A special Thank You.

[GolfNut]

I want to thank all My BOTL's & SOTL's for their thoughts, prayers and support during the loss of our Grandson Rhory James. The emails and kind words were quite overwhelming coming in from all over the globe. We are all very grateful.

For those that hadn't heard, Rhory turned 2 on 9/30 but was not feeling very well. His Dad (our son Zac) took him to the doctor and they ran some tests. They came back thinking it was mild pneumonia and gave him antibiotics. The next day he had a higher fever and was taken back in to the hospital. More tests and a CAT scan were done and abnormalities found on the brain.
He was Lifeflighted by chopper to Sacred Heart Children's hospital in Spokane and further tests were done. He lapsed into a coma and on Saturday 10/4 was removed from life support.
We were all at the hospital. Family and friends alike. It was a heartbreaking time and still is for us all. We've spent a great deal of time with our Son after all of this.
Rhory's memorial service will be on 10/29.
My wife Suzanne and I are back in the shop this week getting caught up on everything we had to drop suddenly when we went out of town. It may be a bit yet before our son Zac comes back to the shop to help out, but we are not pushing him.

Thank you again to the cigar community for your outpouring of support and kind words.

 

[Cigarth Vader]

So sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, I'm sure everyone here agrees that if you need anything, all you have to do is say the word.

 

[ATL]

There are no words. So sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.

 

[Whtwtrman79]

I'm so sorry for your family's loss, I'm tearful just reading this, prayers

 

[pbibby]

Unreal. I am saddened be belief to hear this. I will send prayers and good thoughts your way. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do. We are all here for you.

 

[FullyArmedFISD]

My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.

 

[Griz]

I had no idea, I am extremely sorry to hear this and will keep your family and you in my prayers.

 

[Xavier Dredo]

Absolutely heartbreaking news. I'm Truly sorry for your loss.

 

[teamrandr]

Hang in there brother. I know this is a really tough time for you and your family. My condolences go out to you guys. I shed a tear or two after seeing his picture. Life is so fragile, I for one am going to make sure to hug all my loved ones today.

 

[problemsolverjc]

So sorry for the loss of Rhory. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Agentskull]

My daughter's two. It puts your loss in perspective. I feel extremely sad about your loss

 

[Stogie_Bear]

I am immensely sorry for your loss. As others have already said, please let us know if you or your son need anything at all.

- Chris

 

[cgraunke]

So sorry for your loss, Forrest.
It's getting kind of scary out there... There are times I can't sleep at night, thinking about all the challenges my children will face in life, and dealing with issues like this as an infant/toddler are just beyond comprehension. I can't imagine the torment your family has experienced, but you're in my thoughts, hoping for brighter days!

 

[joe45]

Very sorry for your loss. I can not imagine what you ate going through.

 

[Jfire]

All I can say is I'm sorry for your families loss. I have a 20 month old. Who is just a busy little boy. Thanks for sharing your story and help reminding me to cherish him every minute. Let alone every day.

 

[ThroughHisStomach]

Hang in. You and your family are in our thoughts.

 

[stukibuilt]

I can't even begin to imagine what this has been like. My sincerest condolences and thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[Smoqman]

My family's condolences Brother. We'll pray for all of you!

 

[AlohaStyle]

Ugh, so sorry for your family's loss, I can't imagine the pain.

 

[SFerrojr]

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.