Thank you, DU!

[The Zanti Regent]

Skinner & Pals:

Thank you for creating DU and keeping it going. You've been a real blessing these past few weeks.

I want to thank everyone who sent kind messages to me in the past few weeks, it's just been so difficult getting over the death of my only child from his war wounds. It's just so hard sometimes, you get down in the dumps, especially at this time of the year.

Yes you get angry, at the funeral, when the flag draping his coffin was offered to me, I snapped at the young man telling his to stick that worthless cloth somewhere. I was so angry, if I had a lighter, I would have burned that flag right then and there. You feel so frustrated and at the end of your rope, BUT then you realize how many DU friends you didn't know you had who will say the right word at the right time.

I don't know where many of you are, but I do know that you have open doors and loving hearts. Bless you all.

ZR

[Neoma]

1. Ditto on the Thank you for making this site!

[salin]

2. ((((ZR))))

I missed the news of your tragic loss. What strength you must have and have exhibited in the news, the funeral... and now in the aftermath. While all of your memories with your child, right now, may cause searing pain since it is hard to have the memories without recalling the excruciating loss, may basking in those memories - at some point - cause you instead great warmth and comfort... as those memories allow you to be present with him for those moments in a sorta zen way.

My prayers are with you and your family.

[Dzimbowicz]

3. As a veteran

I offer you the deepest, most heartfelt sympathies over the loss of your son.

In December 1967 I had to attend the funeral of my 'surrogate big brother' under the same circumstances.

:hug:

[Catchawave]

4. Thoughts are with you ZR.

...and remember the holidays can suck even under the best of circumstances. So sorry for your loss.

[babylonsister]

5. I too send my condolences, ZR.

I hadn't read about your son. Such a tragic loss. You're in my thoughts.

[auntAgonist]

6. ZR I cannot begin to imagine your pain

May the good memories and love of your son and love from your son sustain you in the days and years to come.
It's so hard to know what to say to someone who has suffered such a loss, please know that many people are praying, and keeping you close in their hearts. Even those of us who don't know you :)

auntAgonist.

[UrbScotty]

7. Thank you for your sacrifices.

I can't imagine what it's likee to have a family member at war right now.

Which makes it harder to imagine what it's like to have a family member die at war. My grandpa would know; his brother died in Korea.

:hug: