OMG... I'm so incredibly sorry, man. I can't even imagine. The Player 2 tribute was a beautiful gesture. Sounds like your son had a wonderful father.
I lost my Son
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escarioth
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This is so sad.
I always play games with my girls here... Just the thought of losing one of them. It must not be easy.
Never forget about him and cherish those memories -_-
I always play games with my girls here... Just the thought of losing one of them. It must not be easy.
Never forget about him and cherish those memories -_-
Waterborn
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Wow, obviously there are no words that can fill the void in your family left by the loss of your son. Send love and good vibes your way. May you find peace at some point.
I am so, so sorry to hear you lost your son Grant. I can't even imagine what it would be like to lose a child. My children are my life and I don't know what I would do if something ever happened to them.
That control panel picture brings tears to my eyes. I wish you all the best.
That control panel picture brings tears to my eyes. I wish you all the best.
Powerful words and emotions. I can't imagine what you are going through. Take a small bit of solace that you have a community here that cares
beeman8
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so sorry for your loss
processedmeat
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I'm sorry you and your family have had to go through this.
My wife and I lost our 8 year old son to a drive-by shooting three years ago on my birthday.
When you are already and ever need someone to chat about your experience, please feel free shoot me a PM.
Also if you are not part of a strong local community, I highly recommend Compassionate Friends which is a national organization of parents who have lost a child. Fortunately and unfortunately, there are groups everywhere with cool people who can offer understanding and support.
My wife and I lost our 8 year old son to a drive-by shooting three years ago on my birthday.
When you are already and ever need someone to chat about your experience, please feel free shoot me a PM.
Also if you are not part of a strong local community, I highly recommend Compassionate Friends which is a national organization of parents who have lost a child. Fortunately and unfortunately, there are groups everywhere with cool people who can offer understanding and support.
Thanks for sharing man
Heartbreaking, no words. I'm glad you were close to him before he passed.
Heartbreaking, no words. I'm glad you were close to him before he passed.
I just saw this today. I'm really sorry for loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Alpha1
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I'm so sorry. I can't even begin to imagine your pain.
So, so sorry 
amr
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Too young - how did he pass?? What was the cause?? terrible
9914ken
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God bless you and your family. My family sends it deepest condolences.
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Just saw this thread today and my heart just felt for you and your family.
we lost two babies and it is like a part of you/soul just dies along with them but you will get better, maybe not the same but better in time with love from others and God.
Group discussion never work for me and wife as it just kept bringing back that deep pain from everyone else, and it does not stop as children, babies etc... keep leaving the people that love them and the groups do not end.
Not saying do not try them, but saying it was more painful reliving the nightmare week after week, month after month.
God bless you and your family
we lost two babies and it is like a part of you/soul just dies along with them but you will get better, maybe not the same but better in time with love from others and God.
Group discussion never work for me and wife as it just kept bringing back that deep pain from everyone else, and it does not stop as children, babies etc... keep leaving the people that love them and the groups do not end.
Not saying do not try them, but saying it was more painful reliving the nightmare week after week, month after month.
God bless you and your family
Wyo
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I just wanted to bump this thread because even though, I don't personally...I just wanted to let you know I still often think of you and your family because of this situation...and also for personal perspective. I hope all is going as well as it possibly can and continue to wish your family peace.
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Eternaliquid
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Thanks Wyo, I appreciate that. Most days I'm doing alright. Honestly, there are some moments I get hit with grief out of nowhere. I don't see it coming, but when it hits, I let it out and feel better. I've read the comments in this thread probably 40 times since January and it has given me much comfort. Obviously life has been different in every way. A couple of months ago I picked up a few games and was struggling with moving a cab around the side of my house to the basement. I haven't had to do that solo in a long time. I made it to the back door and paused a few seconds before I pulled the dolly up the stair. My 6yo ran over and said, "Let me go in the back and push for you." I told him it wasn't safe because he was a little guy and he assured me that when he was bigger he would push. He's taken an interest in helping me work on the games, "just like brother." December 29th will be the 1 year mark since I lost me boy. December 29th is also my birthday. Totally unrelated, just an unfortunate coincidence. We will now be celebrating my birthday on October 15th. It's a significant date to my wife and I that will be easy to remember. Something kind of cool happened though. In January of 2013, I picked up a bootleg House Of the Dead. It was ugly and non descript, so I did a custom cpo, some red t-molding' a new marquee amoung, other things. I believe it was the 4th machine I owned and my son loved that game. He played it almost every day. My wife was pregnant and due the following July. I needed cash and ended up selling 4 games. Logan begged me not to sell it, but I felt like I needed to at the time and I immediately regretted it. I ended up keeping my Tron and my wife's Galaga. Fast forward to 2018 and that cab popped up for sale on craigslist. My son begged me to buy it back, but by the time I scraped up the funds, it was gone. July of this year I picked up a couple of games from a local collector. I didn't know him, but it turned out that he had bought a Defender from me back in 2014, when I sold those 4 games. I got to his house and he gave me a tour of his basement arcade. Low and behold he had my House Of The Dead! I told him a bit of the history and said that if he ever decided to sell it, to call me. Unexpectedly he texted me about a week later and asked if I still wanted to buy the game. I had just purchased 2 games from him and was out of cash. He said, "Make me an offer and it better be a good one." I didn't know what to offer, and when I did make my offer, I was really concerned that I would offend him. I felt like my offer was low, but it was the best I could do at that moment. He responded by saying, " Seriously ? I really expected better from you. You've seen this game and you know what I could get for it!" His next text told me how much was looking to get for the game. I was really confused because the price was LESS than my offer. I asked him if I misunderstood what he said and he replied, "I was just trying to shock you, sorry man. I like to take care of our community." I was elated that I was going to get my game back. Obviously it has a lot of sentimental value to me. The 3 pics I posted are of my son playing it when when I first go it, the day I sold it and the day it came home. Sorry for the long post! I just wanted to share.
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Just sending good thoughts.
JamBurglar
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Thanks for sharing that Eternaliquid. Wishing you and your family well.
ArcRevival
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You are doing a great job of honoring your son by keeping your family together and strong and keeping the games going. Little brother will be there helping out in no time. Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing and setting a great example for all of us.
