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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 04:36 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

Well... my youngest cousin just died from the cursed virus...

He was a bit of a lost soul until about 10 years ago when he turned his life around. Now this.

Whilst he suffered from alcohol addiction in his past, he was an adventurer and spent many years up in Alaska.

The details are still sketchy, but it appears that he was in hospital regarding issues with his liver (Not surprising). But while there, he was infected with the virus. They moved him into ICU, but he was not strong enough to fight it.

Our emergency care teams MUST have the necessary protective gear - not only for themselves, but also for those they care for.

His death is on Trump's and every Republican's hands.

For me, I'm here in the UK - comforted by my isolation here in a currently sleepy Cotswolds town. While my hometown of Detroit seems to be hit very hard.

As to my cousin Rex - May he cherish his final voyage on the family Moki...

(I'm not usually one to express emotion openly, but right now I'm rather pissed off - thanks for listening)

EDIT: Thank you to everyone who has passed on their thoughts. When I respond to one of you, I am responding to ALL! Thank you!

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Reply Well... my youngest cousin just died from the cursed virus... (Original post)
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 OP
LineReply That is so sad. My condolences. N/T
 CottonBear Mar 2020 #1
LineReply I am sorry for your loss
 BatteriesNotNeeded Mar 2020 #2
LineReply I am so sorry.
 dewsgirl Mar 2020 #3
LineReply Sorry to hear about your cousin.
 ZZenith Mar 2020 #4
LineReply I'm so very sorry for your loss.
 DarthDem Mar 2020 #5
LineReply My heart goes out to you and your family.
 safeinOhio Mar 2020 #6
LineLineReply Yes it is...
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #7
LineReply Deepest sympathies.
 pnwest Mar 2020 #8
LineReply Mahalo for sharing your
 Cha Mar 2020 #9
LineLineReply Thanks Cha
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #10
LineLineLineReply I know exactly what you mean..
 Cha Mar 2020 #13
LineLineLineLineNew Reply that would make you think she had covid19
 BatteriesNotNeeded Mar 2020 #54
LineReply My Condolences on your loss
 Sherman A1 Mar 2020 #11
LineReply Sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family.
 monmouth4 Mar 2020 #12
LineReply I am so very sorry for your family's loss.
 pnwmom Mar 2020 #14
LineReply I am so sorry.
 barbtries Mar 2020 #15
LineReply I'm sorry for your loss.
 Hanzzy72 Mar 2020 #16
LineLineReply Thank you Han, and thank you everyone
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #17
LineLineLineReply Deepest sympathy.
 Scarsdale Mar 2020 #21
LineReply So sorry
 MFM008 Mar 2020 #18
LineReply Thanks MFM
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #19
LineReply I'm sorry for your loss.
 icymist Mar 2020 #20
LineReply My thoughts are with you today. I hope you can find peace.
 Rainbow Droid Mar 2020 #22
LineLineReply Thanks Rainbow, My family is at peace with the loss...
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #23
LineLineLineReply Fully understand and agree. You and your family are not alone.
 Rainbow Droid Mar 2020 #42
LineReply Condolences on the loss of your cousin.
 gademocrat7 Mar 2020 #24
LineReply After the Spanish flu subsided
 Aussie105 Mar 2020 #25
LineLineReply Thanks Mate!
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #28
LineReply Hugs
 TEB Mar 2020 #26
LineLineReply Not allowed!
 Aussie105 Mar 2020 #27
LineLineLineReply Sadly not even that.
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #29
LineReply Sorry
 Bigredhunk Mar 2020 #30
LineReply So sorry for you and your family.
 Lonestarblue Mar 2020 #31
LineLineReply So true
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #36
LineReply Hugs.
 InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2020 #32
LineReply I am so sorry Layzeebeaver.
 zbird Mar 2020 #33
LineLineReply Thank you!
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #37
LineReply My condolences to you and the family.
 SergeStorms Mar 2020 #34
LineLineReply That's right
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #38
LineReply So very sorry, Layzeebeaver.
 Granny M Mar 2020 #35
LineLineReply Thanks granny
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #39
LineReply I'm sorry about your cousin
 Bluethroughu Mar 2020 #40
LineReply Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
 sinkingfeeling Mar 2020 #41
LineReply Condolences, Layzeebeaver.
 littlemissmartypants Mar 2020 #43
LineReply So sorry for your loss. Nobody can feel the pain you are experiencing.
 Firestorm49 Mar 2020 #44
LineReply Sorry for your loss. I share your rage, but let's temper it for now while we grieve our loved ones.
 CountMyVote4Reality Mar 2020 #45
LineReply So sorry, Layzeebeaver.
 kag Mar 2020 #46
LineNew Reply Thanks Kag
 Layzeebeaver Mar 2020 #47
LineNew Reply I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin Rex
 sdfernando Mar 2020 #48
LineNew Reply ...
 demmiblue Mar 2020 #49
LineNew Reply Thinking of your family and their loss...thanks for letting us know.❤
 Karadeniz Mar 2020 #50
LineNew Reply ...
 defacto7 Mar 2020 #51
LineNew Reply I'm so sorry to hear of your loss....I think my
 Upthevibe Mar 2020 #52
LineNew Reply Everyone here
 proud patriot Mar 2020 #53
LineNew Reply So sorry for your loss
 Nululu Mar 2020 #55
LineNew Reply A special thank you to everyone here
 Layzeebeaver Apr 2020 #56

Response to Layzeebeaver (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 04:41 AM

Star Member CottonBear (21,566 posts)

1. That is so sad. My condolences. N/T

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 04:42 AM

BatteriesNotNeeded (48 posts)

2. I am sorry for your loss

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 04:44 AM

dewsgirl (14,960 posts)

3. I am so sorry.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 04:46 AM

Star Member ZZenith (3,999 posts)

4. Sorry to hear about your cousin.

Glad he got to experience Alaska while he was here and that he had family who cared about him.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:05 AM

Star Member DarthDem (5,204 posts)

5. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

May your cousin rest in peace.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:05 AM

Star Member safeinOhio (31,268 posts)

6. My heart goes out to you and your family.

It is moving closer and closer to everyone.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:17 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

7. Yes it is...

and thank you safeinOhio - and to everyone who has lent their emotional ear.

We need to support each other - this is the tip of the iceberg...

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:17 AM

Star Member pnwest (3,245 posts)

8. Deepest sympathies.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:21 AM

Star Member Cha (289,579 posts)

9. Mahalo for sharing your

personal story with us, Layzeebeaver.

I'm so sorry for your loss.. May your cousin, Rex, Rest in Peace

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:24 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

10. Thanks Cha

all these responses together create a large emotional hug.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:37 AM

Star Member Cha (289,579 posts)

13. I know exactly what you mean..

we lost our sister the day after Christmas in San Diego.. shockingly. She was in rehab recovering from a fractured hip. She was in there so long and feeling worse and worse and they said it was pneumonia.. but now a couple of her friends and another sister are wondering if it was the CV.

I don't know but just know it helps to talk about our loss.. it's great comfort.

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Tue Mar 31, 2020, 06:34 PM

BatteriesNotNeeded (48 posts)

54. that would make you think she had covid19

I am so sorry for your loss. I would be gutted losing my dear sis.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:30 AM

Star Member Sherman A1 (38,958 posts)

11. My Condolences on your loss

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:31 AM

Star Member monmouth4 (9,312 posts)

12. Sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:51 AM

Star Member pnwmom (108,396 posts)

14. I am so very sorry for your family's loss.

And all the families that are suffering right now, in so many ways.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:53 AM

Star Member barbtries (28,374 posts)

15. I am so sorry.

RIP

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:53 AM

Hanzzy72 (51 posts)

16. I'm sorry for your loss.

We are all here for you if you need support. Stay safe and stay strong!

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:57 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

17. Thank you Han, and thank you everyone

All is as expected at this time. We all just need to perseveare thru this.

Grief takes many forms. Mine at the moment is absolute anger at the human stain currently infesting the White House.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:10 AM

Scarsdale (9,426 posts)

21. Deepest sympathy.

You are certainly in a nice place, the Cotswolds. My father always wanted to retire there. He originally wanted to buy a pub there, but my mother said he would drink all the profits, so no chance. Glad your cousin fought his demons and won, so he experienced a sober life for several years. I blame tRump for this epidemic, too. So much more could have been done, if only we had intelligent, caring people in the top offices in this country. Instead we are saddled with the DREGS, starting at the "top". Too many decent people are losing their lives to this.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 05:58 AM

MFM008 (19,727 posts)

18. So sorry

💛🌹🌻

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:05 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

19. Thanks MFM

The surreal part of this whole affair is that I am unable to return to the states for any memorial due to general travel restrictions.

Life will need to rebalance in many ways once this has passed...

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:06 AM

Star Member icymist (15,888 posts)

20. I'm sorry for your loss.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:15 AM

Rainbow Droid (722 posts)

22. My thoughts are with you today. I hope you can find peace.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:19 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

23. Thanks Rainbow, My family is at peace with the loss...

...however, we are not at peace with the circumstances.

As all of us are across the country...

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:38 AM

Rainbow Droid (722 posts)

42. Fully understand and agree. You and your family are not alone.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:27 AM

Star Member gademocrat7 (10,376 posts)

24. Condolences on the loss of your cousin.

Take care.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:27 AM

Aussie105 (4,422 posts)

25. After the Spanish flu subsided

most of the survivors knew someone who had perished. Be it father, mother, son, daughter, cousin, neighbor . . .

Is this the new reality the world will face in the future?

To those who have experienced it, the personal pain of suddenly losing someone you knew brings the reality home. The feelings cannot be described to someone who has not gone through the same.

Thanks for sharing Layzeebeaver. May this be the only loss you suffer in these trying times.

Be careful, be safe out there, all of you.



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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:34 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

28. Thanks Mate!

That means a lot

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:29 AM

TEB (11,961 posts)

26. Hugs

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:31 AM

Aussie105 (4,422 posts)

27. Not allowed!

Maintain that social distancing!

Any elbow bumps offered will be gratefully accepted, I'm sure.

EDIT: Sorry for the misplaced levity in my post. I'm sure there will be many more threads like this one in the future.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:36 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

29. Sadly not even that.

Let's stay 6ft away.

Next year at this time we should all create the most massive group hug imaginable - if we are allowed.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:37 AM

Star Member Bigredhunk (1,335 posts)

30. Sorry

Thinking of you and your family.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:45 AM

Star Member Lonestarblue (8,554 posts)

31. So sorry for you and your family.

I suspect that this virus may touch many of us here before it has run its course.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:22 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

36. So true

We have no real idea yet as to how deeply this crisis will impact each of us.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:46 AM

Star Member InAbLuEsTaTe (24,002 posts)

32. Hugs.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 06:53 AM

Star Member zbird (1,595 posts)

33. I am so sorry Layzeebeaver.

Much love to you and your family.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:23 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

37. Thank you!

It means alot

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:10 AM

Star Member SergeStorms (18,321 posts)

34. My condolences to you and the family.

Unfortunately there are going to be many more posts like these.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:24 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

38. That's right

And we all need to stay vigilant.

Keeping steadfast in our compliance with the physical distancing policies...

And keeping steadfast in our social and emotional support for one another.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:16 AM

Granny M (1,395 posts)

35. So very sorry, Layzeebeaver.

So heartbreaking.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:25 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

39. Thanks granny

Our hearts will heal.

Let’s hope our society will heal as well.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:30 AM

Star Member Bluethroughu (4,182 posts)

40. I'm sorry about your cousin

You are not alone in your anger. The GOP has blood on its hands, and some how there will need to be accountability.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:34 AM

Star Member sinkingfeeling (49,564 posts)

41. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 09:50 AM

Star Member littlemissmartypants (21,206 posts)

43. Condolences, Layzeebeaver.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:10 AM

Star Member Firestorm49 (3,789 posts)

44. So sorry for your loss. Nobody can feel the pain you are experiencing.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 11:21 AM

CountMyVote4Reality (205 posts)

45. Sorry for your loss. I share your rage, but let's temper it for now while we grieve our loved ones.

Justice must come. That is when our rage will see to it.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 11:55 AM

Star Member kag (4,046 posts)

46. So sorry, Layzeebeaver.

I just found out a friend's mother passed a couple of days ago. Not sure if it was CV, but I can assume.

This thing will touch all of us, and I believe we can all blame the GOP the deaths of our loved ones. They are murderers in my opinion, and should be punished with more than just losing their jobs (though that should be the FIRST thing).

BTW, I fully concur with your sig line. I feel exactly the same way.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 12:07 PM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

47. Thanks Kag

Much appreciated

And to all who shared thoughts here.

kindest regards to all

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 01:12 PM

sdfernando (4,742 posts)

48. I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin Rex

Hope his journey is peaceful.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 03:28 PM

demmiblue (36,210 posts)

49. ...

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 04:04 PM

Star Member Karadeniz (21,503 posts)

50. Thinking of your family and their loss...thanks for letting us know.❤

We lived in Longworth and Dun's Tew. Miss it a lot.

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Mon Mar 30, 2020, 04:05 PM

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51. ...

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Tue Mar 31, 2020, 12:02 AM

Star Member Upthevibe (7,261 posts)

52. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss....I think my

sadness also quickly joins with my anger as well....

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Tue Mar 31, 2020, 01:20 AM

proud patriot (100,698 posts)

53. Everyone here

on Cassandra farms offers our sincere condolences and Hugs ..

so sorry

me ka pule a me ka aloha menemene

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Tue Mar 31, 2020, 08:48 PM

Nululu (799 posts)

55. So sorry for your loss

One more of the thousands our dumpster fire in chief has on his hands.

My condolences to your family when you can't be there to comfort them.

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Wed Apr 1, 2020, 05:07 AM

Star Member Layzeebeaver (1,412 posts)

56. A special thank you to everyone here

Your messages mean a lot.

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