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Post by Vicky on Aug 9, 2007 15:49:31 GMT -5
Let us all come together and pray for Jimmy, whose father Dale Sweet, passed away yesterday. Pray for strength and healing during this difficult time for Jimmy and his family. God bless you all.
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Post by wanbligi on Aug 9, 2007 19:18:08 GMT -5
Let us all come together and pray for Jimmy, whose father Dale Sweet, passed away yesterday. Pray for strength and healing during this difficult time for Jimmy and his family. God bless you all. My condolences go out to Jimmy and his family in their time of need. wanbligi
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Post by dee on Aug 9, 2007 21:57:50 GMT -5
[Iwill remember Jimmy in my prayers, where there is unity there is strength. I will be praying for strength and healing . Dee
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Post by sunshine on Aug 9, 2007 22:48:18 GMT -5
I have just written a personal message to Jimmy in the passing of his Father. I am still mourning/celebrating the passing of my Mother. I realize that we are a large group of people, there are bound to have deaths of family members among us. However, has anyone noticed that there seems, to me at least, that there have been quite a few lately?
Maybe these are just the musings of an old white lady, but did anyone ever think about the fact that in this suit, we are truly dredging up things and spirits that millions of people would like to be long forgotten? May I suggest that you continue to stand together, cast out spirits that may come against you and your loved ones in what ever manner you choose to do that and stand on the word of God(whatever God you choose) and command that you and your family be protected and that the truth be told-once and for all. Blessings to all! Valere
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Post by Curtis Kitto "MIKE" on Aug 9, 2007 23:53:30 GMT -5
Jimmy,
My family extends our condolenses to you and your family. May the peace of God which passes all understanding be with you during this time of sorrow and always.
MIKE
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Post by sh225 on Aug 10, 2007 0:03:38 GMT -5
God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in mine eyes, and in my looking; God be in my mouth, and in my speaking; God be in my heart, and in my thinking; God be at mine end, and at my departing.
I get great consolation from that prayer at a funeral or memorial service and I say it now for Jimmy's father and for the whole family.
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Post by preeves6 on Aug 10, 2007 0:54:58 GMT -5
Jimmy, My prayers are with you and your family. I will light a candle for your father and his loved ones. Patty
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Post by jazzdog on Aug 10, 2007 3:37:38 GMT -5
Jimmy
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot stand here today and say that I know how you feel at this moment. I will not try to. I can only hope that the depth of your passion and the compassionate will and efforts that you, yourself, have shown in the truth seeking, will, in fact, help your father........to help him walk that walk that we all have to make.....with your voice behind him....guiding him.....as you know where his spirit may be heading..... a son can know as to where he believes his loved father would love to journey when the passing from the physical plane to the spiritual plane, when the time comes. Remember to always remember the times that meant most. Try to remember the times when the teaching and scolding also meant something, in the overall picture of your life and his. I cannot imagine your hurt. I cannot grip your pain at this hour. I think that I can, possibily, speak for many on this site, as to the genuine feeling that all of us have, to let you know that we all appreciate you, as a leader and example of what we all know is the stature of a true caring and talented individual, that has shown grace and understanding toward all of us, without conscience....... I, we....only hope to convey some of the heartfelt giving and honest caring, to you and your family at this time, to try to help you in your time of need. Collectively, our thoughts, our intentions, our prayers, our beliefs, our wishes, can hopefully help carry the spirit of your father, to the great standing spot above the river.......so that he can look at the beauty of that of all that is, and that that has always been..... Jimmy, you have helped so many people in your efforts, that it is hard to enunciate to you what it means to the masses....... You need to take care of those close to you now, but never forget that there are many out here that care for you deeply because of your loving help to us all, and that we will do what we can to help your dad get to where he belongs. I always believe and talk about the voices and the silent push of the spiritual anscestors........your father, now has a chance to see that road, and to see the beautiful hunting valley, so green, wooded, and full of life, that maybe with some suggesting prayers, he can help us all in our continuing effort to discover the real truth. Rest assured, my friend, that the memory of your father will be forever emblazened in the efforts that follow his passing. His footprints upon this Mother Earth, are not to be ignored......his footprints, are yours.......his footprints are ours.....his footprints are forever. your friend
Jazzdog
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Post by Jimmy on Aug 10, 2007 8:56:01 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind words, everybody. I appreciate it.
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Post by Jimmy on Aug 10, 2007 9:10:47 GMT -5
From: "Record-Eagle," Friday, 10 August 2007.
TRAVERSE CITY — Dale Henry Sweet, 64, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.
Dale was born Nov. 2, 1942, in Rochester, the son of Joseph Avery Sweet and Myrtle Gladys Hubbard. In 1982, he married his loving wife of 25 years, Emily G. Howell, who survives.
Dale was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 28 years. Through AA, he mentored and helped many with their struggles with alcoholism. Dale had been a great comfort to his siblings when they suffered a loss.
He had a love of math and always wanted to be an accountant. When not working the books, Dale had a love of the outdoors.
Dale loved the Northern Michigan woods. He taught Emily about which plants were good to eat, such as the fiddleheads, mushrooms and wild berries. He had a love for old Studebaker gold and silver Hawks.
Dale loved to hunt and fish, and a favorite activity was "two tracking" for deer with his brother Kent, son Mike and best friend Tom Finney.
He was a man with many funny quotes. He would often say "it ain't easy being easy," and "My only two problems are my thoughts and my feelings."
Dale is survived by his wife; five sons, Ron, Joseph, Jeff, Michael and Jameson Sweet; six siblings, Dawn Thomas, Karen, Kent and Ed Sweet, Sharon (Robert) Biladeau, and Penney Mace; two step-children, Beth and Eric Charest; many loving grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law, Tom.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
"Love takes many forms, the love of a beautiful maid, the love of a man for a mother' yet there is no greater love in all the world than for one drunken bum for another!"
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Post by tamara on Aug 10, 2007 11:07:25 GMT -5
Jimmy
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Like Jazzdog, I do not know much about such a loss and cant imagine how you must feel. I know that it must be hard... I recall an Alaskan relative speaking at the memorial of my young cousin, some years back and she sang a song translated that said as a community or dakota way "Oyate" we will be here and we will not let your tears touch the ground. It would be my wish that you would be able to feel not only our love and support, but our respect and appreciation for you and the man that gave you to us and your Oyate. I would hope that you know by now how much we value you and see your heart in soul in the work you do. I can only imagine that your father would be proud of you. I will be thinking of you and I send prayers of support and later prayers of healing. Even though it might not seem like it now, we do survive such things, the sun still shines and the wind blows and eventually we will enjoy them again. I am happy that you have small children around you as it is their hearts and smiles that have carried me in the past months.
Much love Tamara
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Post by tamara on Aug 10, 2007 11:10:56 GMT -5
I have reread the posting from the newspaper on your father and I wish you to know that I loved his quotes. In the writing, I can feel the loss and saddness but can see a bit of the "celebration" that Sunshine speaks of... he must have been quite a man, and again I am so sorry...
Tamara
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Post by dawn on Aug 10, 2007 18:21:08 GMT -5
Jimmy, I am sorry to hear of your loss, it sounds like he was a wonderful person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dawn
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Post by ed50 on Aug 13, 2007 21:07:22 GMT -5
Jimmy, very sorry to hear the passing of your father. Your father sounds like he was a giving & loving man, you obviously have his gift of what you have given and shared through the oyate, which is very much appreciated. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Post by santee1954 on Aug 13, 2007 22:18:52 GMT -5
Jimmy, My the Great Spirit, hold you close . Always remember he has not left you. So when you feel the wind blowing on your face it is him gently give you a kiss from Heaven
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Post by hermin1 on Aug 14, 2007 22:10:05 GMT -5
Dear Jimmy: I too have suffered the loss of my dear beloved father,many years ago, and have some ideaof the pain and sorrow you andyour family are suffering at this sad time. they say that time heals all , but it does not ,nor will it replace the special place he had andwill continue to have inyour heart and memories. it is those memories that I hope and pray will sustain you , and give yu comfort, and the knowledge that his legacy continues to live on in his children and their children and s on. My deepest sympathies . may his memory be eternal.
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Post by DarkWolfe on Aug 23, 2007 15:26:25 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind words, everybody. I appreciate it. My prayers have been said, asking for strength and guidance, for you and your family at this time. What does one say, in times like these? We love and appreciate you, and what you do for us everyday here at Oyate. I have been away, preparing for my trip next week to South Dakota and the Pine Ridge area. I was deeply inspired by the photos you shared of your own trip. I am hoping to discover a few things for myself while there, and will be wearing my necklace, in hopes it will guide me to where I need to be. Jimmy, look into the eyes of your children, your Father will always be there. I have seen my own Father in this way, and now in the eyes of my grandchildren even more. Blessings, DarkWolfe
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Post by tamara on Aug 23, 2007 19:30:36 GMT -5
Still thinking 'bout you Koda... and keeping you in my prayers as well..
Tamara
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