Registered: Aug 2003
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I'm sorry for going off topic but I know many of you are Christian and we really could benefit from prayers being sent up.

Night before last, my Grandpa was killed in an auto accident with a tanker semi. (no one else was hurt). He was 85 yrs old and a big supporter of my hounds. He lived right next door with my Mom. The reason he lived with my Mom is that it was my Dad's dying wish one year ago that they live together so neither would be alone when he was gone. As my Mom put it, she feels like God took all the sunshine out of her house when He took him home.

My Grandpa was saved while in the war. His troop found an old deserted chapel and most became saved that day, on their own. He was a machine gunner with the US Army. He was to have a reunion with the others that are still living who were members of his troop very shortly. Just sent them lots of pics he had of war buddies for their display. He kept in touch with all of them. Close as family.
My Grandpa was a friend to all. He thought my redbones were the most beautiful dogs and would fawn over them. Though he wasn't able to coon hunt with us anymore, he was looking forward to rifle season.

Please pray especially for my Mom who was just beginning to heal from the death of my Dad a year ago and she credited most of that to having my Grandpa there with her.

Janet

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are prayers are with you and your family



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the curtis family
god bless!

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Janet,
Sorry to hear about your grandpa. We will be thinking about your family.
~Rachel Lenz and family

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Janet,
I am so sorry for the sudden and tragic loss of your Grandfather. Your mother, yourself and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I know the kind words and prayers that you will recieve from this board will give you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
May God be with you all. Our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Laura Stein and family

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I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I'll pray for yall.

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Already said one before i wrote this for ya.

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I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Grampa, mine taught me all about the woods, tracks, how to identify all the different woodlands trees, where to find the spooky big brown trout, and I feel was responsible for my love of coonhounds. So I know how you feel.

Our family will pray for all of your family. I'm glad your Mom is close all you can do is be there for her, take care.

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It is hard to pick up the pieces when you lose a close loved on I will pray for your family and I promise if you trust in the Lord he will help you through any thing

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Janet, you have our condolences on the loss of your Grandfather .. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ...

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I know this is a painful time for you. If it is any comfort please realize that at this moment your grandfather is is enjoying being in the presence of our Lord and Saviour. We will pray for you and your family.

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Janet,

Sorry to hear of your loss. It will get better. Trust in the Lord and He will see you and your family through this. Keep your head up!

Tim Hickman

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You and your family have our condolences on your loss.

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May God comfort your family while you mourn. Just wait until that great reunion day when all will be new again.

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Janet,your grandfather will live forever in your hearts and mind.Look forward to the times that will come when your mind and heart seek him out for advice or for words of comfort and believe me he will be there for you through the impression he left during his time here.You will come to look for the sunshine he provided and it will still be there and you will have to smile.May God Bless and Guide you and your mother and family.

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So sorry. All our thoughts and prayers go out too you and your family. So sad when one of our "old timers" leaves us. They spread their knolege, their wisdom. They always seam to know "everything". May he remain in your hearts forever.

Wish you strength,

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Janet
It is a shock when someone leaves this world suddenly like your Grandpa has,, even if they have have lived a long and rich life. My prayers and condolences for you and all your family, especially for your mother who must be feeling this loss acutely. Please let her know that she is in our hearts. Maybe there's a potentially affectionate red house dog in your pens to help keep her company?

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Janet,

Rob & I offer our condolences. Please know that your family will be in our prayers for healing.

Rob & Katina Childers

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Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with ya`ll.

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Janet, it sounds like your grandpa was a great man and served this country with all his heart. We will be praying for your Mom and the rest of the family. May God Bless You.. Gary Woods

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So sorry for this tragedy and loss in your family. I'll pray that God will give your family strength and comfort. God bless you

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Thank you so much for all the prayers and support. Coonhound folks are the best kind ever!

Yes, my Grandpa served this country with all he had. He was a very passionate patriot. He had time for one more vote and we voted side by side. He was so thrilled by doing it, you would have thought it was his first time there.

As for a red dog for my Mom... no, that wouldn't help. She raises boston terriers (http://www.dapoochie.com) and has a house full. It's her fault all us kids "went to the dogs". She was contagious. My brother has newfs (http://www.grandpawsnewffarm.com) and my sister with cavaliers (http://www.netnpet.com/liltails/). And of course us with the coonhounds. Plenty of puppy love to see us thru.

He was SO supportive of both my and my husband & our boys. He loved everyone and everyone loved him. And I mean literally. We are projecting a couple hundred at his memorial, which will be a military affair.

Thanks again for the prayers. This is awful tough and only God can see us through.

Hugs to you all and God Bless,
Janet

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May the peace of God that passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds during this time. Praying for you and your family.

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Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

"Lord please comfort this family as they mourn the loss of their loved one and fill their hearts with joy, having the assurance that he was saved and will spend eternity with you." In Jesus' name, Amen.

There will be a glad reunion day for those who are saved!

God Bless you and your family.

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Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. You will be in our prayer's.

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