To: The POV-Ray Community,


  It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.

  Ron Parker's 9 year old son Phillip was walking across an ice covered
pond near his home Saturday afternoon which subsequently broke under his
weight. It was 45 min. before divers were able to reach him and he died
early Sunday morning as a result of this accident. I have attached an
article from a local news paper that describes the event and the extent
of how this tragedy is affecting Ron and his family.

  Because of this accident Ron will most likely be absent from the news
groups for the next week or two. If you would like to discuss this here
you are welcome to though Ron mentioned that he will likely not be reading
the groups for a while. If you would prefer to extend your sympathies to
Ron and his wife Julie personaly, through e-mail, he has informed me that
it would be ok to do so.

  If you do send Ron an e-mail please use this e-mail address -
ron### [at] povrayorg


 I wish I could say more, or somehow lessen the grief for Ron and his
family, but for once I find myself speechless and would like Ron to
know that our thoughts and our sympathies are with him.


-- Ken Tyler



Local News Article:

  Boy dies after falling through ice

 Grieving mother remembers happier times as she copes with the loss of her
only child.

By Darnell J. Compton of The News@Sentinel

  Just last week, Julie Parker took her 9-year-old son, Phillip Parker,
to Wendy's for a kid's meal and a toy "time capsule." Inside was a paper
asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

  That was when Julie Parker learned her son wanted to be an astronaut.

  Today, her only child is gone.

  Phillip Parker died Sunday, a day after he fell through the ice of a pond
in a subdivision in northern Allen County. The boy was flown to Parkview
Hospital by Samaritan Helicopter in critical condition -- he had been
underwater at least 45 minutes before he was pulled from the water's bottom,
said conservation officer Steve Gerber.

  A witness saw the boy fall through the ice about 3:20 p.m. and called 911
from Lima Road, near Cook Road. The boy's head and an arm rose above the water,
then he disappeared.

  Divers found the boy, and looked for others, but found no one, Gerber said,
noting a group of children was playing on the pond earlier in the afternoon.

  The ice on the pond was about an inch thick, Gerber said.

  Phillip's mother wasn't certain it was her son until she was at Parkview
Hospital and they showed her his clothes.

 "I knew exactly what he was wearing that day," she said.

  The boy was taken to intensive care before surgery, where his mother saw
him lying there, unconscious. "I told him we loved him, and we were there
for him."

  She still expects her son to return home, and knows it will be difficult
to adjust to his absence.

  "This sort of thing happens to other people's kids," she said. "It's kind
of quiet around here.

  Her son was quick-witted, funny and talkative. If he wasn't out in-line
skating, or with other kids in their Mill Stone subdivision, he was playing
checkers or was at a computer, playing "SimPark," or "Age of Empire,"
challenging simulation games.

  The third-grader from Washington Elementary School was the class clown,
she said.

  "He had a real witty sense of humor," she said.

  She laughs as she remembers him playing with his Legos. His last creation
was a two-tailed elephant robot.

  "He had a vivid imagination," she said. "There's not a corner of this house
that doesn't have a piece of him in it. Clothes, toys ... everything reminds
me of him.

  "I feel like I am kind of still waiting for him to run around to the front
door. I know that he won't."

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This is very saddening, I am in shock.  Would not have ever thought this
kind of message post would show up, even though I'm a bit accustomed now to
such bad events.
Hope Ron and his wife will be okay.  Not much a person can say, though
you've done well Ken to let us know.  No doubt the others here will likewise
feel at a loss.

Bob

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Ken wrote:

> To: The POV-Ray Community,
>
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.

I am very sorry to hear this.

I don't know what else to say....

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I am very saddened to hear that. I know there's not much I can do to
help you, Ron, but I want you to know that all my sympathy goes to you
and yours.

		Jerome
-- 
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* Always listen to experts,   * Jérôme M. BERGER
* they'll tell you what can't * mailto:ber### [at] inamecom
* be done and why...          * http://www.enst.fr/~jberger
* Then do it.                 *
*******************************

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I'm very sorry to hear about your loss Ron.
My sympathies go out to you and your family.
-- 
Phil
...coffee?...yes please! extra sugar,extra cream...Thank you.

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I'm quite sad about this tragedy.  I didn't expect this kind of message to be
posted here.  Hope Ron and his wife will be all right.
Brendan Ryan

Ken wrote:

> To: The POV-Ray Community,
>
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.
>
>   Ron Parker's 9 year old son Phillip was walking across an ice covered
> pond near his home Saturday afternoon which subsequently broke under his
> weight. It was 45 min. before divers were able to reach him and he died
> early Sunday morning as a result of this accident. I have attached an
> article from a local news paper that describes the event and the extent
> of how this tragedy is affecting Ron and his family.
>
>   Because of this accident Ron will most likely be absent from the news
> groups for the next week or two. If you would like to discuss this here
> you are welcome to though Ron mentioned that he will likely not be reading
> the groups for a while. If you would prefer to extend your sympathies to
> Ron and his wife Julie personaly, through e-mail, he has informed me that
> it would be ok to do so.
>
>   If you do send Ron an e-mail please use this e-mail address -
> ron### [at] povrayorg
>
>  I wish I could say more, or somehow lessen the grief for Ron and his
> family, but for once I find myself speechless and would like Ron to
> know that our thoughts and our sympathies are with him.
>
> -- Ken Tyler
>
> Local News Article:
>
>   Boy dies after falling through ice
>
>  Grieving mother remembers happier times as she copes with the loss of her
> only child.
>
> By Darnell J. Compton of The News@Sentinel
>
>   Just last week, Julie Parker took her 9-year-old son, Phillip Parker,
> to Wendy's for a kid's meal and a toy "time capsule." Inside was a paper
> asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
>
>   That was when Julie Parker learned her son wanted to be an astronaut.
>
>   Today, her only child is gone.
>
>   Phillip Parker died Sunday, a day after he fell through the ice of a pond
> in a subdivision in northern Allen County. The boy was flown to Parkview
> Hospital by Samaritan Helicopter in critical condition -- he had been
> underwater at least 45 minutes before he was pulled from the water's bottom,
> said conservation officer Steve Gerber.
>
>   A witness saw the boy fall through the ice about 3:20 p.m. and called 911
> from Lima Road, near Cook Road. The boy's head and an arm rose above the water,
> then he disappeared.
>
>   Divers found the boy, and looked for others, but found no one, Gerber said,
> noting a group of children was playing on the pond earlier in the afternoon.
>
>   The ice on the pond was about an inch thick, Gerber said.
>
>   Phillip's mother wasn't certain it was her son until she was at Parkview
> Hospital and they showed her his clothes.
>
>  "I knew exactly what he was wearing that day," she said.
>
>   The boy was taken to intensive care before surgery, where his mother saw
> him lying there, unconscious. "I told him we loved him, and we were there
> for him."
>
>   She still expects her son to return home, and knows it will be difficult
> to adjust to his absence.
>
>   "This sort of thing happens to other people's kids," she said. "It's kind
> of quiet around here.
>
>   Her son was quick-witted, funny and talkative. If he wasn't out in-line
> skating, or with other kids in their Mill Stone subdivision, he was playing
> checkers or was at a computer, playing "SimPark," or "Age of Empire,"
> challenging simulation games.
>
>   The third-grader from Washington Elementary School was the class clown,
> she said.
>
>   "He had a real witty sense of humor," she said.
>
>   She laughs as she remembers him playing with his Legos. His last creation
> was a two-tailed elephant robot.
>
>   "He had a vivid imagination," she said. "There's not a corner of this house
> that doesn't have a piece of him in it. Clothes, toys ... everything reminds
> me of him.
>
>   "I feel like I am kind of still waiting for him to run around to the front
> door. I know that he won't."

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Ken wrote:

>   If you do send Ron an e-mail please use this e-mail address -
> ron### [at] povrayorg

Thanks for posting the email address Ken. On this occasion, I think I'll send my
sympathies through email. Let's all do our best during this holiday season to keep
Ron and his wife in our thoughts. Call it prayers, call it best wishes, call it the
power of positive thoughts. It's my belief that every little bit helps.

David

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I'm shocked. I can only offer my sincere consolation for Ron and his wife.

David

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My heartfelt condolances to Ron and his family.

Ken Matassa

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My deepest sympathies. I can't imagine the loss.

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I never expected a message like this...

I'm deeply saddened to hear of this tragedy, I can't imagine the loss and
grief you both must be feeling right now.

My sincere condolences.

Lance.

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I can't find any words, maybe never will.
My deepest sympathy to Ron and his wife.

Marc

-- 
Marc Schimmler

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My condolences. What can I say else? It's terrible ever imagine...

Pavel Rumyantsev

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How sad ....

This kind of loss has an impact that is too quiet
and leaves me speechless.

Pan

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Even if I don't "really know" anyone here because we never really 
meet anyone (I think almost everyone is in this case), I have learnt 
to appreciate everyone here. You are now, everyone, important in my 
live. Each day I come here. 
I am deeply affected by this cruel news. My english is too bad 
to better define what I am feeling but I am really sad. 
All my thoughts go to Ron and his wife. This is too unjust.

Fabian.

Ken wrote:
> 
> To: The POV-Ray Community,
> 
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.
> 
>   Ron Parker's 9 year old son Phillip was walking across an ice covered
> pond near his home Saturday afternoon which subsequently broke under his
> weight. It was 45 min. before divers were able to reach him and he died
> early Sunday morning as a result of this accident. I have attached an
> article from a local news paper that describes the event and the extent
> of how this tragedy is affecting Ron and his family.
> 
>   Because of this accident Ron will most likely be absent from the news
> groups for the next week or two. If you would like to discuss this here
> you are welcome to though Ron mentioned that he will likely not be reading
> the groups for a while. If you would prefer to extend your sympathies to
> Ron and his wife Julie personaly, through e-mail, he has informed me that
> it would be ok to do so.
> 
>   If you do send Ron an e-mail please use this e-mail address -
> ron### [at] povrayorg
> 
>  I wish I could say more, or somehow lessen the grief for Ron and his
> family, but for once I find myself speechless and would like Ron to
> know that our thoughts and our sympathies are with him.
> 
> -- Ken Tyler
> 
> Local News Article:
> 
>   Boy dies after falling through ice
> 
>  Grieving mother remembers happier times as she copes with the loss of her
> only child.
> 
> By Darnell J. Compton of The News@Sentinel
> 
>   Just last week, Julie Parker took her 9-year-old son, Phillip Parker,
> to Wendy's for a kid's meal and a toy "time capsule." Inside was a paper
> asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
> 
>   That was when Julie Parker learned her son wanted to be an astronaut.
> 
>   Today, her only child is gone.
> 
>   Phillip Parker died Sunday, a day after he fell through the ice of a pond
> in a subdivision in northern Allen County. The boy was flown to Parkview
> Hospital by Samaritan Helicopter in critical condition -- he had been
> underwater at least 45 minutes before he was pulled from the water's bottom,
> said conservation officer Steve Gerber.
> 
>   A witness saw the boy fall through the ice about 3:20 p.m. and called 911
> from Lima Road, near Cook Road. The boy's head and an arm rose above the water,
> then he disappeared.
> 
>   Divers found the boy, and looked for others, but found no one, Gerber said,
> noting a group of children was playing on the pond earlier in the afternoon.
> 
>   The ice on the pond was about an inch thick, Gerber said.
> 
>   Phillip's mother wasn't certain it was her son until she was at Parkview
> Hospital and they showed her his clothes.
> 
>  "I knew exactly what he was wearing that day," she said.
> 
>   The boy was taken to intensive care before surgery, where his mother saw
> him lying there, unconscious. "I told him we loved him, and we were there
> for him."
> 
>   She still expects her son to return home, and knows it will be difficult
> to adjust to his absence.
> 
>   "This sort of thing happens to other people's kids," she said. "It's kind
> of quiet around here.
> 
>   Her son was quick-witted, funny and talkative. If he wasn't out in-line
> skating, or with other kids in their Mill Stone subdivision, he was playing
> checkers or was at a computer, playing "SimPark," or "Age of Empire,"
> challenging simulation games.
> 
>   The third-grader from Washington Elementary School was the class clown,
> she said.
> 
>   "He had a real witty sense of humor," she said.
> 
>   She laughs as she remembers him playing with his Legos. His last creation
> was a two-tailed elephant robot.
> 
>   "He had a vivid imagination," she said. "There's not a corner of this house
> that doesn't have a piece of him in it. Clothes, toys ... everything reminds
> me of him.
> 
>   "I feel like I am kind of still waiting for him to run around to the front
> door. I know that he won't."

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Fabian Brau wrote:
> 
> Even if I don't "really know" anyone here because we never really
> meet anyone (I think almost everyone is in this case), I have learnt
> to appreciate everyone here. You are now, everyone, important in my
> live. Each day I come here.
> I am deeply affected by this cruel news. My english is too bad
> to better define what I am feeling but I am really sad.

That's exactly what I experienced. This isn't such an impersonal meduium
after all, is it?

> All my thoughts go to Ron and his wife. This is too unjust.
> 
> Fabian.
> 

A side-note: Ken posted an e-mail adress to send condolances to. I hope
everyone sent their messages not only to this newsgroup.

Remco

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This is a real shock. There's so little that can be said, or done.
I just hope that our support will help Ron and his wife to go through this terrible
ordeal.
G.



Ken wrote:

> To: The POV-Ray Community,
>
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.
>

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This is a deep tragedy. My prayers go out to Ron and Julie

Josh English

Ken wrote:

> To: The POV-Ray Community,
>
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.

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Ron,

I do not really know you, nor your family. I can't imagine the loss, nor
lessen the grief. Words are so senseless.
However, know that my thoughts and all my sympathy go to you and yours.

Sincerely,

Philippe

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Words fail, I'm shocked and saddened, such a waste.
My deepest sympathy to Ron and his wife.

Mick

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It's a sad moment when any human being dies, but when someone so young has a fatal
acident
the grief is magnified.  Someone said that this medium is impersonal, but I feel I
know
most of the characters who inhabit this corner of the web.  Ron is one I admire for
his
work, which we have all benefited from, but also for his tolerance and humour.  I am
sure
that everyone in the group feels the shock that I did and wish there was some way of
lessening the grief for him.  There isn't, of course, but perhaps our words showing we
all
want to demonstrate our affection for him might offer a crumb of comfort.

Thanks to Ken for posting the sad news.

David

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Oh, f***! I'll write Ron an e-mail immediately. Poor guy. Thanks for posting
the news, Ken.

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BTW, I have a small suggestion. How about if nobody uses smileys for a week?
This would be a way of showing our grief, since we can't very well wear
black here.

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Being a father of three I am deeply saddened by the news.  My prayers are with the
family during this time.

Thanks Ken for including us.

Rik Kline

Ken wrote:

> To: The POV-Ray Community,
>
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.
>
>   Ron Parker's 9 year old son Phillip was walking across an ice covered
> pond near his home Saturday afternoon which subsequently broke under his
> weight. It was 45 min. before divers were able to reach him and he died
> early Sunday morning as a result of this accident. I have attached an
> article from a local news paper that describes the event and the extent
> of how this tragedy is affecting Ron and his family.
>
>   Because of this accident Ron will most likely be absent from the news
> groups for the next week or two. If you would like to discuss this here
> you are welcome to though Ron mentioned that he will likely not be reading
> the groups for a while. If you would prefer to extend your sympathies to
> Ron and his wife Julie personaly, through e-mail, he has informed me that
> it would be ok to do so.
>
>   If you do send Ron an e-mail please use this e-mail address -
> ron### [at] povrayorg
>
>  I wish I could say more, or somehow lessen the grief for Ron and his
> family, but for once I find myself speechless and would like Ron to
> know that our thoughts and our sympathies are with him.
>
> -- Ken Tyler
>
> Local News Article:
>
>   Boy dies after falling through ice
>
>  Grieving mother remembers happier times as she copes with the loss of her
> only child.
>
> By Darnell J. Compton of The News@Sentinel
>
>   Just last week, Julie Parker took her 9-year-old son, Phillip Parker,
> to Wendy's for a kid's meal and a toy "time capsule." Inside was a paper
> asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
>
>   That was when Julie Parker learned her son wanted to be an astronaut.
>
>   Today, her only child is gone.
>
>   Phillip Parker died Sunday, a day after he fell through the ice of a pond
> in a subdivision in northern Allen County. The boy was flown to Parkview
> Hospital by Samaritan Helicopter in critical condition -- he had been
> underwater at least 45 minutes before he was pulled from the water's bottom,
> said conservation officer Steve Gerber.
>
>   A witness saw the boy fall through the ice about 3:20 p.m. and called 911
> from Lima Road, near Cook Road. The boy's head and an arm rose above the water,
> then he disappeared.
>
>   Divers found the boy, and looked for others, but found no one, Gerber said,
> noting a group of children was playing on the pond earlier in the afternoon.
>
>   The ice on the pond was about an inch thick, Gerber said.
>
>   Phillip's mother wasn't certain it was her son until she was at Parkview
> Hospital and they showed her his clothes.
>
>  "I knew exactly what he was wearing that day," she said.
>
>   The boy was taken to intensive care before surgery, where his mother saw
> him lying there, unconscious. "I told him we loved him, and we were there
> for him."
>
>   She still expects her son to return home, and knows it will be difficult
> to adjust to his absence.
>
>   "This sort of thing happens to other people's kids," she said. "It's kind
> of quiet around here.
>
>   Her son was quick-witted, funny and talkative. If he wasn't out in-line
> skating, or with other kids in their Mill Stone subdivision, he was playing
> checkers or was at a computer, playing "SimPark," or "Age of Empire,"
> challenging simulation games.
>
>   The third-grader from Washington Elementary School was the class clown,
> she said.
>
>   "He had a real witty sense of humor," she said.
>
>   She laughs as she remembers him playing with his Legos. His last creation
> was a two-tailed elephant robot.
>
>   "He had a vivid imagination," she said. "There's not a corner of this house
> that doesn't have a piece of him in it. Clothes, toys ... everything reminds
> me of him.
>
>   "I feel like I am kind of still waiting for him to run around to the front
> door. I know that he won't."

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This message hurts me. I'm a father of two. 

Praying that you, Ron and your wife, will find the vitality to accept
the unacceptable. It's terrible. Deeply sorry but with you if it's OK
for you.

David

Ken a écrit:
> 
> To: The POV-Ray Community,
> 
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.
> 
>   Ron Parker's 9 year old son Phillip was walking across an ice covered
> pond near his home Saturday afternoon which subsequently broke under his
> weight. It was 45 min. before divers were able to reach him and he died
> early Sunday morning as a result of this accident. I have attached an
> article from a local news paper that describes the event and the extent
> of how this tragedy is affecting Ron and his family.


-- 
David Etter Perere
Pour me répondre, enlevez le "bof." svp
Please remove ".bof" to answer

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I can't imagine what to say via email.  I thought to let time takes it's
course with their immediate family would be best.  Almost didn't post any
message to this thread.

Bob

"Remco de Korte" <rem### [at] xs4allnl> wrote in message
news:385F61AD.80F55BC7@xs4all.nl...
>
> A side-note: Ken posted an e-mail adress to send condolances to. I hope
> everyone sent their messages not only to this newsgroup.
>
> Remco

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omniVERSE wrote:
> 
> I can't imagine what to say via email.  I thought to let time takes
> it's
> course with their immediate family would be best.  Almost didn't post
> any
> message to this thread.
> 
> Bob
> 

I was just thinking that Ron might not read these messages when only
posted here. At least that's what I thought Ken said.
It doesn't change the feelings of course. It's good to see this thread
grow, it seems to give of a lot of warmth in a way.

Remco

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As a father of two, you and Julie have my deepest sympathies. May you find
strength, solace, and warmth in each other.



Krystian

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Ron and Julie, please take care and know that you're in 
        our thoughts.

        Nigel Stewart & Fiona Smith

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Like many others here, I am at a loss for words.

Mike

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Like most people here, I am at a loss of words.  Such a thing is so far beyond
anything in my experience that I can't even imagine what it must be like.  I
almost feel guilty going on with my life because I know that such a quick healing
is impossible for you.  Still, I wish to express my deepest sympathies for you and
your wife for what you must be going through, and for Phillip, who never saw what
he could become.  If there was anything I could do to help, I would do it without
hesitation, but I don't believe that in a situation like this there is much that
anyone can do.

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Our deepest sympathies go out to Ron and his wife. 

- Lutz
  Markus
  Angelika
- Lutz
  email : lut### [at] stmuccom
  Web   : http://www.stmuc.com/moray

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When you get older chances are that you have experienced tragedies like
Ron's.
All I know is that the world litterally seems changed completely then, and
only very gradually it returns to what it looked like before. I feel deeply
moved by this terrible accident and I hope that in time the world will
change back for Ron and his wife.
I can't think of what to say to Ron personally as a consolation.
--
Regards,
Sander


Ken <tyl### [at] pacbellnet> schreef in berichtnieuws
385### [at] pacbellnet...
>
>
> To: The POV-Ray Community,
>
>
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.

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One of my sisters past away a little over a year ago now and there's that
feeling of loss always, and yet the sense of being really lost myself was
only for the duration of the event.
It would be more terrible to not come back from it ones own self I believe
judging by that alone.
Which is the reason why I think Ron might not be undazed enough for a
considerable time.  Just doesn't seem right to talk about it until it can be
talked about or set aside by him.
Of course we don't want to let he and his wife get the impression they don't
matter either.  Think everyone understands that so whatever messages he does
get will hopefully be of help and not a nuisance.  I'm just no good with
such things I've always found (or thought so).

Bob

"Sander" <san### [at] stolscom> wrote in message
news:3860b423@news.povray.org...
> When you get older chances are that you have experienced tragedies like
> Ron's.
> All I know is that the world litterally seems changed completely then, and
> only very gradually it returns to what it looked like before. I feel
deeply
> moved by this terrible accident and I hope that in time the world will
> change back for Ron and his wife.
> I can't think of what to say to Ron personally as a consolation.
> --
> Regards,
> Sander
>
>
> Ken <tyl### [at] pacbellnet> schreef in berichtnieuws
> 385### [at] pacbellnet...
> >
> >
> > To: The POV-Ray Community,
> >
> >
> >   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> > to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.
>
>
>

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Remco de Korte wrote:

> I was just thinking that Ron might not read these messages when only
> posted here. At least that's what I thought Ken said.

 Ron himself said that some people would obviously feel more comfortable
about offering their support privately through email rather than in a
public forum like this. Having anticipated this he provided a contact
email address for this reason. I do not know if he will ever read this
thread but if he does I hope he finds the support he is receiving here
as surprising as I have. You people are some of the nicest, most polite,
and friendly bunch of people I have ever had the privilege of associating
with, and I want you all to know how much I appreciate this.

-- 
Ken Tyler

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The more I waded through these posts, the more choked up I got.

My wife is expecting our first, and I imagine that our son will be a very
rambunxious, adventuresome boy, sort of like an Amerasian  "Calvin".  I cannot help
but imagine with dread all the places in my town which might pose dangers to my
little boy. It makes you realize how fragile and precious life is.

Ron, you have our deepest sympathies.
greg & judy johnson.

Ken wrote:

> To: The POV-Ray Community,
>
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.

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This may be a very unpersonal media ( as no one really each other in this NG), but
I can help but feel grieved for Ron and his wife.

Fabien

Ken a écrit :

> To: The POV-Ray Community,
>
>   It is my very sad duty to share with you a tragedy that has happened
> to someone in our community and a member of the POV-Team.
>
>   Ron Parker's 9 year old son Phillip was walking across an ice covered
> pond near his home Saturday afternoon which subsequently broke under his
> weight. It was 45 min. before divers were able to reach him and he died
> early Sunday morning as a result of this accident. I have attached an
> article from a local news paper that describes the event and the extent
> of how this tragedy is affecting Ron and his family.
>
>   Because of this accident Ron will most likely be absent from the news
> groups for the next week or two. If you would like to discuss this here
> you are welcome to though Ron mentioned that he will likely not be reading
> the groups for a while. If you would prefer to extend your sympathies to
> Ron and his wife Julie personaly, through e-mail, he has informed me that
> it would be ok to do so.
>
>   If you do send Ron an e-mail please use this e-mail address -
> ron### [at] povrayorg
>
>  I wish I could say more, or somehow lessen the grief for Ron and his
> family, but for once I find myself speechless and would like Ron to
> know that our thoughts and our sympathies are with him.
>
> -- Ken Tyler
>
> Local News Article:
>
>   Boy dies after falling through ice
>
>  Grieving mother remembers happier times as she copes with the loss of her
> only child.
>
> By Darnell J. Compton of The News@Sentinel
>
>   Just last week, Julie Parker took her 9-year-old son, Phillip Parker,
> to Wendy's for a kid's meal and a toy "time capsule." Inside was a paper
> asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
>
>   That was when Julie Parker learned her son wanted to be an astronaut.
>
>   Today, her only child is gone.
>
>   Phillip Parker died Sunday, a day after he fell through the ice of a pond
> in a subdivision in northern Allen County. The boy was flown to Parkview
> Hospital by Samaritan Helicopter in critical condition -- he had been
> underwater at least 45 minutes before he was pulled from the water's bottom,
> said conservation officer Steve Gerber.
>
>   A witness saw the boy fall through the ice about 3:20 p.m. and called 911
> from Lima Road, near Cook Road. The boy's head and an arm rose above the water,
> then he disappeared.
>
>   Divers found the boy, and looked for others, but found no one, Gerber said,
> noting a group of children was playing on the pond earlier in the afternoon.
>
>   The ice on the pond was about an inch thick, Gerber said.
>
>   Phillip's mother wasn't certain it was her son until she was at Parkview
> Hospital and they showed her his clothes.
>
>  "I knew exactly what he was wearing that day," she said.
>
>   The boy was taken to intensive care before surgery, where his mother saw
> him lying there, unconscious. "I told him we loved him, and we were there
> for him."
>
>   She still expects her son to return home, and knows it will be difficult
> to adjust to his absence.
>
>   "This sort of thing happens to other people's kids," she said. "It's kind
> of quiet around here.
>
>   Her son was quick-witted, funny and talkative. If he wasn't out in-line
> skating, or with other kids in their Mill Stone subdivision, he was playing
> checkers or was at a computer, playing "SimPark," or "Age of Empire,"
> challenging simulation games.
>
>   The third-grader from Washington Elementary School was the class clown,
> she said.
>
>   "He had a real witty sense of humor," she said.
>
>   She laughs as she remembers him playing with his Legos. His last creation
> was a two-tailed elephant robot.
>
>   "He had a vivid imagination," she said. "There's not a corner of this house
> that doesn't have a piece of him in it. Clothes, toys ... everything reminds
> me of him.
>
>   "I feel like I am kind of still waiting for him to run around to the front
> door. I know that he won't."

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My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family Ron

Alf

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As a regular reader of this group and as someone
who has looked up to Ron as a mentor, I am deeply
saddened by this news.

Thinking of the whimsy and playfulness of Ron's
"Here we go a-borrowing" image I can only imagine that
Ron was a excellent father and Phillip a wonderful child.

I also know that both his parents were blessed by his life,
tragically short as it was.

I am sorry if this is too personal as I have never even
posted before but, to be honest I was shocked how greatly
this news affected me.
I would also like to thank everyone here for their kind words.


My most heartfelt thoughts go out to Ron and Julie.

Peter Warren

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My condolences to Ron and family

Gail

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I do not know what to say. 
My deepest sympathies go out to Ron and his wife.
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What a horrible thing to happen!

My condolences...

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Gerald
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I started to cry when I read Ken's original message. This community is
closer than many people might imagine. I'm sure I wasn't the only one
who shed tears.

I want to wish Ron and his wife peace, strength, and the knowledge
that many people do indeed care about them.

Sincerely,
Glen Berry

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My deepest condolences to Ron and his family!

Sven-Erik Andersen

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Our condolences to you Ron and Julie for your loss...


Luv... Fran, Melissa, Daria & Sean.

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Ron and Julie

My thoughts and prayers will be with you through this
difficult time.

Steve

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Hi,
I would like to send my deepest sympathies to
Ron and Julie Parker and family.  I hope them
all the best in getting through this tragic moment.

Bye!
--
Gautam N. Lad
ICQ #: 7196672

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Julie, Ron,

My deepest sympathies.

In my life I've seen many people go away forever. Some by diseases (much
too young), some by tragic accidents, few who quit their life and some
just because time went out.
But all they had in common that they left the ones who love them behind.
And for them the death of a beloved seems senseless. Why now? Why
he/she? 
It's my belief that helped me in such situations. I believe in Jesus and
so I believe that Phillip's death is not the end. My prayers go out to
him...

Karl

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After my hollidays, I've just read Kens message.I'm quite sad about this
tragedy, and don't know what to say. I just want to say that you, Ron,
and your family, are not alone in this sad time, and I wish you and your
wife peace and strength.

My deepest condolences!

Axel Baune

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I am deeply touched by this sad moment for the Parker's as well as for
the emotions displayed here in the group. This is indeed sad to discover
now. I am sorry for bringing back wounds here, but I feel that I need to
acknowledge theese news and my own reactions to them. 

I have been away from this group for a long time, and many of you might
not know me or remember me. Ron was here before I joined, and was here
when I left. he was one of the strongest pillars in this community and
gained my respect during the time I was here. To find him missing now is
a loss in itself, and the events behind it is even more saddening.

To have theese tragic happenings to ones beloved does deep damage to
both life and mind, and I can only hope that Ron and Julie as well as
the past on Phillip will manage to find peace within. 

Blessings of Light and darkness unto thee, may you find peace all.
-- 
//Spider    --  [ spider@bahnhof.se ]-[ http://darkmere.wanfear.com/ ]
A dark shadow has passed. Spirits will move on.
---may you find peace.

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