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FailureToCommunicate

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13. There really are good people here at DU. Too bad that, at a time like this, for you, they...

Reply to Wicked Blue (Original post)

Sun Jan 16, 2022, 11:44 PM

Jan 2022

are just..well, out somewhere in cyberland.

But words of sympathy do help. I lost my younger brother to cancer years ago, soon after joining DU, and my older brother this past

year (so no ability to travel and have closure). And people here were kind with their comments of empathy.

Your brother sounded like a good guy, and all the more so for all the family life struggles you both endured.

May you find some peace, and a sometimes a smile, when you think on him.

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I am overwhelmed by all the messages of condolence you posted on the death of my brother [View all] Wicked Blue Jan 2022 OP

He leighbythesea2 Jan 2022 #1

souds like he was far, far from a loser Skittles Jan 2022 #2

Hugs MLAA Jan 2022 #3

Reading your eulogy drray23 Jan 2022 #4

He accomplished 5 things that are new to me Tetrachloride Jan 2022 #5

A few thoughts from someone who has been where you are. 3catwoman3 Jan 2022 #6

Your remembrances of your brother are a loving tribute to him. Fla Dem Jan 2022 #7

Motorcycle guy? gay texan Jan 2022 #8

Your brother sounds like a real sweetheart. IMHO, anyone who loves cats, votes the Democratic ticket japple Jan 2022 #9

Your brother was a great guy. FuzzyRabbit Jan 2022 #10

I'm so sorry Wicked Blue Danmel Jan 2022 #11

It sounds as though your brother rose to face his challenges. Lonestarblue Jan 2022 #12

There really are good people here at DU. Too bad that, at a time like this, for you, they... FailureToCommunicate Jan 2022 #13

A powerful tribute to a great guy SheltieLover Jan 2022 #14