my worst fear

[ChallengerHK]

All I can add is my voice to what the others have said.

[burdar]

Thanks for all the support.  It's nice to know we aren't alone in this.

http://www.vsrfh.com/obituary.aspx?MemberId=123251&MName=Owen

[Winston]

I am so sorry for your loss. 

[Cuda Cody]

From this point forward every post I read of yours I will think of your son and what he meant to you.

[DoNotChallengeHer]

Mods, Is there anyway that this thread could be stickied or pinned in Remembrance of Owen. So we never forget his courageous battle . His story has touched so many lives around the world. And Darren and his wife's strength for sharing Owen, their beautiful little boy with us.      Thanks

[red74cuda]

My family and I are heartbroken to hear this. So sorry

[cwestra]

Very sorry for your loss, Darren.  I know you'll have great memories of your son for the rest of your life.  He's touched many lives.

[cj]

Darren,  so sorry for your loss.  Owen's story has touched us all.

[Topcat]

I'm so very sad to hear this.

Just don't know what to say right now.

Just Bow my head in thought;  in rememberance of Owen.

[AARuFAST]

What a imprint Owens footprints have left upon our hearts.
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Wishing your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and
loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Celebrate your Owen for the short time you shared his life.

[HemiDog]

I am choked up about this.
First words that came to mind was something I cannot write.
I am truly sorry for your loss and I can only imagine how much this hurts.
Like the others have said, keep your head up and remember how special Owen was and is.
I know several people who have lost children, and each has those times that get hard.   If you need someone to lean on, don't hesitate to ask at any time!
My sincerest condolences to you and your entire family.

[johannes]

My family and I are heartbroken to hear this. So sorry

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I spent aboat an hour trying to find something clever to write,...but could'nt.

[Gumby]

I didn't know until just now. Cancer sucks. It sucks everything out of it's host, and creeps into you also. I'm crying as I write this. Don't let it beat you down as well. be strong for your family. Be strong for yourself. I hate cancer. It's taken one innocent soul from you. Don't let it rip you apart.  Be strong.. Take what ever you need from us. Don't ask.  Just take for your sanity. Take whatever I have to give.

[willhaven]

Thanks for all the support.  It's nice to know we aren't alone in this.

http://www.vsrfh.com/obituary.aspx?MemberId=123251&MName=Owen

I don't post here as much as I used to, but this is one of my go-to threads when I check up on C-C.

I know I'm just some guy on the internet that you don't really know, but I've been following this since I first saw it and you guys have been in my thoughts ever since. I really am sorry things didn't end up better than they did.

I'm very sorry for your loss. Hang in there, man.

[burdar]

The past two days have been rough but we got through them. Owen looked great...he looked peaceful. The funeral home did a great job with him. I've seen people who didn't look like themselves...Owen looked like the little boy I'll always remember.  I was shocked to see two beautiful arrangements at the funeral home from Cuda-Challenger.com members.  That meant a lot to my family and me! 

My brother recorded himself singing "My Grandfather's Clock"(Owen's favorite bed time song I used to sing him)and it was played at the funeral. Somehow my sister was able to stand up infront of everyone and give a very moving speech.

The cemetery was an hour and a half drive from our home. It's a very old, very small cemetery that sits ontop of a hill out in the country surrounded by corn fields. My grandparents and great grandparents are also buried there. If you look miles away on the horizon, you'll see a grove of tall pine trees. That is where my wife's father is buried.(he died of cancer when she was only three years old)

I was one of the pallbearers. As his dad, I thought it was my responcibility to make sure he got to his final resting place safely. I watched as the casket was placed in the vault and it was lowered into the ground. I've never watched that before but thought I needed to be there and see it.

I feel that I've overstepped the boundaries of a car site. I was devastated when we found out about his brain tumor and needed to vent. I had no idea that Owen would be adopted by hundreds of car guys and gals that never had the chance to meet him. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!