Emotionally exhausted

[dot.hawkes]

I've been back about an hour after the funeral of my son'r best mate, it was heart wrenching , he had a 40 motorbike escort from the Funeral parlour to the village church, they leapfrogged the courtage four at a time to hold up traffic at each junction and roundabout on the way to let us all through, that was amazing, they were all race marshalls apparently.
It was very hard watching my son and his friends carry the coffin into church but I was proud of them all. It was even harder watching my son's white face as he helped lower the coffin into the grave. I felt devastated for my son and his friends having to handle that, but they did so well.
there is a short you tube video Danny made at work the week before the accident, that's just how he was.
Can we have loads of trivia tonight please?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?vtu_yVP3jqV0

Danny

[B00]

Awww dotty, i'm so sorry. Funerals are a horrific thing to go through at the best of times, always much wose when they are young.


Message me on MSN if you need to talk
xxxx

[Shadow Man]

Take comfort in the thought he is probably have a beer in Heaven with Barry Sheen.

[redcrx]

It sounds like he was a well thought of man with lots of friends.
Its always a terrible time but it mustve been of some comfort to everyone to see a turnout of friends and loved ones like that.

[Pippa68]

Splendid answers from the above..

I can only say that today a new stage of the grieving process begins, dotty. No doubt you were incredibly sad at the funeral of such a young lad..but to see your own son in distress can sometimes be too much to take.

No wonder you are exausted.

Danny is ok now, I am sure of it. I hope your son is ok too. xx

[China Doll]

Thinking of you xx

[society]

May the deceased soul rest in peace. Hope you all find strength and comfort from each other. Cheers xx

[PatriciaH]

So sorry to hear this dot , hope your son gets over today ok and remembers the good times with his best mate, take care xx

[moonshadow]

I am so sorry Dot it's very hard when you see your children hurting. It is so unfair when a young life is cut short. It sounds as if the boys did their friend proud today.

[cruella]

Hi dot.
Sounds like everyone did your Son's friend proud this afternoon.
It is must have been a very sad time for all of you this afternoon.
No more I can say really.
It takes time. xxx

[Aprilis]

Can't add much more to what's already been said Dot but my thoughts are with you, your son and Danny's family xxx

Mr. Aprilis is a motorcyclist and I live in fear of that dreaded phone call to say....well, you know.

[sunflower68]

I am so sorry Dot x

[EngTeach]

Hi Dot-
My thoughts are with you. It sounds as if your son and his other friends honored the young man in a fine fashion. I have been to funerals for young students of mine and there is no immediate remedy for the pain other than time which will lessen it, but never make it truly gone.

Much upport is being sent your way.

[sandrajo]

Hi Dot,
Funerals are just so sad especially when it's a grave and seems worse when its a young person, it must of been a difficult day for you to see your own son upset it's alot for you and him to take in. At least he has a strong mother who will be there for him.Pour yourself a large brandy and try and relax.
My thoughts are with you.

Sandra x

[tickledtrout]

All the best to you and your family at this very sad time xx

[kyra16]

my condolences dot. may he rest in peace.

[pussnboots]

So sorry dot what a horrible time for you and your son.

[weeal]

sorry to hear that dot, take care xx

[Carakeel]

Dot, thanks so much for allowing us to meet Danny with this youtube video. I know how you must be feeling and my heart goes out to both you and your son, as to Danny's family. Danny would be so proud of you all for giving him such a wonderful send off. So take heart and keep smiling for him. I'm sure he would have wanted that for you all. Much love. XXX
Carakeel & Ratter