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en4cer184 Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 1554 : Location: Covington, LA Items	Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:41 pm    Post subject: Tragedy in Mississippi - Ms. Outpost Member in need..   A sad and tragic thing happened to a family member of laspector from the Mississippi Outpost. Please visit their forum and give your condolences. :( http://ms501st.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=4639#4639 _________________ 501st Static Burst - Editor http://www.imperialfunland.com/ "The Force is strong with this one!"
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laspector Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 58 : Location: cleveland,Ms Items	Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:51 pm    Post subject:   Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. I have been in this organization for about three years now. Even though I have always known that what we do is about helping others I don't think it ever hit home to me exactly what the meaning is until I lost my Melanie on Halloween night to a tragic car accident. What we do is a wonderful, meaningful thing. We have the opportunity to do something that most people will never have. The joy that we can bring to children in need is a beautiful gift. We should never forget why we are in the 501st. I know we love our conventions and prop parties and movie openings and such. We have a lot of fun and that's a good thing, too. But I'm telling you right now, my brothers and sisters of The Almighty Fighting 501st, fun is not what it's about. It's about what we can do for others. We have been blessed with a gift that few in this world can ever share. I know now, for the first time, what this organization means to me. Y'know, Melanie was very proud of me when I joined this club. Yes, there were a few times when I would go to troop and it would take time away from her and I and , of course, she felt left out. But I always begged her to come with us and participate but she felt like "no, I would be intruding on you". I could never make her understand that she would always be welcome and the people in the 501st are the most open, warm and loving people I have ever met in my life. I have never been a part of any kind of thing like the 501st before in my life. I, like a lot of you, was always an outsider. I was never popular, never with the "in crowd", never felt like I belonged anywhere. Since I have joined this organization, for the first time in my life, I feel like I can help to make a difference. I feel the love and warmth and friendship from each of you every time I read a post from any of you. From those of you I am friends with, from those of you I have trooped with, from those of you I have just met in passing, and from those of you I only know from the boards. I love you all and what we do is important. Please don't ever forget that. I was telling Brian/Vex that I know I have not had much time for trooping lately. With Melanie being four hours away, getting her Master's degree in Tuscaloosa for the past semester, I have pretty much been spending every weekend with her. But now-- that is over. And I know that Melanie would want me to immerse myself into something I love. And being a part of the 501st is something that means so, so very much to me. I swear on my life, from this day forward, doing the work that we do is going to be my all consuming passion. Melanie would have wanted it that way. And if I can ever do anything for any one of you I will. I know I am not the only one to ever lose someone, but this is the first time it has ever happened to me. This is a pain that is indescribable. I'm sure some of you have felt worse. I guess it takes something like this to open your eyes and see the world for what it really is. Life can be ripped from you in an instant. We have got to make the time that we have count. Brian, thank you so much for coming to the funeral today. When I saw you there and hugged you, you have no idea how much it meant to me. Melanie cared for you very much. Jeff/TK9298, I know you had to work and you couldn't be there. I understand and please don't feel bad--I understand. You are best friend and let's don't ever forget what that means. I love you all and so did my poor Melanie.
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Templar BAG Member Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 2926 : Location: The French Quarter Items	Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:14 am    Post subject:   sorry to hear what happened. :( both of you will be in my prayers. _________________
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nsucolonel Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 543 : Location: Metairie Items	Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:39 am    Post subject:   My thoughts and prayers are with you _________________ XBOX 360 Gamertag- NSUCOLONELS My Auto Collection: http://public.fotki.com/nsucolonel/
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Vader1 Bast Alpha Garrison Commanding Officer Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 5211 : Location: Metairie Items	Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:23 am    Post subject:   Joyce and I are so sorry for your loss. Since she was so supportive of your participation in the 501st, maybe you and the Mississippi Outpost could start a memorial troop for Melanie. Maybe tie it into something she was especially supportive about. Toys for Tots, girl scouts. If any of Bast Alpha can help please don't hesitate to ask. _________________ Gary "Vader1" Breaux SL-1190 Garrison Commanding Officer 501st Legion Founder's Code 1 - Have Fun 2 - Make Friends 3 - Help Others 4 - Be Excellent 5 - Be Professional
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Saints Fett BAG Member Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 877 : Location: Metairie Items	Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:57 pm    Post subject:   same here bro :)
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ur_notajediyet447 Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 10 : Location: Lafayette, LA Items	Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Tragedy in Mississippi - Ms. Outpost Member in need..   I know I'm the new guy here and I've never met you before man, but I just wanted to say that I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I'll be praying for you.
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