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Darrel Graves
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Post by Darrel Graves »

With a heavy Heart I have to say that I have lost my Son to a Heart Attack on September 14th. He was 51 years old and just started to learn how to play Guitar. My Brother (who died on April 14 of this year) was teaching him. My Brother passed away also from a Heart Attack. My wife and I were going to call our Son and his wife Wednesday evening September 15th after I got off work and set a time for our Vacation. My wife got the call from our Daughter-in-law at 8:30 Wednesday morning, that they had found his body and he was gone. Please remember our Family. It was very sudden and without warning.
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Russ Tkac
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Post by Russ Tkac »

So sorry for your loss Darrel.
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Post by Joe Krumel »

Darrel, you have my deepest sorrow and sympathy. My heart is with you.
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Doug Taylor
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Post by Doug Taylor »

I am so sorry, my prayers are with you Darrell
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Terry Wood
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Post by Terry Wood »

Sorry for your loss! We send our sympathy and prayers!
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Larry Dering
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Post by Larry Dering »

My prayers and sympathy for you and your family. I can't imagine losing a son. May God bring you comfort for your loss.
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Post by Bill McCloskey »

So sorry for your loss. Losing a child is the hardest thing a parent can ever face.
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Rick Barnhart
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Post by Rick Barnhart »

I can’t imagine your sorrow, Darrel. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
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Mike Neer
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Post by Mike Neer »

My sincerest condolences to the Graves family.
Lem Smith
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Post by Lem Smith »

My condolences on the passing of your son. I can’t imagine the pain that you and your family are going through. Prayers that God will give you comfort.
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Craig Stock
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Post by Craig Stock »

May God be with you at this tough time.
Regards, Craig

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Post by Chris Boyd »

Please accept my deepest sympathies Darrel..
Jim Pollard
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Post by Jim Pollard »

Really sorry to hear this Darrel.
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Jeremy King
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Post by Jeremy King »

I'm so sorry. Praying for y'all.
Johnny Baker
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Post by Johnny Baker »

My condolences on your loss. I can't imagine your pain. Losing mother a few weeks ago was bad enough. We will be praying for you my friend.
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Jim Fogle
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Post by Jim Fogle »

Darrel,

I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you, your family and your son's family.
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Tony Edwards
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Darrel,

I am so sorry to learn of your Son's passing. There is nothing as painful as losing a child or grandchild. I lost my 4 year old grandson on July 21. We have gone into deep grief, mourning, weeping, and even wailing. I will be praying that God will send you a peace which passes all understanding.

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Oh my. I cannot imagine the pain.

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Darrel Graves
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Thank you all for your replies for me and my Family. It really helps when you have the support that all of you have shown. May God Bless each and every one. Thank you all again.
May the road rise up to meet you.... May the wind always be at your back....May the Sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand
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Post by Bill Hatcher »

. best to you in this time of loss.
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John Palumbo
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Post by John Palumbo »

So sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy!
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Post by Donna Dodd »

Darrel,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your family’s profound loss.
I pray for peace and love as you face the difficult days ahead.
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J R Rose
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Post by J R Rose »

So Sorry for the loss of your Son Darrell. It is a very Sad thing. I lost my 55 year old Son a short time ago. We are not supposed to out live our Children. It has gotten better but for a long time it was tough. I pray for myself for the Lord to give me peace like I pray for others here that they find peace.
It was two years ago this past Oct. 11th. Like your Son he went in just a few minutes. May your Son R.I.P. J.R. Rose
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