Elizabeth Edwards dies

[jefferson_dem]

Source: WRAL

Chapel Hill, N.C. — Elizabeth Edwards, the political wife whose public battle with breast cancer, coping with marital infidelity and continued advocacy for the downtrodden raised her profile above that of her husband, died Tuesday. She was 61.

Edwards died at her Chapel Hill home, where family and friends had gathered in recent days after doctors informed her that her cancer had spread and recommended that she not undergo further treatment.

Edwards was first diagnosed with cancer in the waning days of the 2004 presidential campaign, when her husband, then-U.S. Sen. John Edwards, was the Democratic nominee for vice president. The couple didn't disclose her illness until after the election.

The cancer went into remission after surgery and months of treatment, but it resurfaced in early 2007, as John Edwards was mounting a second run at the White House. The Edwardses agreed at the time that they wouldn't allow the cancer to derail his candidacy.



Read more: http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/5573188/

[UrbScotty]

1. :-(

:cry:

[hamerfan]

52. R.I.P.

Elizabeth. Godspeed.

[Solly Mack]

2. RIP

K&R

[Dawgs]

3. Oh crap!

:(

[ThatsMyBarack]

214. Oh, crap!

:cry:

[polichick]

4. Oh, so sad. Bless her. nt

[Ohio Joe]

5. RIP - nt

[Blue Owl]

6. RIP Elizabeth

very sad news.

[roguevalley]

289. How terribly sad it all is. I feel for her children losing their

mother. its hard enough when you're older but when you're that young, how tragic. Go in a good way, Elizabeth.

[Ian David]

7. Oh, no! I didn't know it would be so soon. RIP, Ms. Edwards. n/t

[yourout]

RIP..

[blue neen]

8. Oh, Elizabeth...safe passage for you.

I'm so sorry for all who loved her.

[atomic-fly]

9. so sad...

RIP Elizabeth...

[onehandle]

10. Peace. nt

[DoBotherMe]

11. Oh

That is sad. Dana ; )

[gateley]

12. Whoa - its not on CNN or MSNBC - sites or TV. Wow, that was fast which

I think is a blessing.

[snappyturtle]

60. On MSNBC Chris Mathrews now.....nt

[gateley]

139. Yeah, both CNN and MSNBC lead off with it at the top of the hour. I would have

thought it would be 'breaking news', but they got to it pretty quickly.

[snappyturtle]

235. I heard on Mathews that Elizabeth passed away this morning.

I guess the family waited a bit before announcing it to the world.

[gateley]

291. Yeah - that's understandable. nt

[OhioChick]

13. RIP Elizabeth

:(

[BadGimp]

14. Rest In Peace

[boobooday]

15. I wish her peace

She took some blows that no person should have to endure.

[PeaceNikki]

16. Rest in peace, Elizabeth.

:(

[ET Awful]

17. RIP Elizabeth.

You were one of the good ones.

:(

[Rainbowreflect]

216. Amen!

This makes me so sad. :cry:
I pray she is at peace.

[BanzaiBonnie]

18. Peace to you Elizabeth

[AngryOldDem]

19. I wish her and her family peace.

[northoftheborder]

20. This is why I check DU frequently....you are almost always first with news...

[proud2BlibKansan]

21. Oh how very sad

[BrklynLiberal]

22. ......

:cry:

May you have a swift and gentle journey...

[Atticus]

23. Peace, good lady, peace.

[tekisui]

24. So sad. Pass well.

[alsame]

25. RIP Elizabeth. You tried to make this world a better place and I

wish you peace.

[PassingFair]

26. Brave and smart and deserved better.

A loss for us all.

[soleft]

27. I admire her so much - such a potrait of courage

And I will miss her greatly.

[tammywammy]

28. Very sad, her family's in my thoughts. n/t

[YvonneCa]

29. Peace to Elizabeth and her family...

...especially her three children. :hug:

[wundermaus]

30. profoundly sad...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60AChuvfzUo

[drm604]

31. So sorry to hear this.

:cry:

[SharonAnn]

32. Oh, I'm so sorry to lose her. She seemed like sister or best friend to me.

[Lithos]

33. Rest in Peace

You were a great lady and leave a wonderful legacy.

My condolences to her family in this time of sorrow.

[Mimosa]

34. Sincere sympathy.

*I'm sad*.

[SweepPicker]

45. Rest In Peace

My Friend

[Lucinda]

35. ...

[kgnu_fan]

36. She was a DU lurker and I remember she posted a few on DU if I remember correctly...

[delightfulstar]

108. She most certainly was, and most certainly did.

And as with everything she did, she did it with grace and class. This world (and the DU community) was a better place for her having been in it.

[jhrobbins]

292. Hear, Hear!!!!

[Kat45]

37. I just saw this on the news.

A sad day, but at least she's out of pain now. RIP Elizabeth Edwards.

[markpkessinger]

38. Has this been confirmed by any other sources?

I don't see ANY other news reports about this. It's possible that all the other major news outlets are slow on the uptake, but it's unlikely. Can anyone confirm or debunk this report?

[YvonneCa]

44. WWR tweeted...

...just minutes ago.

[d_b]

39. Rest In Peace

<3

[caseymoz]

40. RIP Elizabeth Edwards. Goodbye! nt

[BlueIris]

41. Love and light, Mrs. Edwards.

I'm sure you'll do as much good on the other side as you did over here.

[demmiblue]

42. Peace to all her friends and family.

Those poor children.

:cry:

[David Zephyr]

43. What a loss. It's people like Elizabeth who make sanity out of an insane world.

This breaks my heart into pieces.

She was loved by millions who she never met.

Rest in peace, Elizabeth. You helped make the world better.

[cal04]

46. Rest In Peace Elizabeth

very sad day

[GentryDixon]

47. RIP

So sad.

[newscott]

48. So sorry to hear this. RIP.

[RamboLiberal]

49. RIP Elizabeth - you were a great lady

And my sympathies to your family - especially your children.

[CreekDog]

50. Oh no

:(

[lisa58]

51. Peace to your Soul - Peace to your Family

[Tippy]

53. Rest in Peace Elizabeth.......

[myrna minx]

54. Oh how sad. Rest in Peace, dear lady.

:cry:

[Lucian]

55. :(

[JI7]

56. it's kind of hard to believe

even though we knew she had cancer and it wasn't going to be cured and even from what we learned yesterday.

because in all of her appearances we saw she looked great. but the same thing was true with DAna Reeve . i remember thinking when she was on tv shortly before she died that she looked great and wouldn't leave anytime soon. but she died so soon after that.

it's one of those things where once you get sick and you can't improve it happens fast.

[Tess49]

57. Oh my. I wasn't prepared for this to happen so soon. God speed Elizabeth. n/t

[UpInArms]

58. I'm so sorry for all of our loss - she was a gift to the world

[Botany]

59. Damn this one hurts ....

sleep well my friend

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

61. So sad... :(

[ProSense]

62. RIP Elizabeth.

This is a heartbreaking loss.


:cry:

[rocktivity]

63. Her life should have had a MUCH happier ending.

RIP

:(
rocktivity

[TBF]

64. Godspeed Elizabeth, you'll be greatly missed. nt

[MsLeopard]

65. RIP dear Elizabeth

What a loss for her family, and the nation. My condolences to her family.

[WonderGrunion]

66. Godspeed Elizabeth

You were a true champion for social justice and this world is a darker place without your light on it.

[truebrit71]

No way...I feel so bad for the kids...

...RIP...

[Renew Deal]

67. Tragic

:cry:

[indimuse]

68. RIP

;(

[Tx4obama]

69. RIP Elizabeth. Our prayers are with the Edwards' family. n/t

[hamsterjill]

70. The lights have just dimmed.

n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

71. Gone too soon, way too soon...

Safe passage to her bright soul...

My deepest condolences to all who loved her...

:cry:

[Sydnie]

72. Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your life with us. RIP, you earned it. n/t

[pecwae]

73. Sweet and peaceful journey, dearest Elizabeth.

This one hurts...a lot. Hard to put words to it. Many condolences to her family.

[roxiejules]

74. A strong lady

So sad ~

[NewJeffCT]

I feel numb over this - may she rest in peace

what terrible news

[Blaq Dem]

75. RIP Elizabeth. We will miss you.

I remember when she came to Democratic Underground after the 2004 election and told us she had cancer. She was a nice person. My condolences goes out to her family.

[derby378]

76. Rest in peace, Elizabeth...

We will all miss you. :cry:

[jefferson_dem]

77. N&O: The self-proclaimed "anti-barbie" helped "change the way political wives were viewed."

...

Still, Elizabeth Edwards helped change the way political wives were viewed. She was the self-proclaimed "anti-Barbie" who was comfortable sitting in on campaign strategy meetings, chatting with Oprah on TV, or even going head-to-head with conservative columnist Ann Coulter.

She brought a similar self-possession to the media attacks that circulated around her in the wake of news about her husband's infidelity.

"I'm 5 feet 2, dark-haired and could hardly be further from the Barbie figure," Edwards once said. "I think of myself as a fairly serious person."

http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/12/06/847131/cancer-claims-elizabeth-edwards.html#ixzz17SxI6b2u

[chimpymustgo]

201. Thanks for this thread - and this post. Elizabeth, rest in peace.

[HillbillyBob]

362. I loved it when she left coulter gabblin like a chicken

I don't know what to say . I admired Elizabeth very much.
I was and am pretty peeved about her husbands selfishness.
I won't rant on this thread.
My life has been touched by cancer so often and I have lost so many to it and to HIV that I cannot even count anymore.
I grieve for the loss of a great woman and wonderful person, she advocated for us at the bottom.

[CJCRANE]

78. I remember her posts on DU.

She was a ray of light in a dark time.

[Luciferous]

185. RIP

[frazzled]

79. Very sad. May she rest in peace and may her family ...

and especially her children ... bear their grief by remembering her passion in life.

[NorthCarolina]

80. RIP Elizabeth

:cry:

[dhill926]

81. from all reports, a very classy woman......

R.I.P.

[The Wielding Truth]

82. Oh... bless her soul

[J-Lo Biafra]

83. You were a class act, Elizabeth.

:(

[wisteria]

84. She will be remembered for her warmth and caring and her fighting spirit. May she rest in peace

and may her family find comfort in her life and her memories.

[defendandprotect]

85. Still shocking .... even though expected. Sad news ---

Terribly sorrowful time for the family - my sympathies --

[DFW]

86. She had ten times the class of her husband. Only the good die young. n/t

[lpbk2713]

87. Rest quietly Elizabeth.

You earned it.

It's our great loss. We share it with her friends and loved ones.

[Lindsey]

112. I can't express how sad I feel right now. I knew it was coming.. just

not this fast. RIP, Elizabeth. Now you're with your son and I know you're happy. It's us who are so very, very sad.:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[SocialistLez]

88. Oh wow! I was NOT expecting this. =[

R.I.P.

[pinto]

89. Ah geez. I hope she was as comfortable as possible, surrounded by family and friends,

if that was her choice. Saw her letter earlier, she seemed so clear on what was important to her at this point. RIP.

[cynthia]

333. a link to that letter?

please,

this came as quite an unexpected announcement.

we knew she had cancer, yet I didn't know it was so close.

we all have a limited time in this life, and how precious that time is.

hug someone you love today

[yellerpup]

90. What a loss.

She was a great woman and she will be missed. RIP, brave girl. :cry:

[delightfulstar]

91. K&R, and Peace to a fantastic woman.

Thank you Elizabeth, for all you've done. We will continue your fight. Rest in peace, dear friend.

[Catherine Vincent]

92. :-(

Safe journey Mrs. Edwards.

[politicasista]

93. Relax In Paradise

Peaceful Journey, Mrs. E. :cry: :grouphug:


Condolences, prayers are with the Edwards family.

[SaveAmerica]

94. She was my favorite candidate in 2004, so smart and she really cared

She made the town hall meetings that she attended wonderful.

[Applepie]

143. I agree

I remember hearing her speak during the last days of the campaign and thinking she should be Kerry's running mate, and then I thought she should be running her self. She was sincere. What a lady.

[Doc Martin]

95. Rest in peace

[Dappleganger]

96. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Losing a loved one to cancer is a horrific event. :(

[sharp_stick]

97. Her poor children

I can't fathom how difficult this must be to a 12 and a 10 year old. I was really hoping she could make it past Christmas.

[tavalon]

290. I lost my mother when I was eight

so I feel especially sad for her children. They will carry this loss for the rest of their lives. May it gentle with time.

[sharp_stick]

372. That's the kind of pain

I can't imagine or wish to be able to imagine.

I'm sorry for the loss of your mother.

[tavalon]

383. Thanks

It will have been 40 years next summer since she died. I went through lots of therapy to finish my grieving for her. I do feel sorry for those kids.

[MNBrewer]

98. Condolences to the Edwards family

[calimary]

99. So sorry to hear this.

We knew this day would come, but DAMN. Still sure feels bad. Prayers for her kids and loved ones.

[craigmatic]

100. Those poor kids. I feel so bad for them.

[MissDeeds]

101. Very, very sad news

Bless her heart.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[pamela]

102. ...

:cry:

[angstlessk]

103. I am saddened...what a beautiful person.....godspeed Elizabeth...n/t

[closeupready]

104. Very sad.

:cry:

[YankeyMCC]

105. Peace to her and those that loved her n/t

[TwilightGardener]

106. God bless her--a good person. RIP.

[Rhiannon12866]

107. Wow.

Just heard this on the news and it's still so hard to believe. What a beautiful and courageous lady. We are made less by her passing. Godspeed, Elizabeth. ;( :patriot:

[Boudica the Lyoness]

109. RIP Elizabeth

You did good with your life...a job well done.

[dkf]

110. So brave...

My admiration for the grace with which she led her life through adversity knows no bounds.

Peace...

[underseasurveyor]

111. No words

Only silence and many tears :cry:

[Cleita]

113. The world is a sadder place.

May she finally find peace.

[MuseRider]

114. Rest easy EE.

You lived your life with grace and dignity under some of the most trying of circumstances. Not many of us could have or would have done so. It was a testament to your strength and value system. I hope your passage was easy and quiet and that your eternity is loving.

[connecticut yankee]

115. Rest in Peace, Elizabeth

You were a great and courageous lady, and we will miss you.

:cry:

[klook]

116. Great, great person

Love her toughness, optimism, and ferocious heart. Elizabeth Edwards will always be an inspiration to me.

[madmom]

117. What a sad day, RIP Elizabeth :O(

[supernova]

118. Peace to ER and her family

Wishing them love and understanding in the coming days.

[baldguy]

119. RIP

[beforeyoureyes]

120. RIP Elizabeth...all my positive energy and thoughts to the Edwards family

Very sad.

[pnwmom]

121. Rest in peace, dear Elizabeth. n/t

[Odin2005]

122. Oh God no!

:cry:

[FLAprogressive]

123. What a courageous person. At least we can take solace in the fact that she is no longer suffering.

RIP Elizabeth :cry:

[LynneSin]

124. What an amazing lady

:cry:

[neobeetle]

125. Just heard it on Randi Rhodes now

This is sad

[Beaverhausen]

126. Rest in Peace

:cry:

[cmd]

127. Rest in peace.

[Liberty Belle]

128. I'm so sorry. What will happen now to the children?

Will they live with their father, or some other relative? Such a tragedy on many levels.

[Mira]

129. RIP - she was spectacular K&R

[StarryNite]

130. RIP Elizabeth

:cry:

[Laf.La.Dem.]

131. RIP

:grouphug:

[glinda]

132. RIP lady.

[sandyj999]

133. Rest in Peace Elizabeth

[Hayabusa]

134. RIP Elizabeth

[lunatica]

I'm sorry that the last years of her life were so unhappy

I thought she had more time. How sad.

[highplainsdem]

135. Rest in peace, Elizabeth. Godspeed.

[HereSince1628]

136. M.G.H.M.O.H.S.

She had great dignity. She deserved much better.

[HughBeaumont]

137. At peace.

[budkin]

138. No words...

[malmapus]

140. Rest in peace, and thoughts with the Edwards family...

That's about all I can write at this point, still letting it sink in. She was a great woman.

[tpsbmam]

141. Rest in peace dear Elizabeth.

You touched my heart and soul.
:cry:

[Roland99]

142. Damn... :-(

[bluesmail]

144. So sorry to hear this. Yes, You Elizabeth are a classy lady. eom

[wtmusic]

145. "In the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world

the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that, I am grateful."

[Irishonly]

146. She is at peace

I will miss her words of wisdom. Cancer sucks

[NeoConsSuck]

147. Rest in Peace, Elizabeth

what a dark day this has been.

[mdmc]

148. God Bless..

[SaveOurDemocracy]

149. Very sad news. RIP Elizabeth. n/t

[kjackson227]

150. Her suffering is over... rip :(

[trud]

151. the good die young n/t

[wellst0nev0ter]

181. Ditto That Times A Thousand

:^(

[Crunchy Frog]

152. RIP.

[Blue Diadem]

153. RIP Elizabeth.

A great lady gone way too soon.

[progressoid]

154. Damn

just damn.

:cry:

[lenegal]

155. RIP sweet lady. No more pain.

I am so sad her children, especially the younger ones, will grow up without their mother. Godspeed Elizabeth.

[ProfessionalLeftist]

156. Elizabeth Edwards Dead at 61

Source: Huffington Post

Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, has died, according to WRAL. She was 61.

The AP reports:

WASHINGTON -- Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, died Tuesday after a six-year fight with cancer, her family said. She was 61.

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/07/elizabeth-edwards-dead_n_793416.html

[Jamastiene]

157. :(

:cry:

[booksenkatz]

158. One of the few good ones. Peace to her children. NT

[Arctic Dave]

159. RIP

[City Lights]

160. Rest peacefully, Elizabeth.

:cry:

[kestrel91316]

161. RIP

And a pox on those many DUers who attacked HER for how she handled her husband's philandering.

[FedUp_Queer]

162. I didn't know her, but this really felt like a kick in the gut.

[maddezmom]

163. RIP

:cry:

[orleans]

164. so sad. she certainly made a mark on this world--in a good & positive way. n/t

[Plucketeer]

165. One sweetheart of a lady.

Rest easy now, Elizabeth.

[robertpaulsen]

166. My eyes are welling up. RIP Elizabeth.

I pray for your family.

[mod mom]

167. Rest in peace. :(

[2QT2BSTR8]

168. Rest In Peace Elizabeth

So very sad. :cry::cry::cry:

[DesertFlower]

169. RIP elizabeth. even in spirit you are loved by many.

[Janice325]

170. Rest in peace, dear lady.

You were one of a kind, and will be missed. :cry:

[Azathoth]

171. RIP

[proud patriot]

172. It's hitting me hard .. Crying here

Rest in Peace DUer Elizabeth Edwards

[hisownpetard]

173. Beautiful soul. So sorry for the hurt you endured.

[Frisbee]

174. Very sad news.

RIP, Elizabeth. You were always one of the good ones.

[cate94]

175. RIP

I am so sad to hear this. My sympathy to all her family and friends. Safe passage.

[katty]

176. Au Revoir Elizabeth

[MelissaB]

177. RIP Elizabeth

:cry:

[vanbean]

178. She was a great Democrat. They don't come any better.

[non sociopath skin]

179. Sleep well, Elixabeth.

David and Arlene

[Arugula Latte]

180. ...

[warrior1]

182. On no!

Bless her heart. Rest in peace Elizabeth.

[Mad_Dem_X]

183. Oh, no...was hoping she'd hang on

at least until after the holidays. How terrible for her family.

Rest in peace, Elizabeth. :cry:

[Skinner]

184. Rest in peace.

:cry:

[Stinky The Clown]

186. She was quite a woman. I admired her greatly and now I mourn her.

In response to another thread, I'll give some kind thoughts to her entire family, including her husband.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

187. Rest well

[sabrina 1]

188. It feels like losing a friend.

R.I.P. to a great lady :cry:

[Dennis Donovan]

189. A crushing loss for all. Cross gently Elizabeth and rejoice in your reunion with Wade...

:cry::cry::cry:

[politicalmajority]

R.I.P. Elizabeth Edwards

Thank you for all your public services. You will be dearly missed for a very long time.

[Nordmadr]

190. Fair Winds and Following Seas Elizabeth. May your family find strength in each

other and in their love for you. This is sad news.

[MorningGlow]

191. Godspeed, Elizabeth

Damn, this one hurts. :(

[sonias]

192. Rest in peace, Elizabeth Edwards

Condolences to the whole Edwards family. :hug:

[avaistheone1]

193. Take Elizabeth and cut her out into little stars

And she will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garrish sun.

-borrowed from Shakespeare









C/o Edwards' Facebook page, circa September 2010.





Elizabeth's Favorite Books

• Optimist's Daughter
— Eudora Welty
• Bird by Bird
— Anne Lamott
• Portrait of a Lady
— Henry James


Elizabeth Enjoyed Listening To

• "I Will"
— Ben Taylor
• "You Better Go Now"
— Jeri Southern
• "Coffee in a Cardboard Cup"
— Mandy Patinkin




RIP Elizabeth Edwards you will not be forgotten.

[wilt the stilt]

194. This was her post I saved it- I find it inspiring

Since I cannot start a thread (which I think is a good rule by the way), I have to hijack one -- at least briefly. I do want this thread to continue on, though, because the topic is so important. (Moderators can feel free to move this, of course.)

But I also had something I wanted to say to all of you. You know that I read DU and have for quite some time, long before any of you knew my name. I really appreciate the support you have given me on this latest hurdle and before. It means a lot to me and to John.

Now that I have more time, I will post some, too. But today I want to share something inspiring, part of a letter from Thomas Jefferson. This is from the new Bernstein biography of Jefferson. Jefferson sent the letter in 1798 after the passage of the Sedition Act:

"A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over, their spells dissolve, and the people, recovering their true sight, restore their government to its true principles. It is true that in the meantime we are suffering deeply in spirit, and incurring the horrors of a war and long oppressions of enormous public debt. If the game runs sometimes against us at home we must have patience till luck turns, and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost, for this is a game where principles are at stake."

[tomg]

195. A good person. Peace and

compassion to her family.

[Mudoria]

RIP Ms. Edwards

In happier times:

[kdmorris]

196. That is really sad. Rest in Peace. n/t

[Dulcinea]

197. RIP.

Godspeed, Elizabeth.

[Loki]

198. YOU ARE WITH WADE NOW ELIZABETH

PLEASE KEEP THOSE OF US WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND IN YOUR PRAYERS, YOU WILL BE IN OURS.

PEACE

LEE

[maxpower]

199. R.I.P.

Max

[dogday]

200. Go with grace Elizabeth. RIP

Best wishes to her family...

[rasputin1952]

202. I am reminded of the Beautiful Clapton song...

"Tears in Heaven"

Beyond the door,
There's peace I'm sure,
And I know there'll be no more
Tears in heaven.

But there are still tears here on earth for the loss of a wonderfully intelligent, compassionate woman that was an inspiration for me and so many others...

[VermeerLives]

239. Very beautiful

Thanks for posting those lyrics; they are so true.

[BlueDemKev]

327. You're bringing tears to my eyes...

...I'm so sad. Cancer is such a horrible disease. She fought it so bravely--despite the living hell she was going through in her personal life--with courage and grace.

[Divine Discontent]

339. truly... a very special person. thanks for the reminder of the lyric.

[JoePhilly]

203. Wonderful woman ... Deserved a better husband.

[Crystal Clarity]

204. Very Sad

She will be greatly missed. :-(

RIP Elizabeth

[Lifelong Protester]

205. A wonderful person and role model for all, she will be missed

prayers and condolences to the family and her children.


SHE would have made a good president.

[waiting for hope]

206. My heart is breaking, I truly admired her.

:cry: Wishing her family peace and a safe journey for Elizabeth.

[Mike 03]

207. Rest In Peace, Sweet, Inspiring Woman

I haven't been to DU in months, but this brought me back. It's good to see that so many others were moved by this courageous woman's message.

Thank you, sweet, kind, inspiring Elizabeth Edwards.

[CLANG]

208. She was such a wonderful person, I'll miss her...

Rest in peaceful slumber, Elizabeth.

[blogslut]

209. Rest in Peace

Dear, Elizabeth.

[mstinamotorcity]

210. Safe Journey

Lady Edwards, Get some REST!!!

[Enthusiast]

211. Saddened to hear this.....nt

[man4allcats]

212. Rest In Peace, Elizabeth.

My cats and I wish your spirit well on its journey into eternity. :cry:

[Arrowhead2k1]

213. Crying shame, too soon...

RIP.

[whathehell]

215. I didn't know it would be so soon......Such a lovely woman...I'm so sorry.

[Kadie]

217. ...

:(

[etherealtruth]

218. So sad .... a tremendous loss

[qanda]

219. RIP Elizabeth Edwards

Your voice of reason helped to keep me sane many days. I will always remember when you stopped by DU-- we were all so excited. You will definitely be missed. My condolences to all those who truly loved you.

[seabeyond]

220. .

[westerebus]

221. She was a person much to be admired.

May she rest in peace.

[seafoamrider]

222. RIP, Dear Lady

God bless her. Elizabeth was a friend of DU. I remember her lovely posts. Too young. May she rest in God's loving arms. Condolences to her family. Sad day.

[Delphinus]

223. Safe passage, Elizabeth.

Many blessings to your loved ones left to mourn.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

224. Goodnight, Brave Soul. RIP Elizabeth.

:cry:

[colsohlibgal]

225. She Made Her Mark, RIP Elizabeth

What a great, wise woman in so many ways, life just isn't fair sometimes. She will be missed.

[liberalmuse]

226. OMG, that is so sad.

I read her message yesterday and today she's gone. I remember when she used to post here. She was a lovely lady. Fucking cancer.

[progressivejazz]

227. I loved her

and she made it easy for me to love her.

[renate]

228. she's with Wade now...

... in her belief system and in mine, anyway. That must bring her endless joy. And her suffering is over.

:cry:

[KT2000]

229. R.I.P. Elizebeth Edwards

Peace and condolences to her family.

[eridani]

230. Safe passage, Elizabeth n/t

[Harry Monroe]

231. Rest In Peace, Elizabeth

The world was a better place for having you in it. May Heaven welcome you with open arms.

[samplegirl]

232. I hope she has peace and happiness now.

she will be missed.

[femrap]

233. So damn sad......nt.

[karynnj]

234. Kerry statement on Elizabeth

“This is very sad news, and the fact that it isn’t a surprise makes it no easier to hear. Elizabeth Edwards was an incredibly loving, giving, and devoted mother, and Teresa and our entire family are grateful for the time we shared getting to know her in 2004. We have many wonderful memories of those days traveling the country and seeing firsthand Elizabeth’s great affection for Cate, Jack, and Emma Claire. Today all those moments are rushing back.

“The same day our campaign ended at Faneuil Hall, we saw Elizabeth head off to Mass General to confront this terrible disease. America came to know her in a different and even more personal way, as she fought back with enormous grace and dignity. She became an inspiration to so many. Teresa and I, along with our family, send our prayers and deepest sympathies to Elizabeth’s family and the children she loved so much.”

http://news.bostonherald.com/blogs/news/city_desk_wired/?p=2789&srvc=home&position=recent

[VermeerLives]

236. Very sad

I did not expect this so quickly, even after yesterday's (?) announcement. I was just listening to some beautiful Christmas music when I read this; my eyes are filled with tears and my heart goes out to her family, especially her children. Elizabeth Edwards was so courageous in her fight against breast cancer, and she fought with dignity.

Thanks to all of you who posted the photographs of Elizabeth here; the one with her two youngest children is so precious.

[MaineDem]

237. Shedding tears for Elizabeth today

Such a great loss. Condolences to her children.

[me b zola]

238. Godspeed, Elizabeth

Peace and comfort to her family.










What a crappy day all the way around. :(

[Kermitt Gribble]

240. Sad, sad day...

The world lost a great human being.

Farewell, Elizabeth

[gmoney]

241. Very sad...

she deserved better...

[emilyg]

242. RIP

[krabigirl]

243. RIP :( :( :( :(

[cyr330]

244. Awful News

I didn't expect it to happen so fast. . . Didn't we just get news yesterday that she had stopped treatment? This is really sad. I feel bad mostly for her kids, and NOT for her philandering hubbie.

[nonconformist]

245. Devestating. RIP Elizabeth, you were a wonderful person and we were lucky to have you.

[pmorlan1]

246. Goodbye Sweet Elizabeth

I will certainly miss your tenacity and your gentle spirit. My heart goes out to your family and friends.

[bleever]

247. Elizabeth, you may be gone, but your inspiration lives on.

Rest in peace, beautiful warrior.

[benfranklin1776]

248. What a terribe tragic horrible shame.

I am so very sorry for her suffering and that of those that loved her. Her work and legacy will not be forgotten and will be continued.

[Daphne08]

249. RIP Elizabeth

:cry:

[Darth_Kitten]

250. Very sad. RIP

n/t

[spooky3]

251. I am so sorry.

[Veracious]

252. I love you Elizabeth

What a wonderful person you are.

[KoKo]

253. Lovely Woman...She had the "STUFF" to be President on Her Own..! Wings of Love

will allow her to FLY! WINGS OF LOVE!

[Mike Nelson]

254. Have a beautiful journey, Elizabeth...

We will always remember you.

[Hubert Flottz]

255. Very Sad, she was a sweet lady.

[Sugarcoated]

256. Damn . . .

RIP Elizabeth.

I think I'll go get drunk now.

[Jawja]

257. RIP Elizabeth Edwards

[go west young man]

258. In dedication: Mark Knopfler's "Golden Heart"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVGumxRz3Oo

[mtowngman]

259. RIP, a brave, beautiful woman. n/t

[Duval]

260. A great lady/a "real" person. RIP :(

[Politicub]

261. RIP

She was a wonderful person.

:(

[Kali]

262. oh

so fast :-(

[Kennah]

263. Wow! I did not expect her passing so soon.

How very sad.

R.I.P.

Perhaps, with a little more hope and a lot more hard work, her passing may help bring about real health care reform.

I can think of no more fitting tribute to her memory.

[Paula Sims]

264. The good ones are always taken too early

Peace Elizabeth. You now have Peace and no pain.

[Batgirl]

265. Her gallantry continues to inspire. RIP.

[midnight]

266. We were so fortunate to have a health care champion like Elizabeth Edwards....

[Island Blue]

267. Peace be with you, Elizabeth.

:cry:

[Digit]

268. Rest in Peace, sweet Elizabeth

I will remember you always as a great human being with a loving heart.

You will be missed by many....
:cry:

[Duncan Grant]

269. Deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

I will always remember Elizabeth for her very public support of equal marriage for gay people in 2007.

[Paper Roses]

270. RIP great and noble lady. Sad day for all.

[Shrader]

271. R.I.P.

[Ferretherder]

272. RIP, Ms. Edwards.

I wish that she had not had to endure her husbands infidelity so soon before her death. I hope she died at peace.

[janet118]

273. It's true . . . the good do die young. :~ (

[mnhtnbb]

274. So sad. So terribly sad for her young children. RIP Elizabeth.

[Raksha]

275. RIP Elizabeth.

You were truly a great lady.

[lordsummerisle]

276. Terrible loss

and way too soon. RIP.

[sirthomas66]

277. RIP, Elizabeth...Good journey to you...

[Guilded Lilly]

278. Goddess bless her and the family.

[subterranean]

279. Rest in peace, Elizabeth.

We need more like you.

[veness]

280. Elizabeth lives on in our hearts. Peace to all who are saddened by her passing. n/t

[alp227]

281. RIP Mrs Edwards - and CURSE YOU JOHN FOR BETRAYING HER!

I think that if no one else is doing so I might as well break the silence.

[Name removed]

305. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[JDPriestly]

350. There is nothing more difficult to overcome than the loss of a child -- nothing.

Losing a child is often too much for a marriage. There is just no way to deal with that loss without change. Every time you look at your partner, you are reminded of the pain.

Don't be so quick to blame.

In my experience (and I have a fair amount), unless one or the other partner is mentally ill or addicted to something (usually alcohol or some drug), the blame (if you want to see it that way) should be shared by both sides. Sometimes extramarital sex is an addiction. Sometimes it is simply a way to leave a bad relationship.

[Phentex]

282. I am so sad...

I was hoping for many more years for her. :(

[bear425]

283. Rest in Peace. My condolences to her family.

She will be greatly missed.

[skygazer]

284. The light's a little dimmer in the world

An amazing lady is gone.

[FourScore]

285. My heart goes out to her family.

She was a beautiful person and will be greatly missed.

[Historic NY]

286. Godspeed good woman..........

O8)

[usregimechange]

287. no words...

[tavalon]

288. I'm so sorry for the loss of her

Not only as a shining spot in a political landscape but as a mother to her children. They will really miss her.

[jannyk]

293. So strong, so brave, so young, so very, very sad

I really think I would have liked her a lot if we'd ever met. As it is, I admire and respected her.

I'm glad there is no more pain Elizabeth, but I'm so sorry you have left us.

:cry:

[Kucinich Feingold]

294. R.I.P Elizabeth

This is tough for me , since this makes me think about my mom friends lately, that have been diagnosed with cancer. But I hope for best wishes to the Edwards family and happy holidays.

[MilesColtrane]

295. She was too good for him.

She faced her burdens with an amazing amount of grace.

My condolences to her family and friends.

[RoccoR5955]

296. Rest In Peace Ms. Edwards. You deserve so much more.

[Va Lefty]

297. Very sad day

she handled a very difficult situation with class and grace. How many people could do that? I think it's a short list. Safe passage

[mzmolly]

298. Stopping in to pay my respects to a brilliant, courageous woman, who happened to be a DU-er.

RIP Elizabeth.

[dulurkernomore]

299. R.I.P. Elizabeth

I have lurked here for several years. I remember the depression I felt after Kerry/Edwards lost in 2004. I always admired Elizabeth Edwards for not being the usual dumb trophy wife that many politicians seem to be attracted to. She was smart, witty, well versed on the issues and someone that I felt like if I met that I could relate to. She struck me as both ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. Time is all of our enemy and if I can keep her last words in the forefront of my mind perhaps I can make each day count like she did. Godspeed my "she-ro". Go gently into that dark night and find that peace that you so richly deserve.

[nannah]

300. sad. she was quite a woman....how sad for her children.

[Anakin Skywalker]

301. A Very Sad Day. :-(

[Haole Girl]

302. This one's for you, Elizabeth

Robert Herrick's 'To Daffodils'

Fair daffodils, we weep to see
You haste away so soon;
As yet the early-rising sun
Has not attain'd his noon.
Stay, stay
Until the hasting day
Has run
But to the evensong;
And, having pray'd together, we
Will go with you along.

We have short time to stay, as you,
We have as short a spring;
As quick a growth to meet decay,
As you, or anything.
We die
As your hours do, and dry
Away
Like to the summer's rain;
Or as the pearls of morning's dew,
Ne'er to be found again.

[KC]

303. RIP Elizabeth

You will be missed.

KC

[jefferson_dem]

304. Statement by the President on the Passing of Elizabeth Edwards

Statement by the President on the Passing of Elizabeth Edwards

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Elizabeth Edwards. This afternoon I spoke to Cate Edwards and John Edwards, and offered our family’s condolences. I came to know and admire Elizabeth over the course of the presidential campaign. She was a tenacious advocate for fixing our health care system and fighting poverty, and our country has benefited from the voice she gave to the cause of building a society that lifts up all those left behind.

In her life, Elizabeth Edwards knew tragedy and pain. Many others would have turned inward; many others in the face of such adversity would have given up. But through all that she endured, Elizabeth revealed a kind of fortitude and grace that will long remain a source of inspiration. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2010/12/07/statement-president-passing-elizabeth-edwards

[saracat]

306. I am so saddened by this news. My own mother died young of this terrible disease and it seems littl...

progress as been made since then. I am sad that the children and the family will now forever have their holiday season overcast with the missing of Elizabeth. My own mother dies at the holiday season and it leaves an emptiness that is never overcome. Rest in peace, dear Elizabeth. You were an inspiration and a very special person.We will not see your like again. Peace to John and the family.

[cascadiance]

307. My father passed away a year ago today too! I was just thinking about that before I saw this post..

RIP Ms. Edwards! It's a better way to remember that day than thinking that they died on Pearl Harbor day...

[oldtime dfl_er]

308. a very very sad day

My sympathies go out to her children. R.I.P. to a wonderful woman.

[AllyCat]

309. Godspeed sweet woman. You are a model of strength to us all

[Gemini Cat]

310. A Great Woman.

We will miss you.
Rest in peace.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

311. This is a very sad day

[webDude]

312. RIP, dear Mrs. Edwards.

[lonestarnot]

313. May you have peace now.

[PuffedMica]

314. RIP Mrs. Edwards

[JTFrog]

315. Heartbreaking.

I'm sitting alone in the airport in tears. This is the saddest news all year.

Rest in peace good lady.

[bookman]

316. A very classy lady

I remember her campaigning in 2004. I thought I'd rather vote for her.

[jobycom]

317. RIP, dear one. nt

[JTG of the PRB]

318. So very sad. She was a woman of true class.

Rest in peace, Elizabeth.

[joe1991]

319. A wonderful, tough, southern belle

[timefortherevolution]

320. I wish there were a whole lot more dems like her.

[GreenEyedLefty]

321. I admired her so much. Safe journey, Elizabeth.

[trayfoot]

322. What a GREAT and CLASSY Lady!

I am extremely sad, but I know she is with Wade - that makes the loss barely bearable. RIP GREAT LADY!

[wordpix]

323. prayers to the sky for you, Elizabeth

[ElsewheresDaughter]

324. The planet just got a little dimmer...Journey on good soul.

[Beacool]

325. Very sad news.

I was hoping that she would at least have the holidays to spend with her children. She lived a meaningful life and handled her illness with dignity.

Rest in peace, Elizabeth.

:-(

[BlueDemKev]

326. Oh God, How sad....

...damn cancer! When the hell are we ever going to find a cure for it (oh I forgot...there's no money to fund cancer research--tax cuts for millionaires is more important).

Seriously though, to the entire Edwards' family....I'm so, SO sorry. Elizabeth was a great woman who represented the very best America has to offer. :cry:

[McCamy Taylor]

328. RIP

[EmeraldCityGrl]

329. A life well lived. At long last peace for you Elizabeth.

[humbled_opinion]

330. A woman with such amazing grace,,,,

Rest now... be at peace.

[earcandle]

331. Peace to you, baby girl. You did good. See you in the spirit form one of these days.

[Jennicut]

332. I just saw this now. For some reason, this actually hit me really hard.

I wish she had more happiness at the end. Rest in peace, Elizabeth.

[theHandpuppet]

334. Peace in passing, dear lady

Your labors are done, sweet be your sleep.

[Hissyspit]

335. Goodbye to an honored DUer

and a very classy lady. You had the best and worst of it.

[vanlassie]

336. Rest In Peace Elizabeth

Magnificent lady.

[Divine Discontent]

337. been mourning since I heard this. What a wonderful soul. She will be missed.

God bless the Edwards family, and Elizabeth, if you're able to hear all the good things said about you, in heaven, may you know I appreciated your tireless work on behalf of the downtrodden, and support for equality for ALL of God's children, and doing so with eloquence and a command of the issues that was compassionate and authoritatively convincing! Your time here was well spent!

[mwdem]

338. I just heard this.

I have no words...

[kimi]

340. Bless her heart and safe passage

Peace to her family and friends.

She leaves a strong and lasting legacy. RIP.

[friendly_iconoclast]

341. A very classy person. She will be missed.

My thoughts are with her family.

[Sparkly]

342. May she rest in peace. nt

[Blue_Roses]

343. this is so incredible sad...

her kids are my kids ages...:eyes:

She was an awesome person.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

344. my condolences to the family. May she rest in peace.

:(

[Tripod]

345. Have a blessed journey. n/t

[KitSileya]

346. May she rest in peace.

And be united with her son, Wade. My thoughts go to her other children, her husband, and the rest of her family and friends.

[fortyfeetunder]

347. She fought the good fight. She won.

May she have eternal rest and joy.

[k8conant]

348. First I cried and then I cried again...

You, Elizabeth, were a woman of great love and great class and like me of 1949 vintage. I always wanted to meet you, but I never did.

May you rest in peace and rise in glory.

May God comfort all those who mourn you.

[pam4water]

349. R.I.P. :(

[movingviolation]

351. Sad, sad day.

I wasn't expecting this so soon. Rest in peace sweet lady, my prayers are with your family, especially your children. Cancer killed my mom too almost 20 yrs ago (breast cancer) and her brother, my uncle just a couple months ago (pancreatic cancer).
I hate cancer.

[mackerel]

352. Bless her soul. Peace be to her children.

[girl_interrupted]

353. RIP

God bless her and her family, it's so sad.

[unc70]

364. "Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great"

This quote from the Official Toast of the State of NC, along with the State Motto which translates to "To be, rather than to seem", certainly apply to Elizabeth Edwards. While she was born and raised elsewhere and first came to NC as a student at UNC after her father became commander of the Naval ROTC here, she and her entire family put down deep roots in NC and a strong commitment to The University and its mission of service to all the people of NC, and to those throughout the world.

When we were undergrads, Chancellor Sitterson welcomed new students to The University, telling them how based upon their academic achievements, their intelligence, and other talents they had been selected to receive a precious gift, to come to this special place as students of this University. Their education here would prepare them for their chosen profession, but more importantly, it would prepare them to be good citizens, leaders in their communities and professions, whether in education, government, law, military service, business, science, health care, the arts, or anywhere else and above all as an informed citizen and voter.

This required the free expression of competing ideas, closely examined and tested, standing or falling based on its merits, not on the whims of the powerful, on tradition, on prejudice, on expediency, on popularity.

This gift, this University, is made by those for over 200 years who have lead, supported, taught, and funded it, and by all the people of NC through their taxes. This gift to you as a student carries with it an obligation going forward to make a positive difference in the lives of the people of NC -- especially those too young or too old, too weak or too poor, or others unable to have their voices heard -- ALL of them including those who attack us and The University daily on television, in the press, or in person.

Elizabeth Edwards certainly made a difference. But like with another slightly older student I knew back then, Paul Wellstone, I have been brought to tears knowing how sorely we will miss her.

[Duppers]

354. If the world had the grace and courage of this woman.

'Tis a sad passing.

:(

[mtnester]

355. So very upsetting and sad for everyone who knew AND did not know her

she is proof that sometimes, hope and will can keep you alive against all odds. Take that away and you slip away.

[bobmorr1]

356. RIP

You are with Wade now. Safe passage.

[Le Taz Hot]

357. 61.

Goddess, that's young. Sending White Light to her family and hope John gets everything he deserves with his new "soul mate."

[SemperEadem]

358. Rest in peace, dear lady

I just hope that the press doesn't drag up her husband's idiocy during this trying time... it needs to be laid to rest and never brought up again. Let the woman rest, for God's sake. Allow her children to grieve the loss of a fine and good mother without the press bringing up that man's fukkery in the process.

[Ganja Ninja]

359. God Bless Her, she was a wonderful person. n/t

[HillbillyBob]

360. I think the wrong one was running. I had a lot of gusto for Mr Edwards

I had more for Elizabeth.
Rest In Peace dear lady.

I have lost both grandmothers to cancer and have survived 4 rounds myself. Personally I think it has to do with the pollution the corpses belch, since both of my grandmothers and numerous other members of my family have had strange cancers and all lived in an area where there were coal mining, coal powered paper, tire and chemical plants along the Potomac's North branch pre EPA there was no life in the river and the smell .
We are poisoning our entire world for a few to make vast fortunes while we die from the pollution.
Now I don't know if EEs cancer was genetic or environmental.
Either way she will be missed.
I live near enough to Carreboro and Chapel Hill that I should have gone to her shop to say hello and tell her how much I admired her, but I never 'had the time' as I was usually in CH for Dr apts for my hiv.

[harun]

361. RIP

[VeryConfused]

363. RIP Liz

You were a brave woman and an inspiration to us all

[vaberella]

365. Just read the news a moment ago. RIP. n/t

[nradisic]

366. R.I.P.

So sad...for.I really feel Elizabeth & John's two young children...very sad indeed...

[Coventina]

367. I'm crying. But in a way, I'm glad she went quickly after being home

and with family.

Her suffering is over. For that we can be thankful. I hurt deeply for her children, though.

[Democat]

368. RIP

Sad.

[Joanne98]

369. RIP

[Skittles]

370. farewell lovely lady

:cry:

[mcollins]

371. May she find comfort in the next life. nt

[AsahinaKimi]

373. omg so fast...

thoughts go out to the family.

[Justpat]

374. Joyous passage, Elizabeth. n/t

[Dokkie]

375. So soon

RIP ELIZABETH

[lebkuchen]

376. Be seeing you in the next dimension

Peace

[Manifestor_of_Light]

377. A classy lady.

I suspect that she was a far better woman than her sleazeball husband deserved.

:cry:

[mvd]

378. RIP, Elizabeth

She was a good person, and I send out my condolences to her family. This is very sad.

[Permanut]

379. Truly a role model

for strength, courage, compassion and old fashioned dignity. The world is a better place for having had her here.

[asthmaticeog]

380. R.I.P.

[gauguin57]

381. I'm glad Skank-Ass John Edwards was at her bedside, so she could go in peace (and forgiveness?)

I hope she was able to forgive him, so she could cross over without bitterness weighing on her soul.

But John is still a skank-ass.

I pray he's a good father to those kids, because Elizabeth's death is going to leave a huge hole in their lives.

[demnan]

382. She was a great woman

I don't post here much anymore but I remember the wonderful post she made in 2004 when Kerry lost. She was a such a great person and a wonderful member of DU.

Godspeed, Elizabeth