With Regret! Gary and Leslie

[Sweetnothing]

Jeff,

Thanks for the update. We are all here waiting for some news on your Dad, and hoping for the best!

We will keep You, Matt, your Dad, and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers!

 

Please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do for your family!

[royalstarjac]

Thanks for the update Jeff. So sorry about the loss of your mom. Please let your dad know he has a lot of folks praying for him daily.-Jack

[Guest HdHtr]

We will keep him in our prayers for a speedy recovery and for the family and friends.

[slipstreamer]

Gary and Jeff, my heart aches for you and your terrible loss, how tragic. May the Good Lord help you through this difficult time and may He bless Leslie richly in His paradise.

Cliff

[Guest BluesLover]

Thanks for the update Jeff.

 

Our thoughts are with your dad, you and your brother.

 

I'm not too far down the road from you folks (St. Thomas, Ontario), so if there is anything that I can do to help, just say the word.

[Servicedog]

I have been unable to write the last few days. Although I did not know Gary and Leslie personally, as everyone has said, we are a extended family and all feel the loss. My prayers are with Gary and his family.

[Sleeperhawks Mechanic]

Thank you for the update, Jeff. Just know that you and Matt and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. At a time like this, it is hard to be strong, but you are there for your dad in his time of need. May God bless you all.

 

Bobbie and George

[Al Bates]

Diane and I are still in disbelieve:2132:

[Yammer Dan]

Thanks Jeff.

[Denden]

Jeff...Thanks for taking the time to let us know how Gary is doing. If I can suggest something...when you talk to your dad, it might help (a little) to remind him that there are Ventureriders all over America praying for him. I know from my own experience that can be a comforting thought in times of trouble.

[dragerman]

My deepest sympathy and sincere wishes for a speedy recovery. May we all grow from the strength and prayers that will be needed to carry all through these challenging times.

 

I would like to leave you with this poem,

 

God Bless,

Charlie

 

How You Spend Your “Dash”

I read of a man who stood to speak

At the funeral of a friend.

He referred to the dates on her tombsone

From the beginning…to the end.

He noted that first came her date of birth

And spoke the following date with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all

Was the dash between those years. (19??-2007)

For that dash represents all the time

That she spent alive on earth..

And now only those who loved her

Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own;

The cars…the house…the cash.

What matters most is how we live and love

And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard…

Are there things you’d like to change?

For you never know how much time is left.

That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough

To consider what’s true and real,

And always try to understand

The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,

And show appreciation more

And love the people in our lives

Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,

And more often wear a smile…

Remembering that this special dash

Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy’s being read

With your life’s actions to rehash…

Would you be proud of the things they say

About how you spent your dash?

[Princess M]

I've been reading about what happened to Gary and Leslie and have not posted because I just don't know what to say. Except for saying that I'm sorry......and that doesn't say nearly enough.

[Squidley]

Here are some pics that I found of the 2 of them.

[Cinderella]

Dale and I were very saddened to hear this news......our prayers go out for strength for the family in this tragic time and for fast healing for Gary.

 

I just dont know what to say, other than we feel your pain Gary and you know that everyone will be here for you to help in any way they can.

[frankems2000]

Gary , Although our lives passed only shortly--Patty and I surely feel your sorrow and your pain. May God Bless you and your family. Praying for your recovery. Sorry for your loss. Know you are not alone. Deepest Sympathy , Patty and Frank

[Venturous Randy]

Jeff...Thanks for taking the time to let us know how Gary is doing. If I can suggest something...when you talk to your dad, it might help (a little) to remind him that there are Ventureriders all over America praying for him. I know from my own experience that can be a comforting thought in times of trouble.

 

Very well said Dennis.

RandyA

[ibents]

Gary,

You have my deepest sympathy for your tragic loss, I just realized that you also worked at the tranny plant in Windsor as do I, though we did not work together I do remember you.

You were one of the first to welcome me when I joined this forum and I appreciated that, unfortunately we didn't get to ride together but was looking forward to maybe doing so in the future.

 

May god bless you and the rest of your family.

 

Ian.

[RSV Angel]

I am also just completly blown away by this news. Prayers for Gary,and the entire family will be going up also from the Long's household.

:bighug:To the family .

 

May God wrap his arms around ya'll in just this manner.!

Craig and Patsy Long

[Ky. Rider]

I read this the first night it was posted but can just now post a reply but I still don't know what to say. My heart aches for Gary and the family. I never met them physically but spiritually feel a connection. May we all electronically hold hands and pray for this dear family. I am deeply sadened by this terrible news, especially when looking at their pictures and see the happiness and obvious love they shared. So sad!

[Royal05Steve]

This is sad news.

[MamaMo]

Praying for all the family:bighug:

[Guest lricky@cogeco.ca]

we are from essex ontario just a few minutes from woodslee. we were shocked and saddened to hear the news. we can assure you that the entire town is in mourning and our thoughts and prayers go out to gary and his entire family and friends. our kids also knew mrs. nantais during their times at essex high school. they were very saddened by this news.

-rick and ann pascoe.