Dear Debbie and Hal,
When I opened your reply of my E-mail with a little excitement this morning, I didn't expect this horrible fact that your beloved son, Travis, had passed away. It felt like an abrupt shock at first and exceedingly grieved for us to accept.
For Travis had been such a wonderful person, an outstanding nuclear engineer, a devoted and patriot soldier, and most importantly a loving son, we would like to express our condolences for your great loss. Knowing that he had served his country, dedicated to be a qualified soldier to protect his homeland, and contributed to this world with his best effort and kindness, we are all so sad to hear that he died at his prime so suddenly.
We know you are very proud of your son and his ultimate service to his country. When I read Hal's words about how you and Debbie have been weeping and broken-hearted, my heart broke too. Please know that the prayers of us and many others are all with you and your wonderful family. I hope that you and your family, especially Debbie, can find some solace in knowing that your loss is shared so deeply.
After I told the guys about this tragic news, they expressed their condolences each and Cindy and Jason in the group sent theirs via email earlier. All of them are very sorry to hear it and we all stopped our things at hand at the moment and still haven't or couldn't accept and believe that Travis had left you, his beloved ones, and this world.
Alisa sent this:
Dear Hal & Debbie
Sorry to hear that! I feel very sad now. I believe that Travis will go to heaven. Wish you can go through this hard time. We are here to support you. Please take care of yourselves!
Ailsa.
Travis was an angle that God sent to you with a beautiful mind and a pair of broken wings. The Bible says "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." I believe that God will shed his blessings on you at this time. These are times when our faith is tested the most, and yet it is faith that will see us through the sorrow and agony of this tragedy.
After the most devastated news, you guys' exceedingly grief worries us, about your senior age, mind and health condition.Please know that we are all here to support you guys. I pray that God gives you the grace to carry on. We Chinese have a saying we share with each other when we encounter this kind of tragic moments, "When the deceased had passed away, the people who are still living must stay strong." I believe Travis would've liked to know that you will get through the hard times and accompany each other to have a serene and peaceful later life together.
He will be sorely missed. Stay strong and God Bless.
In grief and sympathy
All members of The Monday Group
2015-10-12
Amazing words of love and comfort. I am glad to see the investment of your l time and love has brought you a valuable return in strong, caring relationships. Love you both so much. ~H
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you have heard from the folks in your other Monday night group, but I know that they have been thinking of you a lot, loving you, missing you, and lifting you all up, as have we Sunday morning folks.
ReplyDelete