Memorial Bow for Death of My Brother!

[Roy from Pa]

No need to apologize, Dave. We understand.

[stickmonkey]

Dave I understand your pain having lost my best friend and brother in 2010. He and I were the best of everything. We hunted together, both work for the fire dept and on the same shift so we could be off at the same times, etc. His passing was a great loss to my family and I.

 Kirk Lavender was a true brother and friend during those times and his emails helped to focus on something other than the loss. Even know with every bow I build I think of my brother and the times we had. I was still angry and it was more frustration than anything but I blamed God, however thankfully His patience and mercy healed the constant ache and the frustration of it all and I pray the same for you as well, Dave. - shane

[warpedarrow]

Just saw this thread as I never come here but hang out in the history and collecting forum.

Dave, I believe that the feelings and emotions that you are expressing are typical for a person that has lost a close loved one.  I experienced them about twelve years ago when my son died.  I was in a fog for months but eventually the pain lessened and my thoughts cleared.  Today I am as happy and fulfilled as any man need be.

Building a bow for him will help you to cope and fill your time while you adjust to the new reality.  I would suggest not burying it with him but hanging on to it until someday in the future when you will have another special person come into your life.  It could be a close hunting buddy or perhaps a grandson or granddaughter.  You could give the bow to them along with the special story that goes along with it.  Just a thought.  Life will get better but first the grieving process must be passed through.  Keep your chin up and don't let the loss get the better of you.

May God comfort and bless you in this difficult time.

[mark Willoughby]

Dave ,
I would like to offer up my deepest condolences you story grabbed my soul and shook it it's hard loosing a brother it feels like life just stops and all you want to do is reflect on the time you had with each other it's so unreal but at the same time you know there gone I only say this Dave Bc my younger brother was murdered last June by two gunmen who tried to mugg him and his wife they first shot her in the leg and while Jp was helping her they shot my best friend in this whole world in the back "cowards" I can't say that the pain will ever go away I know mine hasn't but it has gotten mangable I feel your pain brother so if you need anybody to talk to pm me it might do us both some good may God bless you and your family stay strong my friend

[red hill]

Prayers to you and your family, Dave.  I have four younger brothers, it would be rough losing even one. Stay strong, brother.

[ianpc]

Praying for you and your family.