A Silent Prayer Please...

Lindaloo · #1 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 5:42 pm

I am asking all the prayer warriors to please say a silent prayer at 8 central for Dr. Richard Delmas or Dr. D. He passed away yesterday afternoon from Alzheimers. He was 68.

He was the best veteranarian in Jackson County. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Society. Who's Who among the American Veterinary medicine Association, the Auburn Alumni Association, and the Our Lady of Victories Breakfast Club and a devout Catholic.

Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Which is why I am asking for a silent prayer at that time. He was a true animal lover and provided funding when I would help rescued animals. He would provide health care for these animals at no charge. Even performed surgery on an injured horse in which he stayed up all night with her. She is now in my custody and is in great shape, thanks to Dr. D!!

Thanks everybody!!

#2 Postby **streetsoldier** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 6:01 pm

Requiescat in Pace...of course, I will, Lindaloo.

#3 Postby **Stephanie** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 6:54 pm

I most certainly will! Especially for someone who devoted his/her life to helping and caring for animals.

I'm sorry for your loss!

petal*pusher · #4 Postby **petal*pusher** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 6:55 pm

Count me in too.....Alzheimers is a horrific disease.....my mom has been in an Alzheimers facility for almost 4 yrs. now. How thoughtful of you for "re-inforcing" the prayers that will be offered, Lindaloo.......p :wink:

JetMaxx · #5 Postby **JetMaxx** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 7:57 pm

Prayers on his behalf being offered from Georgia in a few minutes Linda. I'm so very sorry for his family and friends

God bless you,
Perry

#6 Postby **wx247** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 8:08 pm

I am on it Linda. Like posters have already said Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. I hope his family is staying strong through this difficult time.

Lindaloo · #7 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 9:11 pm

Alzheimers is indeed a disease they need to find a cure for. That disease forced him to retire from something he loved doing and that was caring for animals. Although he was in the early stages of the disease, it was still taking a toll. I would still go by to see him and fill him in on things. But, even in the early stages, he sometimes did not know me, but I would stay anyway and talk. His nephew is following in his footsteps but there will never be another Dr. D.

petal... I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. It is a very disheartening disease and even more when it is your own parents. God be with you and your Mom.

Steph, Garrett, Bill, Perry, Petal... you are all gems and I appreciate it more than you know.

Miss Mary · #8 Postby **Miss Mary** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 9:21 pm

Linda - I missed the 8 p.m. silent prayer time. But I'll pray now! Dr. D sounded so wonderful. I'm an animal lover and I think he must have a special place in heaven. He has to! I'm sure he'll be greatly missed.

azsnowman · #9 Postby **azsnowman** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 10:47 pm

I too missed the prayer time, we had a boomer over us and I didn't dare go online.

Of course........I'll whisper a little prayer for DR.D tonight.

Petal.......I am so sorry to hear about your mother......I've never really seen or talked with an Alz. patient but from what I've heard from other folks, it IS the worst thing to have and experience.

Dennis

weatherlover427 · #10 Postby **weatherlover427** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 11:51 pm

I also missed the prayer time due to medical and other concerns ... I will explain elsewhere. I am so sorry to hear of his passing

. God be with him and his family during this time of great sorrow. :cry:

Rainband · #11 Postby **Rainband** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 2:08 pm

Lindallo..sorry..I didn't see this sooner. I will say a prayer for the doctor..What a kind soul, to unselfishly help animals like he did!!! I am sorry he had to suffer such a terrible disease. God Bless you for helping others to remember him!! :wink:

Lindaloo · #12 Postby **Lindaloo** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 2:28 pm

Dennis, Mary, John, Josh.. you all know how I feel about you. I appreciate this alot.

There were alot of people at the funeral this morning. Very long procession to the cemetary. I rode in the family car with Dr. McCoy (his nephew) and seeing our outstanding police officers with their heads bowed at each intersection with Ali, Kane and the infamous Sir Kensington King K-9 officers standing at attention when the horse drawn hearse passed was more than I could handle or bear. My horse "Phoebe" was the lead.

azsnowman · #13 Postby **azsnowman** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 2:30 pm

Your very welcome Linda {{hugs}} to ya kiddo!

Dennis

Johnny · #14 Postby **Johnny** » Tue Aug 26, 2003 12:33 pm

Sounds like a very good man. My prayers are on the way.

GulfBreezer · #15 Postby **GulfBreezer** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 7:33 am

I missed the "silent prayer" time so I am sending thoughts and prayers to you and Dr. D's family! He sounds like a wonderful man and doctor.

#16 Postby **azskyman** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 7:37 am

Amen to the comments of others. We are lucky indeed to have good veterinarians who go above the call of duty to help not just our animal friends...but to help us when we cannot bear to see them suffer. He sounds like a wonderful man as well as a wonderful doctor.

#17 Postby **azskyman** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 7:37 am

Amen to the comments of others. We are lucky indeed to have good veterinarians who go above the call of duty to help not just our animal friends...but to help us when we cannot bear to see them suffer. He sounds like a wonderful man as well as a wonderful doctor.

furluvcats · #18 Postby **furluvcats** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 11:40 am

Linda, heartbreaking, isn't it, losing such an incredible friend to humans and animals...his work lives on in your horse, and all the animals and human friends whom his gentle hands have touched...

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