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Layzeebeaver

(1,863 posts)
Mon Mar 30, 2020, 03:36 AM Mar 2020

Well... my youngest cousin just died from the cursed virus... [View all]

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