My son , Chad T. Weddington "High Brass" died this evening due to complications of severe head trauma from a fall last November. I will miss our Sunday afternoon talks and our hunts together. My consolation is he doesn't hurt anymore and he was a Christian. He was a better man than I will ever be.
RIP Marine, your post is covered.




The day he moved back to West Virginia.


Training for the job he loved.

His last deer, Thanksgiving Day 2015
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What a horrible thing to have to experience. Prayers to you and your family.

I have no words, sorry for your loss.

may god's never ending love bath you and your family in this time of grief.

prayers sent

I am very sorry to hear of this tragic news. Prayers sent from N.C.

I will add he had high regard for many here at the campfire and malice toward none. Thanks for the prayers. We will all need them, especially his wife and step daughters. He and Kim were married last April in Gatlinburg. He is at play with his baby brother we lost in 1981.

Darn good looking kid. You have much to be proud of.

Grief is the price we pay for love.




P

My prayers and condolences are with you and your family tonight.

Semper Fi Marine

Prayers sent your way, Dave.

Deepest condolences for your loss.

So sorry for your news, and so glad to hear he's a Christian. I'll be praying for solace and strength for you folks. It looks like you two had some wonderful times together.

Godspeed to you and yours. I am so very sorry.

i cant imagine man, sorry to hear

Words are not enough. You and your family have my deepest condolences and prayers.
May your son rest in peace.

Ed

Prayers for your family

prayers and support sent for you and your family Mr Dave

May you and your family find peace...

Kent

Terribly sorry to read this, and deepest condolences.

My sincere condolences. What an enormous loss.

Sincere and heartfelt condolences,....

may you all meet again on that beautiful shore.

Greg

Sorry

My sincerest condolences. I know a little of what you are going through. We lost our son to leukemia three years ago. You will be in my prayers.

Mart

Sorry to,hear that

To learn this about your fine son is so saddening, and it is difficult to imagine such a loss. Words are inadeute - I pray that you and yours will be able to gain the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Man I'm really sorry to hear that.

Dang Dave.

Strength and peace to you and your family.

Very sorry.

Condolences for your loss to you and your family.

Words fail me in times like this. All I can do is pray and you can count on my prayers.

No mere words can express the loss and pain your Family has suffered.
But it's easy to see from the expressions of joy in your photos that he was a fine young man that your family was rightfully proud of!

Seems to me that the truly good folks are often taken from us way to soon.
My sincerest condolences and Prayers go out to you and your Family.
Through Faith and The Lord Jesus Christ we know that we will meet them again, someday.

So tragic. Very sorry to hear of this,Dave.

Dave,

My deepest condolences! Such a tragic loss and such a burden to go thru... I am sure you're like me... I'd rather endure a 100 deaths, than my son having to endure one before his time....

Prayers to you and your family thru this difficult time...

and a salute of Respect and Gratitude to your son, for his service to our nation.

Semper Fi Marine!

So sorry to hear this. Thank you for the photos. Don't even know what to say. Seems he was a pretty special man. Our thoughts are with you..

God bless

Dave,
Jesus has called Chad home to be with Him, and has glorious plans for Chad. Whereas we suffer and feel overwhelming sorrow by his departure, the angels in heaven sing, cheer, an praise his arrival, as he is personally in the presence of Jesus God Almighty.


With deepest sorrow,
DMc

Dave, I don't even want to imagine what you're going through right now, but you have my deepest condolences.

Hadn't seen this until now, such an unbelievable loss... Prayers for you and your family.

Phil

It's much easier to say than it is to endure it, but you already know that your son is at home with the Lord and at peace. It's only the grief of your temporary separation that keeps his home-going from being a joyous event as he receives his reward. Prayers for you and your family in this terribly painful time. I can't imagine how anyone could endure the loss of a child.

Words don't come but prayers for comfort to you and yours.

George

Dave,

Shocked and deeply saddened to hear your news. My thoughts and sincere condolences are with you and your family as you cope with your loss…

Peter

Words cannot express the sorrow..

Prayers to your family Dave...

So sorry to hear this....GODSPEED!

I'm so lost for words. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Prayers said.

Peace be with you.

Prayers sent for you, family, and friends. Your son is in God's hands.

Sorry to hear. Prayers sent.

God cares.

I am so sorry to hear this news. Prayers on the way.

I'm so sorry Dave. Prayers sent for all.

Prayers lifted up from NC for you and your family.

So sorry for your loss, Dave. My heart goes out to you and your wife.

As always feel free to call. You have my number.

Denny

My deepest condolences! I can't imagine the pain of losing a son. Prayers for you and family.

I don't have the words.

So sorry for your loss. Chad and your family are in our prayers. God bless!

Prayers sent. I don't even want to try to imagine the pain you must be going through.

Please accept our condolences. I'm sorry for your loss.

Sincere prayers of comfort, strength and solace to you Sir and your family.

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Dave, my condolences to you and your family. I can't imagine the pain your family shares at this time.

Prayers for all.

Dave, this is sad news. Having met Chad briefly two years ago it was quite evident after a few minutes of conversation how proud you must have been to have raised such a fine young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours this morning and hope you find peace of heart.God Bless

Semper Fi...Chad

So very sorry to hear this, Dave.

God Bless. Heartfelt condolences from one WV to another.

Shawn

Prayers offered for his family and you and yours.

May God rest his soul.

So sorry for your loss.

I can't even imagine. My heartfelt condolences and prayers.

Prayers sent Sir

Condolences,so sorry for your loss

very sad to hear this. Prayers from Va.

My condolences sir, cherish what you shared. He looks to have been a fine man.

Dan

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Prayers sent from Minnesota.

I am very sad to hear this, sorry for your loss.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolences and Prayers from Colorado.

Im sorry for your loss, gods speed.

My condolences to you and your family.

May he rest in peace.

Prayers are with you all. Saddens me to hear this.

Ah, Dave. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I cannot imagine the grief involved with outliving a child.

May God bless and keep your family, and give comfort when it feels like more than you can bear.

My condolences to you and your family.

Very sorry to hear this. I can't imagine the heartache.

Prayers sent for the family

Dave, I can't imagine your pain. All I can offer is my condolences, and my prayers.

So sorry for you loss Dave. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Sorry for your loss, praying for your family.

So sad to hear. Prayers

My God, Dave, a pain no parent should ever have to endure. My most heartfelt condolences sir. jorge

The smiles in the photos should inspire anyone that looks at this post. No question of the love and bond in this family.

May God bless you, and keep your mind steered on the good memories.

God bless,
dave

I am truly sorry to hear of this. I remember him posting here and on another site. May our Lord Jesus Christ give you the peace to get through this tragedy. God be with you Dave, until we all meet again.

Damn.


Condolences to your family.

I cant't find the words....just can't.

Doc

I am very sorry for your loss.

May God comfort you at this time.

Prayers for you and your family sir.

So sorry for you loss.

My heart breaks for you and your family Dave, I'll be hugging my kids tighter today in honor of your son. There's no doubt how proud his parents were of him in the photos and an easy indication of his character and service. God bless you and your family!

My prayers are with you and your family.

Prayers for you and your family Dave_in_WV.

Dave,

I am so very sorry for the loss of Your Son and Best Friend. Your Pride in Him, and of Him, was always so evident, and I know it will live in You always.

No parent should ever have to state those words of loss, ever. I will pray for You and Your Family. Through Your Faith and Your Love for each other, you will make it through.

You have always been the dearest Friend to me, Maggie, and Quinn, and I offer anything that we can do to support You and Yours during this time.

Chad gave so very much in His short time here on this earth, and He will be remembered for every truly selfless deed and sacrifice he made.

Take care, cling to each other and know that there are many out there praying for strength and comfort for all of You.

God Bless You All.

Lynn, Maggie and Quinn

Dave,


I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you must be going through a great deal of pain but at the same time glad that he is in pain no longer. I will be praying for you two.


Jim

Sorry to hear this. Prayers for your family.

Condolences sir -

My heart and my prayers go out to you. This is a terrible thing for any parent to have to bear. miles

No one, including God, knows the words that would give you some peace right not. Maybe you can take some small comfort in knowing that we all wish we did.

thoughts, prayers and condolences.

Good Lord.

My sincerest condolences.

We are all diminished!

Sorry for your loss.

Mike

My prayers to you and your family Dave.

Mike

Not much helps during these times. Know you have many here thinking of you and yours.

Very sorry for your loss

So very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

RIP Marine.

God bless your family in this time of loss.

Very sorry to hear this Dave...

My condolences to your family.

Rest assured he is in a better place now.

Dave, my prayers are with you and your loved ones. May your son rest in peace.
Mike

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for you and your family. CP.

My condolences, Dave.




Travis

Very sorry to hear this! My condolences and prayers for your son and family..

Oh My, words seem so shallow at this time. RIP ad prayers for you and yours..

Dam,,,,, I could have gone all day without hearing that.

So sorry man.

So sorry for your loss...prayers to you and your family.

Wayne

Dave, I don't have the words. If you need anything PM me or have Woody give you my number.

Our thought are with you! Our hearts go out to you and your family!

Words fail. So sorry

Words escape me.

Condolences to you and your family.

I'm yet another who is without words. Prayers flowing from Ohio for your family.

FC

Prayers sent brother.

May God's peace be with you.

You are in my thoughts, so sorry to hear about this.

Please accept my condolences for the loss of that fine young man.

My sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family.

Sorry for your Loss, Prayers sent.

I can't imagine losing any of my kids. So sorry for your loss....

+1, I hope you can find comfort in that. My condolences, Dave.

Dave...my heart breaks for you and your family. Your son was a fine man. I only wish I had the eloquence to help in overcoming your grief.

My deepest, sincere condolences.

I can't imagine....

My sincere condolences.

Dear lord. I cannot imagine the pain in your heart. I can only pray for your family and offer support.

Tom

Sorry for your loss. I know his faith in Jesus is most reassuring to you.

God bless you and your family,

ked

All fathers share your grief. God bless....

Sincere condolences for your loss.

donsm70

+1

Prayers on your family's behalf will follow. Can't imagine the hole in your heart over this.

I saw the title to the thread, and my heart just stopped. As a father myself I cannot imagine the agony the last few months must have been.

I am sorry for your loss.

Prayers to you and your family

I have a son about the same age. As parents we are never prepared to lose one of our kids. We take for granted they will always be with us and we'll go first. I can't imagine your pain right now. I'm gonna call my son later today and spend some time with him.

Theres so much I could say.....and none of it would truly help.
I'm so sorry.

So very sorry for your loss. From your post, I'd say he became the man he is, due to the father he had. You did well and will have eternity to share with him.

My condolences for you and your family.

prayers sent

I can't even imagine it

I am sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences to you.
Prayers for your son and you and your family.

Ernie

I just sat down at the shooting bench and read your news. So sorry to hear. Prayers sent to you and yours from a native Hillbilly.
And here is a 1 gun salute for High Brass.

I hate hearing anyone losing their son or daughter prematurely. My prayers are with you and the rest of the family.

So VERY sorry for you loss. No parent should ever have to go through something like this. Prayers to all involved.

Very sad news, indeed. Being a parent myself I always have a difficult time reading these kind of threads. My sincere condolences to you, his mom, his wife, as well as all who love him.

Dave, words cannot express the sorrow folks feel for you and yours.. Our very best wishes..

I'll miss you brother.....

My sincere condolences Dave. This brings back a lot of memories for me, we lost our son in 2004.
Stand down Marine!

Dave--I'm so sorry for your loss! You two look like twin brothers. RIP Chad!

Dave,

So sorry to hear this sad news. My deepest condolences to you and your family. RIP Chad

You're living my worst nightmare as a parent.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

My heart just aches for you and your family. Praying for you all and trusting that the Lord surrounds you in his grace and love during this time.

Prayers sent for all.

Prayers sent for all.

Dave,

Condolences and prayers for you and your family.

Dave I can't think of anything that will comfort you. Sorry for your loss.

I am sorry for your loss.May he RIP.

Sorry for your loss, prayers sent.

Dave ,
It saddens me much to hear this news. I met Chad when he was stationed here at MCAS Cherry Point. He came to a cookout or two here at my house. He bought a couple of guns from me & I always tried to give him a good deal. He was good people & will be sorely missed.
Prayers for you & yours Dave.

Mike

Dave, I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. That post was hard to read so I can't fathom the pain you and your family must be feeling right now. I'm glad to know he was such a fine man/son/busband/father and had a strong faith as well. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts....

Prayers offered for you and yours.

Godspeed Chad





Mike

I am so sorry for your loss sir. I will add your family to my prayers...

Dave,

I cannot imagine the strength it takes you and your wife to rise and face each day. Words cannot express my sorrow for you.

Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

My thoughts exactly!

Dave, we don't know each other, but this is painful for me to read. I only have 1 child and I can't begin to imagine the pain you feel, sir!

I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'll be praying for your family.

My condolences, Dave.

So sorry to hear. No one should ever have to outlive their children. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Dave, this saddens me to think about the pain and suffering you guys are dealing with. Kudos to you for introducing him to Jesus...you can obviously take great comfort in that. I pray that God comforts you and your wife in this tragedy.

So very sorry to read this.


prayers for you and yours.

I am so deeply sad to read. You know I always like Chad.

Damned shame

Scott

Dave,
Man, I sure hate to hear this! He is in a better place now.

Prayers to you and your family

Dave, saddened to see this. God grant you peace and comforting. Your son stood out as a class act in the time he shared here, as am sure those who knew him personally would agree. So sorry to read this news today.

Dave,Prayers sent for comfort and strength.

Dave, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Al Yenior

Parents should never have to endure such. The pain will lessen, but the memories will live forever.

I can't even imagine the pain you and your family must be going through. May the peace of the Lord our Savior be with you and your family through this. Prayers for you.

Very sorry to read of this - may God comfort you in this difficult time.

The deepest sorrow possible. We lost our oldest son in November and still feel the pain. Have faith, life does go on. Remember only the good times. You and your family have our deepest condolences.


mike r

You have my deepest, most sincere condolences. RIP Chad.

Dave, I am shocked to hear of this. I don't know what to say or do, but you certainly have my condolences.

Deepest condolences for your loss. Sorry to hear about this. Prayers sent to you and your family.

Chad's friend, Rye, posted a moving tribute to Chad on www.NChuntandfish.com. Look for "RIP Highbrass" in the general forum.

Prayers for you and yours. Thank God no pain now and he's resting in the arms of Jesus.

Cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling. Praying for you and the rest of your family.

So sorry to hear this. You and your family have my prayers and my deepest sympathy. May God bless him and hold him close.

My prayers are with you as we just went through that last Holiday Season with the wife's nephew as he was killed in an auto accident coming home for the holidays with his fiance from college.

It's never a good thing when they die so young and have so much to live for. The only condolence is the God Lord called him home for a higher calling.

Darn. Darn darn darn!

Mom and dad, no parent should ever have to bury their child--it's just not how it's supposed to be. I'm real sorry for the loss of your boy. Truly.

And by the way, this is a GREAT pic. That's a good boy, right there:

I have no words Dave that are anywhere near adequate....my prayers and condolences to you and your family. May he Rest in Peace with Our Lord.

That's awful, Dave. I can't imagine. My condolences.

Can't say any more than what's already been said. Sorry for your loss...

He is too young. My heart goes out to you and your wife. I remember the day my uncle passed when he was 51 and I saw my grandmother. She was beside herself with grief. She had lost two husbands and many others close to her. She told me none of the people she lost hurt as much as losing her child. That conversation stuck with me. Some years later my wife and I lost our twin boys which were a still birth. It's not the same as what you are going through, you have many more memories to sort through. I remember how painful it was for us and I never got to know them. Time has made it better, but I still have times it bothers me. Be patient with those around you. They will try to do and say things to ease your grief and sometimes hurt your feelings without realizing what they have done. Although we have never met, I will be thinking about you and your family.

I haven't words, but the following poem has always appealed to me. May something bring some comfort.

"Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you.
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.

All is well.

Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before only better, infinitely happier and forever we will all be one together with Christ."
Henry Scott Holland

I'm very sorry to hear of your son's death. My sympathy to you, your wife and family.

L.W.

No words can express my sorrow for your loss. A parent should NEVER outlive their children. It's something that I worry about all the time as a father.

Peace be with you and yours.

May GOD look over you and your family.
Prayers sent.

JD338

Very sorry to hear, Dave. No words, but prayers.

Beautiful, thanks. Dave

You and the Family have my deepest sympathy, I'll be praying for your family.

I'm so sorry. No man should live longer than his children.

Dave, I am so sorry.

Dave, I can only imagine how much pain the loss of a child causes. You have my deepest sympathy.

^

To lose a child is a heartbreak I pray I will never have to deal with,

To lose 2 children...... I can't find the words to describe how that must hurt.

May they both be looking down on you and thinking of how strong their parents are.

RIP. Ken.

So sorry, Dave. Godspeed to your family in this most difficult time.

Dave and family . . . So very sorry for your loss. Parents are not supposed to have to bury their offspring. Our hearts ache for you and Chad's friends and extended family as well. PTL his soul's future was/is covered.

Losing a kid is one of my greatest fears in life . Got to be one of the hardest things to endure . God bless and be strong

Sorry for your loss.

No words just Prayers for your family.

I've always been at a loss of words when someone looses a loved one, all I can offer is my feable prayers.

My Condolences

Dave, no words will ever be able to fill the void your family has suffered. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers sir.

May God watch over him, you and your families. My heartfelt sympathies.

Prayers sent. I cannot begin to comprehend the depth of your loss.

So sorry to hear this. My Condolences and prayers to you and yours.

My sincerest condolences to you and your whole family.

So sorry to hear of this. Prayers sent.

I just saw this. What a heartbreaking loss. I am very sorry.

So sorry for your loss. Godspeed

so sorry for your loss. Praying for you!

Sorry to hear. I can't imagine.

Thoughts and prayers from Iowa.

Prayers from Phoenix as well.

Prayers sent to the family

Prayers and condolences sent - I will miss his posts.

I cry with you.

Sorry for your loss, I'm grateful he suffers no more...

Dave,
I am so sorry for your loss but thanks to your son's faith in our Lord Jesus Christ he is now in our Savior's presence and you will one day be reunited with him. May the Holy Spirit be with you and your family. Prayers sent.
Sam

Prayers sent for you and your family.

I've not read all the replies and all I'll say is that parents should not outlive their children. I hope I fail that hurdle.

So sorry for your loss. Cannot imagine how you feel.

Neil

So Sorry for your loss. My best to you and the family. He sounds like he was a fine young man.

I am very sorry to hear this Sir, God Bless all involved here and prayer on the way from Oklahoma.

I am so sorry to hear of this Dave. Our prayers are with you.

Sorry for your loss. Peace and Strength to you and yours.

Dale

I'm so sorry to hear of his passing...something no parent should have to endure. May God be with you in the trying times ahead and grant you peace.

Heartbreaking, I 'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

My heart and prayers go out to you.


Nate

Mercy....Lord, keep this family in Your hands.

Dave;
I'm so sorry to read of this, truly I am sir.

Please accept my condolences and know that the family and friends left behind are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dwayne

Really sorry for your loss Dave. Good luck.

So sorry for you and yours. Prayers sent.

Prayers for you and your family. So sorry - I could not imagine.

Sorry for your loss, Dave

Very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

So sorry to read this Dave

Prayers sent.

And thank you for raising a son who served his and our country.

Allen

Obviously you raised him right.

I can't imagine your loss. I'll send up a prayer for your family and all I can say is that I'm sorry.

I am very sorry for your loss.

I'm very sorry for your loss Dave. My heartfelt condolences to you and yours.

So sorry for your loss.

I am Sorry for your loss. Those are nice pictures, there's no doubt he is your son the resemblance is remarkable some nice memories for sure.

As a parent I am at a loss for words. My heart and prayers go out for you and your family.

BP...

Dave and family,prayers sent this morning.

Dave my sincere condolences to you and yours. First time I have been here in a couple of days. I'm sorry I did not see this sooner.

So sorry Dave,

Losing a child, nothing could be worst. So sorry for you

So, so sorry, I cannot imagine the pain......

I cannot believe this. I am so sorry. I have shot with Chad while I was stationed at Cherry Point. He won the 22 competition with a bunch of us 24 hour members. Prayers sent. He was a fine man.

RIP Chad

RAS

Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent for family and friends.

I'm sorry to hear. I saw the title and hated to read the post. God speed.

Oh Dave I'm so sorry to hear this; prayers for your family sir.

Semper Fi.

God's Speed

My sincerest condolences ,nothing I can say ,but may he live on in your memories ,my prayers for you and your family God bless you all and hold you up in this dark hour

Ugh, I couldn't begin to comprehend this loss. Prayers all the way around.

Just read this.. I'm so sorry Dave, to be reading of your loss.. You and your family have my condolences..

So Very Sorry for the whole family.
Made me nauseous to read.

America and the 2nd Amendment community need MORE like HIM! !

Jerry

I am very sorry to read about this. I just lost my Dad on April 13th. I have a younger brother that retired out of the Marine corp after 21years, and know the feeling of "proudness" that will always be in your heart. I can't imagine losing one of my two children. God bless you and your family, and I pray that things go as smooth as possible for you.

Tony.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. Truely,nothing can be worse than losing a child. memtb

So sorry for your loss.

I believe you will see him again and he is in a much better place with no pain , no tears, no bills, no crime, no sickness. I also believe you will see him again it is your choice if you have faith. Some will say how do you know; it is because I have faith and I believe what the Bible says. I believe in fulfilled prophecies as written about all through the Bible. Jesus made a bridge. You should hear that song by Mark SHULTZ.

JUST LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAYS WHEN YOU SEE HIM AGAIN, and HOLD ON GOOD FRIEND.

IN HIS GRIP
ABLE

I don't have the words

I am so sorry for your loss


Tom

I can think of no greater pain than losing a child...no matter what age they may be!

GOD BLESS your family and may He help to ease your grief!

Dave, I am so sorry to learn of Chad's accident and passing. We had a few good times together at the Havelock range and at Mike''s home when he lived down east in NC. I had no idea what you were dealing with. Chad was a fine man. Bruce

I am so sorry to hear this. May God Bless you all.