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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:13 AM Original message |
Thirteen years ago today, my father was brutally murdered. (warning: possibly upsetting) |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
1. :( Honor to your father. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
2. I'm so sorry for your loss. |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
3. I will remember him today. |
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Happyhippychick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
4. Shedding a tear for your dad, you and your entire family. |
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snooper2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
5. Bump for Vets and your dad... |
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lost-in-nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
6. You are so right |
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Schema Thing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
7. thought given, my sister |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
8. beautiful post |
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shifting_sands (277 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
9. yes |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
10. Heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
11. Wow------ I am so sorry that happened to your family |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:31 AM Response to Reply #11 |
21. It was an honor to type it, to be honest. |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:46 AM Response to Reply #21 |
34. That reminds me of this: |
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trickyguy (461 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 05:25 PM Response to Reply #34 |
136. This quote hangs on my kitchen wall. I'm a teacher. No kids of my own. |
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Iris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #21 |
78. you certainly did that today. |
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MedleyMisty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
12. You are one of my favorite DU posters |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
13. Nominated. |
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YOY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
14. A beautiful and horrifying story. |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
15. One of the best threads ever at DU |
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ClayZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
16. I am sorry for you loss. |
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yellerpup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
17. James Allen Heinze will be with me today |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
18. My God, Brandy. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:35 AM Response to Reply #18 |
28. Indeed he was. |
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Brotherjohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #28 |
68. You did "tell" him how inspiring he was... every time you played that Dictionary game with him. |
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polmaven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:48 PM Response to Reply #28 |
182. He knows, oktoberain, he knows. |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
19. I'm so sorry for your loss, Oktoberain... |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
20. What an awful tragedy. |
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PDJane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
22. I am sorry.......... |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
23. That was pretty powerful. |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
24. Keep writing.. you create understanding in a horribly unforgiving world.. |
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femmedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
25. Thank you for sharing your father's story with us. |
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alphafemale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
26. I'll carry your father's story in my heart for the rest of my life. |
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Yael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
27. Thank you for sharing that with us |
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Loki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
29. In memory of your father |
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InvisibleTouch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
30. A rec for your dad. |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
31. Oh my! I am so sorry... |
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Rhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 11:51 AM Response to Reply #31 |
205. She's fabulous at "Scrabulous"... |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
32. Peace and love your way, oktoberain! |
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Nite Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
33. I'm so sorry for your lose. |
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Brigid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
35. Words fail me. |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
36. Wow. Peace and love to you and your beautiful family |
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grace0418 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
37. There are so many things I started to write, but nothing seems to convey how |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
38. Beautifully written post. |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
39. My deepest condolences to all of you on the horrific death of your dad... |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Thank you Peggy |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
40. I'm sorry for your loss, and sorry your father couldn't get the help he needed. nt |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
41. Perfect justice simply doesn't exist--but the DP is too imperfect to be justice at all. |
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fed-up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
43. a hard story to read-kick/rec in honor of your father nt |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
44. Your dad must be smiling down on you and your words today. Beautiful. |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
45. You have written, both here and with your life, a fine tribute to your father. |
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beac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
46. Holding your father and your family in my heart today. |
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1monster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
47. Words are totally inadequate in answer to a story like yours. The best one |
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MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
48. Oh Brandy |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:20 AM Response to Reply #48 |
51. Me too, dear. |
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Sequoia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
49. What a wonderful father you had. I am deeply sorry. |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
50. Honor to your father and so sorry for your family's loss |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:22 AM Response to Reply #50 |
52. I'm so sorry |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
53. What an honest and true way to honor all that was good in your father. Incredibly |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
54. A powerful story, and you have... |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:48 AM Response to Reply #54 |
56. I'm not part of the official group, but I do add my voice |
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RoseMead (953 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
55. Your father sounds like a wonderful man |
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ms liberty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
57. There are no words to convey my sympathy... |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
58. peace..... |
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GreenEyedLefty (708 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
59. As difficult as it was to read, thank you. |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
60. Thanks for the OP |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
61. It is obvious, the spirit of your father still lives in you. |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
62. Beautifully written |
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dlfuller (81 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 12:39 PM Response to Original message |
63. Honor to you, your family, and your father |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
64. This is one of the most amazing posts I have ever read. |
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Botany (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
65. You are very good writer. |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
66. James Allen Heinze deserves to be honored. |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
67. this is a beautiful and moving tribute to your father |
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lightningandsnow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
69. I'm so sorry. |
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Nostradammit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
70. James Allen Heinze |
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npincus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
71. your Dad sounds wonderful, I am so sorry. |
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Catherina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
72. Thanks oktoberain. I was changing my mind on the death penalty issue |
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ret5hd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
73. wow.... uhhhh... just... uhhh... wow. |
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Career Prole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
74. A hug and a rec. |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
75. Brandy Leigh, your homage to your Father made me weep. |
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mrs_p (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
76. you and your family are in our prayers |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
77. He may have been poor |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
79. You honor your father's memory with each day that you live |
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Bluzmann57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
80. Wow. Your father sounds like he was one hell of a man. |
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Jeanette in FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
81. My deepest sympathies to you and your family |
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tularetom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
82. That's one of the most moving stories I've ever read |
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smokey nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
83. Your post made me cry, oktoberain |
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Window (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
84. Good thoughts in honor of your dad on this day. |
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fizzgig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
85. thank you so much for sharing this with us |
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NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
86. I'm so sorry this happened to you and your family. |
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Octafish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
87. My deepest sympathies on your irreplaceable loss. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
88. Wow, octoberain. What an incredible story. |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
89. This is extremely touching and I believe your dad would be proud of you. |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
90. I have no words. NOBODY should have to go through this. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:55 PM Response to Reply #90 |
91. I don't mind at all. In fact, I hope you do. |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:55 PM Response to Reply #91 |
108. I knew you would, but for some reason asking permission felt like the right thing to do. |
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reflection (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
92. This was the saddest thing I have ever read. |
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ceile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
93. I have no words. |
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NewEnglandGirl (602 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
94. Sending hugs and warm thoughts to you |
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shaniqua6392 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
95. Thank you for sharing your story with us. |
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Vektor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
96. I am so very sorry... |
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hardtoport (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:09 PM Response to Original message |
97. Thank you for telling your story. |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
98. oktoberain, I am so very sorry. |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
99. Sobering, yet wonderful story. |
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RedLetterRev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
100. Dear One, |
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radhika (563 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
101. Heartbreaking and beautiful. |
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yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
102. It is obvious how much you loved your father and what he meant to you |
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japple (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
103. Peace and love to you and your family on this memorial day. |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
104. For you and your family |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
105. I Like your Father |
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darkmaestro019 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
106. (hug) |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
107. A couple of things that stand out from your story other than the tragedy |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
109. What a beautiful tribute to your father. I wish you and your family peace. |
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QueenOfCalifornia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
110. I cried like a baby |
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ejbr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
111. Thank you for sharing memories of your father with us. |
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angstlessk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
112. you are a compelling writer and an honor to your father...all that book lernin |
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Smith_3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
113. Peace. |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
114. One of the most touching tributes I`ve ever read at DU. |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
115. Is this a piteous post? |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
116. Thinking of your dad right now |
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dolo amber (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
117. That is just unspeakably sad |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
118. The death penalty lets them get out of paying for their crime. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
119. upsetting, yes. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
120. I hope this anniversary is kind to you. Thank you so much. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
121. As a Viet Nam vet, I can say with certainty that you are testimony to your dad's greatness. |
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Kajsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:16 PM Response to Original message |
122. I am so sorry! |
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Dystopian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
123. I just lit a candle in memory of your father.... |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
124. So well said. Peace and honor to you, your father, and your family. n/t |
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Maestro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
125. I remember your father today. |
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mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
126. Those who kill for profit deserve jail not those |
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windbreeze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:31 PM Response to Original message |
127. I am so sorry for your loss... |
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sandsavage (120 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
128. Lifting your family |
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Nickster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
129. Oktoberain, you are a far better person than I am. I wouldn't feel bad at all about that man getting |
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Mr_Jefferson_24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
130. Very moving and beautifully written... |
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az chela (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
131. What a heartbreaking story !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Citizen_Penn (359 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
132. Large Loss |
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coffeenap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
133. Thank you for sharing this, oktoberain. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
134. This is the most profound thing I've read in a very long time. |
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EV_Ares (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
135. You have great courage, kindness, forgiveness, all good things that your father |
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catrose (591 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
137. Blessings (or at least good thoughts) to you and your family |
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Dinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
138. A Beautiful Father's Day Gift |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
139. Thanks for sharing your story. |
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logosoco (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
140. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your father sounds like he was |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
141. No words |
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Mad_Dem_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
142. Thank you for sharing this |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
143. What a beautiful tribute to your Dad. I am so sorry for your loss and for the horrible |
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Q3JR4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
144. I won't say that |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
145. Thank you so very much for this post. *hugs* |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
146. Your life honors your father -- is a living monument to the man. |
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countmyvote4real (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
147. Stunning. Thank you for sharing. |
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hippywife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
148. Hey, sweetie. |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
149. I can't say anything ...... |
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Tinksrival (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
150. One person tragic story can have a ripple effect to inspire countless others to make a difference. |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
151. prayers and love for your family |
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theFrankFactor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
152. Powerful, Sad and Beautiful. I admire you and your dad. |
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lavenderdiva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
153. I know your Dad would be very proud of you- |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
154. You have done your dad proud. And he knows. nt |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
155. so sorry for your loss |
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Tab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
156. I don't know if anyone agrees with me |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:59 PM Response to Reply #156 |
161. I most definately agree with you. |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #161 |
175. It means loss of self--watching the self die slowly, |
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Prophet 451 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
157. *hugs* |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:24 PM Response to Reply #157 |
166. *hugs back* |
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subsuelo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
158. Thanks for posting and I agree on the death penalty issue |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
159. K&R and many hugs... |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
160. THIS is why DU is a wonderful place. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.. |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
162. I can't figure out what to say. Except that I am thinking of your father |
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Asgaya Dihi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
163. K&R |
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psquare (76 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
164. What I will never understand is why this country finds the death penalty |
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concerned canadian (243 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
165. thank you so much for sharing this story |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
167. Wow. |
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DemReadingDU (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
168. Thank you for sharing your story |
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klebean (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
169. I look forward to your published poetry |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
170. You are a testament to the fact your Dad did a lot of things... |
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ribrepin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 08:39 PM Response to Original message |
171. In honor of your father James Allen Heinze |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
172. Thank you. |
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mahina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
173. From another daughter of a Viet Nam vet, hugs and much, much aloha. |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
174. You are one amazing fellow and your son is a lucky boy. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 08:21 AM Response to Reply #174 |
200. Thank you so much, but just one thing... |
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BreweryYardRat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
176. My deepest sympathies. |
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bluesbassman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
177. Tremendously powerful story. |
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RoyGBiv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
178. My god ... |
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Swagman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:38 PM Response to Original message |
179. thank you for telling us your story. I'm happy that you at least |
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spindrifter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:41 PM Response to Original message |
180. Thank you. Peace be with you, your Dad and your family. |
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lovuian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
181. what a wonderful man |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
183. this is a beautiful tribute |
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east texas lib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
184. To you, my friend... |
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MnFats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-09-08 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
185. you have my deepest sympathy, and I'm really not trying to be flippant but.. |
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shance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
186. What a gift you, your compassion and your talents are to the world Oktoberain. |
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mntleo2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:16 AM Response to Original message |
187. My God, What A Story! |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
188. What a rare privledge it is to read something written by someone of such great compassion |
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Not Sure (334 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
189. Thank you for sharing this |
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Oldtimeralso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 12:56 AM Response to Original message |
190. Thank you for sharing your story |
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Rhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 01:37 AM Response to Original message |
191. I feel poorer for not having had the chance to know my father-in-law in person... |
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jimlup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 04:27 AM Response to Original message |
192. Thank You and honor to your dad |
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last_texas_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 04:51 AM Response to Original message |
193. oktoberain, I am so sorry for what you and your family have been through |
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DUlover2909 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 05:05 AM Response to Original message |
194. ok I'm a little teary eyed now. Bless you. |
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rdenney (432 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 05:08 AM Response to Original message |
195. Thanks for writing this story about your dad. I am so sorry this happened to you. |
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leftyclimber (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 05:56 AM Response to Original message |
196. One more kick for my brilliant friend |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 06:41 AM Response to Original message |
197. I will remember him, for more than just that one day. |
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erinlough (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 06:42 AM Response to Original message |
198. Thank you for writing this |
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Bettie (774 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 07:53 AM Response to Original message |
199. I'm so sorry for your loss |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 08:40 AM Response to Original message |
201. You have done a great service to the memory of you father... |
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eagertolearn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
202. Thank-You for sharing. It reminds of the book "The Glass Castle". |
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Left coast liberal (889 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
203. What a story. And, what loving tribute. Thank you for sharing. |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-10-08 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
204. This made me cry - I'm sorry for you, and send hugs your way. |
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