Yesterday while playing with my Railbirds friends, I was very distracted. My neighbor and good friend had informed me that her husband of many years had just died on Thursday from a long bout of illness. They had just found out on Monday that in addition to his Alzheimer’s he had an advanced case of leukemia that had gone undiagnosed.
He was a Rockdale County, Georgia Firefighter for many years.
While at the viewing today, I witnessed the changing of the guard by the Firefighters. They had a fire engine posted at the funeral home and according to Mildred, they will be performing special duties at his funeral tomorrow.
It was so moving to watch the formal changing of the guard while at the viewing and to see what great respect they were showing to a fallen member of their family.
I would like for any members of my railbird family that wish to post their comments on this blog. I will be printing it for her to see at a later date when the hurt of his passing is not so acute.
If you wish to send Mildred any thoughts please do so.
Thank you my railbird family.
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I am sooo sorry to hear that Rose and this may sound odd but I truly know how Mildred feels right now ~ I have lost a family member to leukemia not so long ago
She will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.......
May God Bless you and may you find comfort in his Grace ! Your husband gave many years of service to others and it is so appreciated!
God be with you, Mildred
I'm so sorry for your lose and you'll be in my prayers and heart
MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS AT THIS SAD TIME ROSE..... PLEASE GIVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND MUCH MUCH LOVE TO YOU MY DEAR FRIEND!!!
LOVE,
CAAAT
So sorry for your loss, he was obviously a great man.
I pray that time heals your pain and you hold onto the love the will always remain!
You are in my thoughts and prayers and thank you too for sometimes its harder being the wife of good man, than the man himself.
Much Love,
Mary
REst in peace
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband.
Hope GOD will comfort you with memories of the years you've had together. May family & friends surround you and comfort you during this trying time.