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Re: Update on Owen [Re: burdar] #1461126 07/27/13 01:33 PM 07/27/13 01:33 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 16 Northeast, PA S sendero member
sendero member S Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 16 Northeast, PA	Since I have no words and my thoughts mangled. this movie scene expresses my sentiments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcqLPalcpXk May God comfort your family.

Re: Update on Owen [Re: sendero] #1461127 07/27/13 10:56 PM 07/27/13 10:56 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa burdar OP Owen's Dad
burdar OP Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa	The past two days have been rough but we got through them. Owen looked great...he looked peaceful. The funeral home did a great job with him. I've seen people who didn't look like themselves...Owen looked like the little boy I'll always remember. My brother recorded himself singing "My Grandfather's Clock"(Owen's favorite bed time song I used to sing him)and it was played at the funeral. Somehow my sister was able to stand up infront of everyone and give a very moving speech. The cemetery was an hour and a half drive from our home. It's a very old, very small cemetery that sits ontop of a hill out in the country surrounded by corn fields. My grandparents and great grandparents are also buried there. If you look miles away on the horizon, you'll see a grove of tall pine trees. That is where my wife's father is buried.(he died of cancer when she was only three years old) I was one of the pallbearers. As his dad, I thought it was my responcibility to make sure he got to his final resting place safely. I watched as the casket was placed in the vault and it was lowered into the ground. I've never watched that before but thought I needed to be there and see it. I feel that I've overstepped the boundaries of a car site. I was devastated when we found out about his brain tumor and needed to vent. I had no idea that Owen would be adopted by hundreds of car guys and gals that never had the chance to meet him. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Re: Update on Owen [Re: burdar] #1461128 07/27/13 11:12 PM 07/27/13 11:12 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,522 Orleans, Ontario moparcanuk pro stock
moparcanuk pro stock Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,522 Orleans, Ontario	We are a family here on Moparts and share your grief. My very sincere condolences.

Re: Update on Owen [Re: moparcanuk] #1461129 07/27/13 11:16 PM 07/27/13 11:16 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,290 New Kent, Va. bobbyb pro stock
bobbyb pro stock Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,290 New Kent, Va.	Sorry to hear and sorry for your loss. 2004 Dodge Rumble Bee 5.7 Hemi 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner

Re: Update on Owen [Re: moparcanuk] #1461130 07/27/13 11:20 PM 07/27/13 11:20 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	You did not over step anything so don't ever think that. Peace be with you and your family. Last edited by Superfreak; 07/27/13 11:21 PM.

Re: Update on Owen [Re: ] #1461131 07/27/13 11:32 PM 07/27/13 11:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,893 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer Too Many Posts
tboomer Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,893 United Socialist States of Ame...	Darren...Saw it in the Waterloo paper when I got home... Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: Update on Owen [Re: burdar] #1461132 07/28/13 12:00 AM 07/28/13 12:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,480 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC J JDMopar master
JDMopar master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,480 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC	Darren, I just want to say how much I admire you for the strength you have shown, and the grace with which you have handled this most tragic event that could ever happen to a parent. We will all be right here as you continue through the grief of Owens' passing. Lean on us anytime you need to, and please don't ever feel like you're overstepping. It sounds like your family is strong and supportive, but your Moparts family will continue to pray for strength and healing for you and your family.

Re: Update on Owen [Re: tboomer] #1461133 07/28/13 12:04 AM 07/28/13 12:04 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 12,812 Tulsa, Oklahoma Wagonmaster I Live Here
Wagonmaster I Live Here Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 12,812 Tulsa, Oklahoma	Darren, you shared an important chapter of your life with us. Not many have the courage to do so. There are a few of us on MOPARTS who can directly relate with you. I hope I speak for the masses here when I say I feel like MOPARTS is a LOT more than just a car site. It is home and family, as well. Thank you for sharing your final call as Owen's father with us, as well. I, for one, feel it is an important part of closure - I am sure many others here do/will, as well. Peace be with you...

Re: Update on Owen [Re: Wagonmaster] #1461134 07/28/13 12:58 AM 07/28/13 12:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,072 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada C CUDAJAS top fuel
CUDAJAS top fuel C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,072 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada	Quote: Darren, you shared an important chapter of your life with us. Not many have the courage to do so. There are a few of us on MOPARTS who can directly relate with you. I hope I speak for the masses here when I say I feel like MOPARTS is a LOT more than just a car site. It is home and family, as well. Thank you for sharing your final call as Owen's father with us, as well. I, for one, feel it is an important part of closure - I am sure many others here do/will, as well. Peace be with you... I agree..very well said. I was thinking of you guys earlier today... All the best, Jason

Re: Update on Owen [Re: CUDAJAS] #1461135 07/28/13 02:04 AM 07/28/13 02:04 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 4,617 In the tower RonTheAnnouncer master
RonTheAnnouncer master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 4,617 In the tower	I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. I'm sitting here crying for you, as I cannot imagine what it would be like to lose my daughter. Ron H. "Just when you think you have all of the answers...I change the questions!" "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

Re: Update on Owen [Re: RonTheAnnouncer] #1461136 07/28/13 02:53 AM 07/28/13 02:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,664 South Dakota hotairballoonpilot master
hotairballoonpilot master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,664 South Dakota	Very respectable thing you did. I know I'd more than likely not been able to do that. I will say I never in my wildest dreams thought I could stand up at my moms prayer service as well as funeral and talk from the heart but I did. I think when we lose a loved one we go through tough sad times but sometimes our loved ones fill us with courage and that's what gets us through things. You will notice Owen a lot in your everyday life going forward. There will be signs that you will just feel in your bones he's talking to you. There will be times of pure joy and happiness as well as sorrow that will just come on. It will be Owen feeling things through you. Cherish these moments. I remember after mom passed away I was sitting out front if her house. All by my myself no wind dead calm. I talked out loud to her and asked for a sign she was ok. At that moment I got this chill and a rush of air past me. Trees all stayed still. I believe in my heart it was her. So not to be taking any light away from Owen but please take the time to notice these little signs he will pass your way. And by all means thank you for letting us adopt Owen. By no means where you ever crossing any lines. Thank you for bringing him to us. Corey Contact Me about AMD Prices

Re: Update on Owen [Re: Wagonmaster] #1461137 07/28/13 05:08 AM 07/28/13 05:08 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 619 Fairfield, CA S Snooker mopar
Snooker mopar S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 619 Fairfield, CA	Quote: Darren, you shared an important chapter of your life with us. Not many have the courage to do so. There are a few of us on MOPARTS who can directly relate with you. I hope I speak for the masses here when I say I feel like MOPARTS is a LOT more than just a car site. It is home and family, as well. Thank you for sharing your final call as Owen's father with us, as well. I, for one, feel it is an important part of closure - I am sure many others here do/will, as well. Peace be with you... Well said, and Amen Orig DOB 2-02 / Snooker there & here <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: Update on Owen [Re: burdar] #1461138 07/28/13 08:54 AM 07/28/13 08:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,399 Posting from 1893 in NW FL TheBlueBeast Too Many Posts
TheBlueBeast Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,399 Posting from 1893 in NW FL	Darren Don't you worry about anything near "overstepping". We are all very saddened over your loss. And there is no way that anyone can possibly be offended by your postings. When it is time please know we are here for anything you want to talk about. Kevin

Re: Update on Owen [Re: Wagonmaster] #1461139 07/28/13 09:03 AM 07/28/13 09:03 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,654 Southern by Choice S Shoozy I have a foot fetish
Shoozy I have a foot fetish S Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,654 Southern by Choice	Quote: Darren, you shared an important chapter of your life with us. Not many have the courage to do so. There are a few of us on MOPARTS who can directly relate with you. I hope I speak for the masses here when I say I feel like MOPARTS is a LOT more than just a car site. It is home and family, as well. Thank you for sharing your final call as Owen's father with us, as well. I, for one, feel it is an important part of closure - I am sure many others here do/will, as well. Peace be with you... Darren - Perry's words here are the perfect summation to what has been a family tragedy. Prayers for strength and healing to you and yours continue to come. Old, tired, and sometimes broke down. Me, not my car...

Re: Update on Owen [Re: Shoozy] #1461140 07/28/13 09:25 AM 07/28/13 09:25 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,124 Hunt Valley, Maryland 1fastrunner top fuel
1fastrunner top fuel Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,124 Hunt Valley, Maryland	It's a car site, and that's brought us all together. We share events in our lives taking it beyond the cars and helping us become more like a family. Like all families we have our disagreements and disputes, but also like all families, we come to the aid of others in need. Darren, you have had a positive impact on all of us and how we view our own minor frustrations in life. Thank You for sharing your story, it definitely will affect the way I look at life's situations. Jim

Re: Update on Owen [Re: burdar] #1461141 07/28/13 09:49 AM 07/28/13 09:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa. L LimeliteAero master
LimeliteAero master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa.	Im so sorry for your loss! In time youll be able to smile at all of your memories of your little boy!

Re: Update on Owen [Re: LimeliteAero] #1461142 07/28/13 03:48 PM 07/28/13 03:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,086 Strathroy, Ontario BS27R1B master
BS27R1B master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,086 Strathroy, Ontario	We are very sorry for your loss. No parent should have to endure the fight and loss. Our thoughts are with you, your family and Owen. We can all help keep up the search for a cure. '.. it was long ago and it was far away, and it was so much better than it is today..' Jim Steinman

Re: Update on Owen [Re: BS27R1B] #1461143 07/28/13 04:38 PM 07/28/13 04:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,421 in a chair mopartony master
mopartony master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,421 in a chair	Don't get on much but I am at a loss for words. Sorry for your loss just doesn't seem enough, to cover it. Kids should be exempt from this kind of pain and suffering.

Re: Update on Owen [Re: mopartony] #1461144 07/28/13 05:33 PM 07/28/13 05:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,538 Albany, NY 67SATisfaction The member whose name is actually Art
67SATisfaction The member whose name is actually Art Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,538 Albany, NY	My sincere sympathy. Keep the memories of him in your hearts, remember all the things he did and said, the way he smelled, the way he felt - and he'll never be truly gone. Best, - Art 65 Satellite hardtop 361/4bbl console 727 2.76 67 Satellite convert 383/2bbl column 727 3.23 67 Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 Zagato. Alloy body, 1.3L V4 DOHC 4-spd 67 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3. Alloy panel, 1.3L V4 DOHC 4-spd 71 Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1300 Zagato, 1.3L 4cyl DOHC hemi 5-spd 82 Alfa Romeo GTV6 2.5L SOHC hemi V6 5-spd transaxle 75 Maserati Bora US spec 4.9L DOHC hemi V8 5-spd ZF 77 Maserati Khamsin Euro spec 4.9L DOHC hemi V8 5-spd ZF 07 Aston Martin DB9 6.0L DOHC V12 6spd transaxle

Re: Update on Owen [Re: burdar] #1461145 07/29/13 12:58 AM 07/29/13 12:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,431 SK,Canada gregsrt top fuel
gregsrt top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,431 SK,Canada	That was very touching, you are a great Dad and you showed Owen what true love is. An association of men who will not quarrel with one another is a thing which has never yet existed, from the greatest confederacy of nations down to a town meeting or a vestry. Thomas Jefferson

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