mnealtx 0 #101 September 3, 2008 Shannon was laid to rest yesterday at the cemetery in Ft. Sam Houston. With her love of horses, we checked to see if her casket could be brought in on a caisson - unfortunately, that is only for military. As her casket was brought into the burial shelter, I looked up and what did I see but a caisson and escort bringing another soldier home - so, in a sense, she DID get her horses. On the last day of school, Shannon would wear an old, worn-out pair of jeans and a plain t-shirt and have all the kids sign them. We did the same thing with her casket - a plain, pewter-silver design. It was COVERED with notes to Shannon from her friends and classmates saying goodbye. Sitting in the front row of the chapel, I could see the peace on the faces of her friends as they would finish. The line of cars in the procession to the cemetery was over a half-mile long - not too bad for a little-city country girl!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #102 September 3, 2008 Mike - I am so sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you and your family. We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #103 September 4, 2008 QuoteShannon was laid to rest yesterday at the cemetery in Ft. Sam Houston. With her love of horses, we checked to see if her casket could be brought in on a caisson - unfortunately, that is only for military. As her casket was brought into the burial shelter, I looked up and what did I see but a caisson and escort bringing another soldier home - so, in a sense, she DID get her horses. On the last day of school, Shannon would wear an old, worn-out pair of jeans and a plain t-shirt and have all the kids sign them. We did the same thing with her casket - a plain, pewter-silver design. It was COVERED with notes to Shannon from her friends and classmates saying goodbye. Sitting in the front row of the chapel, I could see the peace on the faces of her friends as they would finish. The line of cars in the procession to the cemetery was over a half-mile long - not too bad for a little-city country girl! Mike, I cried when I read this. What a beautiful celebration for a beautiful girl. My thoughts are with you and to everyone affected by this. Hugs and love,'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #104 September 4, 2008 Remember the happy times, but also the times that you had to outwardly sternly discipline her while inside you were either laughing or awed by her genius and creativity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #105 September 8, 2008 Many prayers from Illinois.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #106 September 10, 2008 Gosh, what a horrible tragedy. I could never imagine going through something like this. It is my worst fear. I am so sorry for yours and your family's loss. I hope you are able to find some kind of peace and keep Shannon's memories alive. Peace and strength to you and yours.Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #107 September 10, 2008 Thank you all so much - your words and prayers have been a tremendous help to me and to my family. I have my good moments and bad, but remembering the good times helps. Again, thank you all. With much love,Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #108 September 10, 2008 My thoughts are with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #109 September 16, 2008 God bless and hold you and yours in His arms. I'll pray for Shannon and for peace of mind for you and her Mom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denete 3 #110 September 17, 2008 QuoteShe was taking some friends home from school and rolled her truck. She and another person were ejected from the vehicle. Shannon died at the scene. The young man was injured but is stable. I'm so sorry about your loss. I can only offer my thoughts of support for you and your family. Hang in there.SCR #14809 "our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe" (look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannabediver 0 #111 September 17, 2008 I have 17 and 11 year old sons. They are my LIFE! You don't know me, but it doesn't matter. We are parents.The love we feel for our children cannot be matched! Only God can beat us out. Please accept my warmest hug and wishes for healing peace to you Mike, and all those who love Shannon. Tanya"Wanna cookie little boy?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Para_Frog 1 #112 September 18, 2008 Been away Mike and just saw this. Can't begin to fathom. Here if you need anything. That's all I got buddy...I'm at a loss.- Harvey, BASE 1232 TAN-I, IAD-I, S&TA BLiNC Magazine Team Member Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #113 September 21, 2008 Really sad my friend, best wishes for all your family and all affected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #114 September 23, 2008 Praying for you an dyour every day. I have a candle lit for Shannon. Stay strong..... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k_marr08 0 #115 September 25, 2008 I am so sorry "I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #116 September 29, 2008 To live in the hearts of those you love is never to die. So utterly sorry to hear of your loss Mike. 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #117 August 26, 2009 Has it really been a year since you left us? It still seems like it was only yesterday. I love you, baby.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #118 August 26, 2009 Quote Has it really been a year since you left us? It still seems like it was only yesterday. I love you, baby. Keeping you in my thoughts today Mike Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #119 August 26, 2009 You guys will be in my thoughts today too. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaDon 362 #120 August 27, 2009 I'm thinking of you guys too, although you don't know me. I guess our little skydiver community is like that. I like the sentiment of the poem "I'm not there" ny Mary Elizabeth Frye. Maybe it'll help some, I hope so. Don Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am in the morning hush, I am in the graceful rush Of beautiful birds in circling flight, I am the starshine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there. I do not die._____________________________________ Tolerance is the cost we must pay for our adventure in liberty. (Dworkin, 1996) “Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.” (Yeats) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #121 August 27, 2009 Mike I'm real sorry..and when I would talk to you in the messhall about my daughter.. I did not know I'm very sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenp9k 1 #122 August 28, 2009 Texas Mike, Hugs and love. I'm here to talk. PM or call me anytime, for any reason, with any thoughts. I have also known sudden death and grieving. More hugs, Jen"Live as if you'll die tomorrow, learn as if you'll live forever." -Gandhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teigen 0 #123 September 4, 2009 Beautiful girl! Damn shame to see someone go under such circumstances! At such a young age! My concolences to your family and friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #124 September 16, 2009 A tear and a prayer here, Mike.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #125 September 18, 2009 Mike, I wish for you and your family to have strength in your hearts. I hope that you are showered with her wonderful memories forever. Words cannot describe my condolences for your loss last year. Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
