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jimbo67856 says on Nov 5, 2009, 08:15:

I don't know you but I'm sorry to hear that. I've lost a few family members and know how it feels. May she rest in peace in God's company.

Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it. ---- Thomas Jefferson

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dwmte7 says on Nov 5, 2009, 08:29:

thank you for your kind words. we lost our parents three years ago..about a month apart. how true it is, no one gets out of here alive. my sister was 71-72...we're 2 1/2 yrs apart.

patriarch

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jimbo67856 says on Nov 5, 2009, 09:31:

Oh man that's terrible. There's nothing easy about *A* death in the family, never mind a few of them close together.

I can say I know what you're going through, as we had a spate not too long ago where family seemed to go in bunches. As you know there are no words which soothe it, but I found what helped me was remembering the times we shared and the "goofy" family stuff we did together. Such as recalling my aunt always trying to cheat at gin rummy, my uncle always jokingly trying to sneak sweets (he was diabetic), and my cousin's rapacious appetite for any woman within a 10,000 mile radius. Or the jokes we made my best friend endure regarding his uncanny resemblance to Marky Mark back before dude was Mark whatever the hell he is now. Haha, poor guy: The response to any good joke he ever made was usually "feel the vibration, come on, come on" (hoping you know those were the lyrics to a MM song).

It's true that none of us get out alive, but we mostly "get out" with some pretty good friendships and some good memories. Try your best to focus on the good memories and not dwell on the loss, as "easy" as that is to say.

Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it. ---- Thomas Jefferson

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Desi1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Nov 5, 2009, 12:32:

My condolences, Douglas, I wasn't aware of your recent loss.

A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi

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miamimike says on Nov 5, 2009, 12:33:

Sorry to hear of your sister's passing, may she R.I.P.

Bésame, bésame mucho Como si fuera esta noche La última vez Bésame, bésame mucho Que tengo miedo a perderte Perderte después Bésame, bésame mucho Como si fuera esta noche La última vez Bésame, bésame mucho Que tengo miedo a perderte Perderte de

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ranaquajo (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 5, 2009, 12:36:

sloopskipper says on Nov 5, 2009, 14:38:

Douglas, I am also very sorry to hear of your loss. But, you also, have probably been there before, and know that only time and your sweet memories will soothe your pain, at least a little.

Surely most everyone on this board would share those sentiments, whether they express them or not.

Best wishes for some comfort for you, and your family.

Seems that some people think "everybody's outa step but me".

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Pappassito (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 5, 2009, 14:59:

whitewidow says on Nov 5, 2009, 17:30:

sorry to hear about your loss, douglas. rip

I'm no doper! I just play one on TV.

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christobeldawg says on Nov 5, 2009, 21:55:

I am sorry for your loss DW. I have 3 sisters, and they, along with my Mom, are the primary reasons that I have so much respect for the gentler gender. I feel sorry for the guys that grew up without sisters.

traveling hopefully is always better than arriving

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kalder says on Nov 6, 2009, 00:50:

Dreadful, absolutely dreadful. I'm deeply sorry for your loss Doug. I've lost a sibling too- it's a terrible thing. God bless you.

"A piece of cheese may entrap a mouse, but a bicycle could ensnare the Imperial Chancellor."~~An Bai Kuang

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 6, 2009, 01:57:

dwmte7 says on Nov 6, 2009, 09:23:

i don't know how it is for anyone else, only myself, but i find moments like these...with the loss of loved ones, the most difficult for words that are appropriate to express grief or thanks.

the grief, i'll deal with privately, but my thanks to all of you is difficult to express. will you excuse the simple words, "thank you", to convey my and my families gratitude to all of you, for your kind and thoughtful expressions of condolence?

all of you have shown so much caring that i am simply at a loss for words. again, to all of you, thank you.
d w martin

patriarch

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Mr. Hollywood says on Nov 6, 2009, 12:25:

So sorry to hear about your loss, Douglass.

Peace to you and your family.

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Nov 6, 2009, 13:44:

My condolences Douglas! God Speed to you and your family and RIP!

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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dwmte7 says on Nov 6, 2009, 14:26:

thank you both, very much. d


hey pirate.....where have you been?

patriarch

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 6, 2009, 14:26:

lpdiver says on Nov 6, 2009, 15:20:

douglas i too find myself at a loss for good words to truly express to you. wish i was there to give you a pat on the back and drink a few of you favorite beverages.

ts

Remember what the monkey says, "Fuck money it's free"

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dwmte7 says on Nov 6, 2009, 15:29:

from my heart, all of you....i really thank you and wish in some way i could reciprocate.
d

patriarch

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dwmte7 says on Nov 7, 2009, 04:58:

thank you, brians.

patriarch

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Robert Jorge says on Nov 8, 2009, 02:01:

I don't know what to say really either Doug. I am not good with stuff like this. But know you have been in my thoughts.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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