jsevier Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 For months I have read this board religiously 20 or 30 times each day. I had not posted until today because I felt as though my first post should mean something. Well after the events of the past week, my first post not only means something but, in so many ways, is part of a healing process. My dad just passed away a little more than a week ago and after sitting down this afternoon to reflect on things I realized that all week long, when things got just a bit too much to handle, I would use the members of this great board to get me back on the right track. It also occured to me that not only have the members of this board given me lots of smiles and laughs but the Redskins themselves are more than just a football team. More than just a franchise... They unite so many people when times are not so good. I have bled all things burgundy and gold for the last 20 years. Each loss was one that I lost sleep over and each win (especially against the Cowboys) was sweeter than most things in life. I guess my point is THANK YOU to all the members, mods, and guests on Extremeskins. You have helped me through a rough time in my life and I hope my post will make everyone realize just how special this board and OUR team are. Here's to a great season and seeing OUR team raise the Lombardi Trophy in 2007! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleedinBurgundyandGold Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 posts like that are the reason i come to this website. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 thanks for the great post and we appreciate these types of threads. I hope we can produce quality threads that you can read to pass your time in the time of grievance... Heres to a great season.. Hope to YOU in Mimai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fede Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Sorry for your loss. Hopefully the 'skins give you a lot to cheer about this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 sorry for your loss man. This is a great place to be because a bunch of us have gone through very tough situations only to be helped by some of the great people on this site. Make yourself at home and enjoy it... its alot of fun. Even though your father got his angle wings a little sooner then you would like.. just know hes everywhere you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Sorry to hear about your father. Continue to visit- your knowledge of the Washington Redskins will only increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Unfortunate loss for you and your family away from ES. Great post, welcome to the board, and dont be a stranger, all of us arent all that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Posts like this are why we became so hawkish on redundant threads. This post builds community. It shouldn't be knocked off Page 1 because 20 dopes feel they have to start a different LaVar thread if they see someone who looks like him in Wyoming. Glad to see your post, and hang in there. I know what you're going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnFoRcEr_uPu Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 posts like that are the reason i come to this website.Hail. Agreed. I'm sorry for the loss of your dad first of all, jsevier. Secondly, this board truely is a home away from home for many when things are going rough. No better place to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Great post sorry about your loss. Hail and God Bless You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 like renaldo wynn said after the dallas game "we're all in this together, the whole community" welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkart Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 :welcome: to another Class poster, soo sorry to hear about your Father. I hope the healing process is rapid for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhutanibeast Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I feel for you man. Hope you can get through this tough time. I lost two grandparents in the past year. I rememeber sitting on the floor with my 88 year old grandpa and watching the skins games. Though he did not know much about Football, after moving to the states from India, it really brought us together. Sorry about your loss man, and hopefully the skins bring back some good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarhog Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I think we've all felt the way you have brother - it IS more than a messageboard, and a collection of NFL-obsessed internet geeks. I know I'd have never guessed when I stumbled through the front door 4 years ago that this place would become an important part of my life. But it has, and folks like you are the reason why. Sorry to hear about your Dad, I know many of us can relate - best of luck to you and your family, and glad you're here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMac Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 First off, I am so sorry for your loss and hope you and your family are able to find comfort. Second, great post and welcome to now posting. Glad to have you here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Hog Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 jsevier, First off, great post. It's always refreshing to see quality people join this site who fully understand what this community is about. You clearly seem to be one of those people. We'll keep you in our prayers as you go through your healing process. Enjoy the website ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 We're all feeling your loss with you J. You are spot on with your take on this site, and I'm guessing in a way you've made a lot of people feel appreciative today. Props to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 posts like that are the reason i come to this website.Hail. I agree. Sorry to hear about you father. As others have said, this place truly is more than just a message board, but a community. Welcome. :ciao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangee7 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Welcome to the board. May God bless your family and console you in this time of loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Agreed, it definitely brings people from all walks of life together and unites. As diverse as DC is and fans of the Skins everywhere else. Glad you can find some comfort at a tough time. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Truely sorry to hear of your loss. You and yours will be in my prayers. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I am sorry to hear about your father. Stay strong and keep coming here for any needed support we can give. After all, we are your Redskins family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm glad you've found this little sanctuary. It's things like this that should make us proud to be members of ES, and the Redskins Nation as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I know you will cherish his memory. We are a big family here........and as in any big family.......we have our moments of frustration.........disagreements........and anger. But know.........the one thing we have in common is our love for the Skins......and ES. Welcome aboard. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartskins Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Very sorry to hear about your loss, jsevier. I wish you my sincere condolences as you work through this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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