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[TootUncommon]

His memory will live on in your heart Sked and in the hearts of all those wonderful folks who played for him.   He was loved and he knew it.  My prayers go out to you now that you find peace.

[Cyber]

So sorry, Sked! ((((((((HUGZ!!!!)))))))

It's very tough to lose someone close to you, but each day does get a little bit easier...and we're all here for you, too.

[sugar_magnolia]

You have my deepest sympathy.
He will always live on in your memories and in your heart.

[SkedAddled]

My eulogy to my beloved Uncle Bob, sent to family & friends
late in the hours of Wednesday, March 3. It's been suggested
I read this aloud during Uncle Bob's memorial service, but I'll
be the first to admit I cringe at the thought of public speaking.
But as you've all been so supportive and compassionate, I'll share
with you my eulogy of a man loved by all he ever met:

My beloved great-uncle Bob left this world for a better place on
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at approximately 6:15 PM. He may be in
a better place now, but the place he has departed from is indeed
a better place because of his presence while he was here.
He was called to glory just eight days before his 87th birthday.
He departed peacefully, while sleeping.
 
Robert Lincoln Dondero proudly served his country during WWII
on board a US NAVY Patrol Craft in the South Pacific region, battling
enemies and hurricanes both.
 
He had not a single enemy in his civilian life, touching hearts and quietly
garnering respect and admiration from all who knew him. His humility and
gentle nature earned him a nearly universal legend status within his
birthplace and hometown, and even neighboring communities.
 
This dear man was much more of a father to me than my own father
ever was, and it was through him that I came to know my mother's
father in a way she could not describe. Uncle Bob's brother was my
mother's father, whom I never knew, due to his passing away before
I was born.
 
Exactly one week ago today, Wednesday, members of the band my uncle
founded, setup and played for him. The six band members went through
all sorts of contortions and tribulations to play for him, but they ended up
playing some wonderful big-band and swing tunes with aplomb and definite
class within the cramped hallway and stairwells just outside his apartment.
The expression of absolute joy on my uncle's face was simply blissful,
and I was delighted to have witnessed the band's performance along with
the pure joy they provided my uncle.
 
Sadly, that day was Uncle Bob's last day of being alert and coherent.
His condition deteriorated rapidly, but he waited for his daughter and
two of his sons and one great-nephew to visit one last time before he
left us for greater things.
 
I will sorely miss this wonderful man, as I already do.
It has been a true privelege and honor for me to have known and loved
this fine man during the last years of his life, and I will always consider
myself to be one of the truly lucky ones for being able to tell others
I am indeed a blood relation of his.
My grieving now begins, and may continue for a long time.
 
I ask you all to say a prayer, in his honor, in rememberance.
The world has lost a wonderful soul, and an exceptional person.

[LucieLou]

This is beautiful Sked!

[Jude]

Very beautifully written Sked.   And you said it all,   they leave us for greater things.   ((((((hugs))))))

[Ademan]

Very well written Sked. Your uncle was lucky enough to have someone like you to care about him.

[sugarcheryl]

((((((Sked)))))) RIP Uncle Bob. The heavens are a little brighter now with one more shinning star.

[SkedAddled]

My thanks again to all of you, for your condolences and sympathies.
His Earthly remains have been cremated, leaving his children enough
time to gather from far points in the country to hold a memorial service
on April 19. It's still difficult for me, but it has been getting just
a little better with each new day.

The heavens are a little brighter now with one more shinning star.

Such a lovely sentiment, and likely true.
Thank you, Cheryl.

Your uncle was lucky enough to have someone like you to care about him.

On the contrary, Ryan.
It was I who was such a lucky person.

No musician truly dies until everyone who ever heard a note played by him has gone too.

Well said and much appreciated, Colin.



My sincerest thanks are again extended to all of you.

[Cyber]

It's still difficult for me, but it has been getting just a little better with each new day.

It's never easy to lose someone close to you, even when we know that person is at peace, our hearts still ache.

Each day is one step further along our path of healing and understanding; there is no rush to race down the path but as long as we can take at least one step forward each day, that's what matters.  It can be a big step or a small one as long as we remember to never stop moving forward.

We are here if you need to talk - it DOES help.

Getting out and about to do something such as a visit to a nature park or something to take photos is helpful too.

[Kitten7]

Sked I'm so sorry. Our prayers won't stop.

[Otto IPS]

I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family.

[Cristina]

Death is as much as a miracle as birth. The second we are born is a second closer to death. All we have is this lifetime are the moments in which we can love and experiences joy. And with this love and joy we also experience hate and sorrow. That is why we must treasure every moment good and bad because this is what helps us grow and learn. for if you weren't grieving right now, you would have never experienced the joy your uncle brought you.

Unfortunatly noone lives forever and all good things must come to and end. But all those good memories will last a lifetime. Be thankful for having him in your life than not having him at all. You may have lost him physically but his legacy continues in your heart.

Loosing a loved one is never easy but it is something that is inevitable. I hope knowing that your uncle is no longer in pain eases yours. My condolences.

[Tony C.]

Sked, I apologize for being so late on this. I work nights now, so I am not here so often. My most sincere condolences to you and your family. I will keep you, your family, and your Uncle in my prayers. 

[SkedAddled]

I just now found your comments Tony, and I thank you for your kind words.