Very sad news from Texas

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, Bailey. My condolences to you and your family. Your posts here, at such a time, are an inspiration indeed.
 
I'm sorry to hear about your loss and other rough moments this past year Bailey. I'm glad you have your faith to help you through.
 
Bailey,

My condolences to you and your family. Knowing he was doing what he loved certainly makes it easier to accept. I know this after losing my father 9 yrs. ago. He was a horse lover from an early age and my Grandmother often said that when he was very ill as a child, he would manage the strength to go to the window just to gaze out at the horses. Fate would dictate that he would pass with the reins in his hands doing what he loved most. This and the fact that I had told him I loved him the day before he died helped tremendously in overcoming the loss.

I still have a couple of his farrier rasps that I will forge into knives in the near future. Special pieces they will be.

Your family will be in my prayers.
 
Sad news and even sadder considering the time of year.

Bailey, you and your family shall be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
I lost my father when I was 17 to an unexpected and immediate massive brain hemmorhage, I was with him at the time. It was one of the great shaping single events of my life. He was 52. I understand the loss that you probably feel.
We all have our own Spirituality, I personally believe the way you handle yourself in life determines your afterlife. Karma if you will, for lack of a more sophisticated term. It is through our geniune compassion for others, and practice of selflessnes that often leads to great ultimate reward. I try to practice it every day, I often fail.

Best wishes to you and your family, and may you be able to sleep in peace this Holiday Season.

STeven Garsson
 
...Julie's, Lori's and My Prayers are with you and yours...

With hopes that Courteney's recovery is strong and speedy.

That your loss - while felt deeply - will bring the memories, strengths and remembered gifts from your father to you. For you to be able to pass on these gifts for your children, deepen your relationship with them and help them come to terms and grow...

That the difficulties of the past period pass soon, forming the base for a better New Year, or a foundation for a better future...


Any help that we can give is yours... In the meantime, grieve in your own way, remember the blessings that he gave you and hold yours close...

Peace and Love...
 
Bailey,
Is there a prefered organization which folks can donate
to in his name?
Russ
 
My condolences to you and your family Bailey. When my father died, a good friend told me that time would help make it easier, and that I would carry him with me every day of my life with pride - he was right.

Stephen
 
Baily, good men will be in good company when they pass through the Pearly Gates. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Take care. kevin
 
Sincere condolences from Patricia and I. We'll have you and your family in our prayers.
 
Bailey - very sorry to hear about your father. We are thinking about you & your family.

Jody
 
MY deep condolences to you Bailey...i'm really not good at expressing words to such an event as this. but i'm glad that you had the confirmation you were looking for from your father. faith in God provides us with His grace and great comfort. i pray that His Holiness be by your family's side...one of my gurus once told me, "You take one step closer to GOD and He leaps a thousand steps toward you..." i find great comfort from this lesson and i believe it to be true. i hope you find comfort in it as well.

i believe i met him briefly as i was talking to you here in Chicago Custom Knife Show.
 
My dearest Bailey & Courtenay,
We're very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I sure do hate that he didn't make it to our knife show this year and that I won't get to see him at our next one. I will cherish the time that he did come and I will always remember his deep sweet voice. I'm glad that I got Chris to take a picture of us and it will always be in our scrapbook. Ya'll are great friends and we love you!
Nichelle & Chris Carlson
 
Thanks for sharing your faith Bailey. There is no peace like that in knowing that a loved one is spending eternity in the arms of the Father. As Jesus said, today you will be with me in paridise.
 
Bailey,

I am sorry to hear this news. You and your family will are in my thoughts and prayers and if some thing comes up I couls be of any help with just drop me a line.

Gus
 
Bailey & Family
I am truly sorry to hear the news about your father. I lost my dad a few years ago. Like your dad he always said he wanted to leave this place with his boots on. The passing of a loved one is always a tough thing to go through, however knowing that they are christians helps. Keep your chin up and things will get better. Janice and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Your friend
Bill Ruple
 
Bailey,

I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and your family.

Regards
Tony Huffman
 
Thanks to everyone who has posted here or sent up prayers for us. We had Dad's memorial yesterday, and I think it was just what he desired. Lots of fiends of his came in and we all had time to visit and share memories.

For me, the mourning process is toughest when the "busy" time is over. It's like a long, dark spell where I am expecting to hear from him, or see him drive up, but know he won't.

Anyway, Courtenay and I have been overwhelmed by the response on the forums and from the "knife family" in general. Once again, the caliber of the people in this business shows through, and I am proud to be here.
 
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