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Butch Gamboa


Another warrior has laid down his sword.
Another young widow looks for a way to pick up the pieces.
Another family torn apart, grieving, stunned by a loss that is simply, completely unfathomable.

Butch was 17 days older than Dave.
He and Kara just celebrated their 3rd anniversary.

Faith is believing in what we cannot see,
cannot know,
cannot understand.
Holding onto the promises,
with shaky hands.

Please, please visit Butch's webpage and leave a caring thought for Kara, his wife. Link is to the right.

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  1. Anonymous12/04/2006 7:47 PM

    Michelle
    It breaks my heart to know someone else has lost the fight with this deadly demon. The bright side is knowing so many good people were at the gates to welcome Butch. It is also good to know that we are promised a reunion with our loved ones. So my prayers are with Kara, her family and so many families that struggle with the loss of their loved ones.

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  2. Anonymous12/04/2006 9:35 PM

    Michelle I am so sorry to read about Butch I have been following his fight for quite some time. It seems to go so quickly at the end. I am sure it is long and short for the family. Keeping Kara and the family in my prayers. We also lost a litte 2 1/2 year old Ellis today sometimes it is so hard reading Caringbridge. Can't stay away they have been come friends, love them all. Michelle thinking of you and your family I know this must be a difficult time of year for you.
    God Bless You All

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