We lost a great Chiefs fan today

Rukdafaidas · 08:24 AM

My brother of 39 years died in his sleep early this morning from an apparent heart attack. It came as a total shock to us all. He was a great brother, a loyal Chiefs fan and a father of 4 great kids.
If you're the believing kind, please say an extra prayer for my brother's kids (Amanda, Chris, Christine, Zach), his wife (Tammi) my mom (Beverly) and dad (Larry).

Stinger · 10-27-2004, 10:34 PM

My condolences on your loss. You are in our Prayers

Coach · 10-27-2004, 10:34 PM

My prayers to you, your family, and your brother.

ZepSinger · 10-28-2004, 06:27 AM

You & your family are in my prayers as well. Hang in there, buddy..

WarCry! · 10-28-2004, 07:02 AM

Very sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers go out to you and your family. 38 is WAY too young.

memyselfI · 10-28-2004, 07:03 AM

What a young man and what a sad story...

I'm sorry for your and your family's loss. God bless.

KingPriest2 · 10-28-2004, 07:11 AM

I am sorry about your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

siberian khatru · 10-27-2004, 10:34 PM

Good Lord, that's simply awful. Just awful.

My condolences and prayers to all.

**Skip Towne** · 10-27-2004, 10:37 PM

What a tragedy. You're in our prayers.

10-27-2004, 10:37 PM

Wow. That's shocking. I don't know how to properly comfort you, but you do have my sympathies.

Rukdafaidas · 10-27-2004, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Wow. That's shocking. I don't know how to properly comfort you, but you do have my sympathies.

I'm doing as well as can be expected. It's just so shocking as you said. I'm definitely going to miss him, but I'm concerned about the rest of the family. The youngest, Zach at nine, doesn't seem to be grasping what is happening or he's in denial. My mother was having trouble catching her breath all day and won't see a doctor herself. The other kids have just had a really tough life and it's hitting them hard.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

BIG K · 10-27-2004, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rukdafaidas

I'm doing as well as can be expected. It's just so shocking as you said. I'm definitely going to miss him, but I'm concerned about the rest of the family. The youngest, Zach at nine, doesn't seem to be grasping what is happening or he's in denial. My mother was having trouble catching her breath all day and won't see a doctor herself. The other kids have just had a really tough life and it's hitting them hard.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Ruk,

As hard as it is, try to take this one day at a time. It is OK that Zach is not grasping things yet. It is going to take a long time for the shock and numbness to wear off. As much as I hate to tell you this, I feel it is important. It will be 4 to 6 months on average for the full gravity of what has happened to be felt. Everyone in your family needs to take their own time to deal with this loss in their own way. Unfortunately, their is no time line for Grief. There is no wrong or right way to approach it. Some in your family will accept the loss quicker than others. But that does not mean that those who take years to 'recover' are handeling it improperly. Grief is a roller coaster that sometimes can take years to get under 'control' (Trust me, I know)
The best that I can offer you and your family is that everyone needs to be supportive of each others Grief and don't try to 'get over' this loss too quickly. Your brother has made an impact on many people's lives and each will handle the loss in a different way. Patience, acceptance and faith are pivotal in this terrible time. I wish you and your family the greatest strength possible in your time of despair.

May God be with you and yours,

Big K

roman gnome · 10-27-2004, 10:41 PM

No doubt, peace to his children and your whole family.

BIG K · 10-27-2004, 10:41 PM

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am the believing kind, and I believe that your brother is with God and God is with all of you. You will be in our prayers.

Big K

Loki · 10-27-2004, 10:44 PM

sorry to hear of your loss. my condolences to your family.

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Rukdafaidas lifelong Chiefs survivor Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $4719900	We lost a great Chiefs fan today My brother of 39 years died in his sleep early this morning from an apparent heart attack. It came as a total shock to us all. He was a great brother, a loyal Chiefs fan and a father of 4 great kids. If you're the believing kind, please say an extra prayer for my brother's kids (Amanda, Chris, Christine, Zach), his wife (Tammi) my mom (Beverly) and dad (Larry). Last edited by Rukdafaidas; 11-01-2004 at 08:24 AM..
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10-27-2004, 10:37 PM	#10
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Wow. That's shocking. I don't know how to properly comfort you, but you do have my sympathies.
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10-27-2004, 10:41 PM	#13
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BIG K Veteran Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Casino cash: $9855230	My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am the believing kind, and I believe that your brother is with God and God is with all of you. You will be in our prayers. Big K
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