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When a parent has a beloved child taken from them, the grief, the immediate shock, the emotional pain that manifests itself in physical pain is incomprehensible. 5 years ago, my then 23 year daughter was taken. At least for me, it was not all that unexpected. I could prepare a bit. But, when the tragedy is sudden ... and unexpected, you experience something different. Now granted, a person's grief is as unique as our fingerprints. It manifests itself in different ways. For some, that grief destroys them. For others, it defines them in a negative way the rest of their lives. 20 years after the fact, they talk of the event as if it had happened the day before. And yet still for others, eventually it fills them with incredible purpose and resolve. For whatever the cause, Sam and Jake's mom had her heart and soul ripped apart. For any parent, our biggest fear is that our child will be taken before us. But to have to live that fear is a daily burden. I truly hope, and sincerely pray, that one day, Jake's mom will be able to embrace the loving reality that her son Jake gave others so much joy, not just because he played football and was a good kid, but by his passing, Jake is teaching us even more about the grace to love our children more fully and openly, to embrace each day with more passion and resolve and to not let fear be our masters but instead to inspire us to greater deeds. It is with a sad heart that I embrace Jake's mom into a club that no parent should ever have to belong. You are not alone.67 points
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My daughter passed when she was 1 suddenly, and that was 14 years ago. It never gets better, you just learn to live with it. Sorry for your loss, brother.54 points
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I mentioned a couple of pages ago that I lost my sister when she was a freshman in high school. My dad passed away two years ago at the age of 74. I can tell you, he never truly got over it and it stuck with him the last 35 years or so of his life. He was brave for me though and never let me see his real low moments. They’re buried right next to each other now and I drive right past the cemetery every day to and from work. While it was damn tough to lose my dad, it does give me some relief that after all of those years of hurt and pain…he was finally able to be with her again, but this time forever.50 points
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I lost my brother to cancer when he was 13. I can tell you that not a week goes by where I don't think back in time of him or about what could have been. Reflection always helps to realign my empathy for the young folks, however entitled and pissant some may seem, they all breathe air that is precious to us all. Robbery of a full life sucks. My thoughts and prayers for you Sam. This hits close to home.37 points
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None of the aforementioned races is harder than reading the last page.35 points
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I've opened this thread up and been in complete disbelief, numb, heartbroken, sad, angry, reminded of texdude2006's untimely passing, seeing other posters old wounds reopened and now witnessing a good old fashioned fatwa and laughing out loud. I love this community. Stay surly. Hook 'Em 🤘 forever Jake and Kenny.27 points
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You're all good. I appreciate the kind words. Even after 14 years she's constantly on my mind. I always have a "what if". My wife and I still get her a Christmas ornament each year and we celebrate her birthday. She would have been 14 on March 16th. It hurts, man. God does it hurt.27 points
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I have been unable to post since hearing this news yesterday, as emotions kept getting in the way of my words. My kids are the same ages as Jake and Sam. One of them has always been the star whose shadow the other had to walk in. I always told them both, be the best version of you, and you will find your greatness. Last night, I hugged them both a little tighter than normal, and I probably said I love you more than I should have. Life is short, memories are precious and family is forever....cherish Every moment. RIP Jake.24 points
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The bot will be along momentarily to post the entire thing, but in IT's humidor they give 60% odds that Ewers signs with Texas.23 points
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I lost my only sibling (brother) to bone cancer when he was 23. He when he was diagnosed at MD Anderson he was given 6-18 months to live. He lived 3 years to the day of the first day he set foot in MD Anderson. My wedding was 9 days prior to his passing. My mom spent the last 8 months of my brothers life at MD Anderson. Living in an RV in the parking lot. When she returned, to her it was almost like she lost two sons. My parents had some very dark years after my brother death. Fortunately they leaned on their faith. The anniversary of my brothers death and his birthday were very difficult days for my family for years. Twelve years to the day after my brothers death my only son was born. The day of my brothers death be came a reason to celebrate. Not only was my son born on the anniversary of my brothers death, he was born almost to the minute of his passing. My son was born at 2:31 am my brother passed at 1:32 am. This happened to be the date clocks fall back. Time helps but you never forget and truthfully you really don’t want to forget. my prayers are with the Ehlinger family. I know some dark days are ahead but faith and family will pull them through.21 points
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Lost mine when I was 5 and he was only 3, and the same. I remember when he suddenly stopped breathing, and the panic, and the news at the hospital. To grow up with him for 13 or 20 years of your life and have this happen isn't comprehendable to me. Knowing what it did to basically break my parents I still haven't come to terms with. In the case of my brother, we could say he was in a better place and the pain was gone. For this, I have no words.20 points
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I lost my father and my brother 3 months apart 11 years ago. cant describe it. my mother couldn't even walk for days after my brother passed. the only thing i can do is just celebrate their lives and that subsides the pain for a bit. jake seemed like a wonderful young man, brother and son.18 points
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If there ever was more evidence needed that CR rep should not count on this board, Wanker Bob really drove home that point.15 points
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Yeah, but when you get that 5* review on Etsy it makes all the stress, blood, sweat and tears worth it15 points
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When Sam got drafted (watched the entire draft) I was so excited for him and his family. At the time, I was so happy for him that instead of being annoyed with the NFL network I laughed seeing that it was Jake’s picture up there and not Sam’s. Now, that moment means more to them as they celebrated with Sam and hugged him fiercely as he got the call. Jake’s picture up there on television and it was a happy and funny moment for Sam and Jake. Just 6 days ago, laughing and smiling. 🧡🧡🧡🤘🏼 “Sam Ehlinger was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday. Jake’s face was accidentally shown on the NFL Network where a photo of Sam was supposed to be, and Sam loved it. “Good, good,” Sam said with a huge grin during his availability with reporters. “Jake deserves all the screen time you can get.”15 points
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Speculations/rumors are being deleted out of respect for the Ehlinger family.14 points
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I didn't see Wanker Bob's post, but I can only assume that it was speculation about how Jake died. There's a lot of that going around among my real life friends, too. And it's curiosity in a concerned way; they just want to know what happened, which is a natural part of grieving. But I don't think the how really matters. A family lost a son and a brother. Our team lost a brother. There's a small but non-zero chance that any one of them might come across a thread like this. Basic human compassion should lead us to say whatever we can think of that might be of use to them, and not speculate about anything else, because it just doesn't matter. Rest easy, Jake. And I hope peace somehow finds its way to all who cared for you.13 points
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Wanker Bob should’ve been perma banned ages ago, but I don’t think that’s doing enough. Anyone who’s ever upvoted that CR troll should get perma banned too.13 points
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I remember when Cole Pittman died and subsequently read his father's book a few years after that. That was tragic then and this one is brutal too. I was at the UNC game where Major took the knee to preserve 44 on the scoreboard. I hope we hang 48 in a W vs Louisanna.13 points
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Lets get this thread to 48 pages and have @immamac close it in honor of Jake and the Ehlinger's!13 points
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I lost my dad at 16. We were close, and it was very, very hard. But losing my brother to an unexpected illness when he was 34 -- he was 16 months older than me, someone I shared a room with most of my childhood, and who I talked to every day -- was far worse. I still cannot think about it without crying and it has been 11 years. My heart hurts for the Ehlingers.12 points
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I know I jumped in the thread early yesterday, but I had a few more thoughts to share. I have dealt with my share of loss in my life. A lot of us have. One of my best friends died back in 2018. He was a real funny dude, and I had known him since I was about 12. He was the guy who got me hooked on fantasy football eons ago. After he died, I stayed off most social media and fantasy football for the better part of two years, because I just couldn't log on knowing that I would never see one of his funny jokes or posts again. You never get over loss, though the sting may fade a bit over time. Even still to this day, sometimes I run across something that I want desperately to share with him, and I start to...and then I remember. It sucks. He had teenage kids, and I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like for them to lose their dad. I can only imagine that losing a child, a sibling, or a parent must be even many times worse than this. Like many who are parents here, I hugged my kids a little extra today. I even took my youngest son out to the local minor league ballpark where we live for a game last night. It was our first time to catch a game in nearly two years, due to the pandemic. I enjoyed every minute of it, and I know full well that the day will probably come someday when we won't be able to do that anymore. I hope not for a long time, though. Nobody ever regretted spending too much time with their kids. I've met tons of people who wish they had spent more, though. To Jake's family and friends, wherever you are - I did not ever have a chance to meet Jake, nor even any of you personally. He seemed like a wonderful young man, and I am deeply saddened by his loss. I cannot ever feel his loss quite the same way as you do, nor would I ever even presume to. But as a member of Longhorn Nation and a proud UT alum, I will stand beside you in spirit, shoulder to shoulder, and mourn with you along with thousands of others in this crazy extended family. I hope you will lean on those in this family who are closest to you at this time for comfort and support.11 points
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Jenna is back on Twitter. And while I feel bad that her mom has cancer (fuck cancer), she is still an absolute moron who lives in an alternate reality. Thinking oncologists make their money prescribing chemo for cancer patients. Her lack of understanding of anything in the real world is completely astonishing to me.11 points
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When I had just started at UT my close friend/roommate’s older brother suddenly died. He was just starting his adult life, a hilarious guy and great dude. Had a gf he was likely going to marry, it was just totally gutting all around. My friend’s parents needed to be with their surviving son and lived out of town so they drove in and our little shitty West Campus apartment became the spot where the parents, brother, girlfriend, and a few of his other close friends gathered to grieve the night that they lost him. I’ll never forget the immeasurable loss and grief I witnessed that night. I was lucky enough to not have ever personally experienced much loss up to that point and that night just imprinted on me. Aside from the tears, hugs, and sadness that you would expect what really surprised me was the laughter. There were three or four legitimately hilarious jokes/stories his mother told that had the entire room rolling. I’m not sure how the woman even had the strength to stand, let alone allow herself to make us laugh and allow herself to laugh along. The laughter was all mixed up with and sometimes overlapped with the crying. It certainly didn’t make the loss or the grief go away but it was part of everyone in that room’s process. I’ll never forget that sound of laughter coming from the saddest room I had ever been in my life though.10 points
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I've always said it, but RR Westwood is only a qb away...10 points
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My grandmother is 87 and lost a daughter at age 19 to the same type of sarcoma that Freddie Steinmark had (in fact she died in the same room as Freddie did at MD Anderson. She says to this day that the pain is just as raw as it was 45 years ago.10 points
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How does permanent Day light savings keep black people from voting? With a 93-1 vote like that, there’s got to be some sort of voter suppression angle to this, right?10 points
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Overshown brought the waterworks with his beautiful tribute. Nothing I post can come close. 🤘🏼🧡10 points
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Not 30 years, the record was set in 1991. That's only... ah fuck9 points
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Yep. Season and smoke as you would a brisket for about 3-4 hours Then ddd to foil pan. I add a rough cut onion and diced hatch chilis and a cup or so of beef broth and cover with foil Smoke for another 3 hours +/- until it gets to around 200+ Pour out the broth/onin/pepper juices into another bowl to save Chuck shreds like pulled pork, then put back over how ever much of the broth and peppers you want. Served with those Hawaiin roles, diced pickles and onions, makes the best sandwiches. I like it better than chopped brisket for sandwiches and it cooks in half the time for a fraction of the cost. Every time I make it the kids and guests devour.9 points
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