That is a wonderful tribute to your son. My condolences to you and your family.

Steve, so sorry to hear about the loss of your son James. May his memory be eternal. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I come on this forum to read about cardboard, and instead I learn that the world is full of caring, thoughtful people.

Steve, your son has given the gift of life to others and you have shared that gift with us.

May your memories of your son provide you with some amount of solace during this incredibly difficult time.

Very sorry for your loss. Hopefully, you can take at least some comfort in knowing that his decision to be an organ donor is helping other people. I have an ACL in my left leg that came from someone else after I tore mine in 2011. Without that, I would never be able to have any kind of normal functionality of my leg.

Steve

I cannot imagine....I pray for peace. I know coming as close as I did almost losing my daughter pales in comparison and thinking I could not survive that, I cannot imagine your pain. I pray for peace and love that this world cannot give you. I pray you to find comfort some way. May you see your son in this world every way in a loving and positive way.

Jason

Steve,

So terribly sorry to hear of your loss. One of life's most tragic moments is when a parent has to bury a child. It is something that should never happen. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

So sorry to hear about this, Steve. I was in a state of shock when I first read this thread and my heart really sank...I couldn't begin to imagine what you're going through. I'll be praying for you and your family...God bless

Steve,

My Condolences to you and your family for your loss.

Ricky Y

Steve- What a beautiful post in a sad time. I lost a daughter many years ago, as you mentioned remember the smiles and the warm times.

There really are no words for this kind of tragedy.
Steve, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
The one consolation is that your son's selfless gift earned him a special place in heaven.

Steve, he IS in a better place. May God and the passage of time heal your hurt.

May blessings follow you all the days of your life,

Larry

Steve, I didn't see my post after submitting it, and think it important enough to post once more--he IS in a better place--my faith guarantees this is so. May God heal your hurt and know this: you WILL see him again, when it matters, and our time here is short as we travel down eternity's road.

May God's blessings follow you all the days of your life!

Larry

Steve,
I am so sorry to hear you lost your son. You and your family have my sincerest condolences. I cannot imagine the emotions of losing a child, but it appears that his life touched your family and others in a very special way.

In the end, I think that is the true measure of a life. Did we leave this world a better place for our being in it? It certainly appears that he did make this place better. I am sure he is in a better place waiting on your arrival at some point in the future, hopefully distant.
Best,
Mark

This hits home for any parent I did already post but I saw someone else suggested setting up a fund to contribute in James's memory.

I wouldn't be able to contribute much but I would contribute something. I think that it is a great idea. If anyone is going to set one up and with Steve and his family's approval please let me know.

Thank you Josh and thank you all again for your kind words. Your thoughts and prayers mean more than you all know. Below is a portion of Jimmy's obituary. United We SK8 is an amazing program that teaches special needs children to skate and allows them to be part of a team. Most of the kids in the program are under the age of 8. The coaches all took Jim under their wings and made him an honorary "assistant coach". He was so proud to be able to go out on the ice and help the little kids navigate their way around the rink. Every Sunday, he'd tell everyone that he had to go to work and help his teammates. Please don't feel pressured to donate, again your thoughts and prayers have given such comfort to me and my family. Thank you again and God bless you all. This is an amazing community that we have here on Net54.


Jimmy was a proud assistant coach for the Blackstone Valley Bulldogs Hockey Team, Hopedale.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jimmy's memory to United We Sk8, 61 Northbridge Rd., Mendon, MA 01756. (gofund.me/4zmax4).

Steve....
 

you are one of the nicest guys on this board....your loss has truly saddened me.....email me when you can....

johnny

Steve - I just read about your son's passing, you and your family have my most sincere condolences. He did a great thing with the organ donations, that is very selfless and is to be admired. Your other son did a tremendous job of expressing his love for his brother. Take care, RC

Steve--
 

I've been away from the Board since Tues & just now saw your post. I'm totally devastated to hear this about your son.

You know I'm just down the road & if there is anything I can do in any small way, please prevail upon me.

Please accept my since condolences to you & your loving family.

Your friend,
Fred

Steve- I was so moved by your son's tribute to his brother. I hope that all board members read it and, if they have not already, become organ donors.

Pay it Forward
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My prayers and blessings are with you, your family and son.

- Mark Rios

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Very sorry to hear this news.

Steve,

So sorry to hear the crushing news.

My heart goes out to you.

Thank you for your care,
and I hope I'm here someday
when you can go on.

Doug

Steve,

So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and your family.

Rob

Very sorry to hear this Steve, really puts things into perspective.

steve
 

my prayers are with you this moment and continuing.
my deepest condolences to you and your family,

Barry

More prayers...
 

Most sad indeed. My heart breaks for you and your family Steve.

I pray for comfort in this difficult time. And blessings for those who were the recipients of his gracious gifts. May their lives add even more honor to James' memory.

So sorry my friend :( You and your family are in my prayers!

Steve,,,It is with a heavy heart that I write a little something that I truly hope in a small way helps you through the passage of your beautiful son....God will carry you through this and I know your remaining family will become even closer as you remember the gifts that James gave you all,,,God Bless you,James, and your family......