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Sun Dec-16-07 09:48 PM
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The World Lost A Treasure This Evening |
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Patricia was an amazing woman.
Born with Polio, she lived a life of handicap and pain. She married an Air Force Colonel who survived WWII and retired. He cared for her for 6 decades and gave her an amazing life.
Her many accomplishments include:
An English teacher. A concert pianist. An author. An accomplished gourmet cook. One of the leaders of Common Cause. One of the leaders of The League of Women Voters. A Life Long Democrat. A Champion of Women's Rights. A Champion of Minority Rights. A fighter.
At the age of 80 she had had enough hip and back and leg pain due to her Polio handicap. She marched into her doctor's office and demanded they cut off her leg. They did and she was fitted with a prosthetic leg. She had her fucking LEG cut off to make her life better. At the age of 80. She was never happier after the recovery period.
Her fucking LEG.
This woman FOUGHT for Women, Minorities, RIGHTS, JUSTICE her entire life. This was the most intelligent person I have EVER had the chance to know. This woman was an inspiration to all who had the good fortune to meet her. BRILLIANT doesn't even begin to describe her. A life long fighter for justice for ALL people.
Aunt Pat died at 6:00pm tonight.
I love you Aunt Pat. I love you so much.
I am so sorry. At least you got to celebrate your 65th wedding anniversary with Uncle Bud last week.
R.I.P.
I love you.
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:50 PM
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She would have been wonderful to know.
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:50 PM
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1. I'm so sorry for your loss. |
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She sounds as if she was a wonderful person whom the world will be less without her.
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:52 PM
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2. My husband suffers from post-polio syndrome. |
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I understand why she had her leg removed.
Sorry for your loss, matcom. :hug:
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:53 PM
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3. You rock, Aunt Pat. nt |
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:53 PM
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4. Wow, what an amazing life! She helped in shaping your views, |
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it sounds like. And married 65 years? Double wow. RIP, Aunt Pat, and my condolences, matcom.
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:53 PM
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5. Condolences to you and your family |
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And it was grand she got to celebrate that anniversary. Sometimes, they can hold on for some big event before they leave. It may be testament to the power of the will. Since she was a champion for so much, she must've had one helluva will. And that much caring can't be gone, just because the vessel wears out and breaks.
Strength to you and yours. Peace and absence of pain to your Aunt Pat.
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:53 PM
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...my sincerest condolences.
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:55 PM
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8. My condolences to you and your family. |
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Your aunt was certainly a remarkable woman!
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:57 PM
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9. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family in your time of loss. |
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Sun Dec-16-07 09:58 PM
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10. My condolences to you and your family. |
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:00 PM
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11. So sorry. She must have been an extraordinary person. She will miss you, too. |
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:00 PM
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12. I'm so very sorry, Matcom |
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She truly sounds amazing.
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:00 PM
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13. I am sorry for your family's loss ... |
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Edited on Sun Dec-16-07 10:09 PM by sjdnb
While never famous or celebrated, it is the 'Aunt Pats' of the world who, quietly, enrich us and our world, every day, with their very presence. For our family, it was Busia - a strong woman who's common sense, sense of fairness, and compassion and love of others, made us and those around us, better people for having known her.
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:00 PM
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14. My condolences on your loss. Indeed. OUR loss. |
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May she rest in peace. She fought the good fight.
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:05 PM
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15. Sounds like one heckuva lady |
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and her husband sounds like one heckuva man. RIP to Aunt Pat and my condolences to you, him, and all of us. The world needs more like her.
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:06 PM
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16. I grieve with you, bubba. |
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:07 PM
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17. She was a true blessing to many lives. I'm so sorry matcom. n/t |
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:08 PM
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18. Another outstanding member passes |
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Strong silent footprints that carry humanity forward, but for their goodness we carry on, they are never forgotten, within our hearts we are united. thanks for sharing matcom :hug:
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:09 PM
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19. My condolences to you and your family Matcom. |
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I'm so sorry for your loss.
aA
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:10 PM
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20. The world suffered a great loss tonight... |
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:12 PM
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We're much better for having had Aunt Pat in our world |
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She sounds like she was a fantastic woman who made a very big difference in the world, and for that we owe her a debt of gratitude. She sounds like a shining example for all of us to follow.
So sorry for your loss, matcom, but glad you were able to enjoy her as much as you did.
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:12 PM
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to have known such a magnificent woman.
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:13 PM
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22. What an amazing woman |
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I'm so sorry she passed. I'll say a prayer for each of you.
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:14 PM
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:14 PM
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You left a good legacy in your nephew.:patriot:
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:15 PM
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sounds like she was well loved :grouphug:
you are too man
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:18 PM
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26. I'm sorry for your loss. |
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She sounds like a real person of strength to be be missed in times when it is needed.
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:18 PM
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27. Your aunt sounds like an amazing woman. |
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:19 PM
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How sad. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:21 PM
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29. My deepest condolences for you and your family |
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:21 PM
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30. Condolences to you and your family, matcom |
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your Aunt Pat was a treasure
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:35 PM
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31. Sleep well, Pat. Its so obvious you were deeply loved by many. |
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Sun Dec-16-07 10:47 PM
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32. My sincerest condolences, Matcom ... |
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She obviously deserved your deepest love and admiration .... The world will be that much smaller now that such a marvel of humanity left us behind ....
My deepest regrets to you and yours ....
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Sun Dec-16-07 11:23 PM
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She sounds like an awesome lady.
:hug:
Here's one from Haruka.
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Sun Dec-16-07 11:24 PM
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I am SO sorry.... so sorry
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death..... no explanation no excuse
no fucking reason......
lost
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Sun Dec-16-07 11:26 PM
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I see where you get your spirit. You have an amazing family. I wish you all comfort in this difficult time.
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Sun Dec-16-07 11:31 PM
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36. I'm sorry matcom-- all my condolences to you and your family... |
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Edited on Sun Dec-16-07 11:32 PM by mike_c
Your aunt sounds like a remarkable woman. It's a blessing to be touched by such luminous souls.
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Sun Dec-16-07 11:32 PM
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37. Aunt Pat loves you too Matcom... |
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Mon Dec-17-07 12:41 AM
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40. My condolences, matcom. |
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Mon Dec-17-07 06:30 AM
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41. Good journey to her brave soul |
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So sorry for your loss matcom, she sounds like she was an incredible woman.
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Mon Dec-17-07 07:38 AM
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43. I am sorry for your loss. I know you and your family will miss her terribly. |
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Thanks for telling us about her.
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Mon Dec-17-07 08:27 AM
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44. Go in peace, Aunt Pat... |
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:hug: matcom. Sorry for your loss. She sounds like quite a remarkable woman!
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Mon Dec-17-07 08:31 AM
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45. My deep condolences for your |
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loss, Matcom. What a wonderful thing to have lived such a life. While mourning your loss, don't forget to celebrate a life well lived.
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Mon Dec-17-07 12:59 PM
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46. My condolences for your loss and the loss to our nation. |
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It sounds like your Aunt Pat was a real :patriot:
This is a time when we cannot afford the loss of even one.
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Mon Dec-17-07 01:27 PM
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47. You were a very lucky person, Matcom, to have had such |
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a gem of an Aunt. how proud you must be to have been related to such a remarkable, brilliant, accomplished individual. May she rest in peaceful glory. The world suffers for this loss.
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Mon Dec-17-07 01:44 PM
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48. I'm so sorry, matcom. |
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She sounds amazing. :hug:
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Mon Dec-17-07 02:58 PM
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49. To say hers was a "life well lived" is an understatement (nt) |
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Mon Dec-17-07 03:10 PM
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50. Her legacy is greatness. She changed the world. I am very sorry |
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for your loss, my friend. It is clear to me that God needed a good chat with a powerfully good person in Heaven. Blessings to you and your family.
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Mon Dec-17-07 05:36 PM
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last night was rather hard for me but today is somewhat better. I REALLY appreciate your kind wishes. She was a marvelous lady and lived a fantastic life (her "handicap" aside).
i will not dwell on the result, rather the "life" she would want me to.
a hearty :hug: to all of you.
you would have adored her. really.
thank you again.
:hug: to all of you.
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