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

May your cousin rest in peace.

It is moving closer and closer to everyone.

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...

personal story with us, Layzeebeaver.

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

all these responses together create a large emotional hug.

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.

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

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

RIP

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

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.

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.

💛🌹🌻

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...

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

As all of us are across the country...

Take care.

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.

That means a lot

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.

Let's stay 6ft away.

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

Thinking of you and your family.

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

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

Much love to you and your family.

It means alot

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

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.

So heartbreaking.

Our hearts will heal.

Let’s hope our society will heal as well.

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

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

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.

Much appreciated

And to all who shared thoughts here.

kindest regards to all

Hope his journey is peaceful.

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

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

on Cassandra farms offers our sincere condolences and Hugs ..

so sorry

me ka pule a me ka aloha menemene

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.

Your messages mean a lot.