May God comfort you and T'wit's family in your loss.
Posted on 08/05/2007 3:55:55 AM PDT by 8mmMauser
A great FReeper and close friend passed. T’wit, also known as Timothy Wheeler passed on. In tribute, I would like to make this the August thread of Terri Dailies, the topic foremost in T’wit thoughts.
Tim was a man of great faith, a faith that grew stronger especially in recent months. As I type this, I still am not yet coherent, as I try to awaken and sip a good coffee brought to me recently by Tim. In his usual fashion, he probably figured I would appreciate a little care package and would appreciate the better quality than the usual fare we would fix.
But I do not want this thread to be maudlin, nor a reminiscing on anecdotes, rather a stab at what Tim would want.
T’wit was passionate about the beauty of nature, of good books, good music, and intellectual challenge, but mostly he was passionate about his love for our America, for Jim Robinson’s FreeRepublic, and for our fight for those in the plight of Terri Schiavo. For the latter, he sought justice and fervently hoped and prayed we on Terri’s List would carry on this battle against the evils of those who would control who lived and died.
In our many talks, he would sound like a poster boy for all the stated position of Jim Robinson.
His wife told me last evening the final thoughts he had. As can be expected, it was for us to continue our fight as we have done already. She hoped that rather than flowers or donations sent, that donations be directed at causes like that supporting Terri’s Legacy, the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation. In this way, we remember him and further his wishes. T’wit and I talked a lot about faith and I can reassure all, his faith in Our Lord was strong and growing stronger, a comfort to me that he carried it to the end.
My words come out with difficulty this morning, but should flow better later, although without the word play and banter we would sometimes engage, at least for now. T’wit would be upset if I quit the puns for long, though.
We will continue our prayers for T'wit and his wife and family.
8mm
I just couldn’t believe it when I saw the thread. He was just here late the previous night.
Our continued prayers for him and his family. Rest in peace Timothy.
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
Rest in peace. You were a great American. I’ll see you when we all bow before our God.
Very sad. This was so sudden. T’wit will be missed. Prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear of his passing...
May he be eternally comforted — and may the Lord grant him His kingdom and a portion of His eternal good things, and the delight of an endless and blessed life.
Beautiful tribute, 8mmMauser. Thank you very much.
I know you two were very close and you will miss him dearly. He was a great and gentle man, devoted to God, life, country and family. I am determined more than ever for FR to carry on the battle in his memory.
God rest his soul.
Prayers for his wife and family and for you and all who knew and loved him.
God bless,
Jim
Thank you for the song, and the picture is beautiful, too.
I will send a donation to the Terri Schindler foundation in honor of T’wit! His death is most upsetting and the Terri threads won’t be the same without him. He will be so sorely missed. Prayers for T’wit and his family and may God adequately comfort them throughout this period of mourning.
Prayers being offered for T’wit and all of his family and friends.
He’s at his eternal home now and Terry and him must be rejoicing. Condolences to the T’wit family. No words can take away their grief - only Jesus who took our grief and sorrow at the Cross.
Sorry about the passing of not only a long time Freeper, but your personal friend. God Bless.
One of my greatest joys is getting to share a board with such outstanding people as T’wit.
We all shared many tears on the Terri threads.
Prayers of comfort for his family and friends as he shares Heaven with the angels.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's on the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
Sing with the angels, my dear friend. And say hello to Terri for us. 
Nam Vet
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