Laid a Family Member to Rest Today

barkelypup · 05-15-09, 11:07 PM

I don't know where to start with this but thought I would share with you all as a Warning. My Cousin Gail passed away tuesday at UK hospital. Last Friday she checked herself into the 3 forks Regional Jail as part of her work release program. Before she went in she swallowed a bag of Pills in order to have a stash for the weekend. While trying to regurgitate them the plastic bag got hung in her throat and she sufficated. Gaurds at the jail where able to find a faint heart beat so they flew her from the Jackson hospital to UK. Well Wednesday night her mother decided to pull the life support and she passed peacefully. 18 years and a month to the day my aunt lost a son (my cousin Tony) in a drunk driving accident. While at the cemetary today I could not beleive that it had been that long. Gail was 29 and Tony was 16 at the time of his death. I know I've rambled a little but now as a parent these are 2 reasons to hug your kids every day or any one that you care about every day. My aunt has had to bury 2 of her children to sinceless selfishness. Gail has 2 children one is 11 and the other is 3. Folks remind anyone who you know who is involved in this stuff that if somthing happens to them it affects the ones around you too. Sorry for the rant but I felt the need to share it.

Thanks for Listening
bP

Bubba_Bruiser · 05-15-09, 11:25 PM

Hey man, that's not a rant, it's a life lesson. Thanks for the read and advice.

cassidyta · 05-16-09, 01:33 AM

Not a rant at all. In fact, prior to responding it made me go in and kiss my sleeping daughter on her forehead. I even made it a point to tell the teen ager I loved him. Thanks for helping put things in perspective.

MallenManson · 05-16-09, 07:05 AM

Sorry for your loss Barkely

bamabassman · 05-17-09, 08:23 PM

very sorry indeed pal. we too have family whose has fought drugs and alchol for most of their life. thanks for the reminder. a life lesson indeed.

carolina-rig-01 · 05-17-09, 11:12 PM

i can't tell you how sorry i am to hear that. my wifes sister has had similiar issues in the past and it is really frustrating to try and get through the them and make them understand that not only is it killing them it is also killing everyone who cares for them. that is a tragic story but a great reminder of the value of a day and making the most of every day the Good Lord gives us. you and your family are in our prayers.

05-15-09, 11:07 PM	#1
barkelypup BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I'm a Hillbilly in Kentucky Posts: 223	Laid a Family Member to Rest Today I don't know where to start with this but thought I would share with you all as a Warning. My Cousin Gail passed away tuesday at UK hospital. Last Friday she checked herself into the 3 forks Regional Jail as part of her work release program. Before she went in she swallowed a bag of Pills in order to have a stash for the weekend. While trying to regurgitate them the plastic bag got hung in her throat and she sufficated. Gaurds at the jail where able to find a faint heart beat so they flew her from the Jackson hospital to UK. Well Wednesday night her mother decided to pull the life support and she passed peacefully. 18 years and a month to the day my aunt lost a son (my cousin Tony) in a drunk driving accident. While at the cemetary today I could not beleive that it had been that long. Gail was 29 and Tony was 16 at the time of his death. I know I've rambled a little but now as a parent these are 2 reasons to hug your kids every day or any one that you care about every day. My aunt has had to bury 2 of her children to sinceless selfishness. Gail has 2 children one is 11 and the other is 3. Folks remind anyone who you know who is involved in this stuff that if somthing happens to them it affects the ones around you too. Sorry for the rant but I felt the need to share it. Thanks for Listening bP

05-15-09, 11:25 PM	#2
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Hey man, that's not a rant, it's a life lesson. Thanks for the read and advice. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

05-16-09, 01:33 AM	#3
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Not a rant at all. In fact, prior to responding it made me go in and kiss my sleeping daughter on her forehead. I even made it a point to tell the teen ager I loved him. Thanks for helping put things in perspective. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

05-16-09, 07:05 AM	#4
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Sorry for your loss Barkely __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

05-17-09, 08:23 PM	#5
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	very sorry indeed pal. we too have family whose has fought drugs and alchol for most of their life. thanks for the reminder. a life lesson indeed. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-17-09, 11:12 PM	#6
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i can't tell you how sorry i am to hear that. my wifes sister has had similiar issues in the past and it is really frustrating to try and get through the them and make them understand that not only is it killing them it is also killing everyone who cares for them. that is a tragic story but a great reminder of the value of a day and making the most of every day the Good Lord gives us. you and your family are in our prayers. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

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