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Memorial Thread ~ FReeper "blackie" went Home September 13, 2013 ~ 14 September 2013
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Posted on 09/14/2013 9:35:26 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ Memorial Thread ~
~ FReeper "blackie" has gone Home ~ ~ September 13, 2013 ~
FReeper "blackie" (the name he used here on earth) is a US Navy vet. Rest in Peace, Blackie.
Abide With Me
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word, But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free. Come not to sojourn, but abide with me. Come not in terrors, as the King of kings, But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings; Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea. Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me. Thou on my head in early youth didst smile, And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile, Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee. On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.
I need Thy presence every passing hour. What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies. Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Blackie, his wife Barb, and their families.
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KEYWORDS: blackie; memorial; rip
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Go easy, blackie.
Jesus Christ: You cant impeach Him and He aint going to resign.
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posted on
09/15/2013 1:00:17 AM PDT
by
rdb3
To: MestaMachine
Good morning, Mesta...I was getting the Canteen Sunday Chapel thread ready for posting when my email notification popped up down in the corner of my monitor. I saw the first words of the subject: My Dad, blackie......
I knew what the rest must be....I knew he and his wife have been quite ill for quite some time, but I wasn't ready to hear that he had passed. I am so thankful that his son thought to use blackie's email list to let folks know.
blackie, you will be so missed,
Prayers for his family and everyone who loved him.
I think you did well.
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posted on
09/15/2013 1:18:28 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Condolences to the family of Blackie on his loss. :-(
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posted on
09/15/2013 1:24:30 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
I’m still here and trying so hard to understand. I see so much evil everywhere, yet FR has suffered the loss of so many wonderful, kind, and gentle people this year it seems everything has gone out of balance.
blackie was such a kind soul. As always, “Lord, not as I will but as You will.” And THAT is the bottom line.
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posted on
09/15/2013 1:47:51 AM PDT
by
MestaMachine
(My caps work, You gotta earn them.)
To: MestaMachine
That IS the bottom line....and he said it often.
I agree....so many wonderful people lost this year....the good guys.
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posted on
09/15/2013 2:13:01 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; Allegra; big'ol_freeper; Lil'freeper; TrueKnightGalahad; blackie; ...
“blackie” and I met here on FR and come to find out, when I was born in 1947, blackie was 17 years old and in the Navy. We had some great conversations with me in Texas, him out on the Left Coast and around the first Thanksgiving after our getting together, he asked what I was going to do for the holiday?
Family and friends circumstance that year had me being alone, so I told blackie I would probably fix myself turkey and dressing for one. He said, “Heck, why don’t you come out here (about 2,000 miles) and spend Thanksgiving with me and Barb?”
That is when I knew I had made a friend. And today, I know I have lost a very good one.
Go with God, old pard. We’ll all miss you and before too long, I will be seeing you down the trail—
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posted on
09/15/2013 2:58:10 AM PDT
by
Bender2
("I've got a twisted sense of humor, and everything amuses me." RAH Beyond this Horizon)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Bless ya and may you continue to prosper Bro.
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posted on
09/15/2013 3:55:01 AM PDT
by
Tainan
(Cogito, ergo conservatus sum -- "The Taliban is inside the building")
To: Kathy in Alaska
So sorry to hear this sad news. He was such a nice person and will be greatly missed. May Blackie rest in peace in God’s loving embrace. Prayers for his family and friend’s during this time of sorrow and loss.
68
posted on
09/15/2013 4:41:34 AM PDT
by
penelopesire
(TIME FOR OBAMA TO ANSWER FOR BENGHAZI UNDER OATH!!)
To: Jet Jaguar
69
posted on
09/15/2013 4:51:11 AM PDT
by
xzins
( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
To: martin_fierro; blackie
Rest in Peace blackie, always enjoyed your posts on your love of motorcycles.
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posted on
09/15/2013 4:56:08 AM PDT
by
Betis70
To: Salvation; blackie
Thanks for the ping, Salvation. Condolences to family and friends of blackie. Thank you, sir.
(prayer)
love
71
posted on
09/15/2013 5:03:06 AM PDT
by
PGalt
To: freedom462
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posted on
09/15/2013 5:42:50 AM PDT
by
FES0844
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: Kathy in Alaska
RIP, Blackie. I enjoyed the discourse we shared. Thanks for letting us all know, Kathy in Alaska.
74
posted on
09/15/2013 6:27:16 AM PDT
by
rlmorel
(Silence: The New Hate Speech)
To: Kathy in Alaska
75
posted on
09/15/2013 6:35:28 AM PDT
by
Zhang Fei
(Let us pray that peace be now restored to the world and that God will preserve it always.)
To: uglybiker
the Great Architect of the Universe will welcome him with open arms... RIP Brother Blackie
76
posted on
09/15/2013 6:39:56 AM PDT
by
Chode
(Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Prayers lifted for Blackie’s family and all those who loved him. RIP Blackie.
77
posted on
09/15/2013 6:43:52 AM PDT
by
Col Freeper
(FR: A smorgasbord of Conservative Mindfood - dig in and enjoy it!)
To: harpseal; TexasCowboy; nunya bidness; blackie; AAABEST; Travis McGee; Squantos; wku man; SLB; ...
Godspeed and farewell, blackie. You will be missed
Rest in peace.
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posted on
09/15/2013 7:17:10 AM PDT
by
Joe Brower
(The "American People" are no longer capable of self-governance.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
"And He awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,
"Peace! Be still!" And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm." Mark 4:39
RIP blackie.
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posted on
09/15/2013 7:19:42 AM PDT
by
Heart-Rest
(Good reading ==> | ncregister.com | catholic.com | ewtn.com | newadvent.org |)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I am sorry to hear.
I have not seen blackie in a long time.
Godspeed.
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posted on
09/15/2013 7:25:13 AM PDT
by
mylife
(Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
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