Comments on: Loss of a Loved One

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:33:11 +0000

Loss makes us pause from our daily concerns and preoccupations to take a look at a much larger picture – one that we have very little say and control in. Loss comes to each of us as our days go by. We lose our childhood but hopefully not our childhood innocence and profound sense of wonder. We lose those that lived with us and loved us, as grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and eventually, cousins, companions and siblings slip away from us one by one.

Hopefully loss will bring us to a much stronger, compassionate, empathetic point of view in life and leave us with the keen sense of living each moment with intention. No action is too small to demand my best, no person is insignificant when they come to me or cross my path.

May you find strength for your journey, and peace beyond all understanding.

By: AT

AT — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:30:10 +0000

Derek seemed like a great guy.

My most sincere condolences to you and your dear family.

I’m so sorry about your loss.

- AT

By: violet y.

violet y. — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:36:37 +0000

I am so sorry for you loss. I never really knew Derek but I did meet him once at my cousin’s lake last year. My cousin was actually on the boat that night and he was pretty close with Derek. But he and his friends are all going to get a tattoo of his name and the date.
Rest In Peace Derek

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:19:57 +0000

Brad,

I read your blog from time to time…god, I’m just so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you and your family [especially your aunt and uncle and cousin] are going through. You’re right, there are no words for this. I just hope that your family can find happiness again. I wish to them and to yourself only good things, and you all have my condolences.

By: BB

BB — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:26:12 +0000

Brad,

My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult and painful time. A time that doesn’t end when the ceremonies end and everyone goes home…It begins a time that will change your lives forever, but a time that will heal and restore back to life. I have learned that life does go on, it goes on differently, but it will go on.

May he rest in peace.

Namaste.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:01:40 +0000

Never knew him, but I feel really bad for the family as well as the people who were on the boat with him.

Unreal what the survivors on that boat have to live with for the rest of their lives..

By: Cheryl Laxton

Cheryl Laxton — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:03:28 +0000

Hi there…
I worked with Derek in Lake Louise. I just made a post on the group page – but I wanted to tell you that in the short time Derek was here he grew immensely as a person. He gained something out here that only he will truly know – and embrace. When I read what you wrote about his change in heart towards his sister – it was of no surprise.
Whether it was the physical work, the isolated location – or the natural beauty of the rockies……he opened his heart and mind to it – and took some wonderful things home with him.

I share in your loss.

By: Argent.Ounce

Argent.Ounce — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:02:44 +0000

Mis condolencias Brad, a ti y a tu familia. Siento mucho que haya pasado así. Que su recuerdo no se olvide jamás. Saludos y un gran abrazo desde México.

By: Rod

Rod — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:43:57 +0000

Condolences to you and all your family.

I’m so sorry.

Bye, Rod

By: Brad Bollenbach

Brad Bollenbach — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:45:22 +0000

Thank you guys. I know that those who need it more than anyone right now–my aunt, my uncle, and my cousin Kristin–will especially appreciate the warm embrace.