that made me happy i kind of have an idea of whats happening. he will be sent home tomorrow, he should be home for week to attend the furneral and have a few dyas to himself.

anyone have any advice on how i shoud try and comfort him.... im bad when it comes to funerals and stuff like that.

I'm sorry I didn't see the old thread who passed away? And all you can do when someone dies is just support the other person sometimes that means listening to them, sometimes it means just holding them, sometimes it means giving them space...but just make it clear that WHAT EVER it is HE needs you will be there for him

I'm glad you heard from him. Depending on the type of griever he is, I would just give him space but be there physically if he needs a hug or anything like that. Let him talk as much as he wants to talk, and maybe offer to drive him somewhere open and beautiful to just let his mind go. Good luck sweetie. Hang in there!

his grandfather passed away. (he was like his father) i have talked to steve'sbrother and 2 cousins and steve is by far taking this hit the hardest. he had the option to come home tonight but is waiting till tomorrow. he knows if he stay at basic een for an extra day it will help keep his mind off of it.

I'm glad the emergency leave is all arranged. I suck at dealing with grief, so I can't give you any real suggestions. :hugs

Pleased his leave's been approved. I'd say just continue to support him - hug him, hold him if he wants, or just listen, or if he needs space let him have that too. Hopefully he'll tell you what he needs. Thinking of you.