Said Goodbye To a Great One Yesterday

[lncoop]

Having buried two grandparents, and aunt and an uncle in the last two years I've had my fill of funerals for a while, but yesterday was the toughest one yet for me. My uncle Mike was a step-uncle if there is such a thing, but he was one of the finest men I've ever known. I think the entire town was at the church yesterday. My aunt was really struggling before God sent him to her. She had been married to a philandering bum who finally left her and left behind two devastated little girls who are now grown but are still emotionally scarred from his total abandonment of them. Uncle Mike married her and gave those girls the father they should have had and then some. He rescued that family in every sense of the word, but we lost him to cancer late last week. He was 64 and so full of life; one of those men who brightened a room with his presence. I could go on and on about what an outstanding man he was, but I'll just say he was a hero to me and I'll really miss him, especially at the annual family reunion. I can't begin to imagine how tough it has been and will be for my aunt.

 

[BlkY2k]

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Sorry for the loss. Will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[nlain]

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Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like he was a great man and now he has moved on to a better place. May he Rest In Peace.

 

[WIMUSKY]

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As you know 'Coop, he's in a better place and the suffering has ended for him. The ones who are left behind are suffering now. May God comfort and strengthen you and your family.......

 

[coastalrichard]

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Having buried two grandparents, and aunt and an uncle in the last two years I've had my fill of funerals for a while, but yesterday was the toughest one yet for me. My uncle Mike was a step-uncle if there is such a thing, but he was one of the finest men I've ever known. I think the entire town was at the church yesterday. My aunt was really struggling before God sent him to her. She had been married to a philandering bum who finally left her and left behind two devastated little girls who are now grown but are still emotionally scarred from his total abandonment of them. Uncle Mike married her and gave those girls the father they should have had and then some. He rescued that family in every sense of the word, but we lost him to cancer late last week. He was 64 and so full of life; one of those men who brightened a room with his presence. I could go on and on about what an outstanding man he was, but I'll just say he was a hero to me and I'll really miss him, especially at the annual family reunion. I can't begin to imagine how tough it has been and will be for my aunt.

An older gentleman once told me that most folks die with fewer than five "true" friends. I think the attendance says it all Luke. We will lose the person but always have the memories. Best wishes for you and your family.

 

[southkogs]

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Condolences to you and your family Coop. It's good to hear a man remembered in a great way, and to see the legacy he left behind is respected and valuable to his family. What a reassuring Hope that is for all of us!

 

[lncoop]

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Thanks guys. I didn't really begin to appreciate him until a few years ago, but I'm sure glad I did. The admiral feels the same way.

 

[Limited-Time]

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Sorry for you loss. I've heard it said when a friend becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. My all he touched treasure his memories.

 

[aspeck]

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Mr. Coop, you and the entire Coop family are in my thoughts and prayers, especially your Aunt and cousins. I know God will strengthen and sustain you during this difficult time, as He will your Aunt, cousins, and other family members that Uncle Mike touched. Your Aunt and Cousins will need your support and faith in the days, weeks, and months ahead. If you need anything, or just to talk, you know where to find me.

 

[DECK SWABBER 58]

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I will pray that you, your aunt and all the family are blessed with strength, courage, wisdom and patience at this difficult time.