JD45 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 So sorry to hear this. You are in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 John, I am so very sorry. Debi was one of the people that I always looked for at matches. She was always helpfull and just fun to be around. If there is anything at all I can do please just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 John, I am so sorry to hear this news. Be as strong as you can and know that there are a lot of folks out there ready to help if you need it. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adiksaputok Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 i will pray for you and your family, Condolence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOGIEWOOGIE Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 My God John, I just heard. I cant believe it, I can only imagine how your hurting. I was thinking back to I think last years area 6 match, I wanted one of those Glock hats they were giving away but they were out. I told Debi i wanted one and she said " I'll get you one before you leave". I had forgotten all about it as the match finished and i was heading to my car, when i hear Debi Yell at me " Hey Woogie, here's your hat" then brought it over to me . I think it was probably her own hat. Kind, always a pleasure to be around. She will be missed. Don Woosley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulW Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 John, So very very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 John - Debi was one of the 1st women shooters I had the pleasure to meet at South River several years back. She made my beginning years of shooting so much easier just because I knew she was also at the match. I will truly miss seeing her smiling face at future matches. Cheryl Fordyce Tallahassee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 John, Sorry for your loss. My mother in law also passed much too young a few years back. My wife couldn't reach her and asked her sister who lived an hour away to check on her. She had passed in her sleep as well. Hang in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Prayers inbound...... DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinab Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'm sooo sorry John to hear of your loss. My condolences and prayers for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allgoodhits Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) We must somehow accept that our earthly existence is limited, but memories are forever. As long as you remember her, she will always be with you. May the grace and comfort of God, family and friends be with you. Martin Edited December 10, 2007 by Allgoodhits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 So sorry to hear of your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Debbie's death comes as an incredible loss to her husband, her family and the entire USPSA community. Debbie was everybody's sweetheart with a heart so full of smiles they just spilled out everywhere. There was never a match at South River where she was not one of the first to arrive and last to leave and despite working like a trojan, never had a cross word to share with anyone. She knew how to get things done and went about doing her job and assisting everyone else who needed help. Area 6 will not be the same without her since she likely sorted more match shirts than anyone else on this forum and sorted about as many prizes and trophies. John our hearts go out to you at this time and please know that we will be there for you like Debbie was there for all of us. Charles Bond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PracTac007 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'm very sorry for your loss. We lost two people in our family this year and the following poem was read at both of their funerals. I hope you don't mind that I share it with you as it uplifted and consoled many friends and relatives including me. The poem is by Canon Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) a Canon of St Paul's Cathedral. Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away into the next room I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other That we still are. Call me by my old familiar name Speak to me in the easy way which you always used Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes We enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me, Let my name be ever the household word that It always was. Let it be spoken without effort, Without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant It is the same as it ever was There is absolutely unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am Out of sight? I am but waiting for you For an interval Somewhere very near Just around the corner. All is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 If you're in the general vicinity, A memorial service for Debi is scheduled for this Wednesday evening, 6-8PM, at Carmichael Funeral Home. Address: 2950 King Street SE Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 435-4467 Please brings lots of good memories of Debi. John stated that if anyone wishes to speak, they are encouraged to do so. Thanks, ...Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 John, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. -Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John's Sister Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 To everyone who has replied to John, I thank you with all my heart. I am his older sister, Cheryl. This has been an extremely difficult week for John and the family. The shock and the loss are heart wrenching. We will all miss Debi, her smile, and her vitality. I had a good conversation with John last night and he told me about this site and all the love that had been expressed to him and Debi here. There is no way for me to tell you how much this has meant to him, other than just to type the words. May God richly and abundantly bless each and every one of you. Cheryl Golson Moore Mobile, Alabama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I am so sorry John. I feel terrible that I did not know until now. I am really really sorry. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Cherish the good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denina Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 John I am so sorry to hear of your loss,we will miss her, you are in our prayers Leon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhearn Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) John Please accept my condolences. Of Debi, I only knew her from USPSA. My loss. Yet, she always improved the situation when she was around. Never made things worse. Always better. The next time I'm pissed off over some little piece of nothing, I'm going to try to remember her example. She was a good role model. May God be with you. MHearn Edited December 18, 2007 by mhearn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 I would like to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. I could feel the love from all of you. I feel very honored to be part of this community. I have had shooters from all over calling me and offering support. I have had shooters from my area come to help me out in a very dark time without my asking. As for me... I returned to work last week and I am doing ok. I had to move from our house because I could not stay there without Debi. I got a nice apartment and I am trying to adjust. Again, Thank you all, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharyn Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I found this in my Area 6 footage. I hope it brings a smile, John. Debi Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I found this in my Area 6 footage. I hope it brings a smile, John.Debi Davis Thanks Sharyn. I didn't know know Debi, but from the video and the many posts here, she was quite a lady and I 'm sory I never met her. John, I'm very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 Today marks 2 years. I would like to thank all of you for the love and support. It really meant a lot to me. I'm not sure how it would have turned out for me without the love I received from the shooting community. Thank you all. This past Oct.1, I lost my Sister. She caught double pneumonia and went in the hospital on a Saturday. That night, they put her on a respirator. She never regained consciousness. She developed ARDS and died 26 days later at the age of 57. I was sitting at a restaurant by myself eating dinner the Wednesday before she went in the hospital. All of the sudden I had the urge to call her, and I thought I would do it right after I ate. Something made me uncomfortable with that decision so, right in the middle of my dinner, I picked up the phone and called her. We had a very pleasant conversation. It was the last time I was to ever talk to her. I am so glad that I usually listen to that feeling/little voice. She actually made a post here to thank all of you for your support. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=666286 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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