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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsRory has passed away.
I am so overwhelmed with gratitude that you all gave me the opportunity to go and say thank you, to share how important he was in my life, to be able to hold his hand, to hug him, and to say Good bye while he could hear me.
That you gave me the opportunity to create truly magical, final memories has me weeping in gratitude, to be given the opportunity to pay homage to my best friend to do everything in my very best capacity, personally, not some guilt ridden long distance wish i could've been there thing.
You helped me be there for him when he needed and wanted it most, you helped me see his easy smile, one of his last laughs, to see him at his very best, instead of at his worst.
You are God, You are Miracles, You offer such Grace, You offer such Empathy, You give such Love.
On behalf of all of us that You bless so selflessly every day DU,
Thank You.
Love, John
SheltieLover
(79,755 posts)I am here for you if you need to chat.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)SheltieLover
(79,755 posts)Nanuke
(922 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)You are a miracle and then some.
Deep State Witch
(12,697 posts)He knows that he was loved. Hail the Traveler! May he go forth shining!
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)He certainly shines bright all the time he was here.
samplegirl
(13,913 posts)of your dear friend.
Dear_Prudence
(1,162 posts)I am glad you were able to say goodbye. I am so sorry for your loss.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,378 posts)As was stated above, I am glad you were able to be with him in his last hours and say goodbye.
Wishing you Peace and Strength.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)It was truly magical
debm55
(59,727 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,617 posts)I hope you find comfort in the memories you both shared.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,723 posts)Scrivener7
(59,344 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)It's what your heart says that matters.
Clouds Passing
(7,865 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)sdfernando
(6,062 posts)I know you will cherish those final memories. It was a gift to both of you that you could be there!
Peace to both of you
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)Danmel
(5,761 posts)May sweet memories of your beloved friend bring you comfort and peace.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)Ziggysmom
(4,107 posts)I am so sorry for your loss.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)cate94
(3,088 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)Maraya1969
(23,489 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)Dorothy V
(505 posts)Rory and you were so blessed to have each other. Those blessings continue and will touch you every day for the rest of your life.
Love never ends.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)Glad to see you.
Niagara
(11,711 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)biophile
(1,375 posts)You were a champion friend to Rory. Take care of yourself now.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)I have mountains of treasured memories that will walk with me my remaining days.
lapucelle
(21,037 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)LoisB
(12,860 posts)too. May The Universe welcome him with open arms and may Rory have eternal peace.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)You all have been such a rock for me, Thank you.
wordstroken
(1,406 posts)Now, as you build a strong foundation of new love and caring among our DU family, Rory will forever stay in your memory and in your heart.
And thank goodness you have Petunia and Cuddles to give you their special kind of up-close-and-personal comfort and warmth and love that only animals can give.
💕 💖
Love you, John
🦋 wordstroken
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)To be reminded of the continuity of not just life, but the energies, the fulfillment of one promise creating new ones, etc...
Thank you and we love you too.
niyad
(131,874 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(15,982 posts)Rory sounded like a great companion. Cherish you memories of him.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)He was.
malaise
(295,381 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)gademocrat7
(11,895 posts)Sending you hugs and love on the loss of your dear Rory.
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)onethatcares
(16,983 posts)may all your memories be good
JMCKUSICK
(5,878 posts)littlemissmartypants
(32,863 posts)CrispyQ
(40,904 posts)Deuxcents
(26,554 posts)IbogaProject
(5,814 posts)That is how my Korean friend says they speak of this transition. And that their memorial style is to have an upbeat party in joyous celebration that the person would enjoy.
pandr32
(14,185 posts)May you have wonderful memories enough to lift your spirits and lots of hugs from us all.
CaliforniaPeggy
(156,586 posts)How wonderful that you were there, that you had the chance to say goodbye, to laugh, to weep, to show your deep love. Please take care of yourself as you pass through this deep grief.