Tremendous Loss

**Drillagent** · 25th July 08, 06:21 PM

MSG Malcolm Jones, an active member of the Gordon and Wallace Clans, outstanding Soldier and veteran of two wars (Vietnam, Iraq), and more importantly, my friend, lost his 20 year old son today. His son Tyson, who accompanied us to Grandfather Mountain Highland Games two weeks ago, died in his sleep some time this morning. Tyson had been battling diabetes most of his life, and more recently, had brain surgury to remove a benign tumor. MSG Jones left for work this morning after Tyson told him that he felt tired and he was going to rest. When he checked on his son after lunch, he was already gone. Tyson, like his father, loved two things. His country and his Scottish heritage. While neither were Xmarks members, we would often discuss information I had learned here on this forum. And I honor Tyson and his father by telling you of the tremendous loss within the Celtic and Kilted community. MSG Jones asks that you drink a "wee dram" in Tyson's honor, and I ask that you remember both of them in your prayers.

**Riverkilt** · 25th July 08, 06:53 PM

Sad,

Sending up some smoke for them both....any you.

Ron

**mbhandy** · 26th July 08, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Sad,

Sending up some smoke for them both

Ron

It is allways ruff to lose someone you know or love but time does heal.

MrBill

**funlvnman** · 25th July 08, 07:01 PM

Give your friend a big hug and when the time is right tell him your favorite story about his son. Remember the life he lived rather than mourn his passing.

I will toast all of you tonight.
Peace

Rich

**Mael Coluim** · 25th July 08, 07:58 PM

You and MSG Jones have my condolences for the passing of Tyson. May he rest in peace.

**Earl D** · 25th July 08, 08:02 PM

DA, I know the loss that MSG Jones is going through. I too lost a son three years ago. Be there when your friend needs to talk or a shoulder to cry on. It will be hard at first, but life will go on.

I will offer up a prayer for your friend and his family.

**Dundee** · 25th July 08, 08:12 PM

Your friend and his family will be in my prayers.

**davedove** · 26th July 08, 04:56 AM

Originally Posted by funlvnman

Give your friend a big hug and when the time is right tell him your favorite story about his son. Remember the life he lived rather than mourn his passing.

I will toast all of you tonight.
Peace

Rich

Probably the best advice, for no one is truly gone as long as they live on in our memories. Celebrate his life and he will be with you forever.

**Panache** · 26th July 08, 07:16 AM

My condolences for his and your loss.

James

**Tommie** · 26th July 08, 07:52 AM

Tell your friend this.His son would want him to know.....

I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the sweet uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft starts that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still in each new dawn.