Yesterday morning, I received word that one of my older sisters, Laura passed away. She was 28 years old, and is leaving behind two daughters, Faith Elizabeth (age about 9 or 10 and autistic) and Grace Rebecca (age about 5).

Laura had epilepsy, and while we're unsure on the details, we believe she may have had a siezure while taking a bath and drowned. She was found by her boyfriend in the bath tub. He was in the house while she was bathing, and when he knocked on the door, she didn't answer. He became worried and picked the lock on the bathroom door and found her already dead. An autopsy was or is being performed, but the official results are not expected for a few weeks at least.

The future of her two daughters is unsure, but because they had seperate dads, there is a possibility that they will be seperated. I will keep you all updated as more information becomes available.

Meanwhile, I was notified of her passing by the American Red Cross, and have been granted emergency leave to return to the States to attend the funeral and visit with my family. I'm currently sitting on base in Bahrain, and am taking a flight out in the middle of the night.

I request that all of you keep my family in your thoughts and prayers as we go through this difficult time. My mother seems to be taking it extremely hard. Also, as the fate of the two girls is undecided, keep them in your prayers as well.

Thank you all.

Sorry to hear mate.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

My condolences. I cannot imagine being her husband and finding her that way. It wrecks the mind.

I can't imagine the pains of losing an older sister.
Sorry to hear. I hope everything goes well for the two girls and your family holds up.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

wow, i am so sorry. i cannot even imagine losing a sister or a wife.

*hug*

My prayers and condolences are with you and your family, Sarn. I'll also pray for the little girls and I hope for the best for them.

Sorry for your loss.

Damn. I thought epilepsy had to be triggered? *shakes fist at CFL bulbs*

Vibes for you man.

That is pretty terrible, I'm sorry to hear it.

I'm sorry to hear that.

My brother died when I was younger, so I basically know how you feel. Sorry to hear such bad news

My condolences to you and your family.

that seriously blows.

Almost everyone ive known that dies before 30 has been epilepsy. :(:(

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That's so terrible Sarn, massive hugs from me and Iz.

I've been there, I feel for you

*hug*

My prayers will be going out to you and your family.

my condolences to you and your family.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

That's awful man, I'm so sorry. Be strong

Bad times.

Speechless. That's just... wow.

Your family is in my thoughts.

My condolences.

thank you all. currently at the airport in bahrain. browsing on my psp. getting on a flight to london in a few minutes and back to the states from there. most of my family is in the area already, and my wife will be there wed morning. i'm expecting to get there thursday morning. services planned for sat i think. thanks for all the support. i'm really stressed out and have had a really difficult evening. i'll explain more details later. typing on psp isnt exactly easy.

Wow, Sarn. I'm sorry about your sister, and we'll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

That's very unfortunate. Be strong, man, be strong.

I give my condolences to you and your family.

I'm sorry you and all your family have to face something like this. I had a little sister also named Laura whom I lost about five years ago; if you feel like talking about your loss or maybe want to know what to possibly expect in terms of processing this tragic event, feel free to contact me.

My condolences to you and to your family, I am sorry for your loss.

That is so sad, I'm so sorry for your loss Sarn, I was devastated about my cousin dying, I can't imagine what it would be like to lose a sister.
I really don't know what to say,
I wish you and your family the strength to heal in time.
*hugs*

Man, what a very sad chain of events.

I'm really sorry and wish you strength.

I've spent about 17 hours in the air in what seems like one morning to me. I'm tired and grumpy and sick of planes... Got 3 more flights to get home... Probably another 7 hours or so total. This last one was the worst. London Heathrow to LAX. Took about 11 hours. Andrea's in Spokane now hanging out with my other sister. I can't wait to be home. These last 48 hours have been miserable.

I am deeply saddened to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family.