[OT] In memory...

[the Jester]

My heart goes out to you.

Speaking both as another James, and as an ordained Minister, I will cast my blessings upon his memory tonight, and drink (as many others have said) both to him and to Bjorn.

If there is anything I could do for you, please let me know...


Much love from all of us,

 

[jester47]

Hold the times you have had with loved ones close to your heart, and savor them while they happen, for we know not when it will be the last.

My condolences,

Aaron Webb

 

[Teflon Billy]

Hi BD,

I also will have three drinks tonight, one for me, one for James and one on the ground for Nigel.

It's a stupid ritual that I doubt will give you much solace, but it's the best I have to offer.

--Jeff--

 

[William Ronald]

Viv,

I am saddened by the loss of your brother James. He was young and full of promise. Like Nikchik, I am disappointed that they looked at his friends as the primary suspects, adding to your hurt. I pray that the criminals shall be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

I have said a prayer, the Mourner's Kaddish, for James. If you need anything, ask.

Although this may not help much now, I have learned that the good memories and love ultimately triumph over the feelings of loss.

From the Mourner's Kaddish:

Oseh shalom bim'romav, hu yaaseh shalom aleinu v'al kol Yisrael, v'imru: Amein

May the Source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and comfort those who are bereaved. Amen


Shalom

 

[Eosin the Red]

BD,

I will skip the words for you - I did speak with the boss as requested. Sometimes in the prayers of others we can find some measure of peace.

 

[Ace]

I only got to game with my brother James once.



I don't know more than a fraction of the people who will read this, but I know many of those who post. So I hope that you won't mind if I write these words, mostly just to get them out of my own head. If you pray, please pray for my brother. Or if not, then at least raise a glass to Bjorn. He was a great kid, and I miss him terribly.

Balsamic Dragon

There isn't much to say about something like that, almost everything sounds weak.

I am sorry for your loss

 

[Meds]

My condolences on your loss.

 

[Ilen]

My condolences Balsamic Dragon (referring to something by their handle at a time like this feels wrong somehow), I lost a cousin when I was younger and understand to some degree how you feel.

May your grief, but not your memories fade with time.

 

[JLXC]

I too lost my brother James, when he was 20. I feel deeply for you. I am 33 now and it still comes up in my mind, but not as much now. The pain is lessened and I believe my brother James went to a better place. I hope you can believe that for your brother. Senseless death is something that will stick with you forever, but remembering the good times helps. My heart goes out to you, and yours. Good luck on the long road ahead.

 

[Breakstone]

In my household, we are having a moment of silence for James.