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On 5/4 I found my 21 year old son dead from an apparent drug overdose. He and I were very close and snakes was one of the things we did together and really enjoyed. Sadly I will continue KRBS HERPS without him. On the early morning of 5/9, the day of the funeral, I awoke to see a litter of 32 babies from a dhet for ghost x anery breeding from the mother of the first ghosts and one of her sons. Several of the babies show striping and I am picturing some in these images. It was very fitting for the babies to be born that day and I certainly took alot of comfort from working with these new lives on a very difficult day.

Bill Kirby

That is a very sad story. I am unsure how I would handle anything like that. You certainly have my sincere condolences.

Also, very interesting baby boas, but what will they look like as adults?

Best wishes,

Gus

That is so sad.My prayers are with you.I almost lost my son to a brain tumor,but can't pretend to know how you feel.
Tim

Wow Bill, that is a very touching story. I wish you nothing but the best of luck with your new babies and send you and your family my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there buddy.
Take care,
Eric Simonds

Bill,
It's very saddening to lose someone....especially one of your own, stay strong and keep in mind ALL the good times and great things that you and your son had accomplished, those moments will last forever!!

Your new litter is beautiful, the striping is definitely a plus!!

Best wishes,
Philip Niforatos

Bill,
I am so very sorry for your loss. It is good to hear that those beautiful babies are a comfort to you during such a difficult time. My thoughts and most sincere condolences are with you and your family.
Amanda Burke

I can't imagine what you are going through right now Bill. As a new father, I can't imagine life without my little guy. I hope you can make it through this, My sincere condolences are with you and your family.

Keep your head up
Charles
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"If woody would of went to the police, none of this would have ever happened!"

I'll remember you in my prayers. Dave

works cannot express my condolensces.. what a tragedy. i don't know what to say honestly. words only do so much in times like these. stay strong and love your family. i'm sure you'll be keeping at least one of those stunning babies... peace. -k

Bill.......You have been in my thoughts so much these last couple of weeks.

Those are beautiful babies.

Peace to you, my friend.....

Linda

Bill,

What a terrible loss and my thoughts are with you and your family. May God bless all of you....I'm sure he would want you to carry on the mutual love you guys had with the snakes. Your striped ghost is awesome. Keep stopping in and sharing we will listen and be there for you....cya Richard

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember seeing you and your son at the Hamburg show.. I wish you the best through these rough times. Drew McHenry
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www.BallPython.Us

>>On 5/4 I found my 21 year old son dead from an apparent drug overdose. He and I were very close and snakes was one of the things we did together and really enjoyed. Sadly I will continue KRBS HERPS without him. On the early morning of 5/9, the day of the funeral, I awoke to see a litter of 32 babies from a dhet for ghost x anery breeding from the mother of the first ghosts and one of her sons. Several of the babies show striping and I am picturing some in these images. It was very fitting for the babies to be born that day and I certainly took alot of comfort from working with these new lives on a very difficult day.
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>>Bill Kirby
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Thats really sad, sorry to hear about your son. My daughter (who would have been 4 this year) died last year from complications with her malpractice-caused disability (doc screwed up when she was born and admitted it later after a big fight.) So I know how it feels to lose a child.

Congrats on the babies-they are beautiful! I can't wait til my Sonorans breed for me.

-Cat
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Bill,
Bad times unfortunately tend to fall on us all. I'm very sorry for your loss and I understand the tragedy involved in losing someone to a drug overdose (several times over, actually). I also agree with you when you say that there is definitely comfort in new life beginning after another ends, especially so tragically.
Those are righteous animals Bill and the credit is due to you and your sons wonderful accomplishments with the parents.
Best of luck and I hope you continue to find solace in the beauty of what you and your son teamed up to create.
All the best,
Jonathan Brady
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Jonathan Brady
My Kingsnake Photo Gallery

That , you and your family have been in our prayers . After wiping the tears from my eyes , I had to just hold my 20 yr old & tell him how much I love him . May God comfort & bless you & your family Bill .

Bill,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find some comfort in each other, your friends and your beautiful animals.

G-d bless,
Meryl Lechner

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A friend of mine, Karl Gürtner of Munich/Germany suffered through the same fate.

Karl (he died last year at the age of 71) has been a well-known breeder of true surinam redtails and burmese pythons. He also lost his son due to drugs at the same age. And the snakes gave him comfort, same as you.

I just wanted to let you know that there are others with the same fate, and I want to let you know that you have my deepest sympathy and condolence.

Keep your head up anyway and have much success in your (our) beautiful hobby: breeding the nicest snakes that exists - Boa constrictors!
Boa constrictor

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Beware of Commies and Mutts!

so sorry for the loss of your son. great snakes
your friend
James C.
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IF YOU HAVE IT SHOW IT. IF YOU OWN IT FLAUNT IT!!

I am so sorry for your loss. As a paernt I can really understand how painful that experience would be. You and your son will be in my families prayers. If there is anything I can do for you. Let me know.
John

np

Bill,
I am extremly sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one. Let alone a son whom you share such a strong hobby with. I hope you know that the whole snake community is behind you in your time of need.

-Sincerely,
Rose & Steve

My prayers are with you and your family Bill, im very sorry about your loss. God Bless you man. Bill

I am very sorry to hear about your son. I am sorry that this time of joy is shadowed by the sorrow and sadness from the loss of a loved one. At least you have these beautiful babies to add to the memory of your son. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Celia
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Celia Chien
webmaster
East Bay Vivarium
http://www.eastbayvivarium.com
I Love Boas

Our prayers and hearts goes out to you and your family.

My feelings are the same as everyone here. I lost both of my parents recently and know how such a loss hurts. Keep positive! And wow, what snakes, you have been blessed.

N/P

I am very sorry for your loss, and will remember you in my prayers, Bill. I am without a father because of drugs as well.... but I do not claim to even understand how you feel. I do wish you the best.

Your ghosts are beautiful.

Jesse Van Atta
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"Continuing to cling to the patterns you know, inhibits your ability to discover what you don't know." - Eric Allenbaugh

Im so sorry for your loss, our hearts and prayers are with you, and wish you and your family lots of love.
The babies are beautiful
Shawna, Robert, Steven
Refinedreptiles@aol.com