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Ahhh Eric, I give my heart to you and yours.
And truly, no need to feel guilty..He was in your heart and that is what
matters..all that matters.
Someone I know also passed on Christmas
day..and I have never seen a nicer letter/email from her husband regarding
it..I'm sending it here..to maybe, in hope..give your family a bit of
Peace...if not now...somewhere in the future.
Here is what he wrote..
"She was in a coma for the past three days and her
peaceful release into
the hands of the Lord was a wonder to behold. She
was surrounded by family
and friends as she transferred into the mansion
prepared for her by Our
Lord. Praise Him for that promise. That
was what sustained her through
all the trials she had endured. May that
promise become real to all of you
when your Christmas Day comes
God bless,"
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 8:48
AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sad news
Dear Eric,
You and your family have my heartfelt
sympathy in this difficult time. I agree with Stacy, don't fault yourself for
being human. Do something for his wife and kids today, tomorrow and forever.
Perhaps we could all do something today, in celebration of your cousin's life
and sacrifice.
Here's a comprehensive list of many efforts around the
country:
http://www.optruth.org/main.cfm?actionId=globalShowStaticContent&screenKey=SoldierCharities&lnav=2
Peace
and love,
River
On Dec 27, 2004, at 4:33 PM, Stacy Harim
wrote:
You got it
Eric. Please don't be so hard on yourself. You are human and we
as humans have the "won't happen to me attitude." You aren't the blame
and now that he is gone, he is with you always. I am sure he
understands that you love him and never wanted or wished any harm on
him. I'll pray for his family and also for you Eric.
Stacy
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Original Message -----
From:
Eric
Olson
To:
quad
Sent:
Monday, December 27, 2004 4:09
PM
Subject:
[QUAD-L] Sad news
Gang,
With
all the troops in Iraq, you never think your one relative over
there
is going to be one of the ones not coming home. My cousin, Todd
Olson
was killed in Iraq. He wasn't even there two months. I found out
yesterday.
He could have been killed on Christmas and I just found out
yesterday.
Regardless, Christmas will never again be a happy occasion
for
his wife and four kids. I feel so guilty. I never even wrote
him.
I
never prayed. I just didn't think he would be one to get killed.
Please
don't let my cousin's death be the renewal to some bullshit
political
debate. Just pray for his family.
Eric
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