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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: Goose on August 11, 2014, 11:06:24 AM

Title: Request for Prayers
Post by: Goose on August 11, 2014, 11:06:24 AM
I feel very strange posting on here to people that I really only my screen name but felt the need to reach out to the Scoop family. A few of you I either know in real life or have spoken to on the phone or met for a beer and others just by your posts. The prayer request is for the loss of my brother in law and dear friend over the weekend while competing in bike race. He leaves behind two young sons and a fantastic wife. My brother in law and his family have long, long MU ties and this is a loss for anyone that knew him. Please remember his family, my wife, her siblings and her Mom in your prayers.

In addition, I want to add another side note that shows the greatness of Marquette University and what it really means to me. My daughter plays on the Marquette Women's soccer team and I went to get her from mini camp this morning and tell her the news. The outpouring of love shown by the team and coaching staff touched me beyond belief. The Women's soccer program and entire place is a special place.

Again, I feel uncomfortable posting this but in a weird way makes the pain a little less.
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Post by: Sir Lawrence on August 11, 2014, 11:11:48 AM
Prayers up.
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Post by: Goose on August 11, 2014, 11:13:03 AM
Larry


You are a good man. Still remember your post regarding my Dad passing away. Too soon the sun sets in the west.
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Post by: real chili 83 on August 11, 2014, 11:13:22 AM
My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
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Post by: LloydMooresLegs on August 11, 2014, 11:26:21 AM
My prayers to you and your family, Goose. 
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Post by: keefe on August 11, 2014, 11:34:22 AM
Terribly sorry to hear this, Goose. God offers strength.
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Post by: mu-rara on August 11, 2014, 11:37:22 AM
Sorry for your loss.  Prayers your way, for your whole family.
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Post by: Warrior Code on August 11, 2014, 11:38:21 AM
I don't pray often, but I will today.
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Post by: ecompt on August 11, 2014, 11:38:57 AM
Your family is is my thoughts and prayers, Goose.
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Post by: Goose on August 11, 2014, 11:39:23 AM
Keefe,

My in laws are your kind of people completely. High IQ, world travels and adventure seekers. Quick cool story, about five years ago my father in law and another brother both happened to be Kenya the same week on unrelated business trips. At last family reunion they had one son fly in from Indonesia, a daughter from London and father in law from Jordan. Very interesting be a small part of a great family.
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Post by: MUMBA on August 11, 2014, 11:40:34 AM
I'll get the Holy Spirit on your side.  Peace to you and your family.
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Post by: wadesworld on August 11, 2014, 11:42:44 AM
Sorry to hear about the loss.  Prayers for you and the family.
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Post by: keefe on August 11, 2014, 11:47:14 AM
Quote from: Goose on August 11, 2014, 11:39:23 AM
Keefe,

My in laws are your kind of people completely. High IQ, world travels and adventure seekers. Quick cool story, about five years ago my father in law and another brother both happened to be Kenya the same week on unrelated business trips. At last family reunion they had one son fly in from Indonesia, a daughter from London and father in law from Jordan. Very interesting be a small part of a great family.

Goose

Not sure if I got back to you but Lyle lit up when I mentioned your family to him. He said he really enjoyed working with the whole team. Lyle said when your dad gave his word it was rock solid - a rarity in today's business world.
Title: Re: Request for Prayers
Post by: Goose on August 11, 2014, 11:50:40 AM
Keefe


Very nice to hear that about my Dad. He was a Hall of Famer type guy and knew how to work a crowd.
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Post by: The Lens on August 11, 2014, 11:54:26 AM
All the best Goose.  It sounds like you have a great family and hopefully everyone's love and support will pull you through this together.  God bless.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.  And let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
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Post by: 4everwarriors on August 11, 2014, 12:07:52 PM
So very sorry Joe, hope you find comfort in the smiles, laughter, and good times you all shared.
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Post by: Goose on August 11, 2014, 12:10:22 PM
Thanks, Doc. There are a ton of great memories that we shared. The tough part is the two little sons.
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Post by: StillWarriors on August 11, 2014, 12:11:58 PM
Thoughts and prayers out for your entire family. God bless.
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Post by: mr.MUskie on August 11, 2014, 12:14:19 PM
Prayers for your family.
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Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on August 11, 2014, 12:38:02 PM
Thoughts and prayers Goose.
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Post by: dgies9156 on August 11, 2014, 12:52:15 PM
Hang in there Goose. You're part of the family, so of course we will pray for you and your's.
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Post by: marquettejr on August 11, 2014, 12:57:44 PM
My condolences to you and your family on your loss
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Post by: bilsu on August 11, 2014, 12:59:51 PM
My heart and prayers go out to your family.
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Post by: Rudy on August 11, 2014, 01:02:21 PM
My condolences to your sister and your family.
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Post by: Ardmore Mug on August 11, 2014, 01:03:44 PM
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your  family.
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Post by: Goose on August 11, 2014, 01:07:53 PM
Rudy


Thanks. Clarification it was my wife's brother. I do have another somewhat famous brother in law at MU and he is alive and doing very well. Just enjoyed his company on the golf course last week.
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Post by: ChicosBailBonds on August 11, 2014, 03:38:53 PM
Goose, sorry for your loss.  Prayers to your family.  Not surprised at all the reaction from the Roeders team to you and your daughter, Markus is a great coach, wonderful person and has been that way in the 20 years I've known him.  God Bless you all.

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Post by: Daniel on August 11, 2014, 06:03:13 PM
Prayers going up now for your entire family.
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Post by: Avenue Commons on August 11, 2014, 06:05:57 PM
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May God bless you all.
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Post by: DarkWarrior on August 11, 2014, 06:28:00 PM
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
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Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on August 11, 2014, 06:37:33 PM
There's strength in numbers and we have your back. adding my two cents to the prayer Tsunami

God Bless and Keep Them Strong
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Post by: SoCalEagle on August 11, 2014, 06:38:47 PM
Goose, sorry to hear the terrible news. Prayers to you and your entire extended family.
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Post by: Richie on August 11, 2014, 06:39:47 PM
My condolences, Goose. Your family will be in my prayers.
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Post by: NersEllenson on August 11, 2014, 06:44:31 PM
Goose - Sorry to hear of the tragic loss in your family.  You and family are in my thoughts and prayers and obviously you have a lot of love here - so the prayer line on your family's behalf should be quite busy and powerful.
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Post by: mileskishnish72 on August 11, 2014, 06:48:45 PM
Goose, doing what I can. For sure, from God's standpoint, this is long distance, but all the best to the survivors.
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Post by: Jay Bee on August 11, 2014, 07:14:24 PM
Goose,

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your brother in law's family and friends. God bless.
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Post by: susie90 on August 11, 2014, 07:14:36 PM
Of course, sending prayers.  
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Post by: 79Warrior on August 11, 2014, 07:29:59 PM


Thoughts and prayers, especially to the young boys.
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Post by: Lighthouse 84 on August 11, 2014, 07:42:18 PM
My condolences to you and your family Goose.  May God bless your family and watch over the entire Goose family.
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Post by: rocket surgeon on August 11, 2014, 07:48:33 PM
"the times when you have seen only one set of footprints, is when I carried you"  

                                                               author is disputed
Title: Re: Request for Prayers
Post by: 77ncaachamps on August 11, 2014, 09:31:02 PM
Prayers will be said tonight before bed for your sister, their sons, and the families and friends he knew and was connected with.

May peace be with you all.
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Post by: Dr. Blackheart on August 11, 2014, 09:36:23 PM
We have a short time here and it sounds like he lived every minute.  From the sounds of it, he doesn't need the prayers so I will offer mine to his family and friends who will deeply miss his minutes he bestowed on them. 
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Post by: Dawson Rental on August 11, 2014, 11:31:17 PM
Goose,

Thank you for overcoming your discomfort and allowing us to share in your loss and this story of a life so well lived.  My prayers go out to you, your family, and especially your brother in law's wife and son that you all find the strength you'll need to handle such a large void, coming so unexpectedly.
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Post by: willie warrior on August 12, 2014, 06:56:36 AM
Goose:

God be with you and your family during this troubling time. Things that happen during our life's journey are sometimes very difficult to understand.
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Post by: StillAWarrior on August 12, 2014, 07:02:37 AM
I pray for peace to you and your family in this time off loss.  My sincere condolences.
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Post by: hairy worthen on August 12, 2014, 07:57:34 AM
Request granted.  Prayers to you and family
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Post by: MUWarrior4Life on August 12, 2014, 08:23:07 AM
Prayers up to your family Goose, God Bless!!!
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Post by: Slim on August 12, 2014, 09:03:26 AM
God bless you and your family.
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Post by: Goose on August 12, 2014, 09:14:06 AM
I want to thank all of you for the kind words. Your comments literally put a very big smile of my wife's face. She has laughed at me for years for talking to complete strangers about MU basketball under the alias of Goose and thought I was a complete nut. After reading the responses she could not believe how kind people can be in difficult times. Scoop really is a special place:)

Again, thank you very much.
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Post by: JD on August 12, 2014, 09:24:16 AM
May you, your family, and friends, find strength to help you through this difficult time.  Thoughts and prayers coming from JD.
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Post by: Texas Western on August 12, 2014, 10:09:24 AM
Your whole family is in our prayers.
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