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Post by: Machias on October 15, 2024, 11:03:34 AM: Such a sad and painful time for me and my family. Got a call Friday evening from the Coroner's Office. My middle Son had passed away. Only 35 years old. Just breaks my heart. Still don't know the cause, no apparent trauma and no signs of drug abuse. They did an autopsy yesterday, but are waiting for toxicology reports to come back. Shouldn't have to bury your kids. :'(
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Post by: Skillet on October 15, 2024, 11:07:31 AM: I'm so sorry Fred. Terrible, terrible thing to have to go through.
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Post by: Dan-o on October 15, 2024, 11:07:53 AM: Oh, I am so very sorry for your loss.
There are no words.

I am praying for comfort for your family....
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Post by: full choke on October 15, 2024, 11:08:44 AM: Very sorry for your loss.
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Post by: jrebel on October 15, 2024, 11:12:50 AM: So very sorry for your loss. This is heart breaking news. Stay strong and reach out to folks for support.
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Post by: Irish_hunter93 on October 15, 2024, 11:16:43 AM: Your family is in my thoughts sir.

I'm sorry
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Post by: Mtnwalker on October 15, 2024, 11:20:46 AM: Something no parent should ever have to endure, heart breaking indeed. Prayers to you and your family Fred
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on October 15, 2024, 11:23:33 AM: Sorry to hear such terrible news. Condolences to you and your family.
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Post by: highside74 on October 15, 2024, 11:25:05 AM: The heartbreak of losing a child is something no parent ever wants to experience. Very sorry for your loss. Hopefully the autopsy will give you answers.
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Post by: Fatherof5 on October 15, 2024, 11:25:22 AM: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm praying for you and your family.
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Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 15, 2024, 11:26:48 AM: The worst news a parent can get. Peace to you and your family Fred.
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Post by: LDennis24 on October 15, 2024, 11:26:55 AM: Condolences to you and your family. My worst fear in life. When you get up to it can you tell us a little bit about him?
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 15, 2024, 11:33:46 AM: I'm so sorry, Fred.
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Post by: lewy on October 15, 2024, 11:36:52 AM: Wow, very sorry sir
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 15, 2024, 11:51:16 AM: I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will be sending prayers for you and for your family.
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Post by: bigdub257 on October 15, 2024, 12:05:45 PM: You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Bonnie on October 15, 2024, 12:08:47 PM: Sorry for your loss , something a father should never have to go through.
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Post by: follow maggie on October 15, 2024, 12:11:38 PM: I’m so sad to see this. I’ll keep you guys in my prayers, Fred.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 15, 2024, 12:18:52 PM: So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family today.
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Post by: Bob33 on October 15, 2024, 12:23:23 PM: That is certainly heart breaking. I hope you can find some solace.
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Post by: 2MANY on October 15, 2024, 12:28:41 PM: I can't imagine.
So sorry.
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Post by: redi on October 15, 2024, 12:36:34 PM: Our prayers are with you.
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Post by: Taco280AI on October 15, 2024, 01:35:24 PM: Sorry to read this, prayers for your family.
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Post by: asmith on October 15, 2024, 01:47:33 PM: Sending prayers to you and your family! Nobody should ever have to burry their child!
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Post by: wadu1 on October 15, 2024, 01:51:58 PM: Fred and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by: b0bbyg on October 15, 2024, 01:59:07 PM: My condolences, prayers for your family.
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on October 15, 2024, 02:42:33 PM: Oh man Fred- I'm so sorry. Let know if you need anything
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Post by: Mfowl on October 15, 2024, 03:00:14 PM: My condolences for your families loss! Very sad indeed!
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on October 15, 2024, 03:06:36 PM: Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
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Post by: bearhunter99 on October 15, 2024, 03:09:03 PM: Condolences to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Post by: HillHound on October 15, 2024, 03:37:00 PM: So sorry to hear this.
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Post by: slowreflexes on October 15, 2024, 04:40:21 PM: That’s awful to hear. My condolences to you and your family.
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Post by: BD1 on October 15, 2024, 05:53:43 PM: Jesus Fred...I am so sorry that you all are going through that. You and all those who knew him are in my prayers.
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Post by: Timberstalker on October 15, 2024, 06:01:40 PM: Not a lot to say here Fred. Sorry.
Hope you can find some peace.
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Post by: Cylvertip on October 15, 2024, 09:20:45 PM: Thoughts are with you and your family
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Post by: bornhunter on October 15, 2024, 09:30:47 PM: 🙏
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Post by: 3nails on October 15, 2024, 09:31:35 PM: I'm so sorry you have to endure this. I can't even imagine. I hope you are given the strength to help those who are also hurting.
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 15, 2024, 09:40:50 PM: I am so sorry for your loss.

Burying one of your kids is not anything a parent should have to do.

My heart aches for you and your family.
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Post by: Limhangerslayer on October 15, 2024, 10:06:32 PM: So sorry to hear this, prayers sent to you and your family.
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Post by: high_hunter on October 15, 2024, 10:35:29 PM: Saddened and sorry to hear. Terrible news for any family and parent. Reach out if needing anything.
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Post by: NumaJohn on October 15, 2024, 10:47:19 PM: My condolences to you, your family, and your son's friends. Take care.

John
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Post by: bearpaw on October 16, 2024, 05:16:05 AM: That’s terrible Fred, I can’t imagine the pain for you and your family. My condolences to you and your family and his friend's.
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Post by: grundy53 on October 16, 2024, 05:35:19 AM: I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Post by: Threewolves on October 16, 2024, 06:05:29 AM: Blessed are those who morn. I'm truly sorry.

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Post by: Southpole on October 16, 2024, 07:43:29 AM: Sorry for your loss, I couldn’t even begin to know how you feel…
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Post by: Rob on October 16, 2024, 07:51:50 AM: So sorry to hear this Fred. I watched both of my sisters go thru this and I have seen how hard it is.

I will keep you in my daily prayers
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Post by: elkboy on October 16, 2024, 08:00:30 AM: Fred, so sorry to see this tragic news. You and your family will be in our prayers. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 16, 2024, 08:26:47 AM: Deepest condolences to your family Fred.
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Post by: fishngamereaper on October 16, 2024, 08:53:08 AM: Not a phone call any parent can prepare for, or should have to.
Condolences ...can't imagine.
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Post by: HntnFsh on October 16, 2024, 09:00:38 AM: So sorry to hear this. Can't imagine the loss and grief you all are going through. 2 of my sisters went through the same thing. Praying you can find peace sometime in the future.
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Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2024, 09:06:12 AM: Oh wow Fred, I am so sorry
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Post by: jmscon on October 16, 2024, 09:16:23 AM: Very sorry you have to go through this!
I hope peace comes to you and your family sooner than later.
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Post by: Sandberm on October 16, 2024, 09:22:43 AM: I remember you talking about your son a few(many?) years ago.

I'm sorry for the sadness this has brought you.
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Post by: HereDuckyDucky on October 16, 2024, 09:52:44 AM: Terribly sorry, Fred.

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Post by: bigdave on October 16, 2024, 09:59:00 AM: Fred, so sorry to hear this! Praying for you and your family.
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Post by: Machias on October 16, 2024, 10:14:41 AM: I really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers, so very helpful. Still waiting on the results of the autopsy. Thank you everyone, you folks have been my extended family for so many years. :'( :'(
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Post by: Tbar on October 16, 2024, 10:36:14 AM: In our thoughts, so sorry for your loss.
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Post by: IFunk on October 16, 2024, 11:58:08 AM: My condolences Fred. I can't even imagine. Peace be with you.
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Post by: rainshadow1 on October 16, 2024, 02:36:45 PM: Very sorry to hear, Fred. Peace to you and yours... Prayers for you.
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Post by: JDArms1240 on October 16, 2024, 02:49:32 PM: I know I don’t know you. But man am I sorry about this, as a dad of two young boys and this is hard to read.
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Post by: Jason on October 16, 2024, 02:56:17 PM: The news no parent ever wants to get. So sad to hear and sorry for your loss Fred.
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Post by: mburrows on October 16, 2024, 05:13:27 PM: Unimaginable. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Post by: jstone on October 16, 2024, 07:28:56 PM: So sorry for your loss.!!
Prayers to your family
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Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2024, 09:11:50 PM: So sorry, Fred. I cant imagine what you and your family are going through.
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Post by: Yakirack on October 17, 2024, 08:01:55 AM: Sorry for your loss. Terrible to have to go through.
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Post by: Machias on November 08, 2024, 12:18:38 PM: A little story to share. My Son Alex expressed an interest a few years ago about archery, so I bought him a recurve for Christmas in the hopes it would help us become closer. We never had a great relationship in his late teens and was never able to become closer, no matter how many times I tried. Earlier this year he moved in with us for about 5 months due to a fire at his apartment complex. It didn't start in his apartment, but he lost almost all of the few things he had. I had also given him a shotgun that had belonged to my Father and a small handgun. Fortunately, the bow, the shotgun and the handgun were at our house. My oldest Son was in visiting from Thailand a couple of weeks ago. In fact he flew in the night we were notified that Alex had passed away. I talked it over with the wife and we both agreed to give the bow to my Oldest Son. It was a take down recurve so I broke it down and gave it to him. For some reason he decided to put it in his carry on bag. Not a good choice as the TSA (and rightly so) would not let him bring the bow riser on the plane. I don't blame them at all. For some reason he did not call me as I was only a few minutes away from the Airport and would have returned and picked it up from him. He still had a 2 hour wait for his plane so time was not an issue. So he voluntarily relinquished the bow riser. He called me right before boarding and felt horrible. I was mad, sad, heartbroken all rolled into one. I called the Spokane TSA and they informed me anything voluntarily turned over to them went into a bin and there was no way to retrieve it. I decided to send a message to the Main TSA. I made it very clear in my opening statement that this was NOT a complaint and that I understood why it was not allowed on the plane. But if there was anyway, when they emptied the bin, I could be there and possibly get the bow riser back. I got a standard canned response. Then a second email that once an item was turned in there was no way to get it back. Pretty bummed. Fast forward to this past Monday and a guy from the TSA called me and wanted to help. Promised to look and see if it was still in TSA's possession and possibly work out a way to return it. I meant that gentleman today and he returned the bow riser. I am so grateful that someone I do not know went so far out of his way to help me. Awesome Person!!!
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Post by: pianoman9701 on November 08, 2024, 12:32:26 PM: Amazing with the TSA. Good to find someone with consideration. During Covid, at the TSA scanner I had to take off my mask and with it came my $5K hearing aids. Didn't realize it until I got off the plane. Went to TSA. No help, little response. I'm glad you got it back, Fred. :tup:
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Post by: Sandberm on November 08, 2024, 12:47:30 PM: That gives you some faith in humanity Machias.

Seems like I remember you saying that your son was a fighter in Thailand?
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Post by: Machias on November 08, 2024, 12:49:37 PM: Quote from: Sandberm on November 08, 2024, 12:47:30 PM
That gives you some faith in humanity Machias.

Seems like I remember you saying that your son was a fighter in Thailand?

My Oldest boy was a Muay Thai fighter, he still lives over there.
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Post by: Alchase on November 08, 2024, 02:50:21 PM: Not sure How I missed this?

You and your family are in my prayers Fred.
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Post by: Jpmiller on November 08, 2024, 04:02:10 PM: That TSA story is pretty special, so glad you got that back. So sorry to hear of your loss and the grief your family is going through. I will be praying for you all. If there are any other stories you want to share about your boh please post them. I can’t imagine your pain.
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Post by: sooperfly on November 12, 2024, 08:16:08 AM: Dang not sure how I missed this, so sorry to hear of the loss of your son! Thank you for taking the time and sharing with us.
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Post by: C-Money on November 12, 2024, 09:55:37 AM: So sorry for your loss...
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Post by: Angry Perch on November 12, 2024, 11:49:39 AM: Just seeing this post for the first time. So sorry for your loss Fred. I just can't imagine.
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Post by: Machias on November 14, 2024, 09:54:08 AM: Thanks everyone, it really means a lot to me.
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Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2024, 10:48:58 AM: That’s cool you found a human being that cared. Curious, do I remember you getting a Sapphire Hawk?
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Post by: Machias on November 15, 2024, 01:14:21 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on November 15, 2024, 10:48:58 AM
That’s cool you found a human being that cared. Curious, do I remember you getting a Sapphire Hawk?

Yes, I still have it.