Condolence: Robert, "Bobby" as we called him in our high school days, was one of my best friends, at Marshall High School. Over the years we lost contact with each other as our lives took us in different directions. I mourn your loss as I recall the good times we had as young men. I saw him for the last time at one of our class reunions. Bobby was born weeks before me, and he died on my birthday this year. May you be comforted by the memories of your lives together and in the hope of the resurrection. --Doug Thunder

Condolence: In reading recent obituaries I came across that of your loved one, and I would like to express my condolences. I too lost someone very dear to me and understand how very painful and difficult it can be to deal with. So my purpose in writing is to share some encouraging Bible thoughts that help me through these trying times. Only through God's Word the Bible can we find real comfort. In fact it call God "The Father of Tender Mercies and the God of all Comfort." (2Corinthians 1:3,4) Also note Jesus words of comfort spoken to Martha, who just lost her brother, in John 11:23-25, "Your brother will rise, I am the resurrection and the life, he that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." What a wonderful promise!I hope these verses help some. Please feel free to contact me.