Gonna be gone for a bit....

Steve Ash

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We recently had a death in the famiy, my cousin Sue's son was killed yesterday while driving to work. He was 26. He was also a friend of my son's who is the same age. They went to High School together, played on the baseball team together......tossed back a few cold ones together....dated the same girl....

Kurt leaves behind a wife and two small children.

His obituary in todays paper.....

DeMuth, Kurt J., 26, HVAC specialist, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday

The details of his accident

http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070926/NEWS01/309260001/1001/news

I am gonna be gone a while, not forever , I like this place too much to leave....but instead of sitting here at the keyboard at night, I'm gonna go out to the shop.... build a crib for my upcoming grandson, spend some time with my sons..... call them up and ask them to stop by....it could have been them, they drive the same route....Life is short....sometimes very short.

I'll be back.....but first I feel the need to spend some quality time with my son's...who could have been in Kurt's shoes.....oh I feel so bad for the widow and the babies.....

I'll be back, keep the light on for me.
 
Shake your kids hands, then give them a hug. They're gonna say 'Aw, Dad' but do it anyway.
You know we're here for you. Spend the time with your family. That's what is most important. Thoughts and prayers to your extended family. Jim.
 
Steve, it always saddens me to hear of the good ones going too early! Take your time and do what you have to. I'm sure every one will understand.
 
Steve

You've got your priorities straight! Hug the wife and kids, make some sawdust, we look forward to pics when you come back to the cybershop.

Jay
 
Steve, we understand, and we've got your back. You're doing the right thing. We'll keep a cold one in the fridge for when you get back.
 
I understand how you feel Steve. I was involved in a bad traffic accident a few weeks ago myself, which thankfully I wasn't harmed. Then we got a phone call night before last that my wife's friend was involved in an accident, thrown from the vehicle and killed. She was 33 and about to be married in a couple of days. Life is short.Best of luck and wishes to you and your family.
 
Steve, I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. I would probably do the same as you. We look forward to seeing you again. Take care.

Wes
 
Steve,

My condolences for your family's loss. I think the world would be a better place if more people did what you are about to. Give 'em a hug and let them know how you feel about 'em.

We'll hold down the fort 'til you get back.
 
Sorry for your loss buddy, that is a real hard thing to lose such a good young man.

We will be here when you get back, but don't forget them pics of the crib! :D :wave:
 
I'm sure sorry to hear this Steve. It seems there have been a lot of young people lost recently in accidents, whose families are my friends and acquaintences. I understand your thinking, and know it is the right thing to do. Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family. We'll be here when you're ready to come back.
 
Steve, as others have said, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. It is hard to imagine it taking something this drastic to make us realize the important things in life. Do what you plan, don't forget this family either. Leaving the light on.
 
Steve,

I agree that it is important to spend time with family. You just never know. A friend of mine lost his father about a month ago. He was younger than my father and it occurred very suddenly. So, when I had the chance to spend time with my father and one of my boys this weekend, I did. The shop time and internet time can wait. We will still be here when you get back.

Mike
 
I guess it was a short bit......

I first want to Thank You all for the kind words, a PM, or a email this past week.

It is sad to see a young life go before "WE" think it is time.

I went to the funeral, sat with my family and grieved.....it is amamzing the good that comes out in family when it is time. So many people want to help with raising those kids, so many want to reach out and help.

It is also amazing that a young man, father and husband can have such a profound impact on a community.....it was one of the largest funerals I have ever witnessed and I never saw so many people who wanted to go up to the podium and tell people what a amazing young man he was.

I know my sons and we were always close...real close....but after all of this, we are even closer. Life is short, tell those you are close to you "Love them."

....and no Stu, I don't have the crib done yet....:D...no pics:(
 
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As you say, the impact of losing one so young is unfathonable unless you have experienced it. Our son was 27 when we lost him. The pain remains forever. But the memories also live forever. Condolences to you and the entire family.
 
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