Todd Heap lost his daughter in a very similar way.

May 31, 2017
9:57:06am

Cougarclaw All-American

When I found out about it, I immediately thought of you and your family.

Of course, having Elder Holland give a talk about something I already felt I had some inside knowledge to, was nearly overwhelming.

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Exactly 2 years ago was the worst night of my life, after my son Austen passed

DrTDR

5/31/17 2:59am

I suddenly got some dust caught in my eye for some reason

Seasider

5/31/17 5:25am

Thanks for sharing this with us. Exhibit A of what CB has become over the years

keithcoug

5/31/17 5:40am

You are a tremendous example of faith and perseverance

Coop

5/31/17 5:47am

Your strength is pretty amazing

scottm

5/31/17 5:52am

You have people praying for you and your family still all over the world.

pistol12

5/31/17 6:32am

Wow! All I can say is thanks so much for sharing! And thanks for helping me to

SeattleBYUfan

5/31/17 9:29am

Glad to see your post. Thanks for your incredible example

thaws

5/31/17 6:53am

I loved reading your words and am, as always, so sorry for your terrible loss. I

Disco LaFleur

5/31/17 7:19am

I still think about your son and your post on CB 2 years ago.

TriggerWarning

5/31/17 7:46am

I still think about you and your family often. We love you guys!

CFMcK

5/31/17 7:56am

So glad to hear that life is still sweet for you and your amazing family

okieboy

5/31/17 7:57am

I know exactly what you're talking about when you describe the passion Austen

whirl

5/31/17 8:04am

You are a great example. Loved Elder Holland's talk

BYUGreg

5/31/17 8:30am

I love that Faithful High Councilman.

Q-grr

5/31/17 10:08am

Whether or not you feel like it, you are an inspiration to so many of us here on

Coug Eastwood

5/31/17 8:30am

Todd and I have been in contact, he and I have mutual friends as we both grew up

DrTDR

5/31/17 8:50am

I'm so glad to hear that you and he are talking. I don't know him,

Coug Eastwood

5/31/17 8:53am

God bless you, my brother. You are a good example to us all.

DoneDirtCheap

5/31/17 12:40pm

Troy, thank you for sharing this.

jcreyno

5/31/17 8:35am

Absolutely, if our story can help anyone in any way I am all for it!

DrTDR

5/31/17 8:42am

There are certain things in life you won't forget. This is one for me..

TRUE_BLUE_COUGY

5/31/17 8:39am

You'll never know how many lives you've touched by openly sharing this

lbmango

5/31/17 8:50am

I remember

riseandshout

5/31/17 9:06am

Words just seem so "not enough".

buckowens

5/31/17 9:55am

Thanks for posting. I said a prayer for your family on Friday as I passed thu

BYUfan92

5/31/17 9:10am

God be with you till you meet again...

HangookCoug

5/31/17 9:14am

Thanks for posting. Your family is still in our hearts and prayers.

Real Men Wear Blue

5/31/17 9:25am

Amazing example of faith in Adversity

HendyCoug

5/31/17 9:26am

I could never understanding completely how you have perservered through this so

TheLoneCougar

5/31/17 9:49am

Thank you for sharing that with me.

DrTDR

5/31/17 12:12pm

Todd Heap lost his daughter in a very similar way.

Cougarclaw

5/31/17 9:57am

Thanks for sharing

IDAHO 4 Y

5/31/17 9:57am

god bless you.

riboflavin

5/31/17 9:58am

Your ability to press forward is that which got many of our ancestors across the plains.

Q-grr

5/31/17 10:11am

Great to hear from you Troy. I have thought a lot about you and your family

fulano

5/31/17 10:26am

Bless you brother

TheWookie

5/31/17 10:50am

May God bless you. I am glad I read this at home alone because I have a tear in

pappabear246

5/31/17 11:05am

Because of you and Austen I spend a few minutes longer each night with my

Robert Baratheon

5/31/17 11:07am

God bless you and your family.

Byu_1988

5/31/17 12:18pm

you are a hero in every sense of the word. still praying for you as i know it

nashty

5/31/17 12:21pm

I suspect Austen is part of a great Cougar fan club on the other side.

blue13

5/31/17 12:50pm

I don't know you, but I think about

JKLCoug

5/31/17 12:58pm

Thank you for your story and example.

Gotnotact

5/31/17 1:21pm

May God bless you and your family. The impact of your sharing this trial with

WB Coug

5/31/17 3:43pm

Your experience really changed my perspective on parenting.

VenetianCougar

5/31/17 4:15pm

Thank you for sharing this with us CB strangers. I'm prety much bawling

OmahaThunderCoug

5/31/17 7:54pm

Your family stays in my thoughts. Amazed at your outward strength.

timponyloco

6/1/17 3:40am

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