Saturday, May 26, 2007

In Loving Memory



A phone call at 3:30 in the morning never brings good news. My nephew, Brett, passed away early this morning. He died from injuries he suffered in a 4-wheeler accident after leaving a party celebrating his 22nd birthday with his friends. His grandfather on his father's side died a few short weeks ago. My sister is comforted knowing he is now in a better place with him.

17 comments:

indyernie said...

The passing of a close family member is extremely hard to understand. I’m sorry for your loss.
My prayers go out for your sister.

Anonymous said...

Gary, so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Some days, the whole "better place" argument is all that keeps you goin.

This is no doubt one of those days.

So sorry.

Anonymous said...

My condolances ... but gotta ask was alcohol involved?

Gary R. Welsh said...

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

Gary,

I'm sorry to learn about your nephew. Having only met my own biological family a few years ago I've had the chance to experience a nephew who was five when we met and bonded, and who turned 12 this month. I will be with him in Montreal this next week. I can feel the pain you're experiencing.

When I logged into your site tonight and saw Brett's photo, I was taken back by how much you and he look so much alike. Again, my condolences Gary.

Anonymous said...

Dear Gary,

I am so sorry to read of the death of your young and beautiful nephew.
My condolences to you and your family.

Sam Hasler said...

My condolences.

The Amazing Abdul said...

Gary,

My condolences to you and your family. A loss like this is always painful, fortunately you have each other to draw strength from.

Abdul

Anonymous said...

Condolences, Gary, to you and the rest of your family.

Anonymous said...

You're in our prayers.

Anonymous said...

Gary,

My prayers are with you and your family during this time. God controls life and death for each of us. He is the Divine Creator and we are His Divine Creatures.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Keep the faith and you will see your loved ones again on the other side of this veil we call life.

You have my deepest sympathy.

ZW said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Gary R. Welsh said...

Thanks again to everyone for your support. The more I learn about his accident the more painful it is to accept. We all make bad decisions from time to time, but you never know in advance which one will end your life prematurely.

Anonymous said...

When you feel like you can, and if it will help, please do share.

We parents in the group might learn something. Because there but for the Grace of God, go I...

Anonymous said...

Gary, I'm so sorry.