We lost our son Jack

28 May 2009, 05:54

Slowpoke Slim

To my friends,

It is with broken heart that I pass on the sad news that We lost our son, Jack Louis Hazelett May 23. He drown in a hotel pool at the Princess Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. He was 6 years old. The grief is too much to go into details about “how, why”, etc, and frankly it just doesn’t matter to me. My son is gone. He is survived by father (me), Chris, mother, Susan, and his 12 year old sister, Sarah.

His services are Sunday, May 31st at the Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway rd, Phoenix, AZ. 85022. A contact name at the service would be Carol Rosales, 602-971-7350. Any cards or whatever can be sent there if desired.

We shall hold him in our hearts forever.

I can only bear to type this once, as the grief is near to crushing me, so forgive me for posting the same post to multiple forums that I frequent. I don’t know how long I will be offline, but I expect it will be some time. Thank you for your coming kind words, and please pray for his sister Sarah, who sadly witnessed the entire horror. We will have counseling set up for us all to help us survive this grief.

Signing off for now,

Chris Hazelett,
Aka, Slowpoke Slim.

28 May 2009, 06:05

Aziz

Hello Chris

I am so sorry to hear about your son. My prayers are with jack and your family. May God give you the strength to bear this terrible loss.

Regards
Aziz

28 May 2009, 06:08

Camdog

A beautiful child.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

28 May 2009, 06:11

SkyJacker

That is such a terrible tragedy. No parent should deal with the loss of their child. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

28 May 2009, 06:17

reddy375

Nothing can be said to lessen you and your familys grief. Our prayers are with you and take comfort in the knowledge that your son is in a better place.

28 May 2009, 06:17

N E 450 No2

Chris,

I am so sorry for the loss of your son.

I have lost family and friends very close to me as well.

It will be hard to take, but life must go on.

28 May 2009, 06:20

Geedubya

Slowpoke Slim,
All three of my children are now grown and on their own. However our oldest son just had his first and our first grand son, Glenn IV. My wife is keeping him a half day, three days a week. Although he is only three months old I have become very attached to him. It would absolutely devastate me if something happened to him. I can only begin to imagine the depth of your grief. I offer my heartfelt condolences and a prayer for you and yours.
GWB

28 May 2009, 06:20

RVL III

Prays all around!

28 May 2009, 06:35

Dave2431

All my prayers and a hope for a better future for your family.

Dave.
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28 May 2009, 06:44

StormsGSP

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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28 May 2009, 06:52

Gatogordo

My deepest sympathy.

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28 May 2009, 06:55

dukxdog

Thoughts go to you and your family's loss of your son.

28 May 2009, 06:57

byf42

sorry to hear that sir... my prayers are with you

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28 May 2009, 07:36

LBGuy

i am so sorry for your loss. there are simply no words. may GOD bless you and your family as you deal with this tragedy.

28 May 2009, 07:49

Colorado Bob

You are in my thoughts & prayers. I'm so sorry for your lost.

28 May 2009, 08:16

Crazyhorseconsulting

You and your family are in myself and my families thoughts and prayers over your tragic loss.

28 May 2009, 08:29

drummondlindsey

My heart breaks for you and your family! You are all in my prayers!

Drummond

28 May 2009, 08:34

gbanger

I'm so sorry. May God comfort you and your family as only He can.

28 May 2009, 08:52

ravenr

there are no words that will bring you and your family peace
may you find it in the cherished memories of your son.
we offer our condoleces and share your grief

28 May 2009, 09:15

drewhenrytnt

Chris,

Prayers for you and your family. I don't have any children. I have one neice. I taught her to fish, I have taken her to the range many times to shoot. She loves the outdoors. She is 12 and I couldn't bear the thought of her being gone. Looking at your son's pictures and how happy he was makes my heart ache. Prayers from the Texas Predator Posse as well.

28 May 2009, 09:22

Canuck

quote:
Originally posted by drummondlindsey:
My heart breaks for you and your family! You are all in my prayers!

Drummond

+1

Absolutely tragic. I wish you and your family all the strength necessary to endure such a loss.

Chris

28 May 2009, 09:23

conifer

Please know that I share your grief. I,too, lost my son....my only child...whom I loved beyond knowing....your pain will dull with time....honor having known him....and be grateful for having had him......I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WELL.
Alex

28 May 2009, 10:59

Bobby Tomek

Nothing we can say will alleviate the tremendous pain you and your family must be feeling. But please know that prayers are being sent and that lots of people -- folks who have never even met you or your family -- really do care.

May God bless you and your family during this trying time and give you the strength to pull through.

My deepest sympathies...

28 May 2009, 12:04

Woodrow S

This is the toughest test of faith in GOD that can be placed upon any person's shoulders. I shall shed a tear and send a prayer to the heavens for Jack, and another for those he left behind. This is truely a heart breaker for all of us here. Thank you for sharing those wonderful pictures of Jack and if nothing else...it will allow us an opportunity to hold our loved ones a bit closer to our hearts.

Woody

28 May 2009, 13:21

JohnHunt

That is horrible. I am sorry.

Prayers

28 May 2009, 14:50

mho

That is terrible Chris. My prayers will be with you and your family!

- mike

28 May 2009, 15:18

Ghubert

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have my thoughts and prayers.

Yours,

Amir

28 May 2009, 15:50

handwerk

So sorry to hear of your loss, I have 3 young kids and can't begin to imagine your pain, may God give you and yours strength.

28 May 2009, 15:54

Whitworth

Chris, my sympathy goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry.

28 May 2009, 16:08

daniel77

May GOD bless and keep you through this impossible time. You, and all of your family, will be in our hearts and prayers.

28 May 2009, 16:58

tendrams

My Deepest Condolences.

28 May 2009, 17:08

Fjold

My deepest sympathies.

28 May 2009, 17:24

Kensco

If my experience is any guide you are going to feel him very near you for a period of time.

Keep him a part of your new life. I say that, because I felt that someone ripped the story of my life out of my hands, tore out pages very important to me, and handed it back saying, "here's your new life, enjoy". I spent a lot of time being bitter.

Trust me, the pain will subside, but it won't stop, and you won't want it to stop. That young man was a big part of your life. Don't block him out. Talk about him, and let others talk about him.

To say your life will never be the same is a gross understatement. Cherish your daughter, but don't smother her. When she's out of your sight, the worst isn't going to happen. It will be just fear and dread eating at you. Don't let her blame herself.

Do the best you can in the hard days ahead. That's all you can do. Just get through one day at a time.

Some of your friends will be afraid to call, don't judge them later. The ones that do call are brave souls. Their words will be a comfort, and allow you to share your feelings. Don't shut the world out.

When you're ready to come back, we'll be here.