I feel really strange writing this I really don’t like to publicize my personal problems but this one goes way beyond just myself.
Recently about a month ago my dad passed away . My wife and I have been busy getting his things in order,
(he liked collecting cars , boats Etc). We also have to help my mother get her life in order .
On top of that This last Sunday morning I got word that my brother lost his life on Saturday (he left behind his wife and daughter she’s 20). I’m going to make an Urn and picture frame for them , Any ideas and advice are greatly appreciated .
I feel that LJs is my woodworking family and would like to ask for your Prayers for everyone involved in this time of need .
I’m going to forward all responses and prayers to my sister and daughter in-law so they know their not alone and to show them that we care.
Thank you for all your support
RJ / Ron Gall
-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,






















24 comments so far
reggiek
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posted 102 days ago
My deepest condolences on your losses….We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Max
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Our prayers are with all of you. Remember “Those that we love never leave us” You are all in our thoughts and hearts.
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
littlecope
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posted 102 days ago
I am very sorry to read of your losses, Ron. My Heart and Prayers go out to You and Yours…
One day at a time, Brother…
-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.
Mike Gager
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posted 102 days ago
sorry to hear about your loss. It can be a tough thing to deal with. i lost my mother 2 years ago and I still dont feel like im over it. There for awhile woodworking was literally the only thing that got me through the days
huff
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posted 102 days ago
Our prayers are with you. This is a hard time for everyone and I know the pain all too well. I lost my wife, brother and father in a years time. I have done an Urn for each and a Memory Box for my Mother that matched my fathers Urn. This is something very personal and at the time thought I would never be able to be creative and do them justice. Let your heart take over and love will guide you for inspiration. This will have nothing to do with woodworking skills, but the love for your father and brother. God bless.
PS this is very personal, but if you would like to send a PM, I will be glad to see if I can help in any way.
-- John @ Myrtle Beach
HeirloomWoodworking
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posted 102 days ago
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers that are humbly extended to you and your family during your time of loss.
God Bless
Trev
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Kent Shepherd
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posted 102 days ago
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It’s times like this that really makes you examine your own life, and how you live it. Thanks for sharing with us. I guess it is like a second family here. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Find your strength in Him, He is faithful
-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!
tinnman65
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posted 102 days ago
I’m very sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in prayer.
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charlton
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posted 102 days ago
Oh my. My deepest condolences. Prayers to you and your family.
Rustic
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Our prayers are with you all.
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Beginningwoodworker
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posted 102 days ago
I am sorry to hear about your lost.
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degoose
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posted 102 days ago
You are all in my thoughts.
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pommy
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I.m sorry for your lost and i send my heart felt wishes and my thoughts to your family
Andy
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Scott Bryan
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posted 102 days ago
Ron, you and your family have my condolences. It is hard enough to lose your father but the loss of your brother only compounds your grief. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Allison
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posted 102 days ago
God bless!
Peace!!!
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joeob
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posted 102 days ago
Please except my deepest sympathy. I lost my mother 22 months ago.
“Those you love you never loose! They are not gone! They are only a thought away”
You and your family are in my prayers.
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grizzman
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posted 102 days ago
to you and your family i pray the lords comfort for you at this time….as these things happen, the family left behind can and will grow closer and if you focus on the good that there lives gave, that is the right thing to do…if you have faith in god and his son the Christ, then you know your family members have gone home to god….and you will see them again….but now is the time to grieve and i send my condolances..and prayers on your behalf….
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Rick
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
-- Rick
Praki
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
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Patti
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posted 101 days ago
Dear Rj,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Although it’s difficult to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more Blessing. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about.
I pray the love of God enfolds you during your difficult times and he helps you heal with the passage of time. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.
Patti and Dennis Zongker
lightweightladyleftie
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posted 101 days ago
Dear Ron,
We are so sorry to read of your loss of two family members. We will be praying for you and your family.
The main reason we made you a buddy was because you make the most beautiful frames we’ve ever seen. We know that the frame and urn you make will be a beautiful and lasting tribute to your father and brother, and we pray it will be a good way of helping you work through your grief.
The gospel of John, chapter 14 is very comforting in a time of such loss.
-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6
Billp
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RJ We will all keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
-- Billp
Joe Lyddon
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You & your family are in good hands… Prayers have just been sent…
Take care…
I had an Urn all designed… then, minds changed…
It was rectangular just like a box, except the outside was like picture frames all the way around, the top was screwed/glued to the Outside sides, the top & sides slid on top of the main content box & bottom where the top section was screwed to the content bottom to hold the two sections together… One could change pictures all the way around the unit by sliding them in from the bottom of the top section. I thought it would really be cool.
I was going to make one for me & my wife… the more I (we) thought about it, we didn’t want to be hanging around in some box… so the whole idea was dropped… we will fly in the wind in special places… :)
Take care…
-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"
MsDebbieP
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posted 84 days ago
I’m so sorry to hear of your family’s losses.
A memory book would also be a lovely idea—a special place to write the stories that shouldn’t be forgotten.
My thoughts go out to the entire family
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)