My newphew is dead

[SANDYSAND]

Sending lots of hugs and prayers This is so tragic, My heart goes out to you since I know how bad it hurts when you loose someone that way! I am keeping you and your family in my prayers.

[DENISE517]

Connie, just got your email this morning. I'm so very sorry. My heart goes out to you and I know you are in so much pain right now and so is Judy and Darrell. Please let them know my thoughts and prayers are with them right now and you as well. Oh sweetie, you've been through so much here lately. You can tell by his picture he was a very bright, full of energy kind of guy. Looks very fun loving. I'll call you here in a few to get Judy's address.

Gosh, I wish I could be right there with you right now. I know you guys will both need someone to lean on. I pray that God sends many angels for you, Judy, Darrell, and your family.

Just know he is with your mom and dad.

Sweetie I wish I knew why stuff like this happens, but we don't.

MY heart is just breaking right now!!

Love YOU and HUgs to you and your family

[Mom2BabyNatalie]

I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your nephew.... And for your sister, bless her heart... how heartbreaking that she was unable to be surrounded by her family and friends to grieve for the loss of her son when she first learned of the accident... I pray she is able to make her way home very soon and without delays - to the hearts and arms of her loved ones...

Such a young, beautiful guy - to have had his life cut short so tragically... it's just so hard to understand sometimes, the will of God and what His plan is for each of us.

Know that Rich has been blessed.... he's been called to the Lord... it's those left behind who suffer with such a great loss .... I wish there were some way to ease your pain.

I am just heartsick for you and for all of your family.

I'll hold you all close in my prayers.

Try to hold strong....

~~~~~~~~~

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
by David M. Romano

When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

[abbie's mom]

Connie, please accept my deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your beloved Richie.

May you find peace, strength and courage during this difficult time.

ada

[lapi's yorkies]

I will keep your family in my prayers.

[Mybabyboymax]

I am so sorry about your nephew, you and your family are in my prayers

[mistyinca]

I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. My condolences to you and your family

Misty

[Tnyorkiemom]

Originally Posted by Connie

Thank you, everyone. I just talked to Judy and she should be on a plane now and should get home by 10:15 AM, if she doesn't miss her connection in Mpls. Please say a prayer that she makes her connection...it's only a half hour between flights.

I just can't believe he's gone. OMGosh. I miss him already. My little Richie.

our prayers are with you at this time of grief....just remember to lean on God..he will help you through this......i will keep you in my thoughts

[autumn star]

Im so sorry to hear about this tragic news Connie. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family!

[SladesMommy]

(((Connie)))

I'm so sorry for you loss.

[Betty'sMom]

Oh no, I'm so sorry. What a horrible tragedy. Sending prayers to your family...

[IluvLucy]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[yorkiesmiles]

Connie, you and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss, may you feel the love of the Lord wrapped around you. Richie just looks like a man who loved life and loved what he was doing. Praying your sister is soon in the arms of your family.

[cmgny42]

Connie, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

[tiggerr36792]

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family thru this tradgedy.