THAT damn-alcohol took him-out!! in my humaness i,m crying-i,ll miss him. but THANK GOD I KNOW WHERE HE IS!! no more suffering [he died hard] he was a college-grad. a missile-tech. with raytheon!!

-- al-d. (dogs@zianet.com), October 29, 2000

Answers

I am so sorry to hear of you loss Al. My condolences on the passing of your brother.

-- Aunt Bee (Aunt__Bee@hotmail.com), October 29, 2000.

Very sorry Al. Alcohol is a killer, no doubt about it. It is also responsible in a large part for the dumbing down of America. Be strong friend, he is with Jesus now.

-- fan of al-d (keep@rappin.on), October 29, 2000.

I'm so sorry al -- like you said, no more suffering. I hope you can take some comfort in that.

You are in my thoughts.

-- Patricia (PatriciaS@lasvegas.com), October 29, 2000.

Al,

Sorry about the loss of your Bro,my prayers are with ya.

-- capnfun (capnfun1@excite.com), October 29, 2000.

I'm very sorry to hear this Al. May I ask how old was your brother? My Dad died from alcoholism at 59. He was also a college grad and a teetotaler until his 30s. Be careful folks.

-- Lars (lars@indy.net), October 29, 2000.

Al,

My heart aches for you. I am so sorry to hear about your brother, but I do believe that you will be reunited one day.

We all have our date with The Lord. Even knowing that, it's so very hard when the ones we love go before us.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Love...Cin

-- cin (cin@cin.cin), October 29, 2000.

MY BROTHER BOB-was -just turned 60. was to retire this year!! THANK YOU FOLK,S THANK YOU ,IT MEANS ALOT!!

I,M HANGING ON TO THE SCRIPTURE=TEARS IN THE NIGHT-BUT JOY COMES IN THE DAWN!! WE ARE ALL PASSING THRU THIS WORLD OF TEARS-BUT THIS IS NOT THE-END OF THE STORY!! GOD BLESS-I LOVE YU GUY,S!!

-- al-d. (dogs@zianet.com), October 29, 2000.

I'm sorry to hear about your brother Al.

-- butt nugget (catsbutt@umailme.com), October 29, 2000.

Thank you for letting us know, al. The outpouring of love is real, as you can probably feel.

Death teaches the living to value each breath just a little more. Best to you and yours.

Rich

-- Bingo1 (howe9@shentel.net), October 29, 2000.

al-d:

Have to go, but I couldn't leave without saying;

Peace Brother.

Best wishes,,,,

Z

-- Z1X4Y7 (Z1X4Y7@aol.com), October 29, 2000.

MY prayers are with you in your time of loss, I hope the Lord shortens your time of grief.

-- Nikoli Krushev (doomsday@y2000.com), October 29, 2000.

al-d,

Words cannot express the sorrow that one feels when someone they love passes on. I know that this is true of you as well.

Please rest assure that your brother is in a far better place than you or I at the present time. Someday, you two shall be united once again. Until that time, please keep the good thoughts of your brother alive in your heart and in your mind.

My sympathies, Sheeple

-- (Sheeple@Greener.Pastures), October 29, 2000.

Sorry to hear the news al-d.

-- David (David@bzn.com), October 29, 2000.

al-d,

Add my prayers and best wishes for you and your family. My dad died of alcoholism at age 85. He fought with it all his life. I believe that he and your brother are both with Our Lord now.

-- Flash (Nazflash@northlink.com), October 29, 2000.

I Rarely post , Mostly lurk. My prayers are with you, Both. And thanks for your posts Al, sometimes their the best part of my day.

-- Juan Valdez (vgd38@hotmail.com), October 29, 2000.

now I know why, I come to this forum!! you guy,s are closer to the kingdom of GOD, than[sad to say] most church-goer,s!! THE LOVE YOU HAVE SHOWN IS GOD IN YOU!! **GODS NOT IN BUILDING,S-HE,S IN HEART,S=THANKS P.S WE MAY HAVE OUR TIFF,S BUT THAT,S HOW WE LEARN!! YOU ALL TEACH ME LESSON,S EVERY-DAY!!

MY BRO.=BELIEVED IN LOVE-NOW HE,S IN LOVES PRESCENCE!!

-- al-d. (dogs@zianet.com), October 29, 2000.

I'm deeply saddened by your loss Al.

Never think that you don't have many brothers.

-- Carlos (riffraff@cybertime.net), October 29, 2000.

wow carlos, that meant mucho!! thanks bro. I guess the best thing we can do -on htis earth-trip-is just love each other-un-conditonally! we,re all at different places but all tryin to find our way=HOME!! *WE ARE ALL 1 BLOOD!

-- al-d. (dogs@zianet.com), October 29, 2000.

Yup.

-- Carlos (riffraff@cybertime.net), October 29, 2000.

Thanks for joining us in Bok's tonight al. You know that you have our love, concern, and support, as does your family. You know that you need only ask if you need to talk. We are here for you. This tie to each other cannot be broken, it is here for a reason. I think many of us feel this in our hearts, this connection. We have proven it over, and over in the past, and will do so in the future.

-- Aunt Bee (Aunt__Bee@hotmail.com), October 29, 2000.

Al, I am saddened to hear of your loss. But, as your faith tells you, this is not your brother's loss. He is where no sorrow can abide. He merely awaits the telling of the tale before you join him again. That body was all corruption anyway. It had to go sometime.

-- Brian McLaughlin (brianm@ims.com), October 30, 2000.

Al,

I am truly and heartily sorry to hear about your brother's death. Having lost members of my family, I have some small idea of your grief. I always think of my son as being sort of guide in heaven, helping those who have just entered. I'm sure he's showing your brother around now.

-- Jim Cooke (JJCooke@yahoo.com), October 30, 2000.

powerful-word brian, thanks--yes his battle is over!! truly=corruption-put,s on in-corruption!!

all came from GOD----ALL go back to him!!

NO SITTING ON A CLOUD STRUMMING A HARP!!

GODS GREAT-LOVE 101

-- al-d. (dogs@zianet.com), October 30, 2000.

thank you JIM COOKE, GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.your spirits are shining!! yes i believe my little bro. is AMAZED!! ALL ETERNITY TO GET IT!!

I WOULD NOT DOUBT YOUR SON WILL HELP HIM! THERE IS NO SELFISHNESS IN HEAVEN!-THANKS JIM!

-- al-d. (dogs@zianet.com), October 30, 2000.

Al, you have my deepest sympathy for your loss.

-- Peter Errington (petere@ricochet.net), October 30, 2000.

al, sorry to hear of your loss. A simple prayer.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

the courage to change the things I can,

and the wisdom to know the difference.

-- Peg (em@i.l), October 30, 2000.

Very sorry Al.

Will keep yall in my prayers.

Deano

-- Deano (deano@luvthebeach.com), October 30, 2000.

Al,

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother; you'll be in my prayers. Know that by your faith you will be reunited someday -- forever.

-- eve (eve_rebekah@yahoo.com), October 30, 2000.

al-d,

I pray that the peace that passes all understanding will surround you during this time of earthly loss.

-- J (Y2J@home.comm), October 30, 2000.

Sorry to chime in late, Al. I am sorry for your loss and know your pain, as I have seen many alcoholics/addicts perish from their disease. God's grace delivered me from that kind of abuse, and for anybody else who reads this, no matter how you may feel about 12 step programs, Alcoholics Anonymous does save lives.

You will be in my prayers al, and your brother will be in the prayers of many recovering alcoholics tonight-many groups close with a prayer for those who have succumbed to the disease that day.

God bless.

-- FutureShock (gray@matter.think), October 30, 2000.

Al:

I'm 'late', as usual. So sorry to hear about your brother. Cin said it best, we ALL have a date. No more pain for your brother, no more heartache either. God's Blessing to ya Al and your family.

xoxo,sumer

-- consumer (shh@aol.com), October 30, 2000.

Im an alcoholic, and was diagnosed with cirrosis i quit drinking until 1989. I bloated up to well over three hundred pounds. I entered the hospital, and was released three weeks later. I quit drinking until my mom died two years ago. im now back to drinking every day. I guess I am going to die soon. I dont feel very good at all. If any thing touchs my liver, it hurts.

-- ed (edrider007@aol.com), October 30, 2000.

I'm so sorry al.

-- helen (do_not_h@ve.one), October 30, 2000.

Ed,

Please have a look at what Futureshock wrote. AA has saved many lives and it can help you save yours - if you want the help. Go to an AA meeting tonight. You'll find people who understand and who will listen. Good luck.

-- Jim Cooke (JJCooke@yahoo.com), October 30, 2000.

My dear Mr. A_Al;

Sir, please acept my heart felt condolences att eh lss of your brother. I to, have a younger brother who is addcted to achoal..Again sir, I a truely sorry to hear of your loss...

"As for me...I shall finishthe Game"!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Shakey~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

-- Shakey (in_a_bunker@forty.feet), October 31, 2000.

al-d, although I rarely post these days, I always enjoy reading your posts -- your persistant preaching makes me smile -- in a nice way. I'm so sorry your brother died. I hope you find comfort in your faith and in the wonderful outpouring of kindness of the good people in this forum. My thoughts are with you and your family.

-- Casey DeFranco (caseydefranco@mindspring.com), October 31, 2000.

al-d, How hard it must be to lose a brother- I love mine very much and can only imagine the heartache you must be feeling right now. I always sensed a gentleness about you Al and I'm sure your brother was fortunate to have you for a brother. Take care. Dory

-- Dory (crtwheel@eburg.com), November 01, 2000.