I'm Back; Kind of...............

[Jarbo]

Some of you may have noticed that I haven't been around for a few weeks. I've had a tragedy in my life and I am now just coming around to trying to resume my normal life.

Here's what happened: The Sunday of Labor Day Weekend I was playing in a golf tournament with my younger Brother ( my only sibling). A storm came up and we were alerted by the sirens to get off the course. We did and the group split between the clubhouse and a big permanent pavillion about 10 feet from the Clubhouse. My Brother and I were in the Pavillion along with 50 or so others. As the storm came through everything was fine, the rain let up and looked like it was about to end when my Brother steped out of the pavillion to get his cigarettes from his cart - just under the overhang of the Clubhouse. On his way back to the pavillion he was one step from being under the pavillion when he was struck by lightening directly in the back of the head. I was not 10 feet from him when this happened and was the first one to him. He was dead before he hit the ground. I will never forget the sound and as I kneeled over him the look in his eyes. There was actually an Emergency Room nurse at the event and a doctor. We all tried CPR etc and the Parmedics were there within 10 minutes, but as I said it turns out he was dead before he hit the ground.

I tell this not for sympathy but to let EVERYONE know how short life is. Go hug your Parents, your Wife, your Kids and your Siblings no matter what else is going on. Do something you have been putting off. Be a better friend. Put your affairs in order. Make a mark in your community. Have a party.

--Jarbo--

 

[Journeyman]

Jarbo, welcome back....

I was very sorry to learn of your loss , you have been in our thoughts!

Thanks for taking the time to remind me and everyone just how short life can be and to appreciate this more than anything...

 

[wilheim]

Welcome back Jarbo, my sincerest condolences for your loss.




wilheim

 

[BlackBart]

Jarbo,


Unreal story. I did notice your absence in the college football discussions and you have been missed. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

 

[Fishhead]

Welcome back to the RX my friend.

Once again, you have my most sincere condolences Jarbo.

-Fishhead-

ps-I hope you are still receiving your mail at work, as you should be receiving something there shortly.

 

[Dante]

welcome back Jarbo....im very sorry to hear of this since you told us a week ago you have been in my thoughts Sir..you are a class act all the way....try to be at peace my friend.

 

[Kiss1]

I lost my kid brother in 2003.

To put it mildly, I was crushed.

Hang in there Jarbo.

-K1

 

[lander]

Jarbo, thanks for the great advice during what must be an unbearable time for you ...

An incrediblely unselfish and classy act ...

 

[IDENTITY]

jarbo - i am so sorry for your loss, sir. you will get through it.

Best Wishes...ID:howdy:

 

[JimmyHoffa]

An overwhelming story Jarbo. My condolences to you and your family.

 

[kermit16]

Jarbo,
Very Sorry to hear about your terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[REDEYE]

Can't even fathom it. I hope your strength carries you thru my friend

 

[Dawoofdaddy]

Welcome back and sorry to hear that happened to your brother.

 

[newbie666]

sorry to hear that.


:sad3:

 

[jeffksu]

thoughts and prayers...jarbo..you will find the strength you need from higher power's....always remember the great times.. it will help give you the strength you need...once again my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families...take care...jeffksu

 

[Kojak]

jarbo,

Glad to have you back and truly sorry for your tragedy with your brother. My family's thought and prayers were with you and I hope that you can find the peace and inner strength needed to resume your normal life. Unfortunately these things happen in life but your brother is in a better place and that is at least something that you can take solace in. Once again Condolenses!

 

[lakerfan]

Very sorry to hear. I can't even imagine.

 

[D2bets]

Jarbo, my sincere condolences to you and your family. That is tragic. I've heard of several people being stuck like that. Lightning is some scary shit.

Take care of yourself.

 

[sherman]

Best Wishes Jarbo...

 

[Jarbo]

Thanks to all for your thoughts and best wishes!

Fish - I am at work and getting e-mail.

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