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In reply to the discussion: Steve's last lesson. (my youngest son's death) [View all]Meowmee
(5,164 posts)72. I am so sorry for your loss
Wishing you peace and comfort at this terrible time What a beautiful tribute, you have so many cherished memories.
He was way too young, this is a tragedy. We all need to get screened for possible health issues whether we have symptoms or not, especially if there is a family history. If you have symptoms and or family history go to a good doctor and keep at it until you have an answer. My mom had symptoms of the brain aneurysm that took her life but it was not diagnosed in time. I also had a friend who passed at 30 from a massive heart attack, he had pain his arm in the days preceding as well.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I lost a football buddy exactly the same way. In the two and a half
brewens
Nov 2020
#2
I can't even imagine the depth of your pain. A young and promising life cut short. The video was
alwaysinasnit
Nov 2020
#9
I am very, very sorry to learn of what must be unimaginable pain you must be in.
NNadir
Nov 2020
#14
Your beautiful, heartrending eulogy brought tears to my eyes, my dear SoCalDem...
CaliforniaPeggy
Nov 2020
#21
Oh, SoCalDem... no parent should have to bury their child... I'm so sorry...
TygrBright
Nov 2020
#30
The love for your son is a beautiful tribute you've chosen to use to help others.
hlthe2b
Nov 2020
#34
I'm so sorry for your loss, SoCalDem. Very same thing happened to my 43 yr old nephew
BComplex
Nov 2020
#51