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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Seven years and hundreds of memories ago, we began to work together. Like two ships, we passed in all those endless nights, drawn together in the quest to drive away death from this, the world of new life. It seems like yesterday, but six years have passed since the day that I, tears streaming down my face, worked beside you, always the professional, trying to breath life into that tiny, still body. Two hours we worked, before life finally succumbed to death and you caught my tears on your shoulder in a friendly embrace. We talked, just two nights ago, as I caught you, whistling down the hall on your rounds. Never could I have guessed I would never see you again. You worked with an entire building of professionals all taught to recognize these things, taught to look for the signs... Yet not a single person knew until last night; when instead of driving to work, you were driven to the morgue. ~I'll miss you Ed (It is with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I post this. The repiratory therapist on my shift, a talented professional, caring person and friend, hung himself last night. I had talked to him only the night before, never picked up on anything as did no one else. He was in his early 40's and leaves behind a wife and two school aged children. I ask that you just take a moment to pray for those he left behind...thank you. Ruth) "When you come to the edge of the light which is all you know. And are about to step off into the darkness that is unknown...Faith is knowing one of two things will happen...there will be something to stand on...or you will learn how to fly." -Unknown Dear God...please give me wings! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Oh Ruth...I hate the way we lose so many people and we're so powerless to prevent it.. Wish I could hug you Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
My heart weeps at your loss....and the loss to his family. I truely am sorry  God Bless you RuthShare what you are for you are what you share |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
 ... a hug for you hoot and my prayers for his wife and childrenOnly when you drink form the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. K. Gibran |
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Betty Gravitt Member
since 1999-09-11
Posts 222Georgia United States |
Death is so hard, but when it comes this way it is worse. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you, and the family he leaves behind. Special "HUGS" coming your way. B Gravitt |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
My heart goes out to you Ruth... My prayers for the family left behind. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's one of those sad facts of life that so many people take their lives during the holidays... maybe it's the contrast between the happiness they see everywhere and the despair in their own hearts.... Whatever the reason, their escape from their hell leaves a hell of grief and wondering for those left behind. My heart goes out to you, Ruth... but don't torture yourself asking why you didn't see the signs... people wear their masks so well. His family and co-workers will be in my prayers. |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Ruth my prayers go out to you and to all the people that this man touched with his life especially his wife and children. It is a terrible loss. If you love me like music, I'll be your song. ~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
My sincerest condolences, Ruth. I am sorry you are having to through with this. My prayers, too, are with you. Jim "If I rest, I rust." -Martin Luther |
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paperguardian Junior Member
since 1999-12-07
Posts 25 |
May God be with all those who he has touched. My prayers are with you and his family. Your poem brings the love and sadness to heart. |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Ruth my prayers go out to you and to all the people that this man touched with his life especially his wife and children. It is a terrible loss. If you love me like music, I'll be your song. ~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
I can't offer anything different than what everyone else is offering. I'm a strong believer in prayer and I will pray for you and his family. Keep your chin up dear...everything happens for a reason...don't forget that. My heart goes out to you. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Hon - thoughts are with you, and for his family. K |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I can only add my prayers to the others. What can drive a man to leave behind a wife and children? I suppose we'll never know. They are the true victims. My thoughts will be for them. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Ruth, {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}So sorry, my prayers go out to all hiw friends and family. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Ruth hon, I'm so sorry you had to lose a friend this way. Even sorrier for his family. My prayers are for you all. ((HUGS)) Ruth. A lovely tribute for him. Please email or icq if you need to talk hon.. I had a neighbour who committed suicide a couple of years ago, know all the feelings and questions. The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there IS to celebrate. ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
My Lady Hoot... I can't imagine the desperation that leads one to such an act. I think of my own wife and daughters and how such a selfish act would leave them in so much pain. Truly beyond my comprehension. I'm sorry for their loss, as well as your own. May you all find the strength to cope and move beyond this sad time. My best to you and yours. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ruth you know I'll pray for them and you too. I'm really sorry to hear that. It seems to hit home a little to close when you have just spoke with them. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
What a tragedy...I'm very sorry to hear this. Ruth, please add me to the list of prayers given. I will keep the family in my thoughts as well as you, my dear. God bless. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Please convey my deepest sympathy to this man's family, to you and to all the people at the hospital whose lives he touched. It's sad but this time of the year is the most active for suicides. People are trying to do too much, have too many debts and at the 'end' of a year, they are distressed about not achieving more or being a better person. Please don't feel bad that you didn't see this coming. We cannot usually tell! All we can do is be kind and loving with everyone who comes in our path. Be forgiving and understanding and be available if someone wants to talk (gee, that does describe you Ruth!). |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Ruth, my heart goes out to his family and friends. By your poem, I can tell he will be missed. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Ruth, you are in my thoughts as well as his family...this is so sad...PdV said it best...I do believe people get overwhelmed around the holidays...and the end of another year. I too have at times felt I've failed at what I had set out to do for the year...sometimes we just set our goals too high. It's a shame really...You are in my prayers, as is his family. Thank you for sharing...I know it was hard. - - - If I can just touch you once, then I feel I have accomplished what I am called to do...- - pFF |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
My prayers go out to the family my friend. My heart goes out to you! Understand that there was nothing that you could have done to stop this. No one is at fault but the one that committed the act. I will hold up you and the family in my thoughts and my prayers. (((((HUG))))) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hoot - I sympathize with your feelings of loss. I agonize for his wife. I cry for his children. I pray for his soul. The masks worn often do not reveal the desperate storms churning inside. Love and comfort to you and his family. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for your prayers. I am sure his family will appreciate them as much as I do. He was a kind caring man who always had a good word to say. I remember working side by side many a long night with him fighting for babies lives. He was a talented professional who knew his job well and a good friend. I will miss him. |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
I can but echo all the above my friend. I am made mute by this. Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© ------------------------------------------------------- "Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change..." Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade (Marquis de Sade) |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ruth, if I might reiterate our friends.... My prayers are with you and your friends as well... |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I'm so sorry, Ruth. What a tragedy. Please extend my sympathies to his family. I extend my sympathies to you as well. So so sad. Denise |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Dearest Ruth, My prayers go out to you and your friend's family. I am so sorry. God Bless you.< !signature--> What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 12-08-1999).] |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
Sending much love, prayers and thoughts your way (and to the family), Ruth...((hugs)) |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
No words can ease this loss, Ruth, but know that a faraway heart sends you strength. I am sorry for your loss and the loss of the wife and family. My prayers will remember all of you. --Kess You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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Moonshine Member
since 1999-10-01
Posts 265Australia |
Dear Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of this mans family. I can unfortunately relate to what you might be feeling right now - a friend of mine committed suicide earlier this year. It is such an overwhelming shock and then there are always the why's and what if's. I pray for strength and courage and understanding in this awful time. Be kind to yourself. (((((((Huggs))))))) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
would like to add my prayers and hugs to all of the above....how sad |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ruth, My prayers are with them and with you Liz |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth, you are in my thoughts and prayers as are the wife and family of your friend. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Ruth, you have no idea how deep this touched me. I'll pray for all those left behind. Hugs. Munda |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
I read this with deep sorrow, Ruth this is very sad and humbling, I am praying that God will send you peace and comfort and I pray for those childeren and the wife. Having read this around Christmas should remind us all that it is the little things in life that counts and that it is not gifts that are bought, but gifts of the heart that we have everyday and take for granted.Memories and time spent with our loved ones are the best everyday gifts! My heart and love goes out to you...GOd Bless you! |
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