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Jeremy Riggs


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At 4:54 PM today my father lost his battle with cancer.

After 12 days in the hospital his body could take no more and he simply stopped breathing.

My Mother, my sister Erica and myself were all holding onto him at the time of his death. For the last 12 hours we were constantly with him. We each took the time to individually thank him for the pleasure he has brought us over our the span of our lives, and to say goodbye. We let him know it was okay to let go.

Right now I am numb, and I seem to have no tears left to cry. I feel as if I am in the middle of a dream I can't wake up from. I have accepted my fathers passing, but the hole I feel in my heart is unbeleivable.

I once again want to tell you all how much your thoughts and prayers have meant to me. The small little family we have formed here is amazing. I'm so proud of every one of you, for the tolerance and compassion you all show. I still find it hard to believe we have so many members and so few problems.

All that REALLY matters in life is Family and Friends. I've been blessed with the best of both.

THANK YOU! AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

I'll still be MIA for the next few days. But I will return, and we will return this station to it's former self.

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Jeremy, your father, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Your father was a good man and he raised you to be a good man...what a great legacy.

I know you honor him just by the way you live your life.

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Oh my poor buddy.....my poor buddy....

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JR, I truly am uncomfortable in these situations, as I am always at a loss for the correct thing to say.  I had the opportunity to be there when my Grandfather passed, and no matter how much I told myself it would be better for him to be free of pain: there was nothing more diffiult.  I had lost a mentor, a grandfather a friend.  May God bless you and Comfort you and your family.  May you have the courage to keep making him and yourself proud.  You are in my thoughts and paryers.


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  Jeremy ,


            My heart is sadden to hear this . Know that I am with you in spirit .


            David



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I am so sorry to hear that Jeremy. like Dave I am saddened that this has happened. May god be with you and your family during this time of grieving and healing.


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I'm so sorry JR.

Just reading this truly brings tears to my eyes as I fully understand and feel your pain. It brings back all the memories of when we went through such similar things with my mom. You will go through a flood of emotions over the next several months.

You need time. Time to grieve, time to accept, and time to heal. You can't rush that process, it will take as long as it takes. You will never forget, but gradually your grief will turn toward the many good memories, and to a celebration of his life. Draw toward your family. You all need each other more than ever right now.

Please know we are with you and feel your sorrow and pain.



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I can only echo what has already been said above. My heasrt goes out to you and your family

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Jeremy,

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to you and your family, I am fortunate in so much as I have not had to deal with the loss of a parent so far in my life and can't begin to imagine what you are going through, all I can say is you are in my thoughts.

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OH Jeremy, I am so sorry and crying like I know him. But I do know you and he should be up there looking out for you and being so proud of you. You are an amazing human and you will get through this. We are here for you. God bless the Riggs' family.

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This was today's inspirational message for today:


 


This week's promise: God is always ready to help us and expects us to help others


Have you been used to comfort others?


All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. You can be sure that the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 NLT
May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loved us and in his special favor gave us everlasting comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and give you strength in every good thing you do and say.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NLT



God's comfort

How often have you noticed that soon after you receive comfort for some troubling situation, you encounter someone else facing a similar situation? It is God who leads us to these people, for the comfort we provide for them seems more credible because they know we have "been there." Paul praises the Lord in his letter to the Corinthian church that God "comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others" with "the same comfort God has given us."

In what ways has God comforted you in the trials you have had to go through? Pray that God may use you to comfort others.

A prayer for today…

Dear Lord, thank you for comforting me. Use me to comfort others…



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My uncle Kevin passed away suddenly in the night. He was young, and it was a shock. But my father in law struggled for weeks in ICU. He was sedated most of the time, we could never talk to him, and we were all standing in or around the room when they took off his life support and he passed away. That was so much harder, and it makes me cry to this day.

So remember, not only do all of us offer our condolences, but we've also been there, and we understand what you're going through. Take whatever time you need, we'll be here any time you need us.

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Jeremy,

I'm deeply saddened by your loss. Please take comfort in your memories and may they bring a smile. Please find strength in the friends and family who are there to help carry you through this. May God bless you and your family. As you know, we all will provide our shoulder if you need it.

May Peace be with you,

Ray

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I first read this before I left the house this morning wondering what I was going to say. JR you know we are all here for you and if there is anything ANYTHING that you need let me know. This is a tough time of year for me as my Grandmother passed away on my birthday, five days before Christmas a few years ago, I always say a prayer and I will add to it from now on. God Bless you and your family.

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Jim-


You and your mom and Erica are in my thoughts and prayers. I only met Al a couple of times, but it was fun watching the Packer games with you guys. I liked his hand-shake. Firm. He meant it. & I think he loved your dog as much as you do!   Take care buddy, gimmie a call if you need to talk or need anything.  


 



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There are simply no words. I echo everybody's thoughts, prayers and well-wishes. I am glad that your family was able to be with your father through everything. Now your job is to be there for the family and our job is to be here for you. 

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I'm so sorry.



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JR, I am so sorry to hear this.
I can only echo all the things everyone has already said.
May God Bless and keep you and your family strong.
So Mote It Be!

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I am so sorry to read this.


That we are all here at all is such a miracle and I thank God for every minute I get to spend with the people I love.  It is such a precious thing.  The time you had with your father was a gift.


I wish you comfort and strength during this time of loss.



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Jim-
It sounds like your Dad really died peacefully and for that you should be forever thankful  -  especially since you got to tell him everything you wanted to tell him. 


I will continue to pray for you.  I hope that you come to terms w/ everything and accept his passing.


Your friend-
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Dear Riggs, I am so sorry.  I went through the same thing with my dad a few years ago, and believe me, I know it is not easy.  I hope you continue to find comfort in your family, friends, loyal listeners, and of course- music.



 

If I'm gone when you wake up, please don't cry


And if I'm gone when you wake up, it's not goodbye


Don't look back at this time as a time of heartbreak and distress


Remember me, remember me


'Cause I'll be with you in your dreams


 


If I'm gone when you wake up, please don't cry


And if I'm gone when you wake up, don't ask why


Don't look back at this time as a time of heartbreak and distress


Remember me, remember me


'Cause I'll be with you in your dreams


 


Don't cry I'm with you


Don't cry I'm by your side 


 
And though my flesh is gone


I'll still be with you at all times


And though my body is gone


I'll be there to comfort you at all times


…At all times


 


I don't want you to cry and weep


I want you to go on living your life


I'm not sleeping an endless sleep


'Cause in your heart you have all of our good times


…All of our good times


 


So if I'm gone when you wake up, please don't cry


And if I'm gone when you wake up, it's not goodbye


Don't look back at this time as a time of heartbreak and distress


Remember me, remember me


'Cause I'll be with you in your dreams




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Jeremy,


My sincere condolences to you and your family.  I too was with my father when he passed. No words can adequately explain how that feels.



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Jeremy, I'm very sorry :(


my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family



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Jeremy,


I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through right now, or even try to guess how you are feeling, but know this. People from all across the globe are here for you. You built these relationships through this station & they have stuck around because of the kind of person you are...You are a good person, a caring person, a fair person, a fun person, a compassionate person, a crazy person, a sensational person, a humble person.....all of this & so much more.....all of this is so much a testament to the way you were brought up...& is a reflection of the ideals you learned through your father....


I may never have known your dad, but from what I know of you Jeremy, The stars are going to shine quite a bit brighter now that he is up there.


Take care my friend, you'll be in my prayers


Patrick 



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Bumping in case JR missed the replies!


 


 


 


Hang in there buddy.



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Jeremy Riggs


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Thanks Ruby,

I had missed a few of the last posts.

I'm going to be posting some photo's of my Dad in a few minutes.

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I am bumping this for everyone to remember a wonderful person today. I never had the pleasure to meet him, but the stories I have heard make me sorry I didnt.


 


Jeremy, you and your family are close to my heart today.



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a year ago already........I hope you have a day filled with memories of the good times, buddy.

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Thanks for bumping Ally, it was nice to read this for the first time, since it was posted before I joined.  


No words can decribe how horrible it must be to see someone you love die of cancer!



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Thanks Ally, I knew the day was coming this week, but work got in my way of trying to see when.

Still praying for you and hoping that the past year allowed JR to begin to heal and enjoy having an angel to watch over him.

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