Major Richard A. Durham. 5/23/11 - 5/24/02.

Very peaceful, at home, and expected, although perhaps not so soon.

For all the time I had spent saying good bye to him over the last several years, I'm surprised at how painful it is anyway. Mom has been in a nursing home for the last two months, they never got to see each other again.

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

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Oh, Brooks, I'm so sorry. I know you weren't quite ready. We'll all be thinking of you.

Love,

H

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

He must have known that gardening season was about to start. This is the only way he could be outside with me.

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

Nah. He always was outside with you--you just didn't notice he was there.

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

My sympathies for your loss, Brooks.

You can lean on my shoulder if you feel the need.

Maybe you can plant something special for him this year?

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

I'm sorry, Brooks. And understand how surprising the pain is.

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

Brooks,

I am sorry for your loss. Words simply cannot express the loss of a parent. Please know that he, as well as we, are holding you in our arms.

apoc

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

Brooks, I'm terribly sorry. The death of a parent is a terrible blow, regardless of the circumstances.

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

Oh Brooks, so sorry. No, we are never ready. The pain of losing a parent never really goes away, but time does dull it. hugs and prayers for you from me.

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

I'm so very, very sorry, sweetie.

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

So sorry to hear, plant something special in his memory this spring...

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002