This is tough to write

[Mike Gallo]

My condolences, God bless you and your family.

[IronDragon1]

First of all my most hearfelt condolences.

On a similar note to what pairtheboard said; if you ultimately decide to establish a charity/memorial fund in your son's name please let us know as soon as possible

[Tuco]

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for posting his picture because it gives all of us a personal connection to your tradgedy.

My 2.5 year old little girl was running around my chair in circles as I read your post. I stopped her and gave her a long hug untill she could stand it no longer. If it's any consolation, I will never take for granted her presence in my life.

Tuco.

[JoeU]

Slavic,

My deepest condolances go out to you and your family. I've had 2 close friends over the past year lose infant children. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling at this time.

Be strong, and I'm sure we will all keep you in our prayers.

Joe

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Austin along with his sisters focused my life, it is an odd phenomenon that men start life so selfish and end it so humbled by their devotion to others. My children transformed me into a better person than I could have ever reached on my own. They are my most precious things, and I would do anything to protect every last hair that lies on their heads.

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As someone who has not yet had, but wants children, this struck me as very poignant. You're an insightful dude, slavic, and it sounds like you know yourself pretty well. That's the best thing you've got going for you right now and I hope you can continue to keep your ample wits about you and rebuild your family.

Small consolation, if any, I know. I'm sorry.

NT

[CCx]

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[The Dude]

Dan,

I'm truly sorry for your loss. I never know what to say in situations like this, other than to say that I truly am sorry.

[Larimani]

Deepest sympathy.

[Losing all]

I'm so sorry man.

Quitting would be so easy, just remember your family needs you now more than ever.

[John Gaspar]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Strong will, strong faith (whether religous or not) and strong family will help you get you through this unspeakable tragedy.

My parents lost a 4 year old son (David) to an inoperable brain tumor. I was 5 and they had a newborn daughter 1 week prior to his death. In a sense the newborn was a blessing as they knew they couldn't just shut down and had to try and find ways to cope with their pain and such a devastating loss.

They were best able to cope by celebrating his short life through story telling and pictures. Unfortunately, the pain never fully goes away. I still reminisce with my mother about David (most of my "memories" are from the pictures and stories I heard over the years) and we laugh and cry. It's been 33 years since his death and we are still celebrating his life.

I hope you find ways to celebrate Austin's life and do not be afraid to lean on your friends, family and counselors to help you through such a difficult and life changing time in your life.

Godspeed.