plenzmd1 Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 TBD family, I have very sad news to share from one of our beloved members, Augie(Kevin). Kevin's 28-year-old son Michael passed away suddenly early Wednesday morning. Please keep Kevin, Michael, and all their family in your thoughts and prayers. I never met Michael, but I know his father is an unbelievable Dad, a great husband, and a special friend. Here is the note Kevin posted to his beloved Xavier Basketball board earlier. God bless Kevin, and may Michael Rest In Peace. As many of you may know, we have a son who battled addiction for the better part of a decade. Michael lost his battle January 2, at his home in Nashville, TN. But he fought valiantly! He was 28 years old. We could not possibly any more devastated, or more proud. This is every parent’s nightmare...you should NEVER bury your child.We are eternally grateful to a team of therapists he began working with a few years ago. Through his hard work and their talents, we were blessed with almost 3 years of an amazing happiness, both for him and for us. We got to witness what our sober son could become. I got to meet my troubled adolescent as an amazing, thoughtful, productive and mature adult - and that person amazed me. He was a better father than I ever dreamed of being. I guarantee you would have loved him. Everybody did. He was everything you could dream of in a son.Unfortunately, some serious life events left him with underlying anxiety and depression. After the most amazing Christmas ever by all accounts, he tragically succumbed just a few days later in an accidental OD. You many eventually take sobriety for granted, but that’s the trap. I could go on and on about addiction. Instead I’ll ask this: don’t judge. You don’t know what got those people and those families to that point in life.
frostbitmic Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 So sorry to hear this Augie, I can't imagine the heartache. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
BuffaloBill Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Augie - Prayers and condolences are most definitely offered. I can’t begin to imagine the magnitude of your pain.
CowgirlsFan Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Heartbroken for you ? My condolences to one and all.
Nanker Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 It is the cruelest of fates for parents to have to bury a child. I can’t imagine the heartbreak. I recall all when Augie came here and revealed the trouble their son was in. It sounded as though he was getting better. That’s nearly always a tenuous thing when talking about addiction though. That demon has struck on both sides of my family. I know how it can devastate. My my condolences to the parents and family.
Another Fan Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Thoughts and prayers are with you. I just about broke down in tears reading that. May God bless you and your family
Gugny Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Augie ... my most sincere condolences to you and yours, friend. My heart aches for you.
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Augie; so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family, and may God bless you..
SinceThe70s Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 That's devastating, I can't begin to imagine what you and your family are going through. My most profound condolences.
Mr Info Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Augie/Kevin - Prayers & thoughts for you, Michael, and your family.
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 I am simply at a loss, this can't be happening... I am so very sorry. May all the strength & energy guide you. With love and prayers...
ChevyVanMiller Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Augie, you sound like an amazing dad that did everything he could do to help his son. I know the pain will always be with you, but the seeds you two have planted together will forever blossom in the Spring. May those memories bring you some peace. My deepest condolences.
mead107 Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 My god, so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Had a nephew pass away at 25 from cancer several years ago. His mom still has a tough time around the holidays. I don’t know how you ever get over it.
BringBackFergy Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 I’m very sorry Augie. Praying for you and family.
Captain Caveman Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Very sorry to hear this, no judgement, no shame. Will be thinking and praying for your family.
Nervous Guy Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 My most sincere condolences Kevin...having walked in your shoes almost a year ago, I know how very devastating this is. I hope we can continue our dialog so I can try to help you through this horrific time. My deepest sympathies my friend. I friggin hate drugs!!
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