Linda W - Sad News
 

Dear HER2 support group,

I am very sad to say Linda Ward passed away quietly at 4am on Saturday 11 August (Australian EST), the day before her 50th birthday.

She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends in Australia and
around the world.

I trully thank all of you on the HER 2 support list for the compassion,
support and friendship you have shown Linda over the past five years. At
times she really looked forward to getting on the net the research the
latest, especially when she had received some bad news. You are an
inspirational group - more power to you all.

Good luck to you in the coming times - may we make all those small steps
towards a cure for this disease sooner rather than later, and I hope you can all play a part in reaching this goal. By taking part in trials and keeping our medical professionls "on their toes", I know Linda played her part.

thank you all again. If you see fit, please post this on the site.

Wes, partner of Linda Ward

----- Original Message -----
From: "HER2 Support Group Forums" <contact_us@her2support.org>
To: <wlward@optusnet.com.au>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 1:15 AM
Subject: Happy Birthday from HER2 Support Group Forums

She will be missed by all.
Joe

Lindaw had been with this group ever since being diagnosed and was an active participant.

She leaves her husband and four children.

I will certainly miss her and say a special prayer for her tonight.

Hugs
Christine

Wes,
Like linda, I spend alot of time on this site when I need to research bad news or a new development. The worst days are the ones when I log in to find one of us has passed away. It physically hurts my heart that I cannot change it or make things better for those she has left behind.
I am deeply sorry for your loss and the loss to Lindas family and friends. I will light a candle and say a prayer for her and also a prayer that you may find some small comfort in knowing she is not alone, but in the company of many other strong, beautiful women from this board who have also lost their long hard battle with this horrible disease. We will all miss her.

Peace be with you,
Steph C

I offer you heartfelt condolences in your loss of Linda. This site is such a Godsend for us all. We ask questions, encourage one another and also cry with each other. This is one of those times the tears flow.

May God's Peace surround you today,

Mary Jo

Please accept my sympathy. It makes my heart ache to read this. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you and Linda's family.

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

Sincere sympathy to you and your family. It's very difficult when we lose someone to this disease.

Wes, how kind and generous of you to offer us words of support in your time of loss. It sounds like Linda was blessed to have you in her life.

Wes, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I love this board but It sure upsets me when I come here to find we lost another one of our much loved bc sisters. I remember reading many of Linda's posts...I'm so glad she found some comfort here. My condolences...she will be missed.

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Chelee

Very sorry
 

We knew Linda was having trouble with spreading skin mets but I was hoping she could get relief with her new treatent.

LindaW may have been here when I found this web site, or came shortly thereafter. Anyway, she posted often and being half a world away her posts would be here in our morning. Sort of like a pleasant "greeter."

We also chatted a couple of times during the Sunday evening chats when Lisa was moderating. Now those two are chatting in person with no huge ocean in between. There is a great HER2support clubhouse filling with special souls.

My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family, Jeanette

Wes
Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your dear Linda...she was very dear to all of us on this board...and was always helping someone with a question or problem....we now have yet another angel watching over us...may her love and hope carry this burden for you.

Very sad

It saddens me that Linda is no longer going to be with us... a real loss for all of us.

Maria

So sad to hear the news about Linda .... My prayers go out to her family... May her memories be cherished forever ....


God Bless,

Debbie S

My Heart Is Crying
 

To the family of my very dear friend, my heart cries but the tears are finally drying knowing the torment and pain is over and her work with God has begun. Of course she had her duties here on the sight and everywhere she went she brought energy. My husband is the person here with Stage IV Breast Cancer and Linda had been a special ANGEL whom always brought us smiles and peace. The posts were many and the encouragement was unbelieveable. You must know how very empty our hearts are and that I will always try to give back in the same way that she did. She was our fine example of what a warrior should be and through the time that I knew her I gathered strength and power to fight this fight with my dear husband. Linda helped me to become more knowledgeable about breast cancer, more demanding about what we needed, but most of all she empowered us. We are all better people for being able to know and love this spectacular woman.

To Linda: I promise not to cry too long but you must understand how alone I feel without you here. Please tell our many other Warrior Angels we mourn for you all. You are going to be working with God in a different realm now, your work here is done. Thank you for showing us all how to fight, thank you for teaching us the true meaning of the human spirit. When you look down from above and watch us, remember that there is a part of you in everyone you touched. We were blessed to meet you and we are fortunate that you were unselfishly sharing your journey with us for yourself as much as for us. In my heart you shall always remain and although we will never forget you, we too will unselfishly give back to the circle we call cancer. I will never forget the love and strength you had and I ask God to watch over you special!! I love you and always will!!

Crying but not too long because I know you do not want that, I will continue to pray for your family. As for you...you have just entered a special prayer list for My Special Warrior Angels, a tribute for my friends that will never be forgotten. And Linda, I promise I will never stop believing. I Love You!!

Believe51....Marie G

Dear Wes,
The world is a better place for having had Linda with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and with Linda - for her spirit stays with all of us who have been privelaged enough to be touched by her notes.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Rentrac

Wes, I'm so sorry to hear about Linda's passing. It becomes harder and harder to lose our precious friends here. Each adds that something special that makes this place so wonderful. Linda was no exception. I know your lose is so great. May God bless you throughout this upcoming year. Best wishes, ma

Dear Wes,

Sending thoughtful prayers down under to you and your family. I am sure Linda felt blessed to have you by her side. We will all miss her.

Hugs, Catherine

I agree, it is hard to lose one of our sisters. Wes, my condolences to you and your family. I know you will miss her. She is a beautiful soul. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

I am very saddened by this news. Linda was very special to me, and I'm going to miss her.

Wes and family, I will keep you in my prayers.

<3 Lolly

Wes, condolences to you and the family. I think as we Aussies are few, we do tend to notice posts by other Australians more. I will let our aussiebc website know too.
So sad.
Christine

Wes and family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences on the passing of Linda. I was deeply saddened to learn of Linda's passing, as she was a valuable and active member of this forum. As you know, this forum is a wonderful tool for all of us and a tremendous place for all of us to find information and support. Loosing another bc sister is so difficult to take. My heart goes out to you and your entire family and may you all find comfort and strength from one another.

My Heart & Prayers are with You All
 

Dear Wes & Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Linda was a beautiful woman with such an amazing spirit. I loved reading her posts and sharing in her journey. She was so strong, not just for herself and her family but for all of us here on this board. She will be so greatly missed and we will cherish the memories for a life time and never forget her.

I couldn't have said things any better than Marie (Believe51) did. We all were so blessed to know Linda here on earth and we are so blessed to have her as our Beautiful Guardian Angel.

My families thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you all.

May time heal your sorrow and memories soothe and gladen your soul.

Love, Hugs & God Bless,
Nicola