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R.I.P. John Stecker.
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TimeLord04 Send message Joined: 9 Mar 06 Posts: 21140 Credit: 33,933,039 RAC: 23 |
A Federal Government employee and retiree; my Uncle John was an agent of the US Treasury. He worked in the Chicago area, with a partner, and foiled many illicit drug deals going through O'Hare airport. I remember one of his busts. I was in Junior High at the time, and we were visiting my Aunt, Uncle, and my cousins. Uncle John hadn't yet arrived home from work when the evening news broke out about a MAJOR drug bust at O'Hare. Because of the nature of the bust, the news was unable to name my Uncle nor his partner, directly; however, in the middle of the report, my Uncle walked in the door. He heard the news going on, and said, "That was us!" He was a good family man, devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren. A couple of years ago, he was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. He has been dying a little bit each day, until this morning when he finally passed away. My mom gave me the news a few minutes ago. Now, at least, he finally has peace. God bless, Uncle John. R.I.P. Your nephew, Scott TimeLord04 Have TARDIS, will travel... Come along K-9! Join Calm Chaos |
celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
RIP Uncle John |
TimeLord04 Send message Joined: 9 Mar 06 Posts: 21140 Credit: 33,933,039 RAC: 23 |
Just found out, (mom was doing research online), that we can't afford to go back for the funeral. :-( I have no money, and my parents were going to use reward points for one of them and the other would pay. Cheapest Senior flight to and from Midway is over $500 + Rental Car,+ Hotel... For my two parents alone, it would be over $1000. :-( Sucks... If I was working and had money, I'd go... TimeLord04 Have TARDIS, will travel... Come along K-9! Join Calm Chaos |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
How Sad :( R.I.P. John Stecker |
BladeD Send message Joined: 9 Aug 11 Posts: 13320 Credit: 1,603,919 RAC: 2 |
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David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12 |
Sorry, Scott. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 34766 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
R.I.P. |
Vanguard Send message Joined: 19 Mar 15 Posts: 22 Credit: 66,309 RAC: 0 |
Sorry sir, rejoice in a life well lived. |
Mike Send message Joined: 17 Feb 01 Posts: 34258 Credit: 79,922,639 RAC: 80 |
How Sad :( +2 With each crime and every kindness we birth our future. |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
Wishing you peace as you grieve the loss of your uncle, Scott. With love from Eric and Angela |
TimeLord04 Send message Joined: 9 Mar 06 Posts: 21140 Credit: 33,933,039 RAC: 23 |
Thanks everyone. :-) Update: My dad is trying to find a way to go by himself... I don't know, yet, if this will happen. TimeLord04 Have TARDIS, will travel... Come along K-9! Join Calm Chaos |
BladeD Send message Joined: 9 Aug 11 Posts: 13320 Credit: 1,603,919 RAC: 2 |
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zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65750 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
RIP Mr Stecker. Felled by such a little thing, after busting dangerous people, I can sympathise Scott, I lost My older Brother to Lung Cancer/Emphysema, the cancer metastasized to His Brain. :( The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
Be brave TL, we all feel your pain in our hears to-day! |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle, TL. I lost a dear one myself a year or so ago, who I shall always remember very fondly. Hope you can do the same. Rest in Peace, John Stecker. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
TimeLord04 Send message Joined: 9 Mar 06 Posts: 21140 Credit: 33,933,039 RAC: 23 |
Check with the airlines, don't they special rates when there's a death in the family? While I'm sure that they do offer bereavement rates; I don't think those rates beat Senior rates; but, I could be wrong. We've all talked with my Aunt. She knows our situation. She told my parents not to spend the money. Two of my cousins, and their families live close. The third cousin and her husband are flying in; they either got there today, or they're getting there tomorrow. I believe the funeral is Saturday. TimeLord04 Have TARDIS, will travel... Come along K-9! Join Calm Chaos |
Jim_S Send message Joined: 23 Feb 00 Posts: 4705 Credit: 64,560,357 RAC: 31 |
Sorry for your loss Scott. I Desire Peace and Justice, Jim Scott (Mod-Ret.) |
anniet Send message Joined: 2 Feb 14 Posts: 7105 Credit: 1,577,368 RAC: 75 |
So sorry to hear your sad news, Scott :( That your uncle is no longer suffering I know is only small comfort :( Rest in peace John. |
Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
I'm sorry I missed this initially. I didn't recognize the name in the subject line, and didn't open the thread. Take care, Scott. I'm sorry about your loss. The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
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