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01-24-2012, 07:43 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Big Orange,
Sorry for your loss, especially for the loss of the remembrances of your Dad. Glad you and yours weren't injured.
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01-24-2012, 08:09 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Thanks guy's, I sit here even now with tear's running down my face at the show of love that you all are sharing for my son and I, BIG THANKS to PTs 70 CST,,,,
I havent begain to do paper work of all the item's lost in the fire for statefarm, just feel frozen and hoping its just a bad dream but it as real as life! I closed the blinds on the backside of my house so I dont have't look out the window at the nightmare thats not going away any time soon. My statefarm agent that I've been with since I was 19 tells me not to worry there gonna takecare of me,,,,,,,,,,,,, I sure hope so. I called my mom after the fire and told her about what had happened and told her I just hope something good can come from this great lost. I'll keep yall in the loop on this and how it place out. Donnie
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01-24-2012, 08:13 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
 Wow Donnie,Just logged on and saw this. Can't add much that hasn't been said, but I know how decimated you must be. Shop and trucks can be replaced, but those thousands of memories will have to suffice. I remember visiting your shop, not long after buying my stepper, and thinking how cool all the stuff on the walls was. . I don't have many parts, but I'll be ready to help in any way I can. Hope insurance will, at least, get you back on the road. God Bless and keep the faith! |
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01-24-2012, 08:25 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Donnie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. On 12/26/1982 I was 13 and our house caught on fire (yes the day after Christmas). I lost almost everything that I had, if it was not burnt it was useless due to smoke damage. The only thing that I had was the bike that I got that year and that is because I went to my best friends house to spend the night. I was not home when it happened but my mom two brothers and sister was and thank God they got out ok. So with that said I know what you are going through and it is a bad thing that know one can describe unless they have been there. Thank God you and you family was ok and if need be call me @ 803-640-3926 if indeed you do want to come after or need some parts.
Paul
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01-24-2012, 09:08 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Hang in there buddy, this forum is like a family and we are all sharing your pain. I would bet most everyone on here has put the same type of love and feelings into their trucks and the places that we work on them, so my heart certainly goes out to you.
The bright side is that your son's truck wasn't in there and so you and he can focus on that to start rebuilding. |
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01-24-2012, 09:21 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
WOW Donnie, so sorry to hear about this, I couldn't imagine what your going through. Hang in there, thoughts and prayers for you
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01-24-2012, 09:37 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family take care.
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01-24-2012, 09:40 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Terrible , just terrible. Keep your head up.
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01-24-2012, 09:42 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
So sad. I can't imagine how you feel. I'm very sorry
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01-24-2012, 09:45 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
big orange
my prayers go out to you and the family in this time I am glad that no one was hurt in the fire |
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01-24-2012, 09:57 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Big O....so sorry for your loss, prayers sent....I'm just north of ya here in Cornelius, NC...let me know if I can help ya with anything!
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01-24-2012, 10:11 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
So, so very sorry. Our family home burned down in TN 2 days after Christmas when I was in the service, my family lost everything. We survived and persevered, you will too. Keep your head up.
I see PT lost his one day after Christmas.....
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01-24-2012, 10:12 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
sorry to hear about this Donnie, I know how much time and effort you put in your shop. Thank god no one was hurt, I will be praying for you.
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01-24-2012, 10:35 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Sorry for your loss.
I also have the fear of fire. I guess the best we can do in life is to make sure we are well insured and hope and pray for the best. Even though you have lost irreplace-ables, I hope your new garage can be bigger and better than ever. I'm just glad to hear no one got hurt and you still have your house to go to. Keep us posted. Bill
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01-24-2012, 10:37 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
It hit me really odd when I looked at your last pic and then saw your signature "things happen for a reason". I do believe there is a master plan for all of us and it can be really hard to figure out why certain things happen. Your title says you lost everything. In time we learn that the most important things are probably still with us (family). My house I grew up in burned to the ground in '90. I can truly say I know how distructive fire is. SO SORRY for your loss. There is another chapter waiting for you though Donnie.
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01-24-2012, 10:48 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Big Orange ,So sorry to hear of your loss ,prayers sent for you and your family. I have a Dale Ernhardt stand-up you can have when youre ready if you want it .
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01-24-2012, 10:48 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Sad STUFF!!, I can surely relate to your loss, We lost our home and contents to a fire in July '04. Had lived there 22yrs. and raised 3 kids in that house.... lots of picture and memories. Luckily, we weren't home but sadly, we lost THE BEST DOG IN THE WORLD.... still can't type that without cryin' a little. The firefighters were able to save my attached shop. The gas clothes dryer caused the fire. Careful with your insurance company, they're NOT your friend.
Howard
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01-24-2012, 11:01 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Big Orange, sorry to hear about your loss. I can feel your pain! Keep the faith
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01-24-2012, 11:02 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Wow, thats just awful. There's not much more to say, but I'd like to help. PM me your address, and I'd like to donate some parts you lost for your son's truck
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01-24-2012, 11:16 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Donnie,I'm so sorry for your loss.I know the sentimental things will be the greatest loss. Replacing the rest is gonna take some time.I know your faith will see you thru so just keep leaning on the Lord and your friends and it will all work out.
On a more practical note,make a list of what you lost,then go back over and over.You never realize how much is there until you move or have to itemize everything.The only good thing is you will get to make changes to fit your needs better.
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01-24-2012, 11:26 AM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
I can't even begin to imagine what a person goes through after a loss like this. Especially the memories of your dad. I saw what fires can do countless times in Bastrop, Texas a small town 70 miles form here and it's still sad when you hear of these total destruction of mementos and accomplishments. My prayers are with you.
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01-24-2012, 12:10 PM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
It's tough to know what to say in times like these, I'm sorry for your loss.
Let me know if I can do anything to help.
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01-24-2012, 12:31 PM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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01-24-2012, 12:38 PM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
Donnie (Big Orange) - I, like many others, wish there was something to say that would make things better. The truth is you are going to deal with this and you'll get past it. It's gratifying to see the outpouring of concern and I am, as always, impressed to see the many offers of help and support. Bless you and your family...it's hard to lose the possessions, but you have the things that matter most, your family, still with you!
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01-24-2012, 12:40 PM
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Re: I lost everything to FIRE,,,,,
WOW!!!!!!
I could not imagine what you are going thru...Hang in there it will all work out for the best.
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