Now our little family's down to three..

SylasGaunt · Post by **SylasGaunt** » 2003-09-12 03:26pm

My father is a retired Green Beret and in my 21 years of life I've never seen that shed a single tear. Today I saw him break down and cry.

My mother is a grade school teacher who's always done her best for us. I've never heard anything that sounded as anguished as she did today.

My brother was the single most infuriating person i've ever known. He was constantly irritating me, playing his damn rap music too loud for me to sleep, using my computer without permission and otherwise making a general nuisance of himself... and now he's gone.

Late last night his car burned up in a parking lot.. the police found a body inside and the splint from my brother's recently broken finger.

I'd give just about anything to hear him come in singing the lyrics to one of the myriad rap songs he was always bugging us all with. Christ I don't know what to do.. I'm trying to help support mom, keep her from blaming herself.. I just.. I just don't know how to deal with this kind of thing.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2003-09-12 03:40pm

Oh gods I'm sorry. My condolences to you and your family.

I don't know what to say except...well, wether you just need someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on,whatever-we're here for you.
*hugs*

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2003-09-12 03:41pm

Ouch you have my Sympathy

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2003-09-12 03:45pm

I'm sorry. It's good that you're trying to help your mother, at a time like this she needs you. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.

BoredShirtless · Post by **BoredShirtless** » 2003-09-12 03:53pm

You and your parents have my deepest condolences.

I just don't know how to deal with this kind of thing.

Cry, cry with your Mum and Dad. He was your brother, and you loved him very much.

SylasGaunt · Post by **SylasGaunt** » 2003-09-12 03:53pm

Thanks.. guys hearing that helps. Our Tampa/Brandon denizens may have heard something about it on the news today.

Trytostaydead · Post by **Trytostaydead** » 2003-09-12 03:56pm

My sympathies man.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-09-12 04:17pm

You have my deepest sympathies.

Stravo · Post by **Stravo** » 2003-09-12 04:23pm

In times like these there is nothing you really can say that doesn;t sound empty or not very helpful. Your presence however is what your mom is going to need most of all. Just knowing you're there will be a comfort and don't ignore you father either, just because he was a Green Beret doesn't mean that he's not a human being that needs his son now more than ever.

I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2003-09-12 04:24pm

My deepest condolances. If you ever need to vent, we're here to listen. This is going to be one of the most stressful times of your entire life, and you will need somewhere to go to let the emotions out.

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-09-12 04:30pm

You will always have friends here to help you. Dealing with death is hard, but we're here for you.

Alex Moon · Post by **Alex Moon** » 2003-09-12 04:39pm

My condolences.

To lose someone like that is just awful.

zombie84 · Post by **zombie84** » 2003-09-12 05:19pm

jesus man...im so sorry.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2003-09-12 05:24pm

I'm really at a loss for words. That really sucks, and you and your family will be in my thoughts.

Xenophobe3691 · Post by **Xenophobe3691** » 2003-09-12 05:25pm

Holy...I'm very, very sorry. I can't express my sorrow, I only offer my condolences

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2003-09-12 05:30pm

My condolences

And really none of us has any sure way of dealing but we can try and help.

Solauren · Post by **Solauren** » 2003-09-12 05:34pm

All I can say is......

That sucks. It really sucks.

My full support and sympathies. Having lost grandparents (including one last year), Iknow what it's like to loss a family member, but your own sibling...

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2003-09-12 05:43pm

...That is...terrible...Much luck to you in the near future, my friend....
My sincerest condolences...they do not suspect foul play, do they?

Mark S · Post by **Mark S** » 2003-09-12 05:52pm

You have my condolences. I have no idea what you're going through losing a brother and in such a terrible way but I hope your family pulls through.

Gambler · Post by **Gambler** » 2003-09-12 06:19pm

My condolences, I can't imagine what I would do if something like this happened to my family

I hope you and your family have enough strength to pass this difficult times together.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-09-12 06:25pm

You have my absolute and deepest sympathies...

CmdrWilkens · Post by **CmdrWilkens** » 2003-09-12 06:28pm

I was going to try to find some words that can somehow let you know that you've got all the love we can collectively send focused on your family. I can't so I'll just say have faith that the love you have for your brother will heal the wound of his loss and in the meantime know that you have our sympathy.

Tosho · Post by **Tosho** » 2003-09-12 06:36pm

You have my deepest condolences.

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2003-09-12 08:13pm

I'm so very sorry to hear that, you have my deepest sympathies.

Enigma · Post by **Enigma** » 2003-09-12 08:42pm

You've got my deepest, deepest sympathies. I don't know how I'd react if a member of my family were to die.

Was there any reasons for the fire? I can't imagine him just staying inside while it burned. Was it an accident?