Chefguy, I’m truly sorry. Take time to grieve and heal.
Your description shows your love for him plainly, Chefguy. I’m so sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Chefguy.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I literally can’t imagine what you must be going through. May his memory be a blessing.
How sad–your son was the same age as my daughter and I can’t imagine what it would be like to lose a child that young, and in such a heartbreaking way. My condolences to you and your family, sending you peace and strength.
I am very sorry for your loss Chefguy. This is well put, I feel inadequate to express it better so i would like Qagdop’s words to stand in place of mine.
I’m so, so sorry, Chefguy. Just joining the “been there” chorus to agree that the premature death of a family member who was in some ways unstable and self-destructive can be really torturing. It is natural and okay to simultaneously feel that you’re devastated at losing them and that you’re angry at their irresponsibility and that you’re guilty about your anger and that you’re glad they’re no longer suffering.
He loved you, he knew you loved him, that’s what really matters in the end. You’ll keep all the good things about him in memory and in time they will comfort you. All best wishes and cyberhugs.
OHHHHHHH! Chefguy, (((((((hugs)))))))) A little piece of me has died.
OHHHHHHH! Chefguy. (((((((((hugs)))))))). A bit of me has died. I love you. I am dead, and have to find a reason.
God man, I’m so sorry, losing my children is my biggest fear. You have two beautiful, handsome grandsons, I hope that maybe if there can be a silver lining here at all, maybe you can develop a closer relationship with the two of them, I’m sure they need your love during this time.
I am so sorry for this chefguy. thoughts, prayers and condolences be with you. That is absurdly too young to go. I hope in time you will be able to rid your mind of the thoughts of him in the hospital and replace that with the memories that count.
I am so sorry about your loss, chefguy, and your family’s, and the world’s. At times like this I turn to my heritage, and wish that the Father of Peace brings Peace to all who mourn. I hope that’s a start.
I don’t usually comment on this kind of thing because, well, because there are no words. But you should know that I read your post and it was very moving and sad beyond imagining. My thoughts and best wishes are with you.
Please add me to the condolences. I’m so sorry Chefguy
My condolences. 
Chefguy, I am so very sorry for your loss.
This is very good advice. There are bottom feeders in the world who will try to con a grieving family by telling them that they are responsible for a relative’s debts, and it might take a lawyer getting involved to make them back off.
I’m really sorry to hear this.
You have my condolences and prayers. Parents should never bury their children.
Add me to the condolences as well. Very sorry to hear what happened and hoping for whatever peace can be found.