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05-07-2016, 02:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: alberta
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Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
With a very heavy heart I'm going to be leaving this site, I've lost my very sweet truck in the fire here. I'm doing this now because it's part of my therapy to help me mentally. My 7yr old son and I took her out last weekend from the long winters rest for our first drive of the season, but it would be her last. I'm so very thankful that my family is safe as we have lost absolutely everything. It's going to be a very tough road ahead for us, I want to thank the members of this site for helping me with my truck and for all the information I have gathered here. Here is a picture from last weekends drive.
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05-07-2016, 02:15 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
wow. sorry to hear about that. glad your family is safe.
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05-07-2016, 02:21 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 6,421
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Damn, and a step side too.
Will you be setting up a "go fund me" page? *Stuff you can replace, lives and limbs you cannot. Be sure to thank the Almighty. I'll be praying for you and everyone else up there. |
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05-07-2016, 07:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 1,108
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Our prayers from Tennessee. Stay strong, and hold the family close.
You have an extended family here, too. Why not hang around on the site for awhile. Maybe we can help in some small way. POP
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05-07-2016, 07:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
Posts: 3,690
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
So sorry, I'm glad you and your family are safe.
Ray
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05-07-2016, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Eau Claire, WI
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Awful. Sorry about your losses. Good to know you and your family are safe. Hang in there.
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05-07-2016, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,859
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
This is truly a terrible disaster... or more like thousands combined into one. I am so sorry to hear of your total loss. I can try to imagine how that must feel, but doubt I can't get close to the true reality of it. I think it's great that you took that ride. Had no idea it would be the last, but now is something your son and you can always look back on as a "before the fire" memory to get you through rebuilding your lives. Best of everything to you
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05-07-2016, 09:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss .Things can eventually be replaced ,you have your family which is most important .Hang around here a while ,you may decide later to do another truck when you get life sorted out .You have our prayers for better days ahead .
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05-07-2016, 09:36 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Indiana
Posts: 71
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
That is sure a shame about your truck, but at least you have some good memories. I will keep your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
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05-07-2016, 09:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New mexico
Posts: 369
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Sy2767, I've been reading about that fire and it's been so very devastating to so many folks. I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad you and your family are ok. You'll have good memories of your last ride is that great truck. Stick around on the site here for support and for folks to talk to. Hang in there.
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05-07-2016, 10:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Holland Mi.
Posts: 302
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Very glad to hear that your family is safe. Stuff is just stuff but I imagine you have lost many things that cannot be replaced. I hope you can focus on the positive side of things and build a new life for you and your family. Like others have said I encourage you to stay connected here. Spending some time with friends on this site may help in some small way. Our thoughts are with you
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05-07-2016, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
Posts: 16,107
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
I'm so sorry about your loss, but glad you and the family are ok. Hang around the site, we can at least give you some moral support and a place to vent. Best of luck to you.
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05-07-2016, 10:35 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: alberta
Posts: 30
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Thank you so much! I will not be setting up a go fund me page as I have no idea how to or what it actually is. I will drop in here from time to time to look at other members trucks and to maybe vent a little when I need a break. Thanks again.
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05-07-2016, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Victoria, B.C
Posts: 3,794
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Really sorry to hear about the loss....bad news and a terrible situation.
The aftermath of this tragic event will take a while for people to get over but in the long run most possessions will be replaceable and that might be an opportunity. If you do decide to look for another truck to replace that one....this will be the place to be and the place to get some help doing it. Best of luck and lets hope that monster of a fire has its days numbered. Regards, Coley
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05-07-2016, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 357
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
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05-07-2016, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ft Whoopup, Ab
Posts: 317
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Sorry for your loss Sir.
Best wishes from Lethbridge. |
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05-07-2016, 11:07 AM
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Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,936
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Sorry for the loss of your truck but as you stated what really matters is family is OK. Trucks an be replaced.
Hope things will turn around for you in the near future. 
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05-07-2016, 11:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Warren, IN
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
As a volunteer firefighter for the last 25 years i can not image your terrible experience. I have seen complete losses, but nothing even close to the wide spread destruction that has and is still occurring up in Canada. Please hang in there. I have seen terible thing, but keep positive, things will eventually workout. I'll be praying for your recovery.
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05-07-2016, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Taber Alberta
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Praying for you from down here by Lethbridge. Hope you are all getting looked after.
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05-07-2016, 11:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Mariposa CA
Posts: 18
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Sorry to here about your loss. Very glad to hear that you and yours are fine.
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05-07-2016, 12:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 1,352
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Hang in there. I cant imagine what you are going through.
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05-07-2016, 01:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: springfield mo
Posts: 3,075
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
The truck was special to you and your family, but....unlike you or your family it can be replaced! The most important things to you are safe, that's all that matters. Best in luck in the future
Tom
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05-07-2016, 01:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Los Angeles
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
Very sorry to hear, will pray for you. My niece had to evacuate as well.
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05-07-2016, 01:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: illinois
Posts: 516
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
So sorry to hear of your losses most important the family is OK. Hang around the site so many good people on here willing to help. God bless will be in our prayers.
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05-07-2016, 01:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Redmond, WA
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Re: Lost in the Fort McMurray Fire.
From a Saskatchewanian to an Albertan, sorry for your loss. I hope you're able to pick up the pieces and begin a fresh start, and hopefully, a fresh truck when the time is right.
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