Really beautiful tribute, Stacey.
He was lucky to have you and Wes in his life on such a regular basis.
palmtree67
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I would love for you to know my Oompa.... (from one of his closest friends)
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Message from Oompa's Family re Obit and Memorial!!!
by AGuest inmay you all have peace!.
i received the following via email from a family member just a moment or so ago (bold is mine, fyi).
again, peace to you all!.
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Thanks Shelby. I replied.
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Message from Oompa's Family re Obit and Memorial!!!
by AGuest inmay you all have peace!.
i received the following via email from a family member just a moment or so ago (bold is mine, fyi).
again, peace to you all!.
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palmtree67
Yes, please, Shelby. I would appreciate that.
And get their preference of address for cards/flowers, if possible. I know Mags was trying to get an address, too.
Some who live near Eric are interested in attending a memorial service, if that's okay with his sons. Can we be kept informed of when and where that will be?
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About Oompa/Eric Reeder on Yahoo
by BlindersOff1 inhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=avfu7b3mefo4npnl70kkwursy6ix;_ylv=3?qid=20121001075010aadf0vw.
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No kidding, Kaiser. I read that guy's comments like this:
Judas sold the Messiah to his enemies for money. Eric was given a blood transfusion to keep him alive after a horrific accident.
Hardly a comparison.
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Message from Oompa's Family re Obit and Memorial!!!
by AGuest inmay you all have peace!.
i received the following via email from a family member just a moment or so ago (bold is mine, fyi).
again, peace to you all!.
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Eric and I met here and because of some life experiences we had in common, we became friends quickly. I lived in Canada though, so we talked on the phone.
Later, when I moved to the US and had to be apart from my husband for several months, Eric knew I was lonely and called very often to make sure I was okay. In February, I finally got to meet my friend in person! We both commented at how the REAL us, were exactly like the ON-LINE us.
Travis and Tyler, your dad loved you both so much and was so proud of you both. He talked about you all the time! It was obvious that you young men were the most important thing in his life. My heart aches for the pain you must feel right now.
My deepest condolences for your loss.
Palmtree (Tamra)
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Light a Candle for Oompa
by BabaYaga inthere is a lovely site where one may light a candle for a moment of silence.. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles.
i set up a group, where they may all flicker together, if you like.. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=oompa.
(we love and miss you, oompa.).
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Thank you, Baba. Very much.
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What Can We Do to Show How We Cared about Oompa?
by Band on the Run ini know others have posted on the original thread.
several people, including myself, would like to do something concrete to show our concerns re: his treatment by the jw, and how important he was to all of us here.
i suggested a handwritten note, on behalf of the whole community here, flowers, and perhaps a donation to a charity that helps people get back on their feet.
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palmtree67
How old are they (approximately)? Pre-teens, teens, adults (presumably adults, since you said they're OUT)?
They are early 20's.
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What Can We Do to Show How We Cared about Oompa?
by Band on the Run ini know others have posted on the original thread.
several people, including myself, would like to do something concrete to show our concerns re: his treatment by the jw, and how important he was to all of us here.
i suggested a handwritten note, on behalf of the whole community here, flowers, and perhaps a donation to a charity that helps people get back on their feet.
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palmtree67
I'm being bossy now, and you can take or leave my advice. But here it is:
Send a card to the boys.
Curb your personal AGENDAS and CAUSES about the WTS. They don't care about that right now. They just lost their Dad.
Just tell Travis and Ty how much you cared for Eric or were helped/touched by him.
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What Can We Do to Show How We Cared about Oompa?
by Band on the Run ini know others have posted on the original thread.
several people, including myself, would like to do something concrete to show our concerns re: his treatment by the jw, and how important he was to all of us here.
i suggested a handwritten note, on behalf of the whole community here, flowers, and perhaps a donation to a charity that helps people get back on their feet.
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I've thought a lot about it, and to me.....the priority is Eric's sons. They are both OUT, they need to know how much we ALL loved and cared for their Dad.
Flowers and cards to the K-Hall, or Eric's parents (who were shunning him, per WT rules) may not reach them.
Without saying too much, I think the best way of reaching them is through Eric's work address. He had a lot of JW's working for him, but not all. I think they will make sure the boys get the cards. There's also another connection through the office, that may ensure the cards get to the boys....but I dont' want to say too much.
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What Can We Do to Show How We Cared about Oompa?
by Band on the Run ini know others have posted on the original thread.
several people, including myself, would like to do something concrete to show our concerns re: his treatment by the jw, and how important he was to all of us here.
i suggested a handwritten note, on behalf of the whole community here, flowers, and perhaps a donation to a charity that helps people get back on their feet.
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Honestly, Shirley....please stop.
Some of us are truly grieving here.
I have never had any beef with you, but please....stop.