My son, Buddy has gone now.

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Jack Hanson
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Post by Jack Hanson »

Devastating. Can't think of anything worse than losing my son. Hang in there, Andy.
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Andy, please accept My condolences.
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I am so sorry to hear about this, Andy. I wish you and your family much peace and comfort at this difficult time.
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Andy,
So sorry to hear this..Know you and your family are in our Prayers....
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I'm so sorry..
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Andy,
Just heartbreaking to read this.
Your family & you will be in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
Ron
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Paul, I can’t imagine the heartbreak you must be feeling right now, and pray that you’ll be comforted ... So sorry!!!
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Andy,My Condolences to you and your family...I'm so sorry for your loss!
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Andy, you're in our thoughts. Sorry for this untimely loss.
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Post by Greg Sander »

So sorry for this unexpected loss.
I was able to meet Buddy not too long ago - what a fine gentleman.
Enjoy the good moments and remember them often.
Prayers and thoughts from our family to yours.
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Andy, sorry for the loss of your son. I lost a son about 48 years ago,
and these losses are not easy, or forgotten.

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So sorry for you Andy! I don't know you personally, but I feel I know you through your love of steel guitar.
I lost my oldest son Richard in 1997. He was 17 years old and the light of my life. Part of you dies with them.
All best to the rest of your family. I'm sorry I can't make it any less painful.......
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Thank you, So you understand

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C. E. Jackson wrote:Andy, sorry for the loss of your son. I lost a son about 48 years ago,
and these losses are not easy, or forgotten.

C. E. Jackson
Thank you, So you understand as there are no words that express what we feel when/if this happens. We'd never wish this on others.
Just treasure them while they are here is all I can think of.

I just got back to Oregon at 2am. First thing in the morning I have to try to see my lawyer for some advice and then go do what is needed with the morticians.
Best wishes,
Andy
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Thank you Rick.

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Rick Stratton wrote:So sorry for you Andy! I don't know you personally, but I feel I know you through your love of steel guitar.
I lost my oldest son Richard in 1997. He was 17 years old and the light of my life. Part of you dies with them.
All best to the rest of your family. I'm sorry I can't make it any less painful.......
What I said above to C. E. Jackson applies to you also.
Not a thing we can say really describe or explain. No words fit.
Best wishes,
Andy
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Condolences and prayers to you and your family.
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So sorry.
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Our prayers and sympathy, Andy. I can’t imagine how heartbreaking this is.

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Prayers for you and your family. Very sorry to hear this.
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Andy, I just saw this. So sorry to hear...
I will pray for you, your family and your son.
Wish I could do more.
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Thanks to all of you

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Thanks to all of you for all the very kind thoughts.
God bless.

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Andy, May God Bless you and your family during this time. I cannot fathom what it would be like to lose my Son. May you find Peace, J.R. Rose
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I’m so very sorry for your families loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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Farmington, MN?

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Thank you.

Farmington, MN? We lived in Lakeville back in the 90's...
Another son lives in Rosemont.
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Andy, My sincere condolences to you and your family, your son seemed to be a great person, I will pray for you all, peace!
Regards, Craig

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So sorry Andy. God bless you all.
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