I was supposed to be on vacation this week....

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edited August 2011 in The Clubhouse
I was supposed to be on vacation this week but early Monday morning my brother lost his fight with cancer. Its been a tough road for him but at least he is not suffering anymore. A few words about my brother, he was a veteran of the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He was a good hearted soul but had his flaws as we all do. He will be buried with full military honor at the same veteran's cemetary as my dad, here in Maryland. Yesterday felt like I was in a haze. Today I am back here on the forum seeking comfort in threads about cables, where to buy black paint and other things related to audio. I just wanted to say its a good to be here. Cheers. :wink:
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2011
    Nap,,sorry for your loss.when I was in Viet Nam(Army),,I remember a jacket that the locals were selling,,it went something like this,,"When I die,I'll go to heaven,,cause I've served my time in hell".My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    Stay solid NAP, our thoughts are with you.

    You can buy paint at Home Depot but I'd suggest asking serious questions about it with the lumber dept guy. Just refuse to accept what aisle he's trying to send you to and tell him about your new project for the puppy mill you just started.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited August 2011
    My sincerest condolences. I too just lost a friend to cancer earlier this month. At least their suffering is over.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,602
    edited August 2011
    Very sorry to hear this Nap.
    --Gary--
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    Stay positive NAP. Prayers and thoughts sent.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2011
    RIP father and son/brother.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2011
    Remember how his life enriched yours. Discard the negative and focus on how his life benefited others. (including me and my family for his service to our country.)

    RIP
    Prayers sent for family and friends.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2011
    Very sorry to hear that Nap, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited August 2011
    prayer for your brother's family and friends NAP....please tell us his first name at least..
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited August 2011
    I'm sorry to for your loss Nap, my sister died from liver cancer last November the 5th in Wichita, two months after she was diagnosed and two weeks after her 56th birthday. Fortunately her suffering was short as was her battle with the disease.

    My prayers are with you and your family.

    I'm comforted by the thought that my sister is in a better place and finally at peace.

    wayne
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,039
    edited August 2011
    Recently lost a friend to cancer. Know exactly what haze you are in...it's still hard to believe she is gone. I try to remember the good times with a smile...hope you can too.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited August 2011
    My heart felt prayers for you and your family.

    Keep his memory alive and smile at the warmth they bring.

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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited August 2011
    Prayers are sent to you and your family nap. I'm very sorry for your loss. Things are definately better for your brother though.

    Greg
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2011
    My deepest condolences.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited August 2011
    Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,500
    edited August 2011
    Tony, my condolences to you and your family.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited August 2011
    nap wrote: »
    ......but at least he is not suffering anymore.


    Focusing on this aspect of it really helps get through the grief. My sincerest condolences.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited August 2011
    I'm sorry for the loss of your brother.Prayers for your family sent. Dan
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2011
    Big hug for nap and a new emotiva thread coming from me to comfort you

    My uncle Mickey died the other year and he was a vet .The asian orange caught up with him and he died of liver cancer .In the end his stomach was swollen like a balloon and he had a stone cold kinda zen like look in his eye like he knew it was his time and he was at peace with it . Them Vietnam guys like your bro and my uncle had balls of steel, mickey was in a recon squad called crazy bones where they went behind the enemy lines with no back up

    Its sad to loose the ones you love and there is a little comfort in knowing they wont suffer no more pain
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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited August 2011
    ...Positive Thoughts sent your way. RIP.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited August 2011
    I am sorry for your loss NAP.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited August 2011
    Sorry for your loss, RIP.

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    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited August 2011
    I also lost my father to lung cancer a few years ago. It's actually better to let him go than to witness him suffer from it. At the end, his body was no more than bones and skin. My condolences to you and your family!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    I am really sorry about your lost, my deepest sympathy to you and your family, prayers and goo thoughts sent your way!

    What is your brother's name and how old was he?

    God bless!
    Rene
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  • arun1963
    arun1963 Posts: 1,797
    edited August 2011
    I lost my mother on the 5th of July and the comfort of routine saw me through the first few days. Condolences on the loss of your brother.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,007
    edited August 2011
    My condolences to you and your family
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited August 2011
    Sorry for your loss Nap. My condolences to your entire family.
    Michael ;)
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,714
    edited August 2011
    Condolences to you and your family, nap.

    We all have to make the jump, but to be buried in the same Veterans' Cemetary as your dad ........ doesn't get more honorable than that.
    Sal Palooza
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited August 2011
    So sorry for your loss! Words seem inadequate at times like this. Glad your here.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited August 2011
    My thoughts are with you and your family. Thanks for letting us know about him.
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