Biker Down

[EasyRider]

Sherry Paterson called at 2;30 today. Tom E was hit and killed by a truck. Will post more later.

[Freebird]

So very sorry to hear this. I know that Sherry must be devastated. Please keep us posted.

[hipshot]

oh my lord!
i am speechless!
may god ,personally greet tom, at the door!
sherry and family will be in my prayers.
just jt

[dray]

very sorry to hear this prayers and hope go to the family

[BuddyRich]

Very sorry to hear this. As Don said, Keep us posted.

[juggler]

Oh no!

I don't know what to say. I'm devastated. Sherry we're praying for you and your kids.

[Yammer Dan]

Sherry I am so sorry. Don't want to see that.

[Royal05Steve]

Very sorry to hear this

[Tigeress]

Oh Sherry! Oh Sherry! There are no words.

[Redneck]

Very sorry to hear the tragic new let us know if there is anything we can do.

[Skid]

Our Thoughts & Prayers are with the Family....

[Rocket]

What a shock to hear.

[Carbon_One]

I didn't know Tom but he's a member so that's good enough to call him a brother. Sorry to hear such sad news. My prayers for Sherry and the rest of family in these trying times.
Larry

[kbran]

So sorry to hear, just unbelievable. Prayers sent to the family.

[Marcarl]

What to do, What to say? I'm in a daze, all I can do is pray for you all
May your Shepherd fill you with a peace that passes all understanding.

[Wolfie]

This is so terrible. Sherry, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and the family. Let us know if there is anything you need. We are here for you.

Lorella

[juggler]

For those that don't know, Sherry, (LadyRider), has called members in the past that have suffered a loss of a loved one. Sherry is an RN/BSN, Tom was an RN, and she has done hospice care. Tom and Sherry also in the last year took in a trouble young teen and was helping turn his life around.

This is such a terrible thing to happen. I think Sherry is going to need our help.

[Cinderella]

I am shocked............Tigress called to let me know .

Sherry you and your kids our in our thoughts and prayers........

Our hearts ache for you and what you must be going thru

Cindy and Dale

[Tigeress]

Here is a picture of Sherry and Tom that Sherry has posted on another site. (I hope you don't mind, Sherry)

[Servicedog]

I am totally shocked! I am so sorry. My prayers will included Tom and Sherry tonight.

[Wrongway]

Sherry,

My heart goes out for you. I know the pain you are feeling, and right now there are no words that can comfort you. My prayers are with you, don't be hesitant to lean on this wonderful, caring family you have here. May God be your guide through these dark times.

[Rich99]

Sherry Paterson called at 2;30 today. Tom E was hit and killed by a truck. Will post more later.So very sorry to hear this tragic news Rick, Sherry and family will be in my prayers. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Rich

[Cinderella]

juggler you are right..........Sherry is gonna need a lot of support.

I tried to call her a few minutes ago, but wasn't able to reach her. Noone was answering the home phone or her cell, but I'm not surprised.

[Dusk]

At times like this I have no words. This is what I turn too for strength.

Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,


“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”


The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”

Mary Stevenson, 1936

[stardbog]

So Sorry Sherry........

[Gary N.]

So sorry to hear this news. My condolences to Tom's family and friends.

[fixit3546]

I just feel like this fits..........

My Prayers for you and your family.

(Moderators: looking at Tom's profile I see that he is PGR but dosen't have the award. May I request it in his behalf.)

Psalms Chapter 116


I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

4Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

5Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

6The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

7Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.

8For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

9I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

10I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:

11I said in my haste, All men are liars.

12What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?

13I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.

14I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people.

15Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

16O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

17I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.

18I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people,

19In the courts of the Lord’S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.

[Oilpatchbiker]

Sending thoughts and prayers for you at this trying time.
Steve

[Leeway]

I'm saddened by your sudden, devastating loss. I pray you have all the support you need, to get you through this time. wayne

[86er]

Although Tom has passed beyond the veil that separates us from ancestors,
known and unknown, he lives within our hearts, minds and souls.
All the lives he touched have known a greater joy than otherwise would have been.

Death brings sorrow and pain to the living,
but we must remember the ship sailing away over the horizon
and those left on the pier saying “Alas, he is gone”; while on the distant shore others are saying “Look, on the horizon, here he comes!”
This then is the joy of reunion. Man with God.

Tom is beyond our physical touch yet
lives in the very core of our souls.

You are in my thoughts and prayers Sherry.

[Dooder1]

Sherry, so sorry to hear about Tom. May God watch over You and the Family.

John

[sarges46]

No words can express the loss or feelings we all sharing right now. All the best to you Sherry and your family. We are praying you find the strength to get by each day.

What a sad day.:(

[Tartan Terror]

Ladyrider my Prayers go out for you and the family. I have know idea want to say but Lord take them in you arms.

[Gray Ghost]

We have all lost a friend. Condolences to you Sherry, we are praying for you.

Cliff Fargason

[Squidley]

Always hard to know what to say at a time like this. Many of us have never met eachother but feel a bond because of this place. Sherry, nothing can be said to ease your pain, I am so very sorry to wake up to hear this news. Both you and Tom have many friends here and it saddens us to know your having to go through this.

Let us be your crutch in these times, if you need something just ask it of us. I will leave you with this....


Irish Tombstone Prayer


Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room.

Whatever we were to eachother, that we are still

Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used to.

Laugh as we always laughed together.

Play, Smile, Think of me, Pray for me.

Let my name be the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effort.

Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was, there is absolutely unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight?

I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.

All is well, nothing is past, nothing is lost.

One brief moment and all will be as it was before...Only better, infinitely happier and forever we will all be one together with Christ

[gibvel]

Oh my!! Such sad news to wake to. Sherry my prayers go out for you and your family!!

[FROG MAN]

Sherry what a shock to read this at 4:30 am. We are speechless for now but please call when you can. May the Lord give you strength in this hour.

[Riderduke]

Sherry,
Our prayers go out to you and your family. I have know idea want to say except "God, Keep them in your arms, and help thm through this tough time".

[Crash]

Sherry, so so sorry to hear this terrible news. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

[WilCruise]

So sorry to hear this. Thoughts & prayers are with you.

[Yama Mama]

Sherry,
I am praying for you and your family. I just heard the news this morning. I am devastated. I have no words to describe how horrible I feel about your loss.
I have only known you from the VR site, but I consider you a friend. I wish I lived closer to you to be there for you now.

I will call you soon. May God comfort you and your sons.

Peggy

[Eck]

Such sad news........ unreal...

Sherry,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

[BluesLover]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Patterson family.

[Sweetnothing]

Sherry,
Our thaughts and prayers are with you, and your entire family. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know!

Please keep us posted on the arrangements.

[VTirelli]

Sherry..........our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Al Bates]

Sherry, so sorry to hear this bad news.:2132:

[SaltyDawg]

Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. No one can make you feel better with words alone. Time and only time will help heal the hurt and pain you are going through. From what I have read so far you have a wonderful family right here so don't hesitate to cry on our shoulders. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Wayne

[rosebud]

Sherry,

I just found out about Tom's death this morning. I am so sorry for you and your boys. We are here for you, whatevery you need.

May God hold you in his arms and comfort you now and always.

Diane

[mini-muffin]

OH Sherry sweetie I am devastated for you. All any of us can say is we are here for you whenever you need us. You were very sweet to me recently with my grandmothers cancer I want to be able to do the same for you.
Here's my number 252-426-9691 if and when you need to talk no matter what time. Tom's getting lots of prayers as well as you and your boys.

Love you sweetie.

Margaret

[Black Ice]

I am so sad to hear this. There are no adequate words to express our thoughts and feelings. I pray that you find the strength you will need to get through this.

[Blusees]

It's very sad to see posts like this, and no way to make sense of it. My thoughts are with your family, Sherry.

[relic]

So sorry to hear this news. Our condolences to you and your family.
Our prayers are with you also.

[Mikealiasmike]

Our family prays for yours to find comfort in this time of sadness. May God help you and give you the knowledge that Tom is with the greatest friend any of us will ever know. Our family grieves for you in your loss. The Glovers

[nance56]

Sherry, You have our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. May God watch over you in this very trying time. Please let us know if there is anything any of us can do for you. God bless you and yours.

[Tommy]

This is just heartbreaking news. I am so sorry Sherry, may God grant you strength to help make it through. My condolences to you and the family.

[Sleeperhawk]

My wife called to tell me about Tom, we are both very shocked by this.

We are extremely sorry for your loss to your family. Just remember everyone on this site is there for you. May God be with you and your family.

[Swifty]

Such tragic news. It shocks us all. Sherry, we all ache with you during this sad time. Take care.

[Leadwolf56]

Sherry,

I was very shocked and sad to hear of Tom's passing. You and your family have our deepest sympathy and condolences. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.

[ADC]

Sherry,
I'm so sad to hear this news.May God keep you in His arms during this time.
Arthur

[nelsonrl]

Very sorry to hear of this. The family will be in our prayers.

[WHOOMP]

:crying: this is terrible. !!! this is like losing ones own brother.. . . . I can not even imagine what sherry and the family must be going through.. . . our prayers go all out to them and the family... . . . .

[tatgirl06]

Sherry, I am sooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry for your loss..Just know that I am here for you and anytime, anywhere..Tom will be greatly missed and my heart, prayers, thoughts and love goes out for you and your family..Please don't hesitate to call if you need ANYTHING at all, you and Tom were there for me through the loss of my husband Rick and now it is my turn to be there for you!

Love,

Missy

[juggler]

I found this news story about Tom today.

http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2007/05/01/news/7_crash_070501.txt

I still can't believe this is happening.

[spear]

I hate this. I was a cop for 27 years, and every time a workmate died, I died a little bit (as we all did). Now I've retired and concentrate on riding it's no different. Every time I hear of a fellow rider dying - I die a little more. Prayers, love and light with you Sherry.

[RSV Angel]

Sherry,
I was shocked as well to log on this morning and read this news. Both Patsy and I will be much in prayer for you during this troubling time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and just hold you there.

[Servicedog]

Information about Tom's funeral:

Viewing Friday 12-2:00, Gravesite by 3:00

Ben Salas Funeral Home
149 4th St
Galt, CA 95632



I am trying to be there Friday, Saturday if not Friday.

God Bless Sherry and her family.

[BuddyRich]

Got this info from Rick

Visitation is from 10am to 1pm on Friday. At

Ben Salas Funeral home
149 4th street
Galt CA 95632

Leaving at 1pm for the cemetery which is at

14180 Joy Dr
Galt CA

This may change somewhat so please watch the site for updates.

[Ladyrider]

Thank you all for our sweet, loving words. I will have my sons read this after our goodbyes to dear TOm are over.
Favor please, can anyone locate the article in the Stockton Paper? I don't have that one and someone said it had more information. Guess it would have been in Tuesday's edition.
Your cyber space hugs and prayers are coming through.
My niece will arrive from Idaho tomorrow night. That will be good. Both my parents and Tom's parents are gone. Tom has 1 brother, 1 sister and thier S.O.'s and I have 2 brothers and 1 sister, and their SO's Our church family is treating us like royality. Enough food for the city of Galt to eat.
Next week the reality sets in when everyone is gone....
Viewing is Friday from 11-1, then to the graveside for a small service. Memorial Saturday at 2pm Galt SDA Church.

[mini-muffin]

Here's the link Sherry doesn't look like anymore info then the other paper had.

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070501/A_NEWS/705010331/-1/A_NEWS13

Margaret

[nelsonrl]

Some of the reader reaction to this story is horrible.

[nelsonrl]

Some of the reader reaction to this story is horrible. People not there making strange assumptions.

[juggler]

I know, I was reading some of those comments and I had to respond.



BTW: One person did post this link.
http://www.amadirectlink.com/justice/index.asp



:biker:

[Ladyrider]

Some of the reader reaction to this story is horrible. People not there making strange assumptions.
What reactions? What are you reading something bad about Tom's accident? I am confused? Please direct me.

[gibvel]

Sherry, I don't think you want to know. Don't worry about it. Just a couple of idiots who have their mouths in overdrive with their brains in neutral.

[BuddyRich]

What reactions? What are you reading something bad about Tom's accident? I am confused? Please direct me.

He was referring to the "readers reaction" on the Lodi paper or Record paper link.
They may have been removed by the paper already.

[Rich99]

Thank you all for our sweet, loving words. I will have my sons read this after our goodbyes to dear TOm are over.
Favor please, can anyone locate the article in the Stockton Paper? I don't have that one and someone said it had more information. Guess it would have been in Tuesday's edition.
Your cyber space hugs and prayers are coming through.
My niece will arrive from Idaho tomorrow night. That will be good. Both my parents and Tom's parents are gone. Tom has 1 brother, 1 sister and thier S.O.'s and I have 2 brothers and 1 sister, and their SO's Our church family is treating us like royality. Enough food for the city of Galt to eat.
Next week the reality sets in when everyone is gone....
Viewing is Friday from 11-1, then to the graveside for a small service. Memorial Saturday at 2pm Galt SDA Church.
Not all of us are gone Sherry, you have the VentureRider family which includes us locals, Rick and Doris, Buddy and Jude, me and all the rest of the locals, so you'll have someone to talk to locally if the need arises, heck, I stopped at Denny's in Galt to have breakfast today, as my job took me by Galt twice, hugs from all of us. Rich

[Venture90]

Sherry so sorry to hear about Tom. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Tom will greatly be missed.

[Ladyrider]

I am going to ask the people Tom worked with, maybe they still have the paper, or was this just an on line mouthing off? What could someone possibley say bad about a man who ran into a cow trailor and died? If you know and would like to PM me, please do. I am lost on this matter.

[Ladyrider]

the one resource the world will never run out of are idiots that do not know what they are talking about. May they never have to learn the hard way that their brains really made out of compressed cardboard.

[juggler]

the one resource the world will never run out of are idiots that do not know what they are talking about. May they never have to learn the hard way that their brains really made out of compressed cardboard.


Don't worry Sherry, I told them off.

[gibvel]

So, did Sherry and the other members of the family!! :thumbsup2:

[Tigeress]

Bravo, Sherry and Family!!!

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[FX_]

I know, I was reading some of those comments and I had to respond.



BTW: One person did post this link.
http://www.amadirectlink.com/justice/index.asp



:biker:

That is a great link. Thanks for sharing it.

Florida is about to release what it calls new motorcycle accident data that we think is going to change the way insurance companies and the government look at motorcyclists. The information is rather disturbing. In fact, most of the data is 180 degrees out from what is called popular belief in the article about the study.

Check out Motorcycle Accidents. Who's at Fault? (http://www.riderinfo.com/forums/f50/motorcycle-accidents-whos-at-fault-6037/) that was published just a couple of days ago.

Ride safe.

[berg]

God Bless you Sherry , our prayers are with you !!!!!

[jpalese]

Sherry we are very sorry to learn of your loss. Our family will be praying for you and your children.

[joemerchant]

Sherry,

I am sorry to hear of your horrible loss. May God bless you and give you confort in this most horrible of times.

[tomephil]

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you.
tomephil

[Ladyrider]

It was a rough day. But the outpouring of support was beyond my imagination. Oh that Tom could glempse this. He shared with me many times his "lack of friends"...oh how wrong he was.
His employer, Lodi Memorial, is arranging their own memorial for Tom. I am in awe. I will be
there and embrace the memories they will share of my special guy. I may post quite often on this site. I am so empty. So lost.
So without a compus, short of getting my kids into life and through school. Otherwise, nothing means anything to me. Except holding onto my faith in God that will carry me through to my eternity with the Lord.
Sherry

[kbran]

You keep posting Sherry. We are always glad to here from you and know how you are doing. We don't always understand the whys when it comes to Gods infanite wisdom but know he has the master plan and he has a plan for you in this life. Not only is it good to hear from you and others like tatgirl and AllenH and our wishes for you gives us strength but your words encourage and strengthen us as well. Stay strong and may God richely bless you.

Kenny and Beth

[Brianwgn]

Sherry,
I do not get online to often anymore, so I just found out today. Michelle and I are very sorry to hear this news.
I hope you heal in due time and I know tom will always be with you in your heart. God has blessed you with a great mate to share most of this life with.

I pray for your family to find comfort from tom's new home and may the angels he is talking to now about you and the kids comfort you all.

Brian & Michelle

[Ky. Rider]

Sherry, I have been off line a few days and was very saddened to hear of your family's loss of Tom. Although I don't know anyone on this form personally I feel a hurt inside for your family. May God's love be with you and your family. Bill & Marilyn

[Ladyrider]

I saw the red devil today. That was very, very hard. My niece, Tom's daughter and myself went to the building where the "fatality" vehhcles are kept. What a nice man who showed us the bike. The handles were both bent in, the speedometer had been pushed into the bike so it was barely visable.
of course, no wind shield. The right side of the bike, the buggared up side, was where it laid down on the road. The left side of the bike had no damage.
Attenea had broken off. He let us retrieve the few items on the bike, including the J & M intercom that Tom just paid $300 for and installed the week before he died. Amazingly, it was not damaged. I was surpirsed the guy let us have that. Getting his lunch pail from work was hard. I opened it up to see he had "cleaned" his bowl. Usually, he brings it home dirty for me to wash. Tucked inside was also my last "love" note I wrote him to find when he got into his lunch. I think I had written that a while back and he had just left it in there. Got the impression back I had made of Tom's hand from the orthodontist. Got the kids signed up for SS. When we got home, TJ drove up very upset. They had closed the road by the cemetary and they close the gates at 4pm. He wanted to bad to "talk" to his dad there.
I told him to go back and park on the outside of the grounds and walk in.
He did and came home after his talk feeling much better. Its nice that the cemetary is on TJ's way home from school, we pass there often. We drive by the accident site many times a week. I will go today and spruce up the white cross we placed there. I bought some nice plastic grape vine with grapes to wind around it. I will get a picture of the site. Maybe someone would like to see it? Sorry to be so long winded. If I am sharing too much, just say so.

[Cinderella]

SHARE, SHARE AND THEN SHARE SOME MORE Sherry !!

I like to hear how you are doing and whats going thru your mind.......and just what you are experiencing....it helps me to understand better........as I have no comprehension of what its like for you or others who have experienced such a tragedy in their lives.
I think it helps us all to heal!

Thanks for opening up to us and allowing us to share it with you.

[gibvel]

SHARE, SHARE AND THEN SHARE SOME MORE Sherry !!

I like to hear how you are doing and whats going thru your mind.......and just what you are experiencing....it helps me to understand better........as I have no comprehension of what its like for you or others who have experienced such a tragedy in their lives.
I think it helps us all to heal!

Thanks for opening up to us and allowing us to share it with you.

:sign yeah that:

[Tigeress]

SHARE, SHARE AND THEN SHARE SOME MORE Sherry !!

I like to hear how you are doing and whats going thru your mind.......and just what you are experiencing....it helps me to understand better........as I have no comprehension of what its like for you or others who have experienced such a tragedy in their lives.
I think it helps us all to heal!

Thanks for opening up to us and allowing us to share it with you.


:amen:

[Yama Mama]

Keep sharing Sherry, it makes us feel as though we are almost there with you.

It is a very good thing for you to do.

Bless you,
Peggy

[saddlebum]

Were friends are concerned there is no such thing as sharing too much at a time like this. What you have on this site is lots of friends wether you met them in person or not. So you share as much as you feel you need too and then some, because we share too. we share in your pain and the loss of a loved one, friend and a fellow biker, and may maney good memories ease the pain of your loss
love saddlebum (Ben)

[fixit3546]

Keep sharing Sherry, it makes us feel as though we are almost there with you.

It is a very good thing for you to do.

Bless you,
Peggy

I could not have said it better. I haven't posted in these threads much. Just never know what to say; but i listen to you and I can see so much change in you now from your first post. I could feel the Pain in your first post, Made me want to reach out and hug a near "stranger" but now i see Sherry is back, maybe not fully; but better. We Love you Sherry, even though some of us don't know you that well, We love you and IT IS GOOD to see you Hanging in there. Talk to us dear, talk to us............

[Dusk]

Reading your posts is our way of listening.

[Ladyrider]

Do you realize what a blessing you are to me? I hope you do. It means so much. I am not signing up with any lawyer till all the information is in. They did send a PI to the accident site, and bike to photo it today. Assuring me I am not obligated to use their services. PI called me to meet with him after seeing the bike. I talked with him about the accident, the memorial, etc.
Do you know that grown stranger cried on me twice? What is up with that?
He did not know me, I was not emotional, & he did not know Tom. That was bizarre. I did not buy the tears of concern. This man said he was a PI for acccidents for 25 years. And he is crying to me? I was mad anyway, since I told him to call me to meet him at the site while he photographed the road. I had some stuff to do at our road side memorial. He did not call me till he was done...and then, of course, he was not going to ask me to meet him then.
Anyway, I am taking my niece to the airport tomorrow...then its "on my own"...2500 sq ft is going to feel like 5000 by myself, weekly, during the day without my man...but I will keep on for those boys...
and yes, as far as my BIL, I just agreed with him and let it go when we spoke on Monay....Tom took excellant care of me alive and has provided for us in his passing. I was independent long time ago and I can do it again...

[Lone Eagle]

Sherry, I met you for the first time Friday at the service - and you are an extremely strong lady - with your smile and devotion to Tom and God. I can't imagine what you are going through - however, I "read" you getting stronger every day here with these posts - keep sharing. My two cents - take your time - as it appears you are - and don't let "outsiders" - i.e. PI's, lawyers, insurance companies - prey on your feelings and/or emotions. There will be time to address issues - it doesn't need to be in the immediate moment. I think there is a saying somewhere - I am Woman - Hear me Roar - take care and blessings to you and your family in this time. Keep posting..

[Ladyrider]

Don, Thank you for having this section. Who would have dreamed I would need it.
I have just reviewed all the posts from my dear friends here and it comforts me. 7-8am on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are going to be the hardest...those were the mornings I waited for Tom to walk in the door...I am sure I will re-read these again in the future. So glad these many words are here to know how much everyone cares...
love you guys...
Sherry and boys (I need prayer for Thurs, TJ's birthday is going to be a downer for sure. Tj has Tom's first name. says he wants to be called Tom now)

[pegscraper]

Still thinking of you and praying for you, Sherry. It sounds like you're doing a pretty good job of hanging in there.

[Yama Mama]

Sherry,
I hope you get through Thursday. I think that is a wonderful way to honor T.J.'s Father by him calling himself TOM from now on.

Thinking of you. God Bless You.

Peggy

[Moakster]

I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know what to say. I hurt for you and your family in this terrible time. Our prays are with you and your family and we will keep you in our thoughts.

Moakster:crying::2143:

[firefly]

Sherry, if words could help, I'd say them. They don't so much, so instead I'll pray them. Very sorry for your loss.:(

May God Bless, Firefly

[Ladyrider]

The cross at the accident site was run over. There is a ditch there and it had to have been a 4 wheel drive truck that jumped the ditch and ran right over the top of the cross we had there. I have asked my BIL to make me a new one to place there...now I have to get to Benecia to pick it up and bring it back to stick in the ground. I go over there and pick trash up and put fake flowers there...I always feel closer to Tom with I am there. I go up and down the road when I go to Lodi for anything. I am glad it happened on his way home, as I knew he was feeling good and not stressed...that he was coming home...

[Poledar]

Sherry,
Another wish for peace for you and your family. While I did not have the pleasure of knowing Tom, I sympathize with you and your family over your loss. If there is to be a memorial fund, let me know and I will gladly participate.

Bill Darling
POLEDAR:bighug: