Silenced Voice

[Timothy J. allen]

Ron and Kathlyn,
As I put my youngest daughter on the bus for her first day of kindergarten this morning, I was reflecting on how short that part of our lives that we get to spend with our children really is.

You two were on my mind a lot this weekend. I was in Cupertino a couple of weeks ago and even though the COW HQ is a few hours south of there, I was regretting not calling while I was at least in the same state. Please know that Amanda’s and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tim

[Steve Wargo]

[Ron Lindeboom] “”I love you, Dad.””

Ron and others,

Please accept mine and Jackie’s deepest condolences on the passing of your son and grandson.

On September 15, 1990, my son left a shoot we were on the go to an outdoor concert. The last thing he said was “I love you, Dad”. At the L.A. Guns concert that evening, a storm blew in and drowned them out. My son never made it to his car and they found him in a ditch with running water. The cops thought he was a drug overdose but he had burns on his legs. We figured out later that he had been hit by lightning. Living in a semi comatose state for 5 years, he passed away at 27 years old from phnemonia.

The pain never lessens, even after 13 years. But, the one positive thing in all of this was that we had the tightest bond that a father and son can have. His last words ring in my ears often.

Regardless of what the circumstances were on Monday, Ron, years from now, those four words will ring loud and clear and they will work hard to overcome the seemingly unbearable pain and sorrow.

It made me realize that we fight and argue with our loved ones over nothing. It might seem like something at the time, but it’s still nothing.

In the 22 years we had together before the accident, he said a lot of things. But those final words make me proud of the man he was.

I wish I could be there to give you both a hug. You have my prayers. God Bless You

Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!

Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD .

[Mike Cohen]

Ron
So sorry for your loss.
Loss is the part of life we wish we could avoid, but it is felt because of the strong love we have for those we miss. To have loved or nurtured is a blessing.

These very old lyrics give me comfort in such times as these:

Though the days are long,
Twilight sings a song,
Of the happiness that used to be;
Soon my eyes will close,
Soon I’ll find repose,
And in dreams you’re always near to me.

I’ll see you in my dreams,
Hold you in my dreams;,
Someone took you out of my arms,
Still I feel the thrill of your charms!,

Lips that once were mine,
Tender eyes that shine,
They will light my way tonight,
I’ll see you in my dreams!

Mike Cohen

[Mick Haensler]

I sit here stunned Ron. You and your family will be in our prayers this week.

Mick

[Franklin Mcmahon]

I just heard the news and wanted to express my deepest sympathies for your loss. I don’t know what to say except that my prayers are with you.

This loss is sad because you are indeed an architect of building families, but I’ll remind you that your family is larger, extending worldwide, and has more love in it then you’ll probably ever know. And we’re all here for you.

Franklin

[Don Greening]

Dear Ron and Kathlyn,

Our thoughts are with you and your family on this day. As Franklin mentioned, your COW family is starting to gather around you to help shoulder the burden of your loss.

With deepest sympathies,

Don and Sue Greening

[Tim Kolb]

[Ron Lindeboom] “One of my sons, Ronnie, died yesterday in a car accident. His son, Caleb, also died in the accident with him.”

I cannot imagine losing a son and a grandson in one instant…it would be devastating to lose either individually.

I’m not sure why we as humans can’t seem to savor a journey until it’s a memory…wisdom seems to come so late to most of us…

If you have to have a last exchange with a child though…I’d hope for one like yours.

I haven’t any really useful words. That sort of wisdom hasn’t come to me yet.

I’m so sorry.

Strength to you and your family.

TimK,
Director, Consultant
Kolb Productions,

CPO, Digieffects

[Bob Zelin]

I wish to send my deepest sympathies to you at this time. There is just nothing I can say about this shocking loss to you. We are all behind you.

Bob Zelin

[Robert Sharp]

Ron,

My deepest sympathies during this difficult time. The entire Sharp family will be thinking of you.

Robert Sharp
Digieffects

[Rich Rubasch]

Ron and Kathlyn;

Honestly sad. I am deeply saddened for you.

Yet, a poignant moment like the one you had with your son is priceless…and are too few.

Joy that you could have it. Sad for your loss.

Sympathies, and condolences,

Rich Rubasch
Longtime Forum Pal