I had hoped to share 100’s of pictures, and stories about my last few days in Houston, and my subsequent arrival in Las Vegas. I wanted to to share videos that we made while we were sharing that ceremonious first bottle of wine that you have when you are welcoming someone into a new home or new phase of their life. I wanted to tell you about the christening of the grill at the new house, but instead I am here sharing my tears….and
I am asking for a moment of silence.
When I woke about in Las Vegas, (eight hours after saying goodbye ) it was to an explosion of missed phone calls and texts from Kristina (dan’s wife). Honestly I thought maybe I had mistakenly taken the keys to the rental with me, or they couldn’t find something that I had unpacked….. I read the last text that said…”CALL ME ASAP, Dan is in the hospital.
I curiously wondered if he did really ride the motorcycle off the truck like I wanted to do, and maybe broke a bone or something…. When Kristina answered, I did not expect to hear, “Grace Dan died”
I don’t have any answers, instead I have a hundred questions.
Dan just turned 46 in April. Did I mention I just hugged him 8 hours ago?!?!? He grabbed a cup of coffee that morning, went out to the garage to have a cigarette, and collapsed.
The hospital is performing an autopsy and the family that just packed up their whole lives to start a fresh one, lost their “ROCK”. If you are a religious person, please say a prayer for them, if you are not please take a moment of silence to help me honor my friend. If you like Beer, maybe have a couple of those too?
Thank you for reading and allowing me to share this with you.
Millie this is a heart breaking time I am so sorry for your and the families loss
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Ty Steve
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Oh Grace, I am so sorry. I am sending so much love your way, my friend!
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Ty Susan
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I am so sad to hear this my dear friend. I wish there was something that I could say. I can only imagine how hard this is for you
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Ty bill…her family came to help pack and they are on their way back to Illinois now…all I’ve got is smh and a whole bunch of anger
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Pressing the “Like” button feels wrong because there’s nothing here to like, but the more support you have the better. I’m so sorry. I didn’t know Dan, don’t know anything about him, but he meant a lot to you and others. That’s all that matters, and in this screwed up world every stranger is a potential friend.
Two beers. One for you, one for Dan.
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Ty Chris
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I am so sorry to read this. It makes you realise that we have to make every moment count with friends that we love. So sorry ! ❤
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Ty Ralph
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Grace. I am so dumbstruck right now! I am so incredibly sorry! I am sending you love, please know that
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Ty
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Thank you!!
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I’m a day behind on my readings so I’m just catching this now. It’s … unbelievable. Grace, I’m so sorry for your loss, it is an absolute tragedy. Please know that our hearts go out to you and the family involved. We love you, and I will absolutely have a beer, a moment of silence and even throw a prayer to the universe for all of you. ❤️
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Oh Grace, I am so sorry about the loss of your friend. I can not imagine how you are feeling right now. Please know I am thinking of you and sending you love!
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Ty alyssa
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You are welcome sweetie! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I am sorry, I have not ever drank beer, but if there is something else I am on board!
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I am so sorry. God. I had to re-read this. Not f*ing fair. 46 years old??? This is just not right. I am so very sorry Grace. XOXO~Kim
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Ty kim
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Holy fuck. Pressed like just as a way of showing support to a bunch of strangers who have been dealt the hardest blow. Because I read about your world, that makes you a part of mine and I’m so sorry to hear you’ve lost your friend.
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ty so much
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It is just now that I read this. Hearth-breaking. I’m so sorry for your loss, dear.
Sending love….
46?????Fucking hell.
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ty bojana
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and ty for the ear last night when i needed it
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Anytime, honey.
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Grace,
I was so sad to hear your news. I’m very very sorry for the loss of your friend, a sweet family man and a asset to a community.
My thoughts are with you!
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Ty!… I has been rough, but I have lots of memories and I have learned that holding onto those really helps 🙂
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