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Title: Lost my brother
Post by: Lowrider on January 17, 2010, 09:53:00 PM
I lost my brother a few days ago. We laid him to rest today. He suffered long and hard for the last several years but fell a sleep in his chair one last time to slip from this life to walk the green valleys that I know he longed to see.  He found his lord and saviour before his passing and for this we are happy.  I was a duck hunter and he is the one that got me into deer hunting many years ago. I am now 57 but when I was around 16 he gave me a 40lb Pearson Spoiler and told me to never sell it. At the time I never really learned how to shoot it and never killed anything with it, but it still hangs on its pegs never to be sold as I had promised. After those earlier days he chose the gun and I chose the traditonal way. We still always had something to talk about even though we were at different ends of the spectrum.  He was always especially proud of me when I killed a deer or a hog with my traditional equipment. These things I will miss and I know it will get better as time creeps on but I am also saddened by the fact that we did not spend as much time together as we should have. Sorry for going on and on but time is shorter than we realize and we really need to make the most of it while we can.
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Post by: Migra Bill on January 17, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
Prayers your way. That was a wonderful tribute to your Brother that you wrote. God Bless You.
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Post by: Kenneth on January 17, 2010, 09:57:00 PM
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.  My prayers to you and your family.  I know exactly what you mean about the time slipping by.

God Bless,

Ken
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Post by: BenBow on January 17, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
Prayers too. You have put in writing something special that few have the ability to do.
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Post by: bow loving man on January 17, 2010, 10:00:00 PM
prayers for you and yours...I know your pain...
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Post by: Robertfishes on January 17, 2010, 10:01:00 PM
sorry for your loss
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Post by: Mudd on January 17, 2010, 10:10:00 PM
Thank you for trusting us enough to share something so personal and painful.
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayer Is for Gods' peace that surpasses all understanding.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: amar911 on January 17, 2010, 10:11:00 PM
God be with you and comfort you in your grief for the loss of your brother. I just lost a close friend and my Stepmom this week, so I feel your pain too.

Allan
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Post by: LongbowGuy83 on January 17, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
We'll be praying our friend. May God bring you encouragementin this time.
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Post by: DannyBows on January 17, 2010, 10:16:00 PM
Sorry for your loss, Prayers for you and yours.
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Post by: Teacher_of_the_Arcane on January 17, 2010, 10:17:00 PM
Prayers sent.....may the Lord's peace be yours, and your family's.
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Post by: Froggy on January 17, 2010, 10:20:00 PM
Sorry for your loss. Wise words you have spoken. God bless !!

Lanier
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Post by: Ghost Dancer on January 17, 2010, 10:21:00 PM
My heartfelt condolences for your loss.  Prayers are sent for both you and your brother.
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Post by: Ghost Dancer on January 17, 2010, 10:22:00 PM
My heartfelt condolences for your loss.  Prayers are sent for you, your brother, and your family.
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Post by: BlacktailBowhunter on January 17, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
You have my deepest condolences.
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Post by: billy shipp on January 17, 2010, 10:24:00 PM
I'm very sorry to hear of you losing your brother.

Prayers sent for you and your family.
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Post by: Flt Rck Shtr on January 17, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
May the good Lord lighten your load, I just lost my sister in June and know what an awful weight it is to bear. Prayers sent and God's Peace,
                                        James
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Post by: bartcanoe on January 17, 2010, 10:31:00 PM
Praying you and yours can find the peace and comfort the Lord can provide.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.
14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
15 According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.
16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.
18 Therefore encourage each other with these words.
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Post by: yekrut on January 17, 2010, 10:41:00 PM
Every time you go to the woods, remeber his spirit is right there with you, every time you shoot an arrow he is there! I am praying for you be strong and remember the times you spent together with him god bless your family.
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Post by: Ben Maher on January 17, 2010, 10:41:00 PM
sympathies to you and your family ...
prayers sent

Ben Maher
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Post by: Herdbull on January 17, 2010, 10:43:00 PM
We pray with you! Mike
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Post by: Bjorn on January 17, 2010, 10:44:00 PM
Loss of a brother is a terribly sad thing-it hits very close to our own mortality. His spirit can be with you as often as you wish it to be.
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Post by: bawana bowman on January 17, 2010, 10:46:00 PM
Prayers and condolences to you, and those that share in the loss of your Brother.
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Post by: 4runr on January 17, 2010, 10:48:00 PM
Praying peace for you and your family.
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Post by: longbowben on January 17, 2010, 10:55:00 PM
Sorry for your loss,God bless your family.
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Post by: limbolt on January 17, 2010, 10:57:00 PM
Our prayers are with you,sounds like you had a great brother and some great memories.  May God bless you and yours.
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Post by: Jim now in Kentucky on January 17, 2010, 10:59:00 PM
Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. I too an so glad he settled his relationship with God in advance.

Jim Davis
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Post by: JEFF B on January 17, 2010, 11:03:00 PM
sorry for ya loss ya have my condolences and prayers  :pray:
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Post by: FerretWYO on January 17, 2010, 11:07:00 PM
praying for peace in your loss. Your words are a wonderful tribute.
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Post by: Straight Shootin' on January 17, 2010, 11:08:00 PM
Sorry for your loss, prayers to you and yours.
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Post by: Luthersbowshootingdaddy on January 17, 2010, 11:15:00 PM
My heartfelt condolences for your loss
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Post by: JAG on January 17, 2010, 11:19:00 PM
May the Great Spirit and His on help you thru this hard time.  Be comforted in the knowledge that he will be wait for you.
May you and your family have the Peace of the Lord.
Johnny/JAG
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Post by: willerstick2009 on January 17, 2010, 11:20:00 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Maym God be with you to help you find peace at this time in your life. God Bless
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Post by: hunterace on January 17, 2010, 11:21:00 PM
thoughts and prayers are with you
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Post by: Jack Guard on January 17, 2010, 11:37:00 PM
I am deeply sorry for your loss.  My condolences.
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Post by: Earthdog on January 17, 2010, 11:51:00 PM
All my condolances to you and your family.

I lost my little brother in 88,,sure doesn't seem that long ago.

They live on in our hearts an souls.

Kia Kaha.
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Post by: mickeys4 on January 17, 2010, 11:55:00 PM
All for one and one for all
My brother and my friend
What fun we have
The time we share
Brothers 'til the end.
~Author Unknown

Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: jonsimoneau on January 18, 2010, 12:10:00 AM
I can't imagine losing my brother.  My prayers are sent.
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Post by: Hud on January 18, 2010, 01:30:00 AM
Your brother would have loved the tribute. Best wishes to you and your family, your brother and his. God bless you.
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Post by: cacciatore on January 18, 2010, 02:24:00 AM
Condolences to the family,prayers from Italy.
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Post by: turkey522 on January 18, 2010, 02:31:00 AM
Prayers and condolences for you and family.
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Post by: Hot Hap on January 18, 2010, 03:26:00 AM
I'm very sorry to hear that. Hap
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Post by: bowslinger on January 18, 2010, 03:40:00 AM
My condolences and prayers.
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Post by: smokin joe on January 18, 2010, 03:42:00 AM
Condolences and prayers sent to you and yours. Stay strong. I lost my brother in August -- I relate to what you are going through in this difficult time.
God bless.
Joe
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Post by: tradtusker on January 18, 2010, 04:22:00 AM
sorry for your loss
thoughts are with you and your family
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Post by: term on January 18, 2010, 05:08:00 AM
Prayers from my family to yours.
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on January 18, 2010, 05:24:00 AM
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Post by: Shakes.602 on January 18, 2010, 05:43:00 AM
I am Sorry For Your Loss. It Sounds Like You Were VERY Close, and He is Watching You from Heaven Bless His Soul. Bless You and All of Yours!!
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Post by: cahaba on January 18, 2010, 06:01:00 AM
So sorry for your loss and prayers going up. I lost my brother 30 years ago. He was only 23.
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Post by: Paul/KS on January 18, 2010, 06:44:00 AM
That is a well written tribute to your brother...
Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Bob Macioch on January 18, 2010, 07:12:00 AM
Im very sorry for your loss
Prayers and thoughts sent
Best
Bob
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2010, 07:33:00 AM
Very sorry Philip, prayers from Kentucky.
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Post by: doctari on January 18, 2010, 08:45:00 AM
Brothers are special as is all your friends and family. Prayers are sent for you and yours, God Bless.
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Post by: Lowrider on January 18, 2010, 09:16:00 AM
Thanks to all for all of your prayers and kind words. I have not spoken many times on this forum  but have benefited greatly from it in the short time I have been here.  I have sold a few bows here and have never had a deal go wrong. A great bunch of people. Thanks again..Philip
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Post by: razorsharptokill on January 18, 2010, 09:20:00 AM
My condolences, I'm sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Butch Speer on January 18, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
Prayers for you & your family. God Bless.
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Post by: bornagainbowhunter on January 18, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
I will pray for you and your family.  You know, life is better now for your brother.  Know ing the LORD is really the only thing worth knowing.  In this life we are all given the chance for eternal life, blessed be the ones that choose it.
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Post by: leatherneck on January 18, 2010, 09:31:00 AM
Prayers for you and your family.
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Post by: ssoden on January 18, 2010, 09:32:00 AM
So sorry for your loss ... Prayers and thoughts from WI.
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Post by: penrosefred on January 18, 2010, 10:19:00 AM
Prayers from Penrose
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Post by: Doc Nock on January 18, 2010, 07:31:00 PM
Philip,

It sounds to me that timewill only deepen the memories and bond that you had with your brother. Beautiful testament to his life well-lived, and ended in the arms of the Lord. What a blessing to know the one you loved so now stands with the one who loved us so he died for us!

prayers for peace that passess all understanding to wrap you in His Grace, healing and love.

Keep the Son in your eyes!
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Post by: TexMex on January 19, 2010, 09:37:00 AM
I am sorry for you loss, bro.
I understand what you say, I lost my brother also many years ago.

God Bless you and keep giving you strength
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Post by: Sandstone on January 25, 2010, 09:37:00 AM
Philip, I will pray for your comfort in dealing with the loss of your brother.  May you find peace in the fond memories you have of your brother.  I would try taking that Ben Pearson Spoiler off the peg and letting a few arrows fly.
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Post by: Ron Emory on January 25, 2010, 02:35:00 PM
Sorry for your loss, may God Bless You and comfort you and your family.
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Post by: kill shot on January 28, 2010, 11:35:00 AM
gave thanks to the lord for you having a brother and enjoying him when you did
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Post by: Rookie@51 on February 04, 2010, 02:00:00 AM
I too have layed a Brother to rest. He was injuryed in a car accident in 1989 and lived in a wheel chair until his death in 2001. I watched him suffer so much in that 12 years till it wasn't funny. His spirit was never broken and he lived a full life. I miss him and would have liked to spent more time with him. We should all learn to live every day like it is our last one because we never get to go back. I am sorry for your loss but I thank you for sharing with us to help remind us to hugg those we love and make time for them.
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Post by: Dirtybird on February 09, 2010, 09:21:00 PM
My prayers are with you Phillip.  It will be four years next week that my brother passed.  My best hunting partner and friend.  I'm deeply saddened to hear your loss.  May we all meet on the other side.

David Sisamis
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Post by: jerry r baker on February 11, 2010, 02:13:00 AM
God sent one of mine home 25 years ago
it hurt my soul i hid and cryed for weeks
i looked up and saw the alabama sunshine
its rays dried my tears
i knew at once he was with GOD
and that some day i would see
him again
my heart goes out to you may
JESUS be with you in your time of need
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Post by: bkbk12 on March 24, 2010, 10:17:00 AM
Sorry for your loss