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10-05-2008, 11:28 AM
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| Member  Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: my room in ct.
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| My Sponsor Passed
the man that was the most helpful in my recovery from alcohol, drugs, and myself... has passed on today... he has been very ill for two long, and more operations did not help... he had cancer... i have had a number of losses in my time in recovery, the biggest one was SR's Miracal... my girlfriend... before, and after her passing, Big Dan was there for me all the way... he and i have very similar storys, his lady passed from addictions also... with his wisdom, Big Dan has helped me to not only stay sober and face death... Big Dan has helped me to grow up, and live the twelve steps of recovery... you will be dearly missed Dan... not only by me... missed by all who's life you gave back to, loved, and touched... rest in peace my spiritual father... i miss you so already... your a part of me, and i love you forever... patrick PS Dan, i will be ok! and i dont have to medicate my feelings... you helped teach me that!
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10-05-2008, 11:40 AM
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| Member  Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mobile AL
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Rusty, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and "Big Dan". I'm glad you realized you don't need to medicate your feelings!  Getting through times like this can be tough......Hugs, Prayers and Blessings, K |
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10-05-2008, 12:20 PM
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| watching the clouds roll away  Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bliss
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Rusty - I hear so much love in your voice. I am sorry for your loss, but glad that you had such a strong person to help guide you in your recovery. I know he would smile at the end of your letter.
__________________ In memory of Mike, brilliant artist, loyal friend, beloved soul who passed away on September 11, 2008 from the disease of addiction. If you are lost please take this chance to go to a meeting today or ask someone for help. |
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10-05-2008, 01:38 PM
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| Member  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern CA
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Oh Rusty Zipper...this is tragic. I am so sorry but the silver lining in your post: "I will be ok. I don't have to medicate my feelings" is a real tribute to your sponsor. And to you.
__________________ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. I Peter 5:8 |
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10-05-2008, 01:44 PM
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| Member  Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK
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Sorry to hear that Pat.  I agree with what Boston said totally!
__________________  . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads |
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10-05-2008, 01:57 PM
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| Member  Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South
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((((Rusty))))) I am sorry for your loss in this life... "Imagine for a moment that we are standing on the sea shore. We have waved goodbye to our friend who is sailing away on a large clipper ship. We stand and watch the billowing white sails and the boat appears to get smaller and smaller. Finally, it moves beyond our sight. "There he goes," we say. But in reality, the boat has not vanished nor is it gone. It is simply out of our sight. On a far off shore there are others standing and waiting and they excitedly call out, "Here he comes!" And there he is.... Love and Light to you and your loving sponsor who left you so much, dear Rusty...
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10-05-2008, 02:27 PM
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| Social Network Moderator  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta
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(((Rusty))) I'm so sorry about your sponsor, but he will live on...through you. Hugs and prayers! Amy
__________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. Don't give up here, don't you quit, the moment is now, this is it I know that you can then you will, get to the top of the hill. Part of the fun is the climb, you just gotta make up your mind" - Shania Twain  (Tinker, Elvis, Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South) |
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10-05-2008, 07:47 PM
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wolf'y, that was touching, thanks much... and thank you all family... i wished you all would have met him tho... funny, in a way you did... through me...
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10-05-2008, 09:39 PM
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| Attitude of Gratitude  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio
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|  ((((Rusty)))) Sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for the touching post, I can visualize Big Dan. His Spirit lives on in you. Judy
__________________  Just when the Catterpillar thought her life was over, She became a Butterfly 7/25/05 |
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10-06-2008, 03:06 AM
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Patrick, I just saw this. Tears ran down my face as I realize something. It is for your sense of of loss because I know you will miss him so. But it was something you said. Quote:
Because he has helped and inspired you, you have helped and inspired me and touched my life in these last two years in more ways than you can know. So I feel like like I have met Dan, and have gotten to know him. And remember, it's not goodbye, but until then. Love you, Sher
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10-06-2008, 12:06 PM
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| Administrator  Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light
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Rusty, I am so sorry for your loss. Big Dan would be very proud of you.
__________________  And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver |
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10-06-2008, 03:51 PM
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| Member  Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Faith~Hope~Love
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(((Patrick))) I am so sorry for your loss and I can see how special this man was thru your words. May Big Dan rest in peace and my prayers are with you always Pattee for comfort, peace, and strength. love and hugs ~ deedee
__________________  ~ While the light lasts I shall remember and in the darkness I shall not forget ~ |
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10-07-2008, 12:13 AM
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| SR Moderator  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas
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(((Pattee))) My thoughts are with you my friend. If you're typical of Big Dan's work, he was a mighty man praying for Big Dan, his friends and family D
__________________ “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be”Lao Tzu |
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10-07-2008, 02:11 PM
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From me too. (prayers also for traveling mercies...) :praying: Take care! Sis
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