off topic but please hug your children and tell them you love them today

[BRDof3]

No words Dan, just prayers.

 

[VACAMPER]

and prayers. Sounds like your son was a wonderful young man, that comes from having great parents.

 

[RvUsa]

Dan, sending you all the strength I can virtually, to get you through this. Know that we are all there with you and your family to help hold you up and get you through. Still praying and thinking about you all the time.

 

[liv luvs disney]

Dan, I just can't get you off my mind. My family is continuing to pray for you and thinking of you often. My 9 and 13 year old are even praying for "Mr. Dan and his family." I sure wish we could do more for you.

 

[vick]

You and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers Dan. There is no way to even imagine the grief you are feeling right now. I just wish there was more I could say or do.

 

[JCJRSmith]

In a perfect world, no parent would have to go thru what you and your wife are experiencing now, Dan. My heartfelt wish is that this pain passes quickly, and you find comfort in the happy memories you have of the all-too-short time you had with your son.

 

[arielmomma]

God Bless you and your family. May He guide you and give you strength through this time.

 

[glavine47]

You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he lived,
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.


Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.


You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,
You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your
back,
Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes,
love and go on.



Dan, I am praying for you and your family.

 

[DisneyBishops]

Getting ready to head to the funeral home. This will be the hardest day of my life. This will be the first time I have seen Jeff since Thur. night. And at that time he was still full of life.

We will get through this but it is going to take some time before we can smile again. I time we will be able to smile about the great times we had with Jeff. But it is so hard to see that today.


Thanks again for all the nice comments and prayers.

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

I'll be saying extra prayers for you and your family.

 

[We4mickey]

Be strong, it will be a tough day, but know that we are here for you and give you strength.

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

We went by the Bishop site at Christmas several times but never caught anyone outside. I had hoped to introduce myself but never got the chance.

As the father of a 19y/o and a 17 y/o, I cannot imagine the pain of this loss. I can only offer my sincere condolences and let you know that you are in our thoughts.

Scott

 

[LORNADUCK]

Dan, I can't imagine how hard today and tomorrow will be for you. Please know we are thinking about your family and lots of hugs your way. I so wish there was something more we could do to help you thru this. Cherish the memories you have and know he loved you and you loved him.

 

[CampingChristy]

Dan sending you and your family {{HUGS}} and prayers! I know today was the hardest day of your life thus far. I pray you can smile at your memories of Jeff soon! Let the tears flow until that time comes. It is healing to cry and share you sorrows with those (us) that love you and your family!

 

[DisneyBishops]

Went to Jeff's viewing tonight. it was 5-9pm. No way i could count all the people that came. The funeral director said he printed up 250 announcments. ran out of them in about 2 hrs. There were still people coming in at 8:45.

It was so nice to hear all the goods things people were saying about Jeff. I am so prouid of him as he touched so many lives during his short life. He had about 10 teachers from 4th grade up. They all had fond memories of him. Many people were telling me how the newspaper didn't know Jeff. And I agree with them.


It was a very tough thing to see him laying in the casket. But he looked nice and at peace. As the funeral service will be closed casket the funeral director said we could come back for awhile in the morning to say goodbye to our beloved Jeff.

The paper said he didn't have on seat belt. Well while looking at him I noticed a red mark on his left shoulder. I moved his shirt and looked closer and it looks like a mark from a seat belt. I asked the funeral directer if this was from autopsy and he said no it looked like a seat belt mark to him. That make me feel better that he had on seat belt. Now I just want the paper to make a correction. I am sure that won't happen.

Anyway in a strange way i feel better having seen him tonight. I know tomorrow will be harder because that is final.


I am so proud to have had a son the quality of Jeff. I will miss him dearly and will never forget all the good things he did. I will quickly forget the terrible mistake he made on Friday morning.

Thanks again for all the kind words.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

You are a GREAT FATHER, Dan.

 

[Judy40]

I remember thinking I didn't want my brother's funeral to end. I didn't want to see him go. Tomorrow will be hard. We will be thinking of you and your family. Remember the bond you had with your son on earth will not change just because he is in heaven. i still talk to my brother.........
Your in our prayers.

 

[stacktester]

Dan, meeting you and your family NYE 08 was a great pleasure. Nobody can take the pain away but we're all pulling for you and your family. If you need anything you know there's a friend here to help.

 

[des1954]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. This will be the absolute hardest day for you as you say your final good-bye. Your grief must be beyond measure. Your friends will be by your side, so allow them to be your strength and shield. All of us dis-buddies are with you in spirit and if you need us for anything - just give the word. May God heal your broken hearts, and may Jeff's soul be at peace.

 

[stacktester]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. This will be the absolute hardest day for you as you say your final good-bye. Your grief must be beyond measure. Your friends will be by your side, so allow them to be your strength and shield. All of us dis-buddies are with you in spirit and if you need us for anything - just give the word. May God heal your broken hearts, and may Jeff's soul be at peace.

You know Debbie, I think the fiends are better than any group around. Over the years I've seen people share joy, divorces, job losses, new jobs and loss of loved one's and the 1st place we come is here. I guess that's why we all share the love of the fort because so many good people come there.