Hawkeye Family lost another one last week.

[LutherAce]

I don't want this to take anything away from Grip and the loss of his father...but my brother was killed in a workplace accident last Wednesday, and many of the things he wrote resonates with me.

http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Man-dies-after-workplace-death-in-Cedar-Rapids-462379653.html

I had gotten in late tuesday night from a 6 day trip to Mexico with my wife and some friends...enjoying the high of just being together and enjoying ourselves...and Wednesday morning, sitting at home at the table and getting the call from my dad with the news. I couldn't believe what i was hearing. I kept saying no. No no no no...this couldn't be happening...i had just text him the night before about Christmas in a few weeks.

He loved the Hawkeyes and when able, would attend at least the ISU meet, and others. We tried to do B1G's when it was in IC and the Trials, but he was ill both times. The last meet we saw together was fOSU last year, and plans were made for OK St this year.

I'm not sure why i felt the need to share this, but this board has been a great getaway for me over the many years and for some reason, knew that it would OK to share. I know we've all been through something similar in our lives and needed the escape for a while and would like to think that despite everything, HR is really just a big Griswold family (with PSU fans being Cousin Eddy, naturally)

Thanks HR.

 

[TNTwrestle]

Sorry for your loss. As I told Grip, hold the great memories close to your heart. I will add you and your family to my prayer list as well. Hang in there.

 

[whejoe]

Luther, thanks for sharing. There just aren't any words that can be said that will make the pain go away. However, I know a lot of posters will keep you and your family in their prayers. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

 

[Czech Hawk]

Sorry for your loss. While losing someone close always is painful, the unexpected hurts even more. Many of us here take wrestling and the Hawkeyes seriously and let our obsessions and passions get away from us at times, but unfortunate things such as this mean more. While I do not know you and may never meet you, you and your family are in my heart tonight and I hope you can find just a little peace during this hard time. Rest easy friend.

 

[Novakht]

Luther..

I'm very sorry! I can't relate, and have not been through something similar..on a level as close as that.

Hang in there.. life isn't perfect and life certainly isn't fair..

Do your best to remember the best of times.

Again.. sorry

 

[IAChief32]

Aww shit Luther, that’s terrible news. Sorry to hear that. RIP.

 

[Huck]

Thoughts are with you and your family LutherAce!

 

[The catman]

Praying for you and your family.

 

[JohnBasedow]

Damn. Very sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

 

[bbwretler]

I know how you must feel, that it can’t be true....that you have plans that have been made. Received a similar call at 4 one morning that my brother had been killed in a work place accident. Like to tell you it gets better but all I can do is what others have...tell you to remember the good times and to help your parents deal with your families loss. So so sorry for your loss of your brother.

 

[Hawkfromday1]

Damn...so sorry to hear this Luther. Know that there are a bunch of Hawkeye wrestling fans who have you in their thoughts right now.

 

[24 so far]

Sorry for your loss Sir. May your brother rest in peace. My condolences to your entire Family.

 

[WDuck5217]

Thanks for sharing Luther and I'm so sorry for your loss. We might fight, argue, and call each other names on this board but at the end of the day we are all family here, and are here for you. There are bigger things than wrestling in this world. Praying for you and your family.

 

[rossel 33]

Sorry to hear that Luther. My condolences to you and your family.

 

[Grip220]

Luther while the death of my father hurts a lot it was not tragic and I guess it was a little dedication to him while giving me some peace with the awesome kindness from everyone here.
My friend your loss is truly tragic and I'm very sorry for your loss. Please understand although this is a tuff time in my life my thoughts and prayers will also have you and your family in them.
As I have stated in past posts the wrestling family is vast there is a connection that we all have that is wrestling and it's a strong and passionate one in deed. Stay strong my brother

 

[AFHawk86]

So sorry Luther. It sucks to lose the ones we love.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

So sorry to hear, Ace! And this is extra painful because I know you and consider you a good friend. Will keep you and your whole family in my prayers, and let’s get together soon, brother.

 

[Notsure75]

I don't want this to take anything away from Grip and the loss of his father...but my brother was killed in a workplace accident last Wednesday, and many of the things he wrote resonates with me.

http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Man-dies-after-workplace-death-in-Cedar-Rapids-462379653.html

I had gotten in late tuesday night from a 6 day trip to Mexico with my wife and some friends...enjoying the high of just being together and enjoying ourselves...and Wednesday morning, sitting at home at the table and getting the call from my dad with the news. I couldn't believe what i was hearing. I kept saying no. No no no no...this couldn't be happening...i had just text him the night before about Christmas in a few weeks.

He loved the Hawkeyes and when able, would attend at least the ISU meet, and others. We tried to do B1G's when it was in IC and the Trials, but he was ill both times. The last meet we saw together was fOSU last year, and plans were made for OK St this year.

I'm not sure why i felt the need to share this, but this board has been a great getaway for me over the many years and for some reason, knew that it would OK to share. I know we've all been through something similar in our lives and needed the escape for a while and would like to think that despite everything, HR is really just a big Griswold family (with PSU fans being Cousin Eddy, naturally)

Thanks HR.

Sorry about your loss. My Mother and Father were both killed in a plane accident just outside of Fort Collins, Colorado six months ago. Still can't comprehend what happened and at times I feel like I'm walking around in a fog. It's just me and my sister now. I'm not going to give you this crap about, It gets better, because if it does then it hasn't yet.

 

[Fan In Black]

Prayers for you and your family.

 

[LumbeeIndian]

Sorry to hear, just horrible. My family will pray for you and yours and ask to bless each one of you.



Btw, shitters full!

A little joke to try to cheer ya up buddy...

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

So sorry to hear that, 75. Will add you and your family to my prayers. Certainly another reminder that life can be very tough and certainly isn’t necessarily fair.

 

[UndercoverHawk]

My condolences Luther. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

[goiahawkeyes]

Damn. So sorry to hear that man. Prayers to your entire family.

 

[Neo_Hawk]

Sorry to head the news Luther. Stay strong. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[Wiltz01]

Sorry for your loss Luther.

 

[Rustys Dad]

I don't want this to take anything away from Grip and the loss of his father...but my brother was killed in a workplace accident last Wednesday, and many of the things he wrote resonates with me.

http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Man-dies-after-workplace-death-in-Cedar-Rapids-462379653.html

I had gotten in late tuesday night from a 6 day trip to Mexico with my wife and some friends...enjoying the high of just being together and enjoying ourselves...and Wednesday morning, sitting at home at the table and getting the call from my dad with the news. I couldn't believe what i was hearing. I kept saying no. No no no no...this couldn't be happening...i had just text him the night before about Christmas in a few weeks.

He loved the Hawkeyes and when able, would attend at least the ISU meet, and others. We tried to do B1G's when it was in IC and the Trials, but he was ill both times. The last meet we saw together was fOSU last year, and plans were made for OK St this year.

I'm not sure why i felt the need to share this, but this board has been a great getaway for me over the many years and for some reason, knew that it would OK to share. I know we've all been through something similar in our lives and needed the escape for a while and would like to think that despite everything, HR is really just a big Griswold family (with PSU fans being Cousin Eddy, naturally)

Thanks HR.

I wish you and your family strength. Sorry.

 

[minnhawkeye]

Sorry for your lost Ace condolences to your entire Family..
Know that the Hawkeye family are all thinking of your family.

 

[Old_wrestling_fan]

Damn. Very sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Agreed. ^^ Very sad news, but also a great reminder to live our lives with no regrets and a purpose too. Stay close to your family and friends...don't let little things become big things and be the bigger man and restore any broken relationship that you can...first.

I am sorry to read this, but it also sounds like you did it right and had a great relationship with your brother.