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> OT: Lost my brother today., Hasn't settled in yet.
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:19 PM
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Well... What the title says. He worked on heavy equipment, and something fell on him. We still don't know all the details. He was 29 years old, and one of the kindest men I ever knew. He was always up for a good time and loved anything with a motor... or two. He was an enormous help with race prepping the 914! Whenever there was a project that I was stuck on, he would come up with some ingenious solution in no time flat, and he was always willing to put in the wrench work when it was crunch time for no pay! He just loved working on things. Plus, he was always willing to help people for no return! He was just a very loving and generous man. I'm not sure how I'll do it without him. I will finish the car, though! It's what he would've wanted.
A couple of you may have met him by my side on parts runs or at the two AX events we attended. The PCA event at Snow Valley was his first and last, but he managed a VERY respectable 5th place in a car that he was unfamiliar with and that was way under powered in the field! He was just like that. He was good at anything he attempted, and he made it look easy! That race was my small way of trying to show my appreciation for all he'd done for me, but it got him all enthused about racing. The very next day he came into my room and was like, "Hey, there's an autocross in Bakersfield in about a month! lol He just loved life!
I'm still kinda numb right now, but I know he's going to leave a huge hole in a lot of people's lives! Below is a picture of him from Snow Valley. He's the fat party animal with the straw hat on and I'm the twig boy to the right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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I'm sure I'll find a better picture later, but his kicked back demeanor is how I'll remember him. Thanks for letting me vent.

James Allen DeShon II Dec. 1st 1978- Sep. 23rd 2008
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:23 PM
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Words fail me. That's terrible and I'm sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:26 PM
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+1 I cant even try to understand how you feel. I dont wont to feel that kind of pain. Bless you and yours.
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:28 PM
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:30 PM
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I'm so sorry to read this. There are no words.
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:33 PM
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:34 PM
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I too am at a loss for words; I am so sorry for your loss Mark.Loosing one of my brothers is unimaginable. May he rest in peace and the good memories remain forever. My prayers are going out to you and your family.
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:34 PM
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Mark, I truly feel your pain as I lost my best friend, Ronnie, today. I know of no words other that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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post Sep 23 2008, 07:34 PM
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:37 PM
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That's about as tough as it gets I think. My brother died 35 years ago... I was 25, he was 19. I'd just survived Viet Nam and he dies of cancer. Like you, we shared a passion, we wanted to build cars and airplanes together.

All I can say is that you will inherit a part of his spirit and you will now live your life for the both of you. It won't be easy, and you'll never forget. But you're life will be richer having know him. Promise....
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:47 PM
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post Sep 23 2008, 07:55 PM
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Lost my Brother to the big C a couple of years back, so I feel your pain, but...29, damn that sucks

Sorry for your loss.
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post Sep 23 2008, 08:00 PM
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OMG sooooo sorry man. My uncle was killed in the similar fashion - he was working under some farm equipment and the jack failed - down it came.
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post Sep 23 2008, 08:07 PM
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Man that really sucks. Had a scare with my bro just a few months ago. He's had a heart condition since birth. Everything worked out though. Still was hard to imagine my life without him in it. I feel for you man. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I'm so sorry for your loss
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post Sep 23 2008, 08:08 PM
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no words that make sense...

my condolences....

be well.
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post Sep 23 2008, 08:10 PM
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wow. condolences from texas.
I just lost my last grandparent so I feel for ya
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post Sep 23 2008, 08:11 PM
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No words.... Godspeed.
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post Sep 23 2008, 08:17 PM
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I Hope things can be lite weight for you, this is certainly a heavy load to bare. Hang in there man, you might have to be the family member to keep it together for everyone. I am so sad to hear about this.
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post Sep 23 2008, 08:20 PM
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I too am at a loss for words...my sincere condolences...

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post Sep 23 2008, 08:27 PM
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...the empty loss is hard to deal with...there will be a day that his memory will start to heal the gap...
I lost my youngest brother, Kevin, in a car accident. The hardest thing for me was during the wake, I was holding my grandson in my arms as I told everyone that I held my brother in the same way. Today, I see a piece of my brother in all of my other siblings, and even in some of his friends.
Peace for your heart...celebrate his life...and carry him forward within yourself.
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