May 17, 201115 yr Glenn: I'm not going to add condolences to the list the shock and pain are clear and there's enough. You know how I feel. If I may I'd like to suggest a good raucus wake to celebrate Sean. Music, song, dance, drink and a properly cheerful send off for a beloved soul. I believe he'd prefer folk swapping happy memories, funny stories and tipping a toast or two to him. See you on the far side Sean. Jer
May 17, 201115 yr Just heard about this. My condolences. Been there, done that, and know how awful it is. Are you in WV? We used to live close-ish to Athens (Hinton) and are now in Elkview. Be better.
May 17, 201115 yr Glenn, I'm was really shocked to see his picture up on the forum, I grieve with you at the loss and pray that you loose you pain in God's arms. It will be a long struggle and the pain and loss will never entirely go away but will lessen. I hope and pray that all will find the strength to endure through it. I have put you all on the pray groups list at church. My wife and I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. Peace be with you, Jerry and Eva Fowler
May 17, 201115 yr The loss seems too great to bear God sends us friends to comfort us To show that He deeply caresWhen we lose someone we love When there’s nobody else around When we feel the saddest and loneliest It’s there God’s love can be foundBut in the dark hours of the night To soothe our broken hearts The healing oil poured over us That flows into every partIt’s like a soothing, healing balm And know He’s by our side He holds us when we feel as though A part of us has diedWe can rest secure in God’s love peace be with you
May 17, 201115 yr Glenn, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
May 17, 201115 yr Glen, there are no words to express the sorrow in my heart for you and your family. May the good Lord hold you and keep you.
May 18, 201115 yr As much as we have been on the phone over this past week, you already know my feelings. The pain of losing a child has to be the worst. I will keep this post short as I believe this will end up as a very long thread before its over. My love and prayers for you and Karen, and to the extended family that I have not talked with yet.
May 18, 201115 yr Glenn, I am very sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
May 18, 201115 yr Author We presented 9 of the projects Sean made into Blueprints on the IForgeIron Tuesday Night Live Blueprints tonight. These blueprints were made when Sean was 9 and 10 years old. I have posted them and the links at the beginning of this thread. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers,
May 18, 201115 yr Our condolences for your loss, you are in our thoughts often. The "5 Good Tools, Cheap Price" blueprint has always stuck with me.
May 18, 201115 yr My deepest condolences to Glenn and the entire Conner family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe Hehner Resurrection Forge
May 18, 201115 yr Glenn and Family:I am SO sorry.My prayers are for you and also that some good for the betterment of the World can come about from your tragic loss.
May 18, 201115 yr I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have used Seans easy tongs when teaching boy scouts the metal working merit badge over 50 boy scouts have them in hand. Thanks for his example of always helping other. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Gaylan
May 19, 201115 yr Author This evening, Sean was picked up from funeral home after being cremated. Sean has now completed his journey through life and is back home with his family. We must now wait for the urn to arrive, place him in the urn, and say one final good-by to our son.. To all of those that posted, called, emailed, sent letters, and etc, they were appreciated. To all of those that took time to think of us in their own private way, it was also appreciated. From our family to all those that have made a difference in Sean's life, THANK YOU. For all of those that have let Sean make a difference in your lives, THANK YOU.
May 20, 201115 yr My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family and to all of Sean's friends as well. Prayers.
May 21, 201115 yr Glenn, I was talking to an old friend of mine today and it has been seven years since his youngest son passed away. I asked how long before it quit hurting so bad, he said it was about five years before he could not stop breaking down and crying in business meetings, dinner, church, driving the car, just anywhere. Five years is a long time. I asked if he had any advice for you and he said yes he did, pray every day, hold your wife a lot cause she is hurting, love your other family members deeper than before and then pray some more. It gets tougher everyday till it's not one day and for him that was about five years. It sure looks like I better get a folded towel for my knees because I'm going to be praying for you and your family for a long time. I hope this crew here is up to praying for a long time. It takes a long time to reforge a broken heart, if that is even possible. God of mercy and grace, draw us close to you and heal our hearts. Bless us and fill us with your peace. In your Son's Holy name, Amen
May 22, 201115 yr Glen, I read Sean's demo for a colonial pipe lighter back when he made it in 2001. My son was only 3 back then, but I brought him into the shop and started showing him things to do because of that demo. My kids now have their own anvil and a dishing stump and help out in the shop to earn their spending money. My daughter got her own hammers 3 years ago. I don't think they would have started out in the shop until they were much older if I hadn't watched that Demo on Anvilfire. I never met Sean, but I think of him every time my kids swing a hammer at their anvil. He will not be forgotten. Danr
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