It's time to say goodby to a Diveheart friend and donor Robert Reamound. We will will miss you my friend.
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Lauren Reaumond Ratliff added 14 new photos — with Tyler Reaumond and 4 others.
October 27 at 4:52pm ·
Our dad and hero, Bob, passed away October 26th after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. My brothers, mom and I were surrounding him at the hospital, holding his hand and comforting him. Although our hearts are so heavy, we are at peace knowing that he is no longer in pain. On the day he died he thanked the doctors and told them, "you're all heroes." That truly speaks to the selfless, positive, and giving man he was.
We would be remiss to ignore the beauty that has presented itself in our world while it has felt like it's falling apart. Gratitude cannot adequately describe how we feel about the people in our lives who have played some role, big or small. Friends, family, coworkers- if you are wondering if you have helped lessen burdens and lifted spirits, you have. You have brightened our dark days. We feel your love. It has made all the difference.
It is comforting to know that deep, heart wrenching grief is simply the price we pay for boundless love. Our dad was truly the definition of love and was such a role model for a life well lived.
We have come to realize that sometimes there are no answers, and sometimes you just have to sit with pain and embrace it for what it is. We have learned to have those difficult, pit in your stomach and lump in your throat conversations more often, with less hesitation.
There has been so much talk about my dads legacy the past few weeks. His biggest legacy will always be his love and priority for family- and his greatest wish was for us all to be there for each other in any way possible. He said that he couldn't be sad about the disease, because he saw how close it had made his children.
Our bond is stronger than ever as a family, and I hold a new level of respect for my brothers (and the women next to them), my wonderful husband, and my mom. Sometimes we have no choice but to rise to the occasion- but they have all done it with so much grace.
We are so fortunate to have so many "what can I do"-ers in our lives. Our ask is that you love your loved ones more openly and with more intention. Hug your families tight. This is truly what would make Bob proud.
Services will be held Wednesday November 1st at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest- visitation at 11am and service at 1pm.
"If you love something, love it completely. Cherish it, say it, but most importantly, show it. Life is finite and fragile. Say what you need to say, then say a little more. Say too much. Show too much. Love too much. Everything is temporary but love. Love outlives us all." -R Queen
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Lauren Reaumond Ratliff added 14 new photos — with Tyler Reaumond and 4 others.
October 27 at 4:52pm ·
Our dad and hero, Bob, passed away October 26th after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. My brothers, mom and I were surrounding him at the hospital, holding his hand and comforting him. Although our hearts are so heavy, we are at peace knowing that he is no longer in pain. On the day he died he thanked the doctors and told them, "you're all heroes." That truly speaks to the selfless, positive, and giving man he was.
We would be remiss to ignore the beauty that has presented itself in our world while it has felt like it's falling apart. Gratitude cannot adequately describe how we feel about the people in our lives who have played some role, big or small. Friends, family, coworkers- if you are wondering if you have helped lessen burdens and lifted spirits, you have. You have brightened our dark days. We feel your love. It has made all the difference.
It is comforting to know that deep, heart wrenching grief is simply the price we pay for boundless love. Our dad was truly the definition of love and was such a role model for a life well lived.
We have come to realize that sometimes there are no answers, and sometimes you just have to sit with pain and embrace it for what it is. We have learned to have those difficult, pit in your stomach and lump in your throat conversations more often, with less hesitation.
There has been so much talk about my dads legacy the past few weeks. His biggest legacy will always be his love and priority for family- and his greatest wish was for us all to be there for each other in any way possible. He said that he couldn't be sad about the disease, because he saw how close it had made his children.
Our bond is stronger than ever as a family, and I hold a new level of respect for my brothers (and the women next to them), my wonderful husband, and my mom. Sometimes we have no choice but to rise to the occasion- but they have all done it with so much grace.
We are so fortunate to have so many "what can I do"-ers in our lives. Our ask is that you love your loved ones more openly and with more intention. Hug your families tight. This is truly what would make Bob proud.
Services will be held Wednesday November 1st at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest- visitation at 11am and service at 1pm.
"If you love something, love it completely. Cherish it, say it, but most importantly, show it. Life is finite and fragile. Say what you need to say, then say a little more. Say too much. Show too much. Love too much. Everything is temporary but love. Love outlives us all." -R Queen
