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Prayer Request For Devastated Family

nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
edited August 2002 in General Discussion
My mother just called me with some terrible news.

I have a cousin, about 3 years older than me, in North Little Rock, AR. He is Bill McIntyre and his wife is Brenda. They are devout Christians and members of the Baptist Church.

Bill's mother, Ella Fae Pate, and my mother are about the same age, and are very close. Bill and I were very close growing up, and have remained in touch.

We stopped off at their home and visited with them for a few hours on our way home from vacation.

Bill and Brenda's younger son, Derek, aged 21, was killed in a car wreck this morning about 3 am.

I am heartbroken for my cousin. This is just about the worst thing that can happen to a parent. I know their grieving is terrible.

Please lift this family up in prayer. They are dear people.

They also have no money. Brenda works but Bill is disabled due to two heart attacks and severe diabetes. He is trying to get Social Security disability, but is running into the usual roadblocks. They live in the same tiny house they bought right after they married 25 years ago and they still owe on it.

If anyone wants to contribute to help with funeral expenses, I will see that Bill gets it. If anyone wants to send a card or anything directly to the family:

Bill and Brenda McIntyre
1033 Healy
North Little Rock, AR. 72117-4550


Thank you all for your support.

David Nunn




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  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    Condolences from the Glore family in Bethel, Alaska.

    AlleninAlaska

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  • 4GodandCountry4GodandCountry Member Posts: 3,968
    edited November -1
    I am truly sorry to hear that nunn, as you said there could be no greater tragedy as a parent than to loose a child. My prayers are with your family and I hope you the best. How is your son getting along by the way?

    When Clinton left office they gave him a 21 gun salute. Its a damn shame they all missed....
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  • susiesusie Member Posts: 7,667 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You and your family are in my prayers.

    ***There's a difference between living and living well!***
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am truly sorry to hear of this atrocity,and I support the Idea of helping the family financially,just as our grandparents done in their days.May God Bless them in every way.


    My Condolences

    Rugster

    Edited by - Rugster on 08/08/2002 14:55:39
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  • muleymuley Member Posts: 1,583 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nunn......My family will be praying for them and you. I can't imagine anything worse then losing one of my boys or our grandkids. My 2 1/2 year old granddaughters recent brush with death shows me how precious our kids our to us. Too often, we take it for granted that they will always be with us.
    muley
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  • ccasey612ccasey612 Member Posts: 901 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I know how it feels. My prayers will go out for you and your family

    If you will blame gun makers for every shooting then blame car maker for every car accident.
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  • 96harley96harley Member Posts: 3,992 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    As good as done. God knows our hearts before we even speak but he still likes to hear it from us personally. I will pray for them.
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  • Judge DreadJudge Dread Member Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    May the guardian angels lead their souls to heavens....
    May the lord provide a healing spirit to the ones left on this earth















    JD
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    Thank you all, and especially Judge Dread. You do have your moments.


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  • BlueTicBlueTic Member Posts: 4,072
    edited November -1
    Thinking about them, and you, here. Got the address - can't send much, but I can do without a walther for a while....

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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    God bless you, Blue Tic, and anyone else who can afford to send even a twenty.

    My son Travis offered up a twenty. Proud of that boy.



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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bluetic what you said for some reason grabbed my attention.I hope you read this.It means more for a poor man to give $20.00 than it does for a rich man to give a $1000.00.I assume were all middle class Americans who are all blessed in many ways.If every one on this forum would send only $5.00 look how it would add up to,and help this family who is going to be in need for a while.Im going to do all I can which isnt much.But together we make up alot of not much's.As nothing we can do will fill the gap this family now has.But we can help in some ways.Bluetic you have my respect.

    Deepest Sympathy.

    Rugster
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ditto what J.D. said. Can't do better than that. I am sorry to hear of your family loss.

    If I knew then, what I know now.
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  • E.WilliamsE.Williams Member Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mr.Nunn I am terribly sorry to hear of your families loss.Losing a child is something I hope I never have to face,I hope I will be gone long before I have to see them pass.My condolences to you and your family members who are having to cope with this pain.I hope they get through this as well as one can.My prayers will include you and the members of your family and God will give you all the strength to deal with this as best as humanly possible.Again Im sorry and my contibution will be in the mail to help this family and their grief and exspenses I will include as much as I can.

    Eric S. Williams

    Edited by - E.Williams on 08/08/2002 22:20:38
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear of the loss of your cousins son...the families are in our prayers...




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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    The check will be in the mail tomorrow and the prayer will go out tonite!! So sorry to hear of the tragedy and our prayers are with you. GHD
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  • homer4homer4 Member Posts: 128 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear of your Cousin's loss. Always terrible to learn and have to deal with the loss of children.

    "...Abby someone""Abby who"..."Abby Normal"
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  • BushobiBushobi Member Posts: 107 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Our Hearts and Prayers go out for you and your Cousins Family Nunn..will add them to the prayer list a church also...He is in a much better and safer place..
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    You know, I look at my boys. One is moved out, one in mid-teens, and another coming up. And I thank God they are all still here and still healthy, and I cannot even imagine the pain of losing one of them.

    The people on this board are the best bunch of friends I know.

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  • jaoobjaoob Member Posts: 441 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Prayers are going out to Bill and Brenda, may God give them strengh during this time of terrible pain.


    Jim
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  • j2k22j2k22 Member Posts: 329 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    count me in for prayers and $$; thanks God I have not had to suffer like they have. Thanks for giving us a chance to help.
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  • .280 freak.280 freak Member Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Prayers and sincere condolences from .280freak and family.

    Few things worse than losing a young, in their prime, family member.
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,474 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear of your loss David, I will pray for your family.

    Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....
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  • SkyWatcherSkyWatcher Member Posts: 1,571 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm praying, and my wife and I will pray for them tonight. After I talk to her, we'll send something their way. Peace be with you and your family Nunn.

    To whom much is given, much is expected.
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  • alledanalledan Member Posts: 19,541
    edited November -1
    This trully is a catastrophy for parents! I don't know what I would do if this happened to my wife and I.
    I will pray that the good lord will send the comforter to your cousin and his wife. I will also send a bit of money as soon as my social security check comes.

    Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
    Matthew 5:4



    Allen in Ohio



    Edited by - alledan on 08/10/2002 03:48:38
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    David,

    They are in our prayers. Should I send the money directly to their address, or did you want me to send it to you, then you forward it. If your going to be in the Dallas area, or I will be heading down I-30 to Sulphur Springs tomorrow, I'll be glad to meet you somewhere and drop off the cash.

    Let me know, dheffley@gte.net or here on reply.

    Save, research, then buy the best.Join the NRA, NOW!Teach them young, teach them safe, teach them forever, but most of all, teach them to VOTE!

    Edited by - dheffley on 08/10/2002 14:07:27
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    UPDATE: Funeral is 10 am Monday at the North Little Rock Funeral Home. We will be leaving right after church Sunday to drive up there.

    About expenses: Family members have come through nicely. Not to say that any contributions won't be appreciated and put to good use, but the situation is not as critical as it appeared at first.

    Please continue to bless this family with your prayers and good thoughts.

    Thank you all from the depths of my soul.



    SIG pistol armorer/FFL Dealer/Full time Peace Officer, Moderator of General Discussion Board on Gunbroker. Visit www.gunbroker.com, the best gun auction site on the Net! Email davidnunn@texoma.net
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  • moparmopar Member Posts: 338 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    David,

    Would like to offer condolences to your family and also to your cousins family as well.May God watch over them.

    It is a terrible loss when a young person is lost to such a sudden tragic accident.I will send what I can to your cousin to help with expenses.

    Take Care My Friend
    Doug
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  • lokdok1lokdok1 Member Posts: 383 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My thoughts and prayers are with your cousin. I have children of my own and sometimes it seems you live your whole life just for them. It's tragic when you survive them. Condolences to all,God bless.

    Bart
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