Can't believe this has happened. Happy then sad in one day.

Oxford · 09-20-2002, 11:32 PM

Today has been emotionally draining for me. First my new granddaughter was born alive and well.

Just about at the same time I've learned later today that my good friend Jim Stevick was killed in a freak highway accident here in North Kansas City, MO.

A low-boy tractor trailer rig hauling a catapillar had one set of his trailer duals come off and careen across Interstate 210 and hit Jim's car head on killing him instantly. Now I'm in sort of a daze emotionally. We had spent a lot of time together in the past three years and he was a good family man and friend.

This morning I was full of optimism and looking forward to the day, and then tonight even though my family situation turned out ok, my friend's death is hurting me something terrible. Got to sort out my emotions someway tonight and say a prayer for my friend's family.

I know tomorrow's got to be a better day.

Oxford

PAPA G · 09-20-2002, 11:57 PM

sorry to hear of your lose. a new life comes into the world and one leaves, the irony of it. be strong guy

oneastrix · 09-21-2002, 12:01 AM

When the Lord gives us an angel he often takes one away.....

Dale · 09-21-2002, 12:45 AM

Ox,

You're new lil angel will need a guardian angel and now she has one in your friend.

Often things happen in life that we just can't understand and it hurts.

It's always painful to lose a loved one and friend. And sometimes it's all too difficult to believe and comprehend.

Take comfort in knowing that you two were friends and you will one day see each other again in more peaceful and happier times.

He's looking down and smiling on you now and he knew your love for him.

Rest easy, my friend.

oneastrix · 09-21-2002, 12:52 AM

Attaboy Dale........

Oxford · 09-21-2002, 12:58 AM

PAPA G, Dale, & oneastrix: I appreciate what you've said. Your words are comforting.

I know that tomorrow will be a better day. Jim's in a better place and I've got my new granddaughter to bring me joy.

I'm looking forward to seeing the sun tomorrow.

Oxford

jerry · 09-21-2002, 06:24 AM

My sincere condolences.

Doglips · 09-21-2002, 06:45 AM

my condolences.

alan c. · 09-21-2002, 07:58 AM

God Bless you Oxford.

Sniper[MI] · 09-21-2002, 11:24 AM

Howdy Oxford,

I can't say it any better than Dale did.............

God Bless.

Oxford · 09-21-2002, 11:49 AM

Hey guys...thanks a lot. One day being down is too long. Got up this morning and sure enough the sun's a shin'in which made me feel 100% better. I'll be moving on today with life and enjoying my new family member.

Thanks again for all the support from the g&g gang.

Oxford:nod:

NRAJOE · 09-21-2002, 12:39 PM

Sorry to hear about your friends passing Ox. I've lost a few friends, as long as you keep their memories alive they are always with you!

DANA · 09-21-2002, 02:40 PM

THEY ARE NEVER GONE WHEN THEY REMAIN IN OUR HEART.

GOD BLESS

DANA

09-21-2002, 03:42 PM

Oxford, my condolences on your loss.

MarkII 22 · 09-21-2002, 10:21 PM

So sorry Oxford count what Dale said to me to.

Shaun · 09-21-2002, 10:24 PM

My condolences for you loss OX but Congrats on the granddaughter have fun with her it should help

Oxford · 09-22-2002, 01:00 PM

In case anyone else is interested here's the news article relating to the accident:
Oxford

An article about the accident can be seen in the Kansas City Star in the Metropolitan Section or, by clicking on this link.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...ws/4118816.htm

NRAJOE · 09-22-2002, 05:06 PM

Freak accidents totally suck. You can never prepare for that! Sorry again pal!

Calvin · 09-22-2002, 10:44 PM

Terrible thing to lose a friend, Oxford. I am truly sorry to hear it.

Big Dog · 09-23-2002, 09:19 AM

Too often, the good one's go too early. My condolences on your loss, Oxford. On the brighter side, you'll have loads of fun spoiling the youngster.

09-20-2002, 11:32 PM	#1
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,100 Blog Entries: 4	Can't believe this has happened. Happy then sad in one day. Today has been emotionally draining for me. First my new granddaughter was born alive and well. Just about at the same time I've learned later today that my good friend Jim Stevick was killed in a freak highway accident here in North Kansas City, MO. A low-boy tractor trailer rig hauling a catapillar had one set of his trailer duals come off and careen across Interstate 210 and hit Jim's car head on killing him instantly. Now I'm in sort of a daze emotionally. We had spent a lot of time together in the past three years and he was a good family man and friend. This morning I was full of optimism and looking forward to the day, and then tonight even though my family situation turned out ok, my friend's death is hurting me something terrible. Got to sort out my emotions someway tonight and say a prayer for my friend's family. I know tomorrow's got to be a better day. Oxford __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right". Last edited by Oxford; 09-21-2002 at 04:44 PM.

09-21-2002, 12:01 AM	#3
oneastrix Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	When the Lord gives us an angel he often takes one away..... __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

09-21-2002, 12:45 AM	#4
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	Ox, You're new lil angel will need a guardian angel and now she has one in your friend. Often things happen in life that we just can't understand and it hurts. It's always painful to lose a loved one and friend. And sometimes it's all too difficult to believe and comprehend. Take comfort in knowing that you two were friends and you will one day see each other again in more peaceful and happier times. He's looking down and smiling on you now and he knew your love for him. Rest easy, my friend. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

09-21-2002, 12:52 AM	#5
oneastrix Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	Attaboy Dale........ __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

09-21-2002, 12:58 AM	#6
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,100 Blog Entries: 4	PAPA G, Dale, & oneastrix: I appreciate what you've said. Your words are comforting. I know that tomorrow will be a better day. Jim's in a better place and I've got my new granddaughter to bring me joy. I'm looking forward to seeing the sun tomorrow. Oxford __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

09-20-2002, 11:57 PM	#2
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 11	sorry to hear of your lose. a new life comes into the world and one leaves, the irony of it. be strong guy

09-21-2002, 06:24 AM	#7
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,197 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	My sincere condolences. __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

09-21-2002, 06:45 AM	#8
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,088	my condolences.

09-21-2002, 07:58 AM	#9
alan c. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pasadena,Tejas - also known as Texas Posts: 3,769 Images: 15 Blog Entries: 3	God Bless you Oxford. __________________ God Bless. From Tejas -- formerly known as Texas.

09-21-2002, 11:24 AM	#10
Sniper[MI] Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Future 51st state, "New Hope" Posts: 3,796	Howdy Oxford, I can't say it any better than Dale did............. God Bless. __________________ FNUH!

09-21-2002, 11:49 AM	#11
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,100 Blog Entries: 4	Hey guys...thanks a lot! Hey guys...thanks a lot. One day being down is too long. Got up this morning and sure enough the sun's a shin'in which made me feel 100% better. I'll be moving on today with life and enjoying my new family member. Thanks again for all the support from the g&g gang. Oxford:nod: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

09-21-2002, 12:39 PM	#12
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,252 Images: 3	Sorry to hear about your friends passing Ox. I've lost a few friends, as long as you keep their memories alive they are always with you! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

09-21-2002, 02:40 PM	#13
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,604	TRUE FRIENDS THEY ARE NEVER GONE WHEN THEY REMAIN IN OUR HEART. GOD BLESS DANA

09-21-2002, 03:42 PM	#14
Lenny2 Guest Posts: n/a	Oxford, my condolences on your loss.

09-21-2002, 10:21 PM	#15
MarkII 22 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 587	So sorry Oxford count what Dale said to me to. __________________ GROW YOUR OWN DOPE.PLANT A POLITICIAN. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT.SO PLEASE SHUT UP!

09-21-2002, 10:24 PM	#16
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,619 Images: 1	My condolences for you loss OX but Congrats on the granddaughter have fun with her it should help __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

09-22-2002, 01:00 PM	#17
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,100 Blog Entries: 4	In case anyone else is interested here's the news article relating to the accident: Oxford An article about the accident can be seen in the Kansas City Star in the Metropolitan Section or, by clicking on this link. http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...ws/4118816.htm __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

09-22-2002, 05:06 PM	#18
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,252 Images: 3	Freak accidents totally suck. You can never prepare for that! Sorry again pal! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

09-22-2002, 10:44 PM	#19
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,038	Terrible thing to lose a friend, Oxford. I am truly sorry to hear it. __________________ If you don't like cops, call your local crackhead for help next time!

09-23-2002, 09:19 AM	#20
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,412	Too often, the good one's go too early. My condolences on your loss, Oxford. On the brighter side, you'll have loads of fun spoiling the youngster. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.