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Place: OK Comments: Happy Birthday Ada Ann
Place: LV, TX Comments: Care to lighten the mood a bit? If so, please join me in wishing Ada Ann a Happy Birthday today! ![[cool]](https://cdn.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/cool.gif "Cool - :cool:")
Place: Lago Vista, TX Comments: I mentioned earlier that I intended to follow-up regarding Odis, or as his memorial program reads: "Eudis Odis McLean, Jr.". I also discovered he and I shared the same birthdate - Nov. 7, 1947. The memorial video produced by his step-daughter, Heidi, revealed interesting glimpses of a man most of us knew very little about. Many of the photos showed Odis and his wife, Karen, dancing, smooching, cutting up, and behaving like teenagers into their senior years. Many other photos showed how this inspired their children and grandchildren with much fun and togetherness, as did their unshakable love for each other and their collective family. For an otherwise sad event, it gave us some feel-good moments. Sandy mentioned in her previous post that there had been a Bag Piper. Although it was on the program, he startled many of us with the opening selection. But, when closing the service with "Amazing Grace", I think it drew every tear and sent chills up everyone's spines. The note at the bottom of the program reads: "Pipe Major Robert Richardson has performed for HRH Queen Mother, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Pope John Paul II, Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, and now, the most interesting man in the world, Odis McLean." In closing, Odis requested in lieu of flowers, donations or memorials be made to any of 3 organizations, including the Wounded Warriors Project. I mentioned to Sandy and others at the service that I'm willing to accept pledges or donations from our classmates and submit the total from our group. Once I have a confirmation letter from WWP, I'll post a note here and e-mail donors as Bcc addressees to provide proof. The family should also receive a similar letter advising them of our donation. I think a collection period until mid-end Nov. should be sufficient, but I'm flexible. I've activated my e-mail link above. All my contact info is in the student directory from our 50th reunion.
Place: Allen, TX Comments: I am emotionally overwhelmed by my classmates' show of support. Love and thank all of you.
Place: Kerrville Comments: Will keep the Sims and the McKees in our thoughts and prayers.
Place: NH Comments: Ronney and Connie, my heart is breaking for your family. Just know that I am praying for God to hold all of you in his healing hands.
Place: Lago Vista, TX Comments: Randall - If you're out there, by any chance, to you and your family - please accept my sincere condolences on the occasion of your wife's passing. I did not know Peggy, but wish I'd had an opportunity to meet her. I can't imagine the void that must be created, but never filled, when your life-long friend, lover, and partner is taken from you. Try as we may, I'm sure there is no way we can ever be truly prepared for that day, which will surely come for all of us. We were classmates since grade school. Once Sandy has an opportunity to post our Oliver football team photo from '59-60, we'll all be able to see that. But, I wasn't aware that you had attended the 50th reunion until noticing your couple photo in Album #2 from Sat. night (row 3, col 3, image 15/78). I sure wish one of us had recognized the other, but guess it had just been too long ago. I hope we get another chance in the near future and have activated a link above if you'd care to send a private note - when you're ready. Until then, prayers for you and yours.
Place: Lago Vista, TX Comments: Oh, what a sad week this has become for so many of our SOC '66 family members. I was about to follow-up regarding Odis, but will address that separately. Ronney - I can't begin to imagine the depth of sorrow a parent must endure in the loss of a child; only to be forced to revisit that pain in a situation that threatens their unborn grandchild. That sort of sadness is beyond all that words can describe. I join our other classmates in offering sincere prayers of peace and blessings of the Lord for dear little 'Max', your daughter and son-in-law, you and Connie, and all your family, including your extended family members in Neb.
Place: OK (wishing it were TX) Comments: What a tough time the SOC66 family is experiencing. Glad we still have an active support group. Of all the people I know, we are the only group of classmates that have a special site where we can communicate. Thanks to SNL and all who keep this line of communication alive and meaningful. God bless us one and all. We surely need it.
Place: Richardson Comments: I'd seen on FB where Randall Sims, our classmate, said his wife Peggy was extremely ill and battling cancer. Unfortunately she recently passed away. We have many classmates/friends that have lost a loved one and also that are very sick themselves. We should remember them in our prayers and thank God for the health we have. The sun is finally shinning today & the leaves on the trees are turning orange. It's beautiful outside!
Place: Melissa USA Comments: Such sad news. Keeping the McKee and Sims families in our thoughts and prayers during their difficult time.
Place: Overland Park, KS Comments: More sad news. Randall Sims lost his wife, Peggy, earlier this week. 😢
Place: Allen, Texas Comments: Went to Burleson this evening to be with our daughter and son-in-law. They are doing pretty good. Both a little shaky about their baby. But, they are are strong in their faith and have put this situation into God's hands. I did find out that my wife gave me the wrong information about the deformity. The ailment the baby has (I cannot remember the name) causes sections of the brain NOT to develop. Often it is the front of the brain. And, sections of the skull do not develop. It is quite sad. But, they know the baby will soon be with the Lord and will not be deformed at all. I am now comfortable that they can emotionally handle the situation. Of course, they both teared up while we were there; but, that is healthy. Thank you for the kind support, concern, and condolences. Connie and I appreciate every one of you. And, my daughter and son-in-law appreciate the concern and support you give. Connie and I are proud at how the Class of 1966 gives so much support to fellow members. Thank you so much. I feel so much better knowing that you care.
Place: Allen, TX Comments: Thank you, Randy. Was great seeing you at the recent party.
Place: Oak Cliff Comments: I am so sorry to learn of your loss, Ronney. My prayers are with you all. |
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