Me/Father in fatal RX-7 acccident
10-28-02, 08:20 AM
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So so so sorry. Keep your head high. Try to remember all of the good times you had with your father. Also remember that everybody has a time to go. 50 yrs. might seem short, but he lived a good long life. At least he got to have the best gift of all, "a child or chidren". You probly meant the world to him.
Ive been told that drownding is one of the most peicefull ways to go. Some times life just doesnt seem fair, but every thing happens for a reason.
all of my heart and prayers are for you and your family and friends..........
Ive been told that drownding is one of the most peicefull ways to go. Some times life just doesnt seem fair, but every thing happens for a reason.
all of my heart and prayers are for you and your family and friends..........
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10-28-02, 09:53 AM
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I'am so sorry about the situtaion that you are going through right now. My prayers are with you and your loved one's. Please keep on living life like you were and make your Father proud. God Bless.
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10-28-02, 10:21 AM
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Just like everyone else, i'm speechless. i am terribly sorry for your loss. my sympathy goes out to you and your family. that is a horrible thing to have to witness. stay strong and god bless
10-28-02, 12:30 PM
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I'm speechless. I got choaked up from your first post then the post about him saving you had me crying. As a new father I can understand how he was more worried about his cherished son that he loved so dearly. I would put my life on the line for my baby in a heart beat because she means more to me than anything else. Posessions come and go, people come and go, but the love a parent feel for thier child lives forever......even after they have passed away.
I'm sure your father will live thru you.
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family, I'll be praying for you all.
If you need someone to talk to my email is SJWhite2000@aol.com or you can pm me.
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I'm sure your father will live thru you.
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family, I'll be praying for you all.
If you need someone to talk to my email is SJWhite2000@aol.com or you can pm me.
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10-28-02, 12:47 PM
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Like everybody else, I'm speechless..........My condolences to you and your family bro....I know its hard but keep your head up man....He's in a much better place now.
10-28-02, 01:13 PM
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Brandon- So sorry for your loss. As one of the older members on the forum, I often worry about some of the younger drivers in a car with the immense performance of the RX-7. Guess there is no age limit at which the danger factor goes away. I hope you are able to retain your enthusiasm for the RX-7 after your most profound loss.
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10-28-02, 02:35 PM
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deepest condolences
deepest condolences....
As someone whose never had a loved one die yet, I know I can't possibly even come close to imagining what it must feel like for you. My family is very close, and I really do not know what I would do if I were in your situation.
I pray for you, your father, and your whole family, and hope that you will find strength in his memory, that your father's will and perserverence, will, as was mentioned before, live on through you, and that you will be able to move on through life with the guidance of a proud father watching from above.
I'm sure he's smiling right now, knowing that you made it out safely and that you are alive and well, and again, proud of his son.
I express the deepest sympathies
Sincerely,
Ambert Ho
As someone whose never had a loved one die yet, I know I can't possibly even come close to imagining what it must feel like for you. My family is very close, and I really do not know what I would do if I were in your situation.
I pray for you, your father, and your whole family, and hope that you will find strength in his memory, that your father's will and perserverence, will, as was mentioned before, live on through you, and that you will be able to move on through life with the guidance of a proud father watching from above.
I'm sure he's smiling right now, knowing that you made it out safely and that you are alive and well, and again, proud of his son.
I express the deepest sympathies
Sincerely,
Ambert Ho
10-28-02, 02:38 PM
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This is Brandon. I'm on another screen name because I'm at my parents office.
It's come to my attention that some members of other forums are saying that I should feel guilty and calling me juvenile names because I didn't say that I attempted to rescue my father. However, right after I got out of the car and called his name and he never answered. I swam down to try and get to the car. I touched the rim of my door, but I had never taken a deep breath to stay down any longer. When I got back to the surface a 2nd time, I tried to swim down again but I couldn't even touch the car. I also found out recently that he was trapped in the car by the dash surrounding his legs. Mind you, this is in south Louisiana where the bayou's have 0- 1/2' of visibility. So to everyone who is pissing on my actions, grow the **** up and look at reality and think about what you would have done in a situation like this. There was nothing I could have done that I didn't do.
I also want to thank all of you for your support. It really means a lot to me and my family. I should be going see the car in a day or so, then I will post the pictures of the car/wreck scene.
Brandon
It's come to my attention that some members of other forums are saying that I should feel guilty and calling me juvenile names because I didn't say that I attempted to rescue my father. However, right after I got out of the car and called his name and he never answered. I swam down to try and get to the car. I touched the rim of my door, but I had never taken a deep breath to stay down any longer. When I got back to the surface a 2nd time, I tried to swim down again but I couldn't even touch the car. I also found out recently that he was trapped in the car by the dash surrounding his legs. Mind you, this is in south Louisiana where the bayou's have 0- 1/2' of visibility. So to everyone who is pissing on my actions, grow the **** up and look at reality and think about what you would have done in a situation like this. There was nothing I could have done that I didn't do.
I also want to thank all of you for your support. It really means a lot to me and my family. I should be going see the car in a day or so, then I will post the pictures of the car/wreck scene.
Brandon
10-28-02, 02:49 PM
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Our community is lessened by the loss of your dad. I hope your message is heard and understood by everyone.
The love between you and your dad is clear and you can be thankful you had that kind of relationship.
If there is anything I can do please let me know, until then, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Jeff Feltman
The love between you and your dad is clear and you can be thankful you had that kind of relationship.
If there is anything I can do please let me know, until then, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Jeff Feltman
10-28-02, 03:15 PM
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My deepest condolences...keep your head up.
Don't feel guilty, you did everything you could to try and get to your father. What they don't realize is you put your tail on the line going back under in that situation. You got a lot of courage kid!
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Donovan
Don't feel guilty, you did everything you could to try and get to your father. What they don't realize is you put your tail on the line going back under in that situation. You got a lot of courage kid!
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Donovan
10-28-02, 03:39 PM
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This is Brandon. I'm on another screen name because I'm at my parents office.
It's come to my attention that some members of other forums are saying that I should feel guilty and calling me juvenile names because I didn't say that I attempted to rescue my father. However, right after I got out of the car and called his name and he never answered. I swam down to try and get to the car. I touched the rim of my door, but I had never taken a deep breath to stay down any longer. When I got back to the surface a 2nd time, I tried to swim down again but I couldn't even touch the car. I also found out recently that he was trapped in the car by the dash surrounding his legs. Mind you, this is in south Louisiana where the bayou's have 0- 1/2' of visibility. So to everyone who is pissing on my actions, grow the **** up and look at reality and think about what you would have done in a situation like this. There was nothing I could have done that I didn't do.
I also want to thank all of you for your support. It really means a lot to me and my family. I should be going see the car in a day or so, then I will post the pictures of the car/wreck scene.
Brandon
This is Brandon. I'm on another screen name because I'm at my parents office.
It's come to my attention that some members of other forums are saying that I should feel guilty and calling me juvenile names because I didn't say that I attempted to rescue my father. However, right after I got out of the car and called his name and he never answered. I swam down to try and get to the car. I touched the rim of my door, but I had never taken a deep breath to stay down any longer. When I got back to the surface a 2nd time, I tried to swim down again but I couldn't even touch the car. I also found out recently that he was trapped in the car by the dash surrounding his legs. Mind you, this is in south Louisiana where the bayou's have 0- 1/2' of visibility. So to everyone who is pissing on my actions, grow the **** up and look at reality and think about what you would have done in a situation like this. There was nothing I could have done that I didn't do.
I also want to thank all of you for your support. It really means a lot to me and my family. I should be going see the car in a day or so, then I will post the pictures of the car/wreck scene.
Brandon
sorry to hear of your loss...don't let these other people get you down, you did what you could.
just know that your father was probably having one of the happiest moments in his life sharing a wonderful piece of technical mastery with one of the persons closest to his heart...and if he did save your life, accept that as the ultimate expression of his love for you.
this is the partial reality of existence that jostles us into a new kind of conciousness
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10-28-02, 04:30 PM
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i cant believe some of the assenine people who would say such things.
I apologise for them.
I too lost a parent...I was 17. It was unexpected. I miss her dearly...and hear her lessons more now that I am older.
a loved ones death can bring the family closer and can strengthen the soul. my mothers death brought my brothers and sisters and i closer than ever.
it also made me a stronger individual...i would not do what I do now if it were not for that experience. Her death led to me becoming an artist. It gave me focus and forced me to be persistant with my dreams.
good luck to you
jason
I apologise for them.
I too lost a parent...I was 17. It was unexpected. I miss her dearly...and hear her lessons more now that I am older.
a loved ones death can bring the family closer and can strengthen the soul. my mothers death brought my brothers and sisters and i closer than ever.
it also made me a stronger individual...i would not do what I do now if it were not for that experience. Her death led to me becoming an artist. It gave me focus and forced me to be persistant with my dreams.
good luck to you
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10-28-02, 04:38 PM
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To hear of two tragic losses in the span of a few days on this forum was very hard.
Brandon, from what you've written about your father, he seemed like a great guy. It seems like he had an active interest in you and your RX7 and like any good father would, made sure you were ok before taking care of himself.
All I can say is learn from the things he taught you, and don't let any idiot tell try to blame you for stuff that was WAYYY beyond your control... ITS NOT YOUR FAULT.. Keep your head up and remember that there are a lot of folks here on the forum that will always lend an ear whenever you need it.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Dan
Brandon, from what you've written about your father, he seemed like a great guy. It seems like he had an active interest in you and your RX7 and like any good father would, made sure you were ok before taking care of himself.
All I can say is learn from the things he taught you, and don't let any idiot tell try to blame you for stuff that was WAYYY beyond your control... ITS NOT YOUR FAULT.. Keep your head up and remember that there are a lot of folks here on the forum that will always lend an ear whenever you need it.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Dan
10-28-02, 05:44 PM
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You and your family have my thoughts and prayers. For those of you who did not know Brandon's dad, he truly was a kind and generous man. There are few like him on this earth. He has touched the entire community with his kindness and generousity. I feel blessed that I had the chance to know Mr. Wayne. As I look back on the night of the accident, I remeber a few words spoken amongst friends. My friend Andrea and I were having supper at a local resturant, and it was full of kids dressed up for homecoming. We were remembering the good old days and Mr. Wayne's name came up. We were remembering Senior Skip out day...Prom...and Mardi Gras. We were commenting on how generous and kind he was. He and Ms. Debbie made those times in out lives so special with their kindness. If you ever held a conversation with him, you knew what a genuine person he was. He will never be forgoten in my heart and the hearts of others. People please use this tragic accident as a lesson and slow down. I don't want anyone to have to go through what B is going through right now. Brandon...I offer you my shoulder whenever you need it. luv you.
Erica Camp
You and your family have my thoughts and prayers. For those of you who did not know Brandon's dad, he truly was a kind and generous man. There are few like him on this earth. He has touched the entire community with his kindness and generousity. I feel blessed that I had the chance to know Mr. Wayne. As I look back on the night of the accident, I remeber a few words spoken amongst friends. My friend Andrea and I were having supper at a local resturant, and it was full of kids dressed up for homecoming. We were remembering the good old days and Mr. Wayne's name came up. We were remembering Senior Skip out day...Prom...and Mardi Gras. We were commenting on how generous and kind he was. He and Ms. Debbie made those times in out lives so special with their kindness. If you ever held a conversation with him, you knew what a genuine person he was. He will never be forgoten in my heart and the hearts of others. People please use this tragic accident as a lesson and slow down. I don't want anyone to have to go through what B is going through right now. Brandon...I offer you my shoulder whenever you need it. luv you.
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10-28-02, 06:43 PM
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Brandon,
Am very sorry for your loss. I'm sure your dad is at peace, knowing you are okay. His gifts to you will reveal themselves subtly throughout your life at unexpected times; in the way you find yourself relating to your own son or daughter, in the way you handle a tough time, or when you help someone else.
At first I thought "please don't post pics of the car," but if it'll help someone do a reality check on their own driving habits and perhaps save a life, then it's the right thing to do.
Take care, man.
Am very sorry for your loss. I'm sure your dad is at peace, knowing you are okay. His gifts to you will reveal themselves subtly throughout your life at unexpected times; in the way you find yourself relating to your own son or daughter, in the way you handle a tough time, or when you help someone else.
At first I thought "please don't post pics of the car," but if it'll help someone do a reality check on their own driving habits and perhaps save a life, then it's the right thing to do.
Take care, man.
10-28-02, 08:59 PM
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I linked over here from StangNet.com, Someone posted a link to your thread here. All I can say is that I am astounded.
I am very sorry for your loss and hope that time will heal your pain. I believe in my heart that you did everything you could to assist your father. Don't let others beat on you while your down.
I also think it took a real man such as yourself to share this terrible story with others. Even though a very special person in your life was lost, Somebody may learn from it and thank you in the future.
Please accept my condolences to you and your entire family. This is truely an unexpected tragedy.
Razor.
I am very sorry for your loss and hope that time will heal your pain. I believe in my heart that you did everything you could to assist your father. Don't let others beat on you while your down.I also think it took a real man such as yourself to share this terrible story with others. Even though a very special person in your life was lost, Somebody may learn from it and thank you in the future.
Please accept my condolences to you and your entire family. This is truely an unexpected tragedy.
Razor.