Over 29 years of fanhood Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 So Sorry NG. It's admirable and a great tribute to him that you share his story and your pain in the hopes it helps another.
sfbillsfan Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 There is a fantastic book out there that I had 2 different friends send to me & I'm reading it still, probably for the 6th time. It's titled How to Survive the Loss of a Love. Get it. I laugh, I cry, it helps. Reach out to others. It's helped me.
The Crowing Rooster Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 very sorry for your loss and my prayers go out you.
WotAGuy Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 A beautiful tribute to your son. Thank you for setting aside your pain to remind others that addiction is a disease and not a reflection of a person's worth. God has Danny in His arms now.
26TrapDraw Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 Deepest condolences to you and you family NG. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
JohnC Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 It took a lot of courage to share your story. It provokes a lot of thoughts. Thank you for that. Condolences to you and your family.
LabattBlue Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 Such a sad story. So many lives taken by accident, addictions & natural causes...way too young. May god bless you and your family going forward.
KD in CA Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 My condolences to your family on your loss, NG.
thebug Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 This breaks my heart! So sorry for your loss. Thank you for the reminder to us all that it can happen to anyone.
Augie Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 This past Friday afternoon, my son Danny lost a long battle with addiction. My heart has a gigantic hole in it that is only getting bigger as the hours go by. Danny was (as some of you that met him) a kind, funny and gregarious boy...he never lost those qualities. He tried to beat his demons over the past 6 years, and was temporarily successful for months at a time...once over a year! He never wanted that life and hated it, he never gave up...My family and I never gave up on him...we loved him so much. Friday I got the call that no parent ever wants to get. He will be coming home for the last time later this week. Not the homecoming We ever wanted. He was a life long rabid Bills fan. Proud to be a Bills fan. Wore his Bills colors in the heart of Dolphin territory...we texted each other all game long, shared the victories and the defeats...planned to come this this years tailgate. Now that's all gone. My plea to you is to have compassion for people in his position, they don't want to be there...they hate it, are ashamed of it...and sometimes just can't escape it. I miss my son and best buddy...I'd gladly change places with him, he was so young so much to live for. Please say a prayer for Danny to finally be at peace. I'm so very sorry to hear this. I freely admit I cried while reading it, both for your loss and knowing it just as easily could have been us. Take comfort in knowing that Danny is at peace. Thank you for sharing this as people need to better understand that addiction affects good people. We all need to judge less and try harder to understand more. Danny, you and your family will stay in our thoughts and prayers.
Meathead Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 also lost my best and only bro twenty years ago named danny. still hurts but most of that fades into joyful memories over time
xsoldier54 Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 This past Friday afternoon, my son Danny lost a long battle with addiction. My heart has a gigantic hole in it that is only getting bigger as the hours go by. Danny was (as some of you that met him) a kind, funny and gregarious boy...he never lost those qualities. He tried to beat his demons over the past 6 years, and was temporarily successful for months at a time...once over a year! He never wanted that life and hated it, he never gave up...My family and I never gave up on him...we loved him so much. Friday I got the call that no parent ever wants to get. He will be coming home for the last time later this week. Not the homecoming We ever wanted. He was a life long rabid Bills fan. Proud to be a Bills fan. Wore his Bills colors in the heart of Dolphin territory...we texted each other all game long, shared the victories and the defeats...planned to come this this years tailgate. Now that's all gone. My plea to you is to have compassion for people in his position, they don't want to be there...they hate it, are ashamed of it...and sometimes just can't escape it. I miss my son and best buddy...I'd gladly change places with him, he was so young so much to live for. Please say a prayer for Danny to finally be at peace. Prayers for you and family.
mead107 Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in our prayers. Be strong for the rest of your family
Art in PNS Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) This past Friday afternoon, my son Danny lost a long battle with addiction. My heart has a gigantic hole in it that is only getting bigger as the hours go by. Danny was (as some of you that met him) a kind, funny and gregarious boy...he never lost those qualities. He tried to beat his demons over the past 6 years, and was temporarily successful for months at a time...once over a year! He never wanted that life and hated it, he never gave up...My family and I never gave up on him...we loved him so much. Friday I got the call that no parent ever wants to get. He will be coming home for the last time later this week. Not the homecoming We ever wanted. He was a life long rabid Bills fan. Proud to be a Bills fan. Wore his Bills colors in the heart of Dolphin territory...we texted each other all game long, shared the victories and the defeats...planned to come this this years tailgate. Now that's all gone. My plea to you is to have compassion for people in his position, they don't want to be there...they hate it, are ashamed of it...and sometimes just can't escape it. I miss my son and best buddy...I'd gladly change places with him, he was so young so much to live for. Please say a prayer for Danny to finally be at peace. NG Very sorry to hear about your loss. I have seen the damaging affects of addiction which leaves me hating the drug culture with every fiber of my being. Edited February 5, 2017 by Art in RTP
BillsPride12 Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 Condolences and very sorry for your loss, at least he is now at peace. Another Bills Fan pulling some strings upstairs for us
Dr. Who Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 Pain is the cost of love. Those who do not experience anguish do not love deeply. I believe with Julian of Norwich that "all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well," but that is an eschatological hope. Your words are tribute to your son and to the love of a family for each other. God bless. You are in my prayers.
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