A difficult first post.

[Scabbydoo]

A wound like no other.

Today, I lost my older brother.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/tmtesauro/General/Bill.jpg

Bill (aka Diver)
Brother
U.S.Army - Ret.
USMVMC National Chapter - Ret. Member, Former Officer

He did what older bothers are supposed to do,
provided me with an example of how to be a man.

Enjoy the eternal ride.




This is a copy of a post made earlier today in the In Memory OF forum at VTF

[GrayRider]

Prayers and condolences from here, Scabby.

[trooper113]

I'm sorry to hear of losing a good man like your brother. Prayers and condolences.

T113

[Q-Dog]

Tom...
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dave

[harleyjsb]

Sorry to hear scabby. prayers sent.........

[Fireberry]

My friend, our Brother, our prayers and hearts go out to you. I hope peace comes to you quick and remember only the good times now.

Call me if you need to talk.

[Cruzer]

Scabby....I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Cill and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. GOD bless you man!

[Big Tom]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers and condolences.

[DrHeathenScum]

my condolances... sorry to hear about your loss.

remember, life goes on.

[MegaGlide]

Prayers for you and your family from here, Scabby.

[oldmick]

Very sorry to hear that, Scabbydoo. My condolences, thoughts and prayers.

[dwarthog]

He sounds like a very good brother and man, someone you did get to enjoy and learn from, which is an area a lot of people are not as fortunate.

Doesn't make it any easier to take, but does make for some very good memories.


My condolences and prayer as well scabby.

[BigAlsRK]

A wound like no other.

Today, I lost my older brother.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/tmtesauro/General/Bill.jpg

Bill (aka Diver)
Brother
U.S.Army - Ret.
USMVMC National Chapter - Ret. Member, Former Officer

He did what older bothers are supposed to do,
provided me with an example of how to be a man.

Enjoy the eternal ride.




This is a copy of a post made earlier today in the In Memory OF forum at VTF
Prayers to you and yours Scabby...I truly feel for you.

[duhast]

Aw geez....so sorry to hear that, my friend. All our best to you.

[Jonas]

Scabby sorry to read about your lose. My prayers are sent to your family and brothers loved ones.

[Dinero]

He's not gone. He has just taken a different road for awhile.

He would want you to know that and someday you'll ride together again.

Thoughts and prayers for your peace.

[CDouthitt]

We're here for you...prayers sent.

[billymac]

Prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about that.

[8-Ball]

Tom, I'm so sorry. Losing a brother is very hard... Remember all of the special times and he will remain in your heart.

In time God removes the pain and only love remains...

He is but a step ahead of us all.

My prayers to your brother, your family, and to you Tom.

Mike.

Edit:
Tom, I moved the thread out of respect, I hope you don't mind.

[Fire46]

Tom, my deepest condolences to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

[Xkvator]

My heartfelt sympathies to you & family, Scabby...

[Scabbydoo]

Thanks to all of you for your kind words, thoughts and prayers.

Don't know the details yet but he will be interred at Arlington. The USMVMC are planing to ride as part of the procession and I have been invited to ride with them. In fullfilling a promise I made to my brother, they have also invited me to ride in his place with them during Rolling Thunder this year. I will do these things to honor him.

[LittleBear]

Sorry for your loose Scabby. Prayers sent from here.
You are doing a great thing riding and keeping his memory alive.

[twinV]

Prayers sent Scabby, sorry to here about your bro man.

[dynageno]

Very sorry to hear of this Scabby. I have only one brother and would be devastated if I lost him. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

[vafatboy]

Tom,

Sorry to hear of your brothers passing.

Remember to take the time you need for yourself.

[nhrafan]

My condolences and prayers sent.


nicky

[Ol Mike]

Words can't express it. May your grief be eased with many good memories.

[chickenman]

Scabby.....real sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and do the ride for him with dignity as you should.
RIP Bro.

[captainlee]

damn Scabby, so sorry for you lose, my thoughts are with you

[Desert_Comm]

Prayers sent...

[racindude]

Prayers for you and your family from here too, Scabby.



.

[Keeper]

Scabby, my heart and prayers goe out to you and Diver's family. If theirs anything I can do or help you with just holler.

Angle

[SIMPLYCONFUSED]

So sorry to hear this. I will say a prayer, and you can call on your friends here if you need to.

Cherish the loving memories, and know that heaven just became a little nicer place with the addition of such a wonderful soul.

[P 0 P E Y E]

You know Scabby.........I had to drop by again and just check to see if you were ok.

Hang in there.

[GRock]

Scabby,

Thoughts and prayers from CT.

[Scabbydoo]

Thanks again to everyone who has expressed their sympathies.
If you would care to, you can go to www.usmvmc.org and click on 'Memorials' where there is a great picture of him. Also, if you click on the 'Guest Book' link, you will be able to read condolence posts from chapters all over the country. Provides a pretty good idea of the kind of man we have lost.

[KICKER]

Man I missed this one.Sorry for your loss Scabbydoo.My condolences.I know you're pain. My little brother Feni was murdered 8/21/05:(.I think of him often,especially when I'm in the wind.I know their watching.


Keep the faith man.

[swmnkdinthervr]

WOW...I just saw this too...I'm sorry to hear of your loss...if he was in anyway similar to you he was a great guy...the world will be poorer because of his passing...our best wishes bro...

[rk custom]

I guess better late than never
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother.

[kenhorse]

i am sorry to hear of your loss

[BigSwede]

Tom, I just found this post. I don't know how I missed it. You know I will be there on the 25th and then with ya on Rolling Thunder too. Will be an even more meaningful ride now that I know its for a buddy's relative.......

[Highmiles]

Scabby,

Prayers and condolences.

Highmiles

[Scabbydoo]

Frank, it is good knowing a fellow Doof I have shared a ride with will be there along with me.

Highmiles, thank you.

[route66paul]

It is very hard, but celebrate his life and honor it. You will meet again.

[Highmiles]

Scabby.

Thanks for the link, that's impressive. I know you are proud.

Highmiles

[Scabbydoo]

Thanks 66!

Highmiles, if you saw the pic in the "Memorials" link holding up his vest, that was taken in the Press Briefing Room at the White House.

[thedog]

My condolences to you and yours, Scabby.

[TerryMiller]

Scabby,

It looks like he was quite a guy.

[Scabbydoo]

It's been five years today and I still miss him.

[PeaceKeeper]

Condolences, very sorry for your loss, RIP.

[OKC Fatboy]

I am so sorry, Tom. R.I.P.

[Ken R]

My condolenced to you and your family, Tom. May he rest in peace.

[BillyB]

Our condolences to you and your family Tom.

[BigTOE]

One of may greatest honors...to visit him at Arlington. From your stories I feel like I knew him and I miss him too.

[unchained]

I know he was a great man from the way you talk about him. Wish I could have met him.

My thoughts are with you... :Tonya:

[RoadWolf]

You're in my prayers today Tom.

[Redleg]

Thoughts and prayers from here. If he was anything like you, and I'm guessing he was, it's my loss to have never had the chance to meet him.

[BigSwede]

It's been five years today and I still miss him.

So sorry about this, Tom. I know several people that have nothing but wonderful things to say about Diver. He is missed by many.

[stoney]

He still lives on through your memories of him. You're in my thoughts today Tom.

[Dippsy]

Tom you and Diver are in my thoughts today....

[ms_tapestry]

He rides with you. . .:hug:

[par_fore]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Tom.

[Palerider]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Prayers from here. Take care.

[y2k king]

sorry for your loss. i lost mine dec before last.

[BluesFan]

It's been five years today and I still miss him.

Peace and Love my friend.

He did what all of should hope for. Be a good guy and leave fond memories.

Love

R

[DAK47]

We are so sorry to read this Scabby, may you and your family have peace and our prayers are with you.

Dirk & Autumn

[Ol Mike]

Deepest condolences.

[Scabbydoo]

One of may greatest honors...to visit him at Arlington. From your stories I feel like I knew him and I miss him too.

Thanks to all and a special thanks to you Ed and the others who have been there both with and without me.

For anyone interested, here is a link to a youtube slide show done by one of his USMVMC Brothers of the ceremony at Arlington for my brother.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WusBckgl8gM

[knuckleheader-]

R I P Bill

[DaSkip]

I sure wish that I could have met Bill. My heart goes out to you and your family, Tom.

[pa-glazier]

Sending some prayers your way Tom. He'll always be with you!

[unchained]

Thanks to all and a special thanks to you Ed and the others who have been there both with and without me.

For anyone interested, here is a link to a youtube slide show done by one of his USMVMC Brothers of the ceremony at Arlington for my brother.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WusBckgl8gM

Thanks for sharing that, Tom. Anyone who sees that can see how well-loved your brother was and is.

A visit to Arlington is on my bucket list. Whenever I make it, I'll be sure to look Diver up. :Tonya:

[Homesick]

Man, I'm sorry. God bless you all.

joe