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yivit
I thought this was an autonomous collective
PeaNut 159,210
July 2004
Posts: 10,282
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Loc: Houston
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I dated Alan in HS and college, thought he was 'the one' but things didn't work out. We've remained friends for over 3 decades. He got married in Nov 2011 to a wonderful lady with 3 older kids, and retired this past September from his govt job in Bakersfield CA and he and his family moved to rural MO (where his wife has family). Their home caught fire Thursday morning (likely the wood-burning stove, but they may never know) and burned to the ground in an extremely short amount of time. Their 16-year-old autistic son was trapped on the 2nd floor and Alan tried to get a ladder to him, but couldn't. Ian made it onto the roof but then it collapsed, and he fell into the hot spot of the fire and died.  His wife, the younger son and a cousin of the boys had left a few minutes earlier to catch the school bus.
Friends from back in CA have set up a remembrance site and a fundrazr site for friends to help out. The Red Cross is helping with immediate needs for now and they started the search for an apartment today.
Please keep Alan, Danielle and their family in your thoughts. They're good people who have always helped those in need. |
If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee. - Abraham Lincoln | |
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Really Red
Pea-ceful and Hap-pea
PeaNut 24,951
November 2001
Posts: 8,229
Layouts: 1
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 I hate stories like this. I am sorry for your friend's enormous and heartbreaking loss. |
Andrea
When one door of happiness closes, another opens; But often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.
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stampinisfun
Texan Peain In Minnesota
PeaNut 106,301
September 2003
Posts: 6,259
Layouts: 0
Loc: Boonies , Minnesota( Proud Texan From The Rio Grande Valley)
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I'm so sorry for your friend's loss . Prayers being said for the family. |
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Katlaw
Send in the Monkeys!
PeaNut 86,755
May 2003
Posts: 6,590
Layouts: 20
Loc: Canada
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I am so sorry for their loss. What a sad story.
I will keep them in my prayers. |
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Quokka
PeaFixture
PeaNut 87,007
May 2003
Posts: 3,251
Layouts: 18
Loc: QLD, Australia
| Posted: 1/29/2013 12:33:59 AM
I'm so sorry about the loss of Ian. How awful to be unable to save him. My thoughts are with everyone involved, especially Alan and Danielle.
Gilly. |
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AussieMeg
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 51,689
October 2002
Posts: 6,753
Layouts: 16
Loc: Melbourne, Australia
| Posted: 1/29/2013 4:30:04 AM
Oh my goodness, how heartbreaking!
I just can't imagine...... | |
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Shih Tzu Mommy
Million dollar camera, 10 dollar lock!
PeaNut 224,352
September 2005
Posts: 23,530
Layouts: 0
Loc: Right here
 | Posted: 1/29/2013 5:12:05 AM
How absolutely heartbreaking! |
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I-95
It's all just nonsense anyway!
PeaNut 97,456
July 2003
Posts: 19,756
Layouts: 0
Loc: California, NY & Orlando
| Posted: 1/29/2013 6:09:08 AM
I'm so very sorry. The family must be devastated. I cannot even imagine the pain and anguish they will be feeling at this time. I will keep them in my thoughts and wish them peace. Via con Dios. | |
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jenjie
PEAsed to be here
PeaNut 88,667
May 2003
Posts: 22,888
Layouts: 283
Loc: NJ
| Posted: 1/29/2013 7:58:44 AM
I'm so very sorry. Praying for your friend and his family. |
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scrapaholicmt
I reject your reality & substitute my own
PeaNut 183,518
January 2005
Posts: 12,137
Layouts: 64
Loc: Big Sky Country
| Posted: 1/29/2013 8:07:15 AM
How horrible for everyone. I'll be sending prayers for you friend has he navigates this long dark road. I'm so sorry for their loss. |
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cannes
Proud Pea-lice Wife!
PeaNut 41,743
July 2002
Posts: 7,766
Layouts: 3
| Posted: 1/29/2013 8:15:48 AM
Devastating. I can't even begin to imagine the pain they must be feeling. I'll absolutely keep the family in my prayers. |
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auntkelly
BOOMER SOONER!
PeaNut 142,266
April 2004
Posts: 8,272
Layouts: 0
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 1/29/2013 10:06:47 AM
What a sad, sad story. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers. |
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SillyRabbit
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 104,457
September 2003
Posts: 2,866
Layouts: 12
Loc: Where The Grass Is Blue
| Posted: 1/29/2013 10:19:11 AM
I have a 16 year old son with autism so this really hits me in the gut. So sorry for the loss of Ian. |
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mishkismom
AncestralPea
PeaNut 163,728
August 2004
Posts: 4,267
Layouts: 41
Loc: Connecticut
| Posted: 1/29/2013 10:21:47 AM
There have been so many fires lately. Two little girls passes here in CT last week while their pregnant mom was taken to the hospital.
I will keep his family in my thoughts. |
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biochemipea
likes shiny things
PeaNut 114,614
November 2003
Posts: 19,607
Layouts: 450
Loc: Ontario, Canada
| Posted: 1/29/2013 10:23:22 AM
How horrible. Truly, truly awful. |
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ginacivey
prey-sniffing bully
PeaNut 32,477
March 2002
Posts: 24,680
Layouts: 32
Loc: Out in the boondocks
| Posted: 1/29/2013 10:30:06 AM
oh how horrible
i heard about this - texas county.
i can not imagine ....and am profoundly sorry for their family
gina | |
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MizIndependent
Is there another word for synonym?
PeaNut 256,623
April 2006
Posts: 13,820
Layouts: 2
Loc: Right where I'm s'posed to be.
| Posted: 1/29/2013 10:40:38 AM
I can't imagine...I'll be praying for them too. |
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yivit
I thought this was an autonomous collective
PeaNut 159,210
July 2004
Posts: 10,282
Layouts: 3
Loc: Houston
| Posted: 1/29/2013 12:17:04 PM
Thanks everyone. Gina - yes that's the story. Alan was injured (but not badly) trying to get Ian out. He can't drive right now because he has to wear his old glasses that aren't strong enough - his current rx was damaged (melted). The Red Cross is helping with those but it's such an unusual rx that it will take a couple of weeks for them to be made. He went to get a haircut on Saturday (his hair was singed) and the stylist refused payment. They are looking for an apartment in Cabool (the town where they are staying right now) .
Here is the article from the Bakersfield Californian: link |
If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee. - Abraham Lincoln | |
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yivit
I thought this was an autonomous collective
PeaNut 159,210
July 2004
Posts: 10,282
Layouts: 3
Loc: Houston
| Posted: 1/29/2013 6:43:16 PM
Small update:
Alan and Danielle found a small house today and they can move in tomorrow. He said it's small, but will work for now. It has central air and heat (so no fireplace or wood-burning stove) and is close to the school. Also, his glasses should be ready in a week (I guess Red Cross found someone who could put a rush on them) instead of at least two weeks.
They have friends who are going to move their stuff from the storage building on their property to the house, so they don't have to go back out there just yet. He also came into a small amount of unexpected money recently from his mother's life insurance policy (she passed away Dec 2011) that they were going to use for improvements at the old house. They'll have that extra cushion to help out in replacing things that they need right away.
He also was able to get new ID because his birth certificate (which his ex had sent him a couple of weeks ago) had never made it out of the glove compartment and into the house.
All in all, there have been several small blessings in the midst of this tragedy. Thanks for your continued thoughts for this family. |
If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee. - Abraham Lincoln | |
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doesitmatter?
AncestralPea
PeaNut 509,811
May 2011
Posts: 4,894
Layouts: 27
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Heartbreaking. Praying for all. I'm so sorry. |
| Child of God, follower of Jesus, and so thankful for His presence in my life <>< | |
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TeamSteve
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.
PeaNut 263,696
June 2006
Posts: 5,225
Layouts: 0
Loc: Florida, for now.
| Posted: 1/29/2013 8:37:06 PM
Having survived a major house fire my heart breaks for this family. They will definitely be in my thoughts. |
Mary
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MetalDancer
PeaAddict
PeaNut 328,901
July 2007
Posts: 1,885
Layouts: 1
Loc: I like calling North Carolina home!
 | Posted: 1/29/2013 9:41:31 PM
And I thought I was having a heartbreaking week...this just took my breath away. I'm so very sorry for your friend and his family. I will be praying for all of them, and you too. |
Lisa =^..^=
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scrapprincess2002
lil lost okie
PeaNut 91,898
June 2003
Posts: 5,721
Layouts: 102
Loc: PA
| Posted: 1/29/2013 10:50:31 PM
Oh so sorry for your friends loss will keep them all in my prayers cant imagine how he is feeling and how hard it would be to watch your child and not be able to help them |
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pennyring
Thrift Ninja
PeaNut 226,011
October 2005
Posts: 22,492
Layouts: 40
Loc: Rite Aid
| Posted: 1/29/2013 10:51:22 PM
OMG that's horrible. So sorry for your friend!
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