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04-28-2006, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 329
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Dear Al,
Thank you for sharing Linda's final moment. I like to say the translation of my favorite poeme for you "Remember the flight, the bird is mortal".
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04-28-2006, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Indiana
Posts: 123
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I always read your post and always found them interesting and full of information. I feel like you and Linda are someone I know and have lost. It is hard to explain to other people as I mourn your lost, that it is someone I never met but still I felt as I had. My aches for your lost. Patty H
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04-28-2006, 07:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 15
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oh, Al...
Dear Al,
I've just come up on your tragic news and want to say only that my heart breaks for you and your family. You've been such a mainstay for so many of us who visit this board and find community here...
There's a word in Yiddish, "mensch" that literally just means "man," but really means a person who always finds a way to do the right, loving, honorable, and selfless thing, no matter what. It means you.
Thanks for being a guide and an inspiration. And know that many of us, all around the world, are grieving with you.
Warmly,
Jeff
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04-29-2006, 04:53 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wayne, NJ
Posts: 1
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To Al and family,
My deepest symphathies upon your loss.
I have been a lurker here for over a year now and only registered today. I am angry! We must stop this damned disease in its tracks.
I will be sending Christine and Joe a donation in memory of Linda today to be used as they seem fit.
AnnW
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04-29-2006, 05:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Huntington, N.Y.
Posts: 162
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Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time.
Linda could not have had anyone better by her side. I applaude you for your strength, compassion, spirit and love for your wife.
Maryanne
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04-29-2006, 06:13 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 23
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my prayers are with you
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
I am relatively new to this board but I know from all of your posts that you were so deeply involved with Linda's care. What a blessing that you had one another through all of this.
Linda sounds like wonderful person and the world is a lesser place without her.
May God bless you during this difficult time -
jane
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04-29-2006, 07:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Michigan
Posts: 230
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I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mary
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04-29-2006, 08:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Utah
Posts: 52
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Dear Al,
I am so sorry for your loss....Linda was absolutely beautiful. You and your family are in my thougths and prayers. love, Amy
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04-29-2006, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 414
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So sorry to hear of your loss
Dear Al,
I am sorry to hear of Linda's death. I guess alot of people have pointed this out, but you were a model carer and Linda was lucky to have you. I am glad that you will be coming back to the board eventually since you have helped so many people with your knowledge.
Best wishes,
Christine MH
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04-29-2006, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 758
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Dear Al and family,
My thanks goes out to God for having given Linda to you and you to us. You are such an inspiration to us all. I pray your days ahead will be filled with the peace of knowing you did all you could and that Linda fought the good fight.
Love & prayers,
Marlys
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04-29-2006, 06:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 274
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Dear Al & family,
I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. As others have stated, you will have the peace of knowing that you did all you could and then some. That will help bring you comfort in the days ahead. May God be with you and yours.
Sincerely,
Liz J.
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04-29-2006, 08:07 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Reno,nv
Posts: 9
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Dear Al and family, I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved Linda. You are all in my thougts and prayers. God Bless. Patti
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04-29-2006, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 52
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I thought of you all week as I dug in my garden. I hoped so much that Linda would pull through. Al, you are such a guardian, and I hope you know you did everthing you could.
I am so happy to hear that you will still be with us.
Diane
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04-30-2006, 12:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MS Delta in Clarksdale="Home of the Blues" (near Memphis,TN)by Misssissippi River/levee's highest pt.
Posts: 224
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kat in the delta
Dear Al,
I am SO sorry. You have been a kind, helpful soul to Linda during this hard battle. May you and your family have peace always. This life on earth is brief, but precious. I know you being there with her, and the simple act of(touch)by holding her hand helped her more than anything else in this world. I use to wonder if a man would be compassionate to a very sick spouse. Now, through what I have read on this website about you and Linda, I know a man can not only be compassionate,-- but kind, faithful, loving, and strong.
Take care of yourself. WE are all here for You --- so keep in touch. God bless you at this time and always----- Kat
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04-30-2006, 07:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LI, NY
Posts: 660
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Dear Al, I am so sorry to read about Linda's passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayers and Linda is now dancing with the Angels - happy and free from this horrible disease.
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04-30-2006, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,843
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No words.
I am sure your continued contributions and support will be greatly valued when you feel like returning.
RB
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04-30-2006, 10:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 87
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I'm fairly new to the board, but have appreciated your postings. I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time.
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04-30-2006, 09:40 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: California
Posts: 13
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Dear Al,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family may some comfort in the thoughts and prayers of those that you have both touched.
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05-07-2006, 12:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 144
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I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't know you beyond reading your postings and being in awe of both you and Linda and your passionate fight. I do however know some of the journey you and she have been on.
I too had the privelege of bringing my husband home with hospice when he was dying of cancer. And I agree, it is a gift.
To this day, the most important thing I have ever done in my life was to be my husband's caregiver. I take great comfort in knowing that he knew how supported and cared for he was and that he was able to die in his own bed, surrounded by those who loved him most.
I hope you too find some comfort in this.
And thank you for sharing the picture of your wife. Quite a beautiful woman.
God bless you and keep you through your journey of grief now.
Ginagce
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05-10-2006, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Marcos, CA
Posts: 48
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Al,
Please accept my condolences. I am so sorry.
Stephanie
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