My Uncle Ronnie just died.

[ronnykmarshall]

I am in shock. I was named after him. He wasn't my "blood" uncle, his wife (my aunt Pat) is my mom's sister.

They were going have their 50th wedding aniversary in April. We were plannng a big party. Now this.

I just can't believe that he's gone. It appears to have been a stroke. I am so freaked out right now.

:cry::cry:

[RandomKoolzip]

1. Aw man, Ronny...I'm sorry.

Hugs for you. :hug:

[progmom]

2. aw shit

I am so terribly sorry. :hug:

[eyesroll]

3. I'm sorry for your loss, Ronny.

:hug:

[Pithlet]

4. Oh, I'm sorry.

:hug: My deepest sympathy.

[miss_american_pie]

5. I'm sorry for your loss

[CottonBear]

6. I'm so very sorry.

:hug:

[Magrittes Pipe]

From both of us:

:hug:

[Fenris]

7. Aw, hon, I'm sorry to hear that.

:hug:

[Shine]

8. I'm so sorry, buddy. Sudden death is really hard.

:hug: Hugs to you and yours in this difficult time.

[RevolutionaryActs]

9. I am so sorry.

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

15. Thanks y'all.

We were supposed to drive down to Bakersfield this weekend for my birthday .... now I don't really feel like celbrating.


Uncle Ronnie was probably the smartest of my whole family ...... he was a democrat LONG before everyone vote up and saw the light (except me .. I was always a Democrat).

[LynneSin]

10. I read posts like this and it really puts life into perspective

Makes me wonder what I was getting so upset about these past couple of days.

I think I'm going to call some of my family tonight and tell them I love them.

:hugs:

Be well Ronny!

[bertha katzenengel]

11. Oh, Ronny

:hug:

[REDKING]

12. My deepest sympathy.

[johnnie]

13. I'm so sorry to hear this Ronny

My thoughts are with you and your family.

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

14. I'm sorry Ronny.

[greatauntoftriplets]

16. I am so sorry to hear this.

Sounds like you were very close to him.

[ronnykmarshall]

18. Like a second father.

When I was younger he used to throw me and brother up in the air. He was a big ol' strapping guy .... we could see the roof of the house when he'd do that.

This is a guy that played tennis up to this day. When on long distance bike rides. He was over 70 and still could whip ass on the tennis court.

He just loved my partner and always gave us big hugs when we saw him. He had a cold at Christmas, so I didn't get to see him much. But he came by my mom's place to pick up a card table and I am so glad I got to see him.

I'm like a zombie right now. I can't imagine what my aunt and cousin's are going through right now.

[driver8]

77. Ronny...your uncle sounds so much like my favorite uncle that

it is scary. When I was a young boy -- about three or four, my father was in the military and was overseas. My mom and I lived with my aunt and uncle for about six months before we were able to join him. My uncle was always like a father to me when I was little. As a matter of fact, I felt closer to him than I did my Dad.

My uncle is now in his early 70's and his idea of fun is cutting firewood with his chainsaw. He can out work men half his age.

Give your aunt and your cousins a call...let them know you are thinking of them.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear Ronny......

I am so sorry, sweetie.......Sudden deaths are so hard to handle...

My only hope for your uncle is that he didn't suffer.....

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

19. Thanks Peggy

from what I've heard so far, he didn't suffer. It happened very fast. My step-dad said that he didn't even make it to the hospital. If ya gotta go, go fast I say.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Going fast is easiest on the one dying......

And endlessly difficult for the family left behind.....

Since they didn't get to say goodbye.......

:hug:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

20. Sorry to hear that.

:pals:

[sundog]

21. sorry ronny

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

67. Thank you baby ...

even though you have issues with some oscar winners ... you know that I love more than my luggage!!!

[ScreamingMeemie]

22. Ronny, he lives on in you. I hurt so badly for you and your Aunt..your

entire family. Know that you are in my thoughts. :hug:


~Laura

[Whoa_Nelly]

23. So sorry

:hug:

[Midlodemocrat]

24. Oh, Ronny, I am so very sorry for your loss.

Prayers and good thoughts to you and your family.

:hug:

[Richard Steele]

25. That really sucks, Ronny. What was he like?

[ronnykmarshall]

30. A sports nut!

To the point it would drive me up the wall. But he mellowed as he got older. He and my dad played football together in jr college.

A real nature lover too. I swear he was really Ule Gibbons (the Grapenuts man). He loved to fish and hike.

The ironic part of being named after him was we were total opposites. Like I said he loved the country and nature. I was always the city type. He loved sports and the only sport I watch is the arrivals at the Academy Awards. But he loved me just the way I am and visa versa.

[Richard Steele]

35. I'm a real "nature lover" myself, but I never understood FISHERMEN.

They are a real breed apart!

I love hiking and camping and all,
and I used to hunt alot when I was younger.
But the whole 'fishing' thing was just way more 'zen'
than I could handle.

Of course, the last few times I went hunting squirrels,
I never shot any.
It became more interesting to just see how motionless
I could sit, to see how many squirrels came out
and how close they came to me.

I think fishing might be like that, if you enjoy standing in water?

[Michigander4Dean]

58. Any favorite teams?

I'm just curious.

Best wishes to you and your family, especially your aunt.

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

62. Any team!!

I'm not really sure.

His big thang was tennis.

[Left Is Write]

27. I'm sorry, Ronny.

:hug:

[u4ic]

28. Condolences to you and your family, Ronny

:hug:

[no name no slogan]

29. ...

my condolences to you and your family. :hug:

I lost an aunt and an uncle within six days of each other this past Christmas. I am very sorry for your loss.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

31. I'm very sorry. My condolences.

:hug:

[redqueen]

32. Aww ronny... I'm so sorry!

:pals:

[graywarrior]

33. So sorry about that.

Really. That's a tough one.

[Misunderestimator]

34. Oh no... I'm so sorry, Ronny.

:hug:

[flamingyouth]

36. I'm so sorry, Ronny.

Please accept my condolences on your loss. :hug:

[terrya]

37. My sincere condolences, Ronny.

I'm sorry, guy. My thoughts are with you and your family right now. :hug:

[Sugar Smack]

38. I'm so sorry, honey.

My thoughts are with you.:hug:

[tigereye]

39. oh, so sorry to hear this Ronny

prayers and good thoughts to you and your family. :hug:

[enigmatic]

40. Sorry Ronny

:hug:

[donheld]

41. I'm so sorry

:hug:

[livetohike]

42. My sympathy to you and your family

:hug: I hope the good memories you have of your uncle will help ease the sadness.

[swimboy]

43. I'm sorry.

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

44. So sorry ronny!

:cry:

I hope you find comfort in the words being given you.

[ronnykmarshall]

54. I really have ...

I love you guys so much!

[Lavender Brown]

45. I'm sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[GOPisEvil]

46. Oh no! My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[bigwillq]

47. Sorry for your loss, ronny!

:hug:

[peekaloo]

48. So sorry Ronny.

Condolences to you and your family.

:hug:

[asthmaticeog]

49. Ronny, I'm so sorry for this loss.

:hug:

[Rowdyboy]

50. Man, I am so sorry.....Its a really awful pain to see those of our parents

age pass away. In my family the entire structure is gone-all my aunts and uncles are gone, and I don't hear from the cousins.

Best to love 'em while you have them.

Much love :hug:

[joeybee12]

51. I am so sorry to hear that...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[djeseru]

52. I so sorry.

The sudden ones are truly the hardest. You have my condolences. :(

[mvd]

53. Very sorry, ronny

I lost an uncle recently, too. Sending out my condolences. :hug:

[brook]

55. Oh Ronnie...

I'm sorry. It's devastating to lose our 'elders' -especially one so young really and who was obviously very important in your life. My condolences to you and your family. Stay in that circle of love and find comfort in each other. :grouphug:

[Beware the Beast Man]

56. I'm so sorry to hear that, Ronny.

:hug:

My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care.

[MissMillie]

57. Ronnie, I'm very sorry

No words can erase your loss, please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.

[merh]

59. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

May you and yours find comfort in the memories and the love. :grouphug:

[rockymountaindem]

60. My condolonces. n/t

[hippiechick]

61. RonnyK ... I'm so sorry ...

:hug: Peace and hugs, my friend ... :hug:

[Dinger]

63. My Condolences Ronny

I mean that. Maybe, when you're ready, tell us a little something about your uncle. What was he like? What made him special?
:hug:

[Redstone]

64. Would some condolences help?

I wish there was something else I could do to help you feel better.

If you can think of anything, ask and it's yours.

Redstone

[driver8]

65. Ronny, so sorry for your loss. I have an uncle like that, too.

He is not a "blood relative", but was married to my aunt. He is my favorite uncle and one of my favorite people in my life. I know I will be devastated when he dies.

My condolences.

[ronnykmarshall]

66. I have some pictures ...

This is when Aunt Pat and Uncle Ronnie got married. April 15, 1956. This year would have been their 50th Aniversary.





Ain't they cute?

[driver8]

76. Those are great photos. They look so happy!!

[ronnykmarshall]

78. The happy couple.

They stuck it out through thick and thin.

My mom told my aunt today "he was one of the best men I've ever met" .... my aunt said "he must have been to put up with me". I had to agree ..... I LOVE my aunt with all my heart .... but like I told my hubby "we Richardson women (my grandmother maiden name) ain't easy to deal with".

[GoddessOfGuinness]

68. Oh Ronny, I'm so sorry!

:hug::hug::hug:

It must be a terrible shock to you and all your family!
I keep you all in my thoughts...

[ronnykmarshall]

71. It really is ...

I had time to get used to both my brother and my father dying. They both were ill and their deaths were not a shock. But Uncle Ronnie's death has took me by suprise.

On a happier note .... my SO had to spill the beans about "suprise" party for my birthday on friday w/ my old high school pals in Bakersfield. Now I have to change some work related stuff to be able to make it.

[MrScorpio]

69. I'm so sorry for your loss, Ronny

May your uncle rest in peace

[ronnykmarshall]

72. The Diva Thanks you!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

70. aw man. Much love fro Me and Cassandra.

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

74. Thank you to both you kids.

:loveya:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

73. I'm so very sorry to hear this RonnyKMarshall

My deepest, most sincere and most heartfelt thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies are extended to you, your aunt and your family over the loss of your uncle. I'll keep you in my praters and thoughts :hug: :hug: Once again I'm so, so very sorry

[ronnykmarshall]

75. Again to all of you ...

:loveya:

Thank you for your wonderful messages. You all mean so much to me.

[Sub Atomic]

79. ronny i'm so very sorry.

i'm in the same place as you.

i'm sorry.

[NMMNG]

80. I'm sorry ronny

:hug:

[tishaLA]

81. Many hugs to you Ronny

My deepest condolences

[tuvor]

82. My condolences.

Take good care of yourself.

[HEyHEY]

83. Feel better soon, buddy