher]

Please accept my condolences on your loss. Prayers for you and your family are lifted heavenward.

Yes, you are certainly correct about the specilness that is FR.

I experienced it myself after the loss of my father 4 years ago...

[NanaDory8]

It is us, who thank you for sharing. May our Father in heaven send you angels with hugs of comfort as your brother receives hugs from Jesus.

[Rocky]

Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

I hope you do find time to post to FR occasionally. I have always enjoyed your contributions.

[lakey]

God rest your brother's soul. God bless you!