With sadness and a heavy heart -- Alien Girl has passed away.

[auntAgonist]

Alien girl died Saturday morning. She fought bravely through her illness and lost the battle yesterday.

Her family has given me permission to give you this sad update.

Rest in Peace dear friend. You will me sorely missed.


To her parents and children and her caregiver, she was everything.


I will pass along your messages ...

aA
kesha

[seabeyond]

1. ah, that is so sad..... i hear ya. nt

[Phentex]

2. I am so sorry to hear this!

I kept thinking she would make it here to post an update herself.

My heart goes out to her family. She will be missed.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Safe passage to her...

She had such a bright spirit...

Such sad news.

Thank you for letting us know.

[knowbody0]

4. safe journey, Alien girl

forever in my heart.

[lildreamer316]

5. Blessed passing. n/t

[greatauntoftriplets]

6. I am so sorry to hear this.

My condolences to Tucker's family.

[LiberalEsto]

7. Oh, how sad!

My condolences to you and her family.

[Sky Masterson]

8. :(

Peace to her and her family.

[rurallib]

9. Sad but glad she shared herself with us

My sincerest condolences to her family.

[maddezmom]

10. Very sad news

RIP AlienGirl

[Mojorabbit]

11. Swift and peaceful journey to her. nt

[helderheid]

12. I'm so sorry.

My condolences to her family.

[alphafemale]

13. Is there any info of where we can send a huge collective flower arrangement?

Or how we would do that?

[alphafemale]

15. Or a donation to the charity of her choice...obviously.

[mopinko]

38. maybe a cancer charity?

anyone want to suggest a good one?
and btw, the current rule on fundraising is- caveat emptor. so feel free to look into this and post.

[auntAgonist]

59. Speaking with those close to AlienGirl and asking about charities etc ...

Her parents will have a memorial for her in Michigan and publish an obituary in the newspaper up there.

Her caregiver said "I dunno. I've thought about it, and I think that better than any specific charity or flowers or any of that stuff would just be to go do something kind for someone. Whatever that might be, whoever it might be. Person or animal. Something she would do."


Once the obit is posted I'll put out more info re: charity etc.

kesha.

[Kali]

14. Thankyou for letting us know - there have been a few asking again lately

thoughts to her circle of family and friends, I am sorry for her suffering, but so impressed with her frankness and bravery in facing this (from her writings here last year)

[auntAgonist]

65. I would have posted yesterday but family requested a little more time before posting here...

I'll post more if and when appropriate.

It's just quite a shock right now.

aA

[JohnnyLib2]

16. So sad.

Her frank comments made a huge impact on me and no doubt others. RIP

[latebloomer]

17. So very sorry

I was hoping somehow she would conquer this terrible disease. Love and light to all those who loved her.

[MrScorpio]

18. Rest in power, AlienGirl. nt

[Lil Missy]

19. May she RIP

[polly7]

20. Sincere condolences to all who knew and loved her.

What a courageous battle she fought. RIP, Alien Girl.

[mtnester]

21. Damn, so very sad

[MiddleFingerMom]

22. Rest in Peace, Alien Girl. Strength and coping vibes to those around her.

[RainDog]

23. ...

[lpbk2713]

24. Thanks for posting in GD.

Condolences to her many friends and family.

[Remember Me]

25. Oh, no. How very sorry I am.

Please share my condolences with everyone.

[hlthe2b]

26. Such sadness for all of us, but hopefully peace for AlienGirl.

May your travels through whatever lies beyond be peaceful and comforting.

[Curmudgeoness]

27. This is sad news, indeed.

We were all rooting for her, but sometimes even that isn't enough.

Rest in peace, Alien Girl. And all our sympathy to the family.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

28. I don't even have the words to convey how saddened I am by this

She was a remarkable woman with so much strength, kindness, depth of character and courage. I remember how resiliently she fought both her last bout of cancer and even this one and I will never forget her last few messages

I worked with her as a moderator. It was a pleasure and a privilege, as it was to read her posts. She contributed a depth and dimension to this forum that will never be forgotten and she touched lives around the world

My deepest and sincerest thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies to all those who knew and loved her, especially her parents, her children and her caregiver. And thank you AA for keeping us updated.

[Irishonly]

29. I am so sorry to hear this

I had been wondering about her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. I wish them peace.

[vard28]

30. So sorry

Such a sad loss for her family. My thoughts are with them.

[Cleita]

31. Oh terrible. She was one of my favorite DUers.

RIP Alien Girl.

[mikeargo]

32. Sad day today

RIP Alien Girl

[Tsiyu]

33. The world has lost a very wonderful person

who worked hard to make things better.

My condolences to all who knew and loved her.

I feel grateful to have known her here on the DU. WE were blessed by her presence.

[Broderick]

34. My condolences

[Odin2005]

35. OH NO!!! RIP, Tucker!!!

[Kind of Blue]

36. I'm so very sorry.

Rest in Peace, AlienGirl.

[pokerfan]

37. I am so sorry to hear this

She will be missed. Condolences to her family.

[Ohio Joe]

39. RIP - nt

[blogslut]

40. Goodbye, dear lady

[OKNancy]

41. Oh no!!!

This makes me so sad.

[gateley]

42. Rest in Peace. nt

[Chorophyll]

43. I'm so sorry to hear this.

May all who mourn AlienGirl be comforted.

[Arugula Latte]

44. To Tucker's family:

My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry.

[jimlup]

45. I am very sorry to hear this

My sincere condolences!

[warrior1]

46. Rest in Peace

[proud2BlibKansan]

47. RIP

[av8rdave]

48. RIP and condolences to her family and friends

[Bluerthanblue]

49. so sad...

....

[one_voice]

50. Safe passage Alien Girl...

strength and peace to all that loved her!

Very sad news!

[coffeenap]

51. I am so sorry for your loss.

She was an inspiration and important to us all here. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

[snacker]

52. Sad news...

she touched the lives of many of us here at DU in a very positive way, and she will be missed. Rest in peace.

[Howler]

53. OH NO!!!!!!1

I am so sorry to hear of Alien Girls Passing!
Much LOve to her spirit and family and friends.

[proud patriot]

54. (tears)

I had the pleasure of marching in a peace rally with her many years ago in san francisco, she and few north west friends had driven down.....Rest in peace Tucker ... the pain is gone sweetie...I was a Moderator Partner and Friend. She always had kind words to offer.

[Moondog]

55. You were a remarkably brave woman, AG,

and we are the poorer for your passing.

Rest in peace.

[elleng]

56. So sorry, so sad, she was such a strong person.

Wishes to her family and friends.

[NewJeffCT]

57. May she rest in peace

her friends and family have my sympathy.

[Behind the Aegis]

58. This is so sad!

I hope someone is there to comfort her kids.

This is so sad.

[graywarrior]

60. Safe passage, Alien Girl.

[bluedigger]

61. RIP, Aliengirl.

You were kind and brave! You leave us better and stronger for having known you.

[barbtries]

62. rest in peace

please let her loved ones know of the deep respect she earned in her life. such courage.

[lillypaddle]

63. Peace finally to Tucker

who waged a courageous fight. Best wishes during this very difficult time to all who loved her.

[MineralMan]

64. Oh...I'm sorry to hear that.

[denbot]

66. Farewell Alien Girl.

Peace to those you left behind.

[spanone]

67. .....

[Iggo]

68. ALIEN GIRL!!!

[Tikki]

69. RIP Dear one....

The Tikkis

[cal04]

70. I'm so sorry

my thoughts and prayers are with her family

[kestrel91316]

71. RIP

[libodem]

72. She is free now

Free of suffering. Peace to her family and friends. I hope they will find comfort knowing she was loved here.

[proud patriot]

73. for Tucker

dropkick murphy's amazing grace

[JitterbugPerfume]

74. I am so sorry to hear of her passing

She was a blessing to our community

[struggle4progress]

75. ... As with the generations of leaves, so are our generations: wind scatters the leaves

onto the ground, but with spring returning the live trees show buds again; and so one of our generations comes forth as another goes ...

Homer
Iliad VI 146ff

[jannyk]

76. So sad. A brave woman. RIP AlienGirl

[Digit]

77. What a sad day, RIP Aliengirl

My condolences to her family.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

78. RIP sweet soul. You will be missed.

[VenusRising]

79. I have been thinking of her the past few days.

May she rest easy now.

Thank you, Tucker, for everything.

[Aristus]

80. Goodbye, Tucker.

We'll miss you. Safe journey...

[nolabear]

81. I'm so sorry. Tucker was a dear and courageous woman. Peace to her and her loved ones.

[Robb]

82. Och. RIP.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

83. Rest In Peace, AlienGirl. My deepest condolences to your family.

Too young

[hedgehog]

84. May we all do half the good she did!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

85. My condolences.

[William769]

86. ...

[Ruby the Liberal]

87. RIP Tucker. My deepest condolences to her friends and family. nt

[Ikonoklast]

88. Godspeed, AlienGirl.

Peace to her family and loved ones.

[Swede]

89. Sad news.

RIP Alien Girl.

[WheelWalker]

90. And the wheel turns.

Blessings.

[cantbeserious]

91. RIP - Your Sojourn Here Is Over And Your Journey Can Begin Anew

eom

[Call Me Wesley]

92. Safe passage to her.

May she be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to her family and friends.

[ZombieHorde]

93. I wish her family and loved ones peace. nt

[OhioChick]

94. My condolences are with her family

RIP

[ScreamingMeemie]

95. We will miss you AlienGirl...

...my thoughts and care go out to everyone who loved her.

[XanaDUer]

96. So so sad

RIP

[Little Star]

97. R.I.P. AlienGirl

[bemildred]

98. RIP. A true DUer. nt

[FloridaJudy]

99. I'm so sorry

She was a brave woman, and a kind spirit. We'll miss her. Condolences to her friends and family.

Do you know if there will be a tribute page of some sort? Thanks for keeping us posted.

[Dragonbreathp9d]

100. ....

[TBF]

101. Prayers for AGs family,

and I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend Kesha.

[csziggy]

102. Please give her family my condolences

And even if only virtually, give her family

[yardwork]

103. That's very sad. Good Speed, Alien Girl.

The last post of hers I read, she said that she wished that she was out with Occupy Wall Street. Now she is.

[Starry Messenger]

104. RIP AlienGirl

Be at peace now.

[rhett o rick]

105. May she rest in peace. nm

[DevonRex]

106. She was kind.

And loving and smart. She will live on in her loved ones. She gave so much and they will carry on in her honor. Peace and love to them.

And peace and love to you, too, Alien Girl. And don't worry. They'll grieve hard for you but eventually they'll come out into the light and feel your spirit within them.

[Bossy Monkey]

107. So very sorry. Rest in peace, Tucker. All sympathies to her family and friends. n/t

[sakabatou]

108. RIP

[NMDemDist2]

109. a true loss to our community

and to her real life community as well

Rest in Peace.

[hunter]

110. .

[Lone_Star_Dem]

111. .

[dmr]

112. I'm so sorry to hear this.

My sincerest condolences to her family & friends.

[mitchtv]

113. Farewell, Alien Girl

My condolences to your loved ones.

[abbeyco]

114. Rest in peace, Tucker

I hope your family and friends find comfort and peace in memories of you.

[alittlelark]

115. RIP.... Best wishes for her family

I always enjoyed her posts.

[LongTomH]

116. My condolences to Alien Girl's family, friends and caregivers

And a peaceful journey to her.

[PassingFair]

117. To her family:

Her thoughts, and more importantly her ACTION, inspired us all.

What a loss for you and us.

[YankeyMCC]

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

[DeSwiss]

119. RIP

[Gemini Cat]

120. You will be deeply missed.

Rest in peace, Alien Girl.

[TeeYiYi]

121. .

TYY

[BlueIris]

122. Awful. She was still young. All best to her family at this time.

(((( Tucker ))))

[Marrah_G]

123. RIP

It's so strange how these people we have never physically met feel like family.

I hope her passing was not to difficult and my thoughts are with her family and the hope that they can make it through this most difficult time.

Enjoy your walk in the Summerland AG, until we all meet again.

[Ricochet21]

124. We will miss you

and have your spirit; go joyously!

[PufPuf23]

125. RIP Aliengirl and best wishes for your loved ones.

Aliengirl was a brave and honest poster and was kind.

Kindness is the best of being genuine human; empathy of love without restriction.

[dixiegrrrrl]

126. Awwww jeez....that hurts.

Pls. share my condolences with the family, or at least add me to the number of DU members who are saddened to hear of her passing.

[friendly_iconoclast]

127. Truly sad news. My thoughts to her friends and family

[Vinca]

128. Very sad to hear this news.

[Sheepshank]

129. With a heavy heart, I say good bye

to a person that showed so much grace and fortitide in the face of her cancer.

Her open, frankness was a hallmark and yet there was no offense ever in her words.

Good bye. And for Her family, hoping your heart finds healing and much joy in the memories.

[uppityperson]

130. awwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[meti57b]

131. I am so sorry to hear this. She was so brave. May her memory be for a blessing.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

132. I didn't know she was ill!

She backed me many times on DU2 on diffrent things. I have been so caught up in myself to even check on other people. She was the best! Please pass on to her family that she is and forever will be Awesome!

[auntAgonist]

146. here is one of her posts ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=9731921&mesg_id=9731921

[UnrepentantLiberal]

197. Wow. That was really something.

If you measure wealth by the amount of people who care about you, she left this world a very wealthy person.

[Beacool]

213. Wow, that was heartbreaking.

I'm so sorry that Tucker had to suffer so much, and not only due to the cancer. I hope that the bastards who fired her get their just reward when their time comes. We are all going to die, it's just a matter of how and when.

May she rest in peace. Her suffering has ended.

[cmd]

133. I'm so sorry

Tucker was a very special member of DU. Rest in Peace, dear aliengirl.

[Ilsa]

134. This saddens me so much.

She meant a lot to DU. Please tell her family that she was lived her, and we hope they will all find peace.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

135. heartbreaking and unfair

may she come back refreshed in another existence (that's how I believe it works, anyway)

wishes for Peace and Strength, Comfort and Love

to all

[mdmc]

137. well said

rip

[Demonaut]

136. RIP, so very sad

[GoCubsGo]

138. :-(

[Solly Mack]

139. Even knowing it was coming....doesn't help. Doesn't help at all.

Oh, Tucker. You will be missed.

[auntAgonist]

141. your words echo my thoughts as they have been since yesterday morning.

It's still a shock.



k.

[Solly Mack]

143. (((auntAgonist)))

[quakerboy]

140. Damn

No message. Hoped against odds. Just damn.

[nclib]

142. I'm so sorry.

Very sad news.

[KamaAina]

144. Goddamnit, no!

Just a year or two ago we were making plans for her to couch-surf with me!

[auntAgonist]

157. I'm sorry :(

[auntAgonist]

159. duplicate post

[myrna minx]

145. How heartbreaking. May she rest in peace.

[Flaxbee]

147. Rest in Peace, Tucker. I am so sorry to hear this news, kesha

I remember her so vividly, how incredibly bright she was, her first bout with cancer, and the awful news about the nature of the relapse.

She will be greatly missed. All of my condolences to her children and family and friends.

[Laurian]

148. RIP Alien Girl

Sincere condolences to her family and those dear to her. She will be greatly missed here, but certainly not forgotten. I truly admired her courage and compassion during such difficult times.

[Jackpine Radical]

149. She touched many of us.

I was one of those she touched. I will miss her.

May you have peace, Tucker.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

150. Another long-time DUer gone. You fought the good fight, Alien Girl

Deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

[Old Troop]

151. Rest in peace Alien girl. You inspired me.

[MH1]

152. RIP to AlienGirl and condolences to those who will miss her.

She was a valued contributor here and will be missed.

[roguevalley]

153. Aliengirl, you changed lives. We love you and hope you dance. May your family

and friends find peace. God bless and keep you and yours forever.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

154. Such sad news.

My condolences to her family.

[madrchsod]

155. "...go rest high upon the mountain...

your work on earth is done......"

[pacalo]

156. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

[Dystopian]

158. Heartfelt condolences

My heart goes out to her family...

Rest in peace, dear Tucker


peace~

[peacefreak]

160. She had a hard, hard road.

Blessings & sweet relief, Tucker. You will be missed.

[Bake]

161. She is missed already.

Words fail. A great, brave DUer.

Fare thee well.

Bake

[handmade34]

162. ...

[applegrove]

163. We were just thinking of her yesterday. vibes to her and her family.

[femmocrat]

164. That is such sad news.

She was so courageous in sharing her journey with us. May she be at peace now.

[Kennah]

165. RIP Alien girl

[ornotna]

166. RIP Alien Girl

Condolences to her family and loved ones.

[cate94]

167. So sorry to hear it

RIP Alien girl

Safe passage

[Catlover827]

168. Very sad - thanks for letting us know.

[babylonsister]

169. My sincere condolences; she was a very brave soul. nt

[derby378]

170. My best wishes go to her family and loved ones

I am truly sorry for their loss.

[JanMichael]

171. RIP Shelley....you are now among the true greats

of DU....and I hope it's fantastic there.

[BlueJazz]

172. We love you Aliengirl.

[nadinbrzezinski]

173. Rest in Peace

And peace to her family and caregiver.

[nanabugg]

174. RIP. nt

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

175. I am so sad to hear this news. She will be missed.

[mia]

176. So sorry for her loved ones and family.

Cheers to a life well-lived. Love and peace to all who knew her.

[Skittles]

177. .

[MannyGoldstein]

178. Sad. Very Sad.

My heart is with her friends and family.

Peace to all.

[Lunabelle]

179. Iam so sad for her and her family

She was so young. I hope her passing was easy and surrounded by love.

[FirstLight]

180. wow

she was a rare kind, one with a great heart and driven spirit and she did good work for people while she could.
May i be able to say the same when I go...

glad she is at last free from pain ...she will be sorely missed here onlline and in her own world i am sure
love and hugs and prayers to all of those she held close...

[DesertRat]

181. I'm so sorry

Rest in peace, Alien Girl.

[crim son]

182. I didn't know her

but read the post where she shared her prognosis. It was almost unbearably sad. RIP, AlienGirl. No more pain, no more worries.

[susanr516]

183. Safe passage, Alien Girl

Gone too soon. Sending my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. She will be missed.

[wickerwoman]

184. So sorry to read this. She will be badly missed.

[Auntie Bush]

185. Such sad news...but at least now she can really rest in peace

[Rhiannon12866]

186. So very, very sorry...

I remember her from DU.1. One of our best and brightest, with a wonderful spirit. My condolences to all who love her.

[grasswire]

187. I hope she knew that we were thinking of her 'til the end

...as we promised we would do. I hope her family knows how many people cared about her here and how many of us are inspired by her courage even as we all -- sooner or later -- face the beyond.

[devilgrrl]

188. Rest in Peace Alien Girl

[Tripod]

189. May your next journey be bliss.

[The Wielding Truth]

190. We are blessed by her memory. Farewell, Alien girl.

[BanzaiBonnie]

191. We will remember you

Fly free into your new world.

[OmahaBlueDog]

192. RIP

[Jack Rabbit]

193. ()

[DesertFlower]

194. RIP. nt

[Gormy Cuss]

195. Peace to her family.

Tucker was smart and fierce. Her voice will be missed here.

[kentauros]

196. I'm really sorry

Unlike many of you, I don't think I ever interacted with her, but her presence will still be missed.

Rest in peace

[closeupready]

198. Very sad.

Condolences to her family and loved ones.

[emsimon33]

199. A big hug to her family and loved ones

[Violet_Crumble]

200. My condolensces to her family and friends...

RIP Alien Girl....

[Raster]

201. Oh no! Rest in peace, Tucker.

You were part of the DU fabric for years. You will be missed.
My sympathies to her family.

[LeftishBrit]

202. I am so terribly sorry to hear this.

My very best wishes to her family.

[Generic Other]

203. RIP Tucker

DU mourns.

[Myrina]

204. Khephra will be there to greet her ...

Safe passage, Tucker.

[RushIsRot]

205. At last peace and freed from pain.

Love to you and those who loved you.

[Highway61]

206. So sorry to hear this

Rest in peace my friend.

[racaulk]

207. Rest in peace.

[hedgehog]

208. Kick for Monday morning.

Thank you for telling us, auntAgonist.

[sinkingfeeling]

209. Very sad to hear this. She was a fighter and gave me hope back

when I first posted about my cancer. She will be missed by many.

[angel823]

210. great bravery

In the face of the abyss. We are better for knowing you, even if it was only in this virtual world. Swift and peaceful journey, AlienGirl.

Angel in Texas

[soleft]

211. So sorry to hear this. Wishing all comfort and peace

[Raffi Ella]

212. very sad news.

I didn't know her but her last few posts left a huge impression on me. She made me feel so much, for her and for life itself. I'll never forget her.

My sincere condolences to all that knew her and loved her and especially to her family.

[Zorra]

214. Walk in Beauty forever, Alien Girl.

[Kadie]

215. RIP Alien Girl

[Firebrand Gary]

216. Alien girl, May your journey be filled with all the light and the love that we have. We love you.

[eyewall]

217. My sincere condolences

to her family, her friends and to DU

[unblock]

218. :(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

[ceile]

219. so sad....

[geardaddy]

220. Rest in peace, AlienGirl

[msanthrope]

221. So very, very, sad. RIP, patriot. nt

[bigwillq]

222. Very sad.

RIP, AG.

[woofless]

223. I'll miss Tucker.

How sad.

[Rambis]

224. ......

[jobycom]

225. I always admired her posts and her perspective. So sad. nt

[Amaril]

226. RIP, Alien Girl

Your voice has been -- and will continue to be -- missed.

Rest easy, dear lady.

My thoughts and support go out to her family and friends in this difficult time.

[hamsterjill]

227. I am sad to read this.

I read with wonderment the strength in her posts about her disease. What bravery....what courage!

Please give her family my sympathies, and let them know that they raised a fine person!

[Capn Sunshine]

228. Just saw this. My heart goes out to her family

Rest in peace , sister in the cause. She was a great soul whose contributions will be mourned and missed.

[orleans]

229. my sympathy to her family and loved ones

i believe when we pass we are reunited with those we have known and loved who have gone before us--and that there is great joy and celebration as they welcome us home.

the sadness and heavy hearts belong to those of us who remain here. but with a thought or a spoken word we can tug on the line that keeps us connected through love. and with love they are with us, watching out for us, helping us as we go through our journey here. although it may seem so, i believe we're never far apart.

[GoneOffShore]

231. Very sad to hear -

My best to her family.

[auntAgonist]

232. today is AlienGirl's birthday. Please keep her family in your thoughts. n/t

[WilliamPitt]

233. Rest easy

[RedCloud]

234. So long dear poster. We were enriched by your presence.

[fizzgig]

235. rest easy, tucker

we are better having known you

fizzgig and laylah

[Vehl]

236. So sad to hear this :(

My deepest sympathies to her friends and family.

[Fla Dem]

237. So sorry to hear the news.

One less really good person making the world a better place.

[Pool Hall Ace]

238. RIP, dear Tucker

May her family be comforted at this difficult time.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

239. I'm sorry. nt