OT: A special word of thanks........
 

My father passed away very suddenly last Friday (2/13), while I was in Miami at the show (he lived in West Palm Beach). It was, and still is a total shock..:confused::(:(.

I just wanted to thank some of my OSO brethren.......

Craig Barrie, Scott Smith, John Schultz, Craig223, Mrs. Craig223 (Nancy), Sydwayz, C-Spray, etc......Thank you for your kind words at a time when I was REALLY messed up.....

GLH.....your assistance means more than you can ever imagine. Your selfless act (he drove me from Miami to West Palm Beach in the middle of the night) allowed me to be with my mother when the "call" came. Also your cellphone message was very moving.......I will never forget......

Biggus...I did get your message, sorry I didn't return it.....now you know why.....

I'm a very private person when it comes to matters such as this, but I just wanted to point out that this site goes far beyond our love of boats........we are a family, and as I tear up writing this, I will finish by saying that you guys (and girls) are the BEST..........

P.S. - Nort.....it was good to finally meet you.......:)

Sorry for your loss....

Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I've been there myself.:(

RT: Very sorry for your loss. I'm sure he will always be with you in your heart and soul.
Frank

RT, when I did not hear back from you, I was pretty sure the worst had happened. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family all the strength you need to get through this tough time. Please let us know if there is anything any of us can do to help, as you continually do the same for us.

Rt my thoughts go out to you and your family, And for the OSO members who were there for RT in his time of need I say GREAT JOB! That is what this board is really all about.

Sorry to here this:( , I too was in Miami and My father lives in Port St Lucie , I made it part of my trip to Miami as to Drive up and Spend time with him, because you don't Know when they will be taken from you.
That was Very Nice of GLH to help :o

RT sorry for your loss.... :(

Bill,

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Losing a parent is pretty tough.

Kurt

:(

We too, are sorry for your lose. God speed to you and your family.
Dean and Robin

I'm, sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

It's good that some friends were able to help out like they did. There are a lot of class people here on OSO. Several of the ones you mentioned also came to my aid a little over a year ago. I still can't thank them enough.

RT, sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. :( :( :(

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Very sad that it happened so suddenly. I am glad that you were able to find some comfort and help from the OSO guys.

GLH Classy move all the way. Glad some one was sober enough to drive him!!! :D

RT,
sorry for the loss... and I am sure you have made several of us tear up on your truly heart felt words to the OSO members that helped you out at such a sad time. and also to your Mom she is in our thoughts.

Ron & Kell

Very sorry for your loss. If anything good could come from this it was that you had people around you who cared and did what they could to help you through a very difficult time. Very classy act on everyones part that helped you. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Sorry to hear the news RT, hang tough, I am sure you dad would have insisted that you do, and I am sure you will.

Sometimes the best of human nature shines during great loss...

Good luck and God Speed

Allan

RT,

I lost my father a few years back, and there is still a "hole" in my life. I wish that I could tell you that it will get better, but you will miss your father for the rest of your life. :(

Just know that his work is now done, and the best that you can do is live your life so that he would be proud. You WILL see him again someday.

Hang in there! :)

Bill, sorry to hear about your loss. If you ever need someone to talk to you know the number.

Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers:(

RT sorry to here about your father passing, My condolences to you and your family.

RT sorry to hear about your dad just lost my mom last year ...can relate to how you must feel...private person my self and its hard to express how you feel ..my condolences to you and your family..
Bob Jordan

RT,
Been there, done that , 18 years ago :( Still talk to him occassionally;)
Trust me , he'll always be in your heart , I know.

Cal (mopower)

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

RT,

I am VERY sorry to hear of your dad's passing. OSO has some of the BEST people anywhere! GLH is a great guy and it does NOT surprise one bit that he did that for you. All the best for you and your family.

Shane

:(

Risk, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father, I'm still trying to get back to normal after my dad recently passed. Take some time to grieve and remember the great moments, they will eventually help get you back on the road to normalcy. I can understand that you are a private person as I am also. I have found that if you open up to friends and family it helps greatly. I hope you won't be afraid to do this because we are all here for you. My best thoughts go out to you and your family.

Take Care
Roby

Bill,
You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there buddy...talk to you soon.

Craig and Nancy:)

We are all so sorry for your loss.
I hope you find some sort of comfort just in knowing we are all here for you in your time of sadness.

Risk Taker,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We will keep you and your family in our Prayers.
Dan & Vicki

Sorry to hear about your Dad.
I know how sudden things like this can happen. My wife lost her father last month.

Thoughts and prayers from the Kellum family.

Risk,, Very sorry to hear about your Dad..... :(

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our best to you and your family.

Bill,

It was great to meet you, but it certainly took our breath away real quickly when we heard what was happening. I'm glad that whatever words we could come up with were of some comfort to you. You're right about GLH - he is the best of friends.

All the best,

Chuck/Dianne

RT~

Sorry to hear about your Dad... It's times like these that trying to find the "right" thing to say is always difficult. Glad to hear you had good people around you when you needed it most.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Mark & Jenn.

RT I am sorry to hear about your father. My praters are with you and your family.

RT, My prayers go out to you and your family. Always remember when you are out there now with the hammer down you have a special navigator riding ther with you.

Tom A.

RT- I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We enjoy those days we have together like they will be our last.....

chad

Risk Taker,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I wish you and your family my best...
Regards,
Tony

Risk Taker
 

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

I wish you and your family best wishes in this difficult time. I will post this poem I wrote when a member of the OSO family passed away awhile back. I hope you find some comfort in it.

A Poem of Remembrance

Remember me for I am gone,but not from your thoughts
Or prayers,

Spill now the tears for a while, they cleanse the soul
And bring hope for the new day,

My thoughts and deeds are best remembered for me, as are
My thoughts of you,

Words alone do not mark our lives in the present but in the days to come as well,

Remember me as your day’s journey begins and ends, but fear not for I am watching,

I await our reunion, and the days thereafter. Until then live as I have lived and remember me.



Wannabe

Risktaker,
So sorry to hear of your lose. Dad's are special and his loss is great. May you have enough good memories to sustain you during this time.
Prayera are with your family.

Marcia

Risktaker,

Sorry for your loss!
It's important for all of us to live each day as the best person we can be, do something nice for someone, tell the ones close to us that you love them! We never know when the day will come that you can't!
My prayers are with you & your family.

Tom