Re: A Family Tragedy
On Dec 22, 2007, at 4:36 AM, Robert Seeberger wrote: Aw man, the story just took a bad turn. Some of Chase's friends have contacted me via e-mail and (I think) unintentionally confirmed a suspicion. Chase was street racing when the accident occurred. There are those, I don't doubt, who will trot out self-righteous he brought it on himself bullshit, but as you see, you'll get none of that from us here... One of the blessings of Kevin's short life and illness and death was that, as a two-year-old with brain cancer, it was all the harder for others to find fault and point the finger of blame. Harder, but, if you can believe it, not impossible: several members of Peggy's family still managed to criticize us for letting him play with battery operated toys (yes, really: in their sad little heads, he got brain cancer from the toys we let him play with... I hope that you and Chase's family find peace and take some solace in the many kind words that are being spoken about him in memory. Peace be with you, Dave ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
On Dec 18, 2007 10:52 PM, Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My family mourns today the death of Chase Taylor Williamson, my nephew, my sister Tracy's oldest child. Chase died hours after an automobile accident in the early hours of the morning. My condolences to you and your family, Rob. ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
On 12/21/2007 10:53:02 PM, Doug ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: I'm very sorry for your loss, Rob. Aw man, the story just took a bad turn. Some of Chase's friends have contacted me via e-mail and (I think) unintentionally confirmed a suspicion. Chase was street racing when the accident occurred. http://www.houston240sx.com/forums/showthread.php?p=369839#post369839 These kids might lie to their parents (or the police accident investigators) about their activities, but I doubt they are making this up. xponent ...Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
Sorry for your loss, Rob. john On Dec 19, 2007 6:14 PM, Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/19/2007 9:52:13 AM, Nick Arnett ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: On Dec 18, 2007 7:52 PM, Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My family mourns today the death of Chase Taylor Williamson, my nephew, my sister Tracy's oldest child. Chase died hours after an automobile accident in the early hours of the morning. I'm so sorry to hear this... After our niece's husband was killed just before Thanksgiving, I decided to let it be a good thing that it happened near a holiday because it means that when the anniversary comes around, we'll be with family. Let me offer a sentence that has helped many people get through the holidays when in grief: Not this year. It means that it's okay to tell others -- and yourself -- that you're choosing not to skip something this year. If it will take more energy than it gives you, don't do it. How old was Chase? He was 21. In my immediate family we had a cluster of children all born in a 5 year period, and they were all close and tight-knit having been practically raised together. Brittany was one of the older kids in this group and Chase was one of the younger ones. They are taking this very hard and watching their grief is excruciating. It's not fair! It's not fair! must have been repeated hundreds of times yesterday and there is so little one can say that does not sound empty during these initial stages of grieving. All I could do was hold them tight and cry with them, every single one. I used to babysit all seven of the kids frequently. We would unfold the hide-a-bed couch and make popcorn or eat ice cream while watching monster movies. I'd get them to stay on the bed by telling them the toe-monsters would stick out their claws and snip their toes off if they got off and that was good for a great deal of giggly fun. They would fall asleep with some crappy 80s horror movie on and I would sleep on a recliner next to the couch. I was their Uncle Robbiee and it felt like all the love in the world. Sunday morning I stood in line in the wee hours of 34 degrees so that I could get my son a Wii for Christmas, and thought I was suffering in that cold. /irony I called the Ex-Wife to tell her about Chase last night and she tells me that she had been diagnosed with uterine cancer and had been hospitalized over the weekend for a procedure. So my son too has worries on his 12 year old mind. But we will spend this weekend and Christmas Day together and it is all the love in the world. My wife's birth mother died last week. It is a complicated situation that precluded any chance of Susan going to the funeral. But her Dad and Step-Mom will coming in to town to be with us this weekend It will still be Christmas this Christmas. And we will have all the love in the world as the little groups of us come together. Tell people you love them, it matters. xponent Family And Extended Family Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
On 12/22/2007 9:14:38 AM, John Garcia ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Sorry for your loss, Rob. Boy, his friends sure did love him. http://flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sets/72157603522894505/ xponent Christmas Shopping Still Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
I'm very sorry for your loss, Rob. Doug ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
- Original Message - From: Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion brin-l@mccmedia.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 7:18 PM Subject: Re: A Family Tragedy On Dec 19, 2007 7:52 AM, Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me offer a sentence that has helped many people get through the holidays when in grief: Not this year. It means that it's okay to tell others -- and yourself -- that you're choosing not to skip something this year. If it will take more energy than it gives you, don't do it. Choosing not to skip... sheesh. I meant choosing to skip, which probably was apparent. Robert, thanks for telling us more. Tears in my eyes. Nothing makes these things better, we just learn to live with them. I think it is good to choose to believe in things that seem impossible. The obit appeared in the paper today, but they got his date of death wrong placing it a day later for some reason. http://www.legacy.com/houstonchronicle/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifestoryPersonId=99882966 http://tinyurl.com/2pq73e xponent Honoring Memory Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
On Dec 20, 2007 2:54 PM, Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The obit appeared in the paper today, but they got his date of death wrong placing it a day later for some reason. Until I read it, I had forgotten that you're in Wes' neighborhood, practically. In fact, Chayla (his widow) bought a house in Webster. Wes' funeral was in Webster. Burying children stinks. Nick -- Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages: 408-904-7198 ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
RE: A Family Tragedy
With deepest sympathies. I'm sorry to hear that. Blessings, Pat http://idiotgrrl.livejournal.com/ Now is the winter of our discontent From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: brin-l@mccmedia.com Subject: Re: A Family Tragedy Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:54:53 -0600 - Original Message - From: Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion brin-l@mccmedia.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 7:18 PM Subject: Re: A Family Tragedy On Dec 19, 2007 7:52 AM, Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me offer a sentence that has helped many people get through the holidays when in grief: Not this year. It means that it's okay to tell others -- and yourself -- that you're choosing not to skip something this year. If it will take more energy than it gives you, don't do it. Choosing not to skip... sheesh. I meant choosing to skip, which probably was apparent. Robert, thanks for telling us more. Tears in my eyes. Nothing makes these things better, we just learn to live with them. I think it is good to choose to believe in things that seem impossible. The obit appeared in the paper today, but they got his date of death wrong placing it a day later for some reason. http://www.legacy.com/houstonchronicle/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifestoryPersonId=99882966 http://tinyurl.com/2pq73e xponent Honoring Memory Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
Sympathies and condolences, for what they're worth. ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
On 12/20/2007 5:49:16 PM, Nick Arnett ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: On Dec 20, 2007 2:54 PM, Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The obit appeared in the paper today, but they got his date of death wrong placing it a day later for some reason. Until I read it, I had forgotten that you're in Wes' neighborhood, practically. In fact, Chayla (his widow) bought a house in Webster. Wes' funeral was in Webster. Burying children stinks. I live in Webster these days. Hwy 3 and Bay Area if it matters.G xponent Locations Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
On 12/20/2007 6:59:06 PM, Warren Ockrassa ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Sympathies and condolences, for what they're worth. If one considers how such a situation would feel if no one extended a hand, then I would have to say that they are valuable. I do not forget that people show that they care. I thank you all! xponent Commonality Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
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My sincere condolences to you and your family, Rob. Jim ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
On Dec 18, 2007 7:52 PM, Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My family mourns today the death of Chase Taylor Williamson, my nephew, my sister Tracy's oldest child. Chase died hours after an automobile accident in the early hours of the morning. I'm so sorry to hear this... After our niece's husband was killed just before Thanksgiving, I decided to let it be a good thing that it happened near a holiday because it means that when the anniversary comes around, we'll be with family. Let me offer a sentence that has helped many people get through the holidays when in grief: Not this year. It means that it's okay to tell others -- and yourself -- that you're choosing not to skip something this year. If it will take more energy than it gives you, don't do it. How old was Chase? Nick -- Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages: 408-904-7198 ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
On 12/19/2007 9:52:13 AM, Nick Arnett ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: On Dec 18, 2007 7:52 PM, Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My family mourns today the death of Chase Taylor Williamson, my nephew, my sister Tracy's oldest child. Chase died hours after an automobile accident in the early hours of the morning. I'm so sorry to hear this... After our niece's husband was killed just before Thanksgiving, I decided to let it be a good thing that it happened near a holiday because it means that when the anniversary comes around, we'll be with family. Let me offer a sentence that has helped many people get through the holidays when in grief: Not this year. It means that it's okay to tell others -- and yourself -- that you're choosing not to skip something this year. If it will take more energy than it gives you, don't do it. How old was Chase? He was 21. In my immediate family we had a cluster of children all born in a 5 year period, and they were all close and tight-knit having been practically raised together. Brittany was one of the older kids in this group and Chase was one of the younger ones. They are taking this very hard and watching their grief is excruciating. It's not fair! It's not fair! must have been repeated hundreds of times yesterday and there is so little one can say that does not sound empty during these initial stages of grieving. All I could do was hold them tight and cry with them, every single one. I used to babysit all seven of the kids frequently. We would unfold the hide-a-bed couch and make popcorn or eat ice cream while watching monster movies. I'd get them to stay on the bed by telling them the toe-monsters would stick out their claws and snip their toes off if they got off and that was good for a great deal of giggly fun. They would fall asleep with some crappy 80s horror movie on and I would sleep on a recliner next to the couch. I was their Uncle Robbiee and it felt like all the love in the world. Sunday morning I stood in line in the wee hours of 34 degrees so that I could get my son a Wii for Christmas, and thought I was suffering in that cold. /irony I called the Ex-Wife to tell her about Chase last night and she tells me that she had been diagnosed with uterine cancer and had been hospitalized over the weekend for a procedure. So my son too has worries on his 12 year old mind. But we will spend this weekend and Christmas Day together and it is all the love in the world. My wife's birth mother died last week. It is a complicated situation that precluded any chance of Susan going to the funeral. But her Dad and Step-Mom will coming in to town to be with us this weekend It will still be Christmas this Christmas. And we will have all the love in the world as the little groups of us come together. Tell people you love them, it matters. xponent Family And Extended Family Maru rob ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: A Family Tragedy
On Dec 19, 2007 7:52 AM, Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me offer a sentence that has helped many people get through the holidays when in grief: Not this year. It means that it's okay to tell others -- and yourself -- that you're choosing not to skip something this year. If it will take more energy than it gives you, don't do it. Choosing not to skip... sheesh. I meant choosing to skip, which probably was apparent. Robert, thanks for telling us more. Tears in my eyes. Nothing makes these things better, we just learn to live with them. I think it is good to choose to believe in things that seem impossible. Nick -- Nick Arnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages: 408-904-7198 ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
