Just wanted to thank you all for your kind words. Yes this time is beyond expression. We hear noises and think he is home, see things that he was in the middle of working on (seems like yesterday). We are beyond shocked, mad and saddened. To young, to soon....

That said I did want to post a final post in the way of sadness, because we do need to take our own next step. All we ask is that this experience finds a way to reach you in a positive fashion and helps you cherish what you have even the maddening times of your life. Because in a blink of an eye, it is over....

This thread has helped us more than you know. Thank you... And each day that goes by does NOT get any easier. Things are remembered and items need done. I hope sometime this week I will get the strength to not feel guilty as I still do, and actually try the Eyefinity that is sitting on my desk and BFBC2.....

Now to the more positive things from this....

We had been notified yesterday, that Our Son SAVED (Not helped but saved) three lives because he was an organ donor!!!!! They called us and told us the legal, medical time frame had passed, and that our Son's donations saved these three folks....

WOW!

Makes you think does it not!

Also, a father son hobby we had been developing was Weapon knowledge and all that goes along with it. Well today in tribute to Our Son I purchased a pistol we have had our Eyes on but was a bit to rich for our blood. A Sig Sauer P239 40S&W.... Man what a beautiful instrument!

Thanks again for all your prayers and well wishes. They do help...

AB, I'm glad to hear that your son was able to bestow some legacy of himself, even after he'd left this world.  Our wishes stay with you and your family, and I hope this good news can help ease some of your grief.

AB you have a strong heart. Sometimes as much as we have to try to find the positive, it is just very hard, and it is good to see some positive light in this sad situation. It is a wonderful thing that he saved those three people. As has been said, you and your family and your son are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting, and when you need us we are here.

I am going to tell you a story. I dont want to shift focus away from your tragedy in any way. I hope this helps.

On July 7, 2002 I was bumming around in my brother in-laws studio apartment while he was at work. I was a bum at the time unemployed sleeping on couches. At 11:58pm I was on his pullout fading into and out of consciousness when I heard the roaring rush of water outside.
I went to the door and looked out into a maddening downpour. In Oregon we are known for rain but in the middle of summer this was not normal. I stepped out in to the covered walkway and noticed the nearby archway was streaming with water, not a mere trickle, but a flood the likes of which I had never, and never have since seen. I made my way to inside the arch standing a good 3 to 4 feet from the opening not wanting to get splashed. this was a phenomenal event I cannot put to words a true aberrant occurrence of nature.
I stood there in awe and then this torrent turned inward reaching the full 4 feet of walkway and soaking me head to toe, the rain then stopped. Not one more drop fell. I emerged from the archway to stare at a cloudless sky. the water had been warm and I felt a warmth flow into me I cannot explain. I thought to my self "wait till I tell mom about this. My mother and I would occasionally go to Sherie's for coffee and smokes to make amends for all the time we spent hating each other  during my teenage years. During these times talk would often turn to my love of  strange weather phenomenon and man did I have a story for next week. I went upstairs to my sisters apartment (they were on their anniversary at the coast) and went to sleep.

At 4am I was woken by a neighbor, Lyle, yelling for me to come out side. Lyle was a big dude and a practitioner of ninja. I didnt know why but I knew I was going to get my a** kicked. I really had no idea how badly.

I stepped out and My sisters dads wife (long story but not my dad) and manager of the apartments was waiting for me. I knew right then someone had died. I was brought in and set down and told that at exactly 11:58 pm July 7, 2002 my mom while driving home from the bar lost control of her car and hit a tree killing her instantly. I thought immediately of the downpour I experienced at exactly 11:58 PM and my strange soaking. My mother, the only person that knew the depth of my fascination with weather phenomenon died at the exact moment I experienced the single most incredible weather moment of my life. I knew then that feeling of embrace had been her, letting me know it was going to be ok.

I have no children and cannot understand the loss of a child. I can tell you he is not gone, not lost. He is in our heart and in your memory.

I dont know what is in store for us after life but I do wholeheartedly believe there is something after life.

I wish you the warmth of sunny days and the love of family in your time of grief. I will you strength in your time of loss.

If this post is in any way an affront to you, or for any reason you wish me to edit or remove it please PM me and I will do so with my greatest apologies and all speed. I am overwhelmed and I dont know what to say. I hope what I did say can help in some small way. you have my greatest condolences.     

Afterburner it's good to know that your son's organ donations saved three lives. Part of your son lives on in others. Keep the faith and all of us here at the EVGA forums stand with you.

Sorry to hear AB.  I can't even imagine going through what you are now.  Thoughts and prayers form my family to yours.

AB, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know there is no words to make you or your family feel any better, but mine and my family's thoughts are with you and yours in this dark time. I'm happy to hear that even in your son's departure he could leave in his wake the new found life of 3 other people in need. May flights of angels carry him to his final sleep. Rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies Afterburner. 

Wow, sad stories like this make me realize why my parents worried so much when i went out. And probably still do.

Ultimately, we just have to live each day to the fullest and remember not to hold any resentment towards anyone and to live as happy and peaceful lives as we can. Live every day as if it were your or everyone you know's last.

I'm sorry to hear about your son AB.

AB, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I wish I could say something that would make things better, but I know there are no words that can do so. My thoughts are with you and your family. May your son rest in peace.

AB.....your son was/is and forever will be remembered as a Hero. All I can say is his memory will live on in your heart and the hearts of all the people he touched. The event was horrible but to find out how many people he saved, showed not only a miracle, but that your son had a giant heart, there was a reason all of this happened and it is sad now and extremely upsetting but you have to get through it and remember your son for the good and great things he did, and that he is without a doubt....a HERO.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish there was something I could say something that would make things better i was afraid to post here hoping things would get better i am so sorry to hear everything you and your family have been going through words cant express what im feeling and i can imagine the pain you must be in im so sorry dude im choking up and cant think of anything to say my prayers are with you and your family and im so sorry for your loss

I will be praying for you and your family

I am sorry that I didn't see this thread untill now.

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss, it deeply saddens me.

I lost 1 of my sons 6 years ago due to a car accident and was the most difficult times of my life...he was 26...also a organ donor and saved 3 lives.

All I can tell you is to grieve, let out your sadness, your anger, your loss.

Keep your friends close and your family even closer....it will be a very dark time for you and your family....keep your strength in all ways.

You and your family are in my prayers.

Sorry for your loss bro, its great that he helped saved people. We are here for you bro.