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No Vested Interest

(5,157 posts)
42. So very sorry to read this sad news. Strokes are so very hard.
Mon Oct 29, 2018, 01:42 AM
Oct 2018

So glad you and your/his sons were with him when he passed.
May your memories of the 48+ years carry you through the hours and days when you miss him most.

So sorry for your loss SCD ... my heart goes out ... and know that you are loved mr_lebowski Oct 2018 #1
Sorry for your loss. mecherosegarden Oct 2018 #2
I am sorry. What a shock. I bet it still hasn't really sunk in. You are in my thoughts. Doodley Oct 2018 #3
Such a long time together. 3catwoman3 Oct 2018 #4
I weep for you my sister in humanity. 🕯 sprinkleeninow Oct 2018 #5
You have my condolences. TexasTowelie Oct 2018 #6
I'm so sorry for your loss. CentralMass Oct 2018 #7
I'm so sorry Beaverhausen Oct 2018 #8
Electronic hugs and sympathetic vibes being sent to you (inadequate though they may be). alwaysinasnit Oct 2018 #9
To both you and family my condolences . This happened with my father - here one moment then gone. lunasun Oct 2018 #10
I am so sorry. You must be in shock. Shrike47 Oct 2018 #11
I am so sorry for your loss RainCaster Oct 2018 #12
I am so sorry. Corvo Bianco Oct 2018 #13
I'm so very sorry for your loss. StarryNite Oct 2018 #14
Celebrate the privilege of coinciding in space and time with him for 48 years, 9 months Xipe Totec Oct 2018 #15
Damn. WinstonSmith4740 Oct 2018 #234
So very sorry for your loss, my dear SoCalDem... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2018 #16
I'm so sorry. After so many years together, this is tough. Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #17
OMG. my heart goes out to your and your family. iluvtennis Oct 2018 #18
I am so sorry for your loss...a lifetime together... Satch59 Oct 2018 #19
I am truly sorry proud patriot Oct 2018 #20
:( So sorry to hear. You were both beautiful in that photo! C Moon Oct 2018 #21
Deepest sympathy. Scarsdale Oct 2018 #175
((SoCal)) blm Oct 2018 #22
Love that picture. Looks like you grew up together. mountain grammy Oct 2018 #23
I'm sorry, SoCalDem Solly Mack Oct 2018 #24
I'm so sorry! DUgosh Oct 2018 #25
I am so very sorry for your loss, SoCalDem! pnwmom Oct 2018 #26
I'm terribly sorry. LisaM Oct 2018 #27
Very sorry for your loss JDC Oct 2018 #28
I wish you did not have to go thru this shock and loss. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2018 #29
such sad news orleans Oct 2018 #30
There is no way to prepare, and no words that are adequate DFW Oct 2018 #31
Sincere condolences... RHMerriman Oct 2018 #32
I never know the right words. Control-Z Oct 2018 #33
so sorry kanda Oct 2018 #34
Heartbreaking! I'm so sorry. You were a beautiful couple. spooky3 Oct 2018 #35
Condolences to you. edbermac Oct 2018 #36
I am so sorry for your loss. (eom) StevieM Oct 2018 #37
I never know what to say, except I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart. Laffy Kat Oct 2018 #38
I am so very sorry. murielm99 Oct 2018 #39
I'm so sorry for your loss. FuzzyRabbit Oct 2018 #40
I'm so sorry for your loss DesertRat Oct 2018 #41
So very sorry to read this sad news. Strokes are so very hard. No Vested Interest Oct 2018 #42
i am so sorry Demovictory9 Oct 2018 #43
So very sorry for your loss, SoCalDem. BadgerMom Oct 2018 #44
My heart goes to you. question everything Oct 2018 #45
Condolences, dear friend SoCalDem.... KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2018 #46
I'm so very sorry. cate94 Oct 2018 #47
You are a member of our family, too. What a blessing it must be to love each other so long. NBachers Oct 2018 #48
I'm so sorry. May his memory be a blessing. EllieBC Oct 2018 #49
Truly sorry. Duppers Oct 2018 #50
So so sorry for loss of your husband. God Bless you. trueblue2007 Oct 2018 #51
Care and comfort in your time of loss. rwheeler31 Oct 2018 #52
I'm so very very sorry, SoCalDem diva77 Oct 2018 #53
A loss that mere words are not enough to say how truly sorry I am... pbmus Oct 2018 #54
I am so sorry for your loss. tenderfoot Oct 2018 #55
What a lovely photo of you two. LittleGirl Oct 2018 #56
I always thought so too.. SoCalDem Oct 2018 #58
My sincere condolences, SoCalDem. kag Oct 2018 #57
Memory eternal shenmue Oct 2018 #59
I was saddened and touched by your story. It's is a haorrible loss, I cannot imagine. So very sad Pepsidog Oct 2018 #60
So sorry... JohnnyRingo Oct 2018 #61
I am so sorry. ChazInAz Oct 2018 #62
Hugs dear SoCalDem. Words don't begin. mahina Oct 2018 #63
I am so sorry. I recently went through something very similar AJT Oct 2018 #64
Condolences to you. spooky3 Oct 2018 #113
So sorry for your loss. I hope you're finding inner peace as you move forward. nt Fla Dem Oct 2018 #235
It sounds as though you built a beautiful life together. Totally Tunsie Oct 2018 #65
I'm so sorry for your loss. pruple Oct 2018 #66
Sad and beautiful. byronius Oct 2018 #67
I am so sorry. area51 Oct 2018 #68
How awful! Glamrock Oct 2018 #69
I am so very sorry, my friend. Rhiannon12866 Oct 2018 #70
I am so sorry Lifelong Protester Oct 2018 #71
Deepest sympathies to you and your family. Duncan Grant Oct 2018 #72
I'm so terribly sorry, SCD. Peace and strength to you and your in the difficult days ahead... Hekate Oct 2018 #73
So sorry for your loss. Remember the good times. GoneOffShore Oct 2018 #74
Paz! RestoreAmerica2020 Oct 2018 #75
My sincerest condolences R B Garr Oct 2018 #76
I am so sad for you. Silver Gaia Oct 2018 #77
A long and happy life together, a mercifully quick and peaceful end. DRoseDARs Oct 2018 #78
I'm so sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Oct 2018 #79
I am so sorry. Celebrate every second you shared with his wonderful energy; his smile says it all. fierywoman Oct 2018 #80
Dear SoCalDem... calimary Oct 2018 #81
I am so sorry KT2000 Oct 2018 #82
Heartbreaking, a very sad loss. JohnnyLib2 Oct 2018 #83
My heart goes out to you and all who love him... WePurrsevere Oct 2018 #84
Sorry to hear this, SoCalDem True Dough Oct 2018 #85
I'm so sorry for your loss SoCalDem. Thank you for posting livetohike Oct 2018 #86
Our condolences SoCalDem denbot Oct 2018 #87
Mu heart aches for you... FarPoint Oct 2018 #88
So sorry for your loss... Raster Oct 2018 #89
Oh dear! My sincere condolences, SCD... Dennis Donovan Oct 2018 #90
I am so very sorry. mnhtnbb Oct 2018 #91
Oh, SCD, babylonsister Oct 2018 #92
so sorry for your loss handmade34 Oct 2018 #93
my deepest condolences to you and your family. Kurt V. Oct 2018 #94
sorry for your loss, accept my condolences. JHan Oct 2018 #95
My condolences sellitman Oct 2018 #96
Sincere condolences MFM008 Oct 2018 #97
I'm so sorry for your loss, SoCalDem. Lars39 Oct 2018 #98
I know that there isn't much that words can do. zanana1 Oct 2018 #99
I am so sorry for your loss. CousinIT Oct 2018 #100
That's a heartbreaking story PJMcK Oct 2018 #101
I am so very sorry janterry Oct 2018 #102
Death sucks SallyHemmings Oct 2018 #103
Hugs, my friend Maeve Oct 2018 #104
I echo the sentiments of everyone on this forum. I am sorry. in2herbs Oct 2018 #105
I'm so sorry! redwitch Oct 2018 #106
I am sorry for your loss Cary Oct 2018 #107
Condolences,SoCalDem on the loss of your beloved husband. gademocrat7 Oct 2018 #108
I'm so sorry Ohiogal Oct 2018 #109
My deepest condolences to you and your family Docreed2003 Oct 2018 #110
My condolences to you and yours. rzemanfl Oct 2018 #111
i cant even imagine..... samnsara Oct 2018 #112
That's a sweet picture.You can tell there was love there. Crutchez_CuiBono Oct 2018 #114
I'm so sorry. sinkingfeeling Oct 2018 #115
I am so sorry for your loss Fresh_Start Oct 2018 #116
What a beautiful photograph. Zoonart Oct 2018 #117
Sincerest condolences to you and your family GeoWilliam750 Oct 2018 #118
my condolences krakfiend Oct 2018 #119
I'm so sorry Blue_playwright Oct 2018 #120
I so sorry, SoCalDem. Aristus Oct 2018 #121
I cant fathom the depths of your loss. Le Gaucher Oct 2018 #122
My heart breaks for you and your family lillypaddle Oct 2018 #123
So very sorry. democrank Oct 2018 #124
Please accept my condolences. malthaussen Oct 2018 #125
So very sorry SoCalDem... Tikki Oct 2018 #126
I am so sorry for you loss. TNLib Oct 2018 #127
It happened to me, too. BonnieJW Oct 2018 #128
I am so sorry. bronxiteforever Oct 2018 #129
So so sorry. My heart breaks for you. nt Kahuna7 Oct 2018 #130
Lump in my throat. So sorry for you and your sons. Fla Dem Oct 2018 #131
I am so very sorry. davsand Oct 2018 #132
I am so sorry for your loss. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #133
Very sad for your loss. A long life together but never enough. IADEMO2004 Oct 2018 #134
Words always seem so insufficient. Online so very much more so tymorial Oct 2018 #135
I am so sorry for your loss. DarleenMB Oct 2018 #136
So sorry for YOUR loss SoCalDem Oct 2018 #167
Hugs to you. Your loss is so recent, I hope you are doing ok. Fla Dem Oct 2018 #237
Never enough years to love the people we love! nocoincidences Oct 2018 #137
Condolences for your loss. Skinner Oct 2018 #138
So sorry TuxedoKat Oct 2018 #139
I'm so sorry Bettie Oct 2018 #140
Oh no, I am so sorry. MuseRider Oct 2018 #141
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. madaboutharry Oct 2018 #142
. Loryn Oct 2018 #143
So sorry meow2u3 Oct 2018 #144
He had a wonderful smile! CrispyQ Oct 2018 #145
Forever in your heart........nt Heartstrings Oct 2018 #146
I am so sorry for your loss. Maraya1969 Oct 2018 #147
All my love Socaldem cally Oct 2018 #148
SoCalDem ... CountAllVotes Oct 2018 #149
... defacto7 Oct 2018 #150
So very sorry for your grief and sadness.....wish I could provide true comfort for your loss. ... Ninga Oct 2018 #151
So sorry SCD...... panader0 Oct 2018 #152
I'm sorry for your loss, SoCalDem. nt brer cat Oct 2018 #153
My deepest condolences.... airmid Oct 2018 #154
I'm so very sorry to hear your tragic news. BobTheSubgenius Oct 2018 #155
I'm so sorry, the same thing happened to my father 7 years ago. haele Oct 2018 #156
I am so so sorry. CaptainTruth Oct 2018 #157
Deepest condolences, SoCalDem. Granny M Oct 2018 #158
My empathies... No words. nt TwistOneUp Oct 2018 #159
So sorry for your loss Marthe48 Oct 2018 #160
I'm very sorry for your loss. dae Oct 2018 #161
My condolences to you and your family pandr32 Oct 2018 #162
I'm very sorry for your loss FakeNoose Oct 2018 #163
I'm so very sorry. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2018 #164
Sorry for your loss... Stuart G Oct 2018 #165
Holding you in my heart for comfort, SCD... so very sorry. TygrBright Oct 2018 #166
... Amimnoch Oct 2018 #168
Wishing you comfort during this intense heartbreak. JudyM Oct 2018 #169
My heart to you kentuck Oct 2018 #170
My condolences on your loss. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2018 #171
Sorry for your loss. 47of74 Oct 2018 #172
Lovely photo, your smiles speak through your grief saidsimplesimon Oct 2018 #173
So very, very sorry. hostalover Oct 2018 #174
i'm so sorry for your loss. barbtries Oct 2018 #176
Damned onions made my eyes water. keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #177
Sorry for your loss Dan Oct 2018 #178
My deepest sympathies hermetic Oct 2018 #179
so sorry for your loss (nt) matt819 Oct 2018 #180
SO sorry for your loss, wish I could console you. You had a long blessed marriage. joanbarnes Oct 2018 #181
so sorry to hear this sad news bigtree Oct 2018 #182
I'm so sorry for your loss kimbutgar Oct 2018 #183
What a gorgeous couple! colorado_ufo Oct 2018 #184
I am so sorry UpInArms Oct 2018 #185
So sorry. volstork Oct 2018 #186
I'm so sorry for your loss. herding cats Oct 2018 #187
So very sorry to hear this...48+ years! Great for the both of you! masmdu Oct 2018 #188
My heart breaks for you snowybirdie Oct 2018 #189
...My dad went that way also. In time may you find peace. Jack-o-Lantern Oct 2018 #190
I am so very sorry for your devastating loss. I know there are no words, nothing that niyad Oct 2018 #191
Condolences wryter2000 Oct 2018 #192
I'm so sorry qanda Oct 2018 #193
Terrible news. Hope that your sons and you are brought closer together grantcart Oct 2018 #194
I am so sorry for your great loss. irisblue Oct 2018 #195
So sorry to hear of this, SCD. That you were able to be there with/for him at the end may be FailureToCommunicate Oct 2018 #196
So So Sorry for your loss sdfernando Oct 2018 #197
So very sorry for you loss dbackjon Oct 2018 #198
So sorry for your loss minstrel76 Oct 2018 #199
Oh lord. I am so sorry. crazytown Oct 2018 #200
This is so sad... BigmanPigman Oct 2018 #201
I'm so sorry for your loss. Power 2 the People Oct 2018 #202
Sending sympathetic thoughts to you and your family.... northoftheborder Oct 2018 #203
My deep condolences to you and your sons polmaven Oct 2018 #204
I am saddened by your loss. marble falls Oct 2018 #205
My deepest sympathies... farmbo Oct 2018 #206
I am terribly saddened to hear of your loss. Moostache Oct 2018 #207
My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry for your loss. NurseJackie Oct 2018 #208
Love and peace to you. Freedomofspeech Oct 2018 #209
Sending you and your children 💕✨☀️ MLAA Oct 2018 #210
I'm so sorry for your loss. debsy Oct 2018 #211
My heart goes out to you and your family. nt chowder66 Oct 2018 #212
So sorry for your loss. duforsure Oct 2018 #213
Truly, truly sorry for your loss. LoisB Oct 2018 #214
Deepest condolences on your loss. Behind the Aegis Oct 2018 #215
I am so sorry for your loss. onecaliberal Oct 2018 #216
That looks likearound 1970. You guys are such a beautiful couple. zonkers Oct 2018 #217
It was 1971, when we were visiting my aunt in Miami SoCalDem Oct 2018 #220
So sorry for your loss bpj62 Oct 2018 #218
I am very sorry for your loss, SoCalDem. Kind of Blue Oct 2018 #219
Sorry for your loss. Jim__ Oct 2018 #221
My dearest SoCalDem, my heart goes out to your huband, you and your family. scubadude Oct 2018 #222
OMG! I'm so sorry for you and your kids. TheBlackAdder Oct 2018 #223
So, so sorry for your loss and pain,SCD. stuffmatters Oct 2018 #224
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, SCD yonder Oct 2018 #225
My heart aches for you, SoCalDem... choie Oct 2018 #226
Deepest sympathy from an internet stranger... 50 Shades Of Blue Oct 2018 #227
I am so sorry. trof Oct 2018 #228
Ready for the kicker? SoCalDem Oct 2018 #229
damn trof Oct 2018 #231
I am so sorry for your loss. sheshe2 Oct 2018 #230
In your photo he appears to be a very kind man ZZenith Oct 2018 #232
So very sorry. WinstonSmith4740 Oct 2018 #233
Very sorry for your loss. MarvinGardens Oct 2018 #236
I'm so sorry, SoCalDem. SalmonChantedEvening Oct 2018 #238
I'm so sorry PennyK Oct 2018 #239
Prayers to you and your husband benld74 Oct 2018 #240
So sorry for your loss. littlemissmartypants Oct 2018 #241
My deepest condolences. sl8 Oct 2018 #242
Oh my Dear SoCal annabanana Oct 2018 #243
... UTUSN Oct 2018 #244
Peace friend Wawannabe Oct 2018 #245
My deepest sympathy to you! AwakeAtLast Oct 2018 #246
So sorry for this terrible loss peacebuzzard Oct 2018 #247
My condolences Hoosier Oct 2018 #248
We are never ready. Peace to you. LuckyLib Oct 2018 #249
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You made a fine looking couple. flying_wahini Oct 2018 #250
I am so very sorry, I wish I had more and better words for you. FM123 Oct 2018 #251
I am so sorry for your loss meadowlark5 Oct 2018 #252
Oh no! cilla4progress Oct 2018 #253
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband, SoCalDem. (((hugs))) sueh Oct 2018 #254
Greatest condolences oldtime dfl_er Oct 2018 #255
Sharing is healing randr Oct 2018 #256
So sad to read this...you were a beautiful couple! OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2018 #257
*hugs* sakabatou Oct 2018 #258
My heart goes out to you, SoCalDem frogmarch Oct 2018 #259
So very sorry samplegirl Oct 2018 #260
I'm so sorry. blogslut Oct 2018 #261
What a wonderful life you must have led. MicaelS Oct 2018 #262
My heart goes out to you... Phentex Oct 2018 #263
Very Very sorry! bluestarone Oct 2018 #264
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family Niagara Oct 2018 #265
Oh honey. I am so very sorry. nolabear Oct 2018 #266
Thats awful. Im so sorry imavoter Nov 2018 #267
Wow! Deepest Condolences SCD! ProfessorGAC Nov 2018 #268
SoCalDem, I send you my profound condolences. kairos12 Nov 2018 #269
I am so sorry for your loss. yardwork Nov 2018 #270
I'm so sorry... LeftInTX Nov 2018 #271
I only just now saw this, linked from another post. I am so very sorry. Tanuki Nov 2018 #272
Sending love and sympathy Danmel Nov 2018 #273
Sincere condolences to you and your family. peekaloo Nov 2018 #274
You have my most heartfelt condolences MrScorpio Nov 2018 #275
My heart aches for you. williesgirl Nov 2018 #276
I can't begin to know what you're going through... MissMillie Nov 2018 #277
I'm very sorry to hear this underpants Nov 2018 #278
I am sorry for your loss. GWC58 Nov 2018 #279
Very sorry. Take care still_one Nov 2018 #280
I hope you and your family are at peace. riversedge Nov 2018 #281
I am so, so sorry, SoCalDem. nt tblue37 Nov 2018 #282
Sorry. You and your family ghostsinthemachine Nov 2018 #283
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