If this isn't a real love story, then I don't know what is

mapuc · 02-01-14, 09:13 PM

Could it be more devotion than this?

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/201...bEP/story.html

Markus

HW3 · 02-02-14, 12:09 AM

What a beautiful love story, thanks for posting this.

Jimbuna · 02-02-14, 06:25 AM

Very moving

Wolferz · 02-02-14, 07:14 AM

While I applaud his devotion I can't help but think that a cremation with an urn on the mantel would have been much more comfortable.

Jimbuna · 02-02-14, 07:34 AM

Most likely they are of the Catholic religion and believe in burial.

Wolferz · 02-02-14, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Most likely they are of the Catholic religion and believe in burial.

The missionaries that went with the conquistadors did their jerbs well.

Platapus · 02-02-14, 11:31 AM

I am not sure I know how I feel about this.

On one hand it is touching, but on the other it may be an indicator that this man is having difficulty with the grieving process.

But everyone grieves differently.

Wolferz · 02-02-14, 11:50 AM

I've seen other long term relationships that usually end with both partners dying in close proximity to one another. One goes and the other isn't far behind.
I guess you could say that the surviving spouse dies of a broken heart.

u crank · 02-02-14, 12:21 PM

I have to agree with Platapus. It is a touching story but seems to indicate an inability to bring the grieving to an end. I wonder if that's what his wife would have wanted. A sad way to end a life. Still you have to admire his dedication.

Wolferz · 02-03-14, 02:04 PM

Poor Rocky could have been suffering from a mild case of Prototemporal Dementia. RIP buddy.

Armistead · 02-03-14, 02:08 PM

A bit extreme and I wouldn't consider it any more a love story than those that lose and move on for themselves, family, children...etc...

02-01-14, 09:13 PM	#1
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	If this isn't a real love story, then I don't know what is Could it be more devotion than this? http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/201...bEP/story.html Markus

02-02-14, 12:09 AM	#2
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	What a beautiful love story, thanks for posting this. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

02-02-14, 06:25 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,475 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Very moving __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-02-14, 07:14 AM	#4
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	While I applaud his devotion I can't help but think that a cremation with an urn on the mantel would have been much more comfortable. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

02-02-14, 07:34 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,475 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Most likely they are of the Catholic religion and believe in burial. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-02-14, 11:31 AM	#7
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am not sure I know how I feel about this. On one hand it is touching, but on the other it may be an indicator that this man is having difficulty with the grieving process. But everyone grieves differently. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-02-14, 11:50 AM	#8
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I've seen other long term relationships that usually end with both partners dying in close proximity to one another. One goes and the other isn't far behind. I guess you could say that the surviving spouse dies of a broken heart. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

02-02-14, 12:21 PM	#9
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	I have to agree with Platapus. It is a touching story but seems to indicate an inability to bring the grieving to an end. I wonder if that's what his wife would have wanted. A sad way to end a life. Still you have to admire his dedication. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

02-03-14, 02:04 PM	#10
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Poor Rocky could have been suffering from a mild case of Prototemporal Dementia. RIP buddy. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

02-03-14, 02:08 PM	#11
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	A bit extreme and I wouldn't consider it any more a love story than those that lose and move on for themselves, family, children...etc... __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.