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From: The second star to the right (which shines in the night for'eer)
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posted March 30, 2004 11:14 PM         

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posted March 30, 2004 11:31 PM         

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I'm so sorry dear Corri...but I agree that it is best for you to stay put...for yourself, for the baby and all stresses involved.

My mother would not let me attend a funeral of a great uncle when I was pregnant with Emily because of an old wive's tale about it being bad luck for a pregnant woman to attend a funeral, that your baby could be marked...

Silly, but I didn't attend his funeral..and it maybe best that you aren't attending as well...

*hugs* and I'm soooo sorry for your loss...

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posted March 31, 2004 12:48 AM         

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From: durban
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posted March 31, 2004 02:16 AM         

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All my LOVE to you and your family.

MD

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From: Grand Canyon State
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posted March 31, 2004 10:35 AM         

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Deepest regrets

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From: Schweinfurt to Grafenwoehr all within 6 months LOL
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posted March 31, 2004 11:03 AM         

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Hi Proxie,

I am so sorry for your loss and that of your family's. Words can never be enough to ease the pain when we lose someone. A life lost so young leaves us all feeling a sense of helplessness.

You will be in my prayers.

Love and Light,

Shawnee

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posted April 01, 2004 02:31 PM           

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I know that most wouldn't post such specific personal information, but I thought this should qualify as an exception.
I'll trust that no one will abuse this information.
If you do, I promise you that you've not yet seen what a determined and angry woman can do.
At the end of the obituary, you'll find an address to which donations in memory of Ryan can be made to advocate off-road motorcycle safety training.

http://www.legacy.com/potomacnews/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=2082874

Ryan Aaron Randolph

Ryan Aaron Randolph, age 15, of Stafford County, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2004, at Inova Fairfax Memorial Hospital. He was a student Colonial Forge High School. He is survived by his parents, Hoyt W. Randolph Jr. of Stafford and his mother, Shannon Finelli of Woodbridge; stepmother, Kathi Russell of Stafford; stepfather, Michael W. Clarke of Woodbridge; five sisters, Sarah Randolph and Stephanie Clarke, both of Woodbridge, Emily Russell of Stafford, Corri Russell of Alabama and Emmeline Clarke of Woodbridge; two brothers, James Clarke of Woodbridge and Gramm Russell of Stafford; maternal. grandparents, Sharon and Dennis Singleton of Woodbridge; maternal great-grandmother, Minetta Minke of Woodbridge; paternal grandmother, June Randolph of Occoquan; paternal step-grandparents, Frances and Carroll Evans and Helen Thompson, all of Fairfax; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel. Interment will follow in Dumfries Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 2 at the funeral home. Contributions may be made, in memory of Ryan A. Randolph, to the National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, 4718 South Taylor Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081, for the promotion of off-road motorcycle safety training. Sign the guestbook at http://www.potomacnews.com.
Published in the Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger on 4/1/2004.

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From: King Arthur's Camelot
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posted April 01, 2004 02:51 PM         

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-StarLover

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From: Ontario Canada
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posted April 02, 2004 12:34 AM         

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Oh, it is so tragic and sadenning.
I know you are hearing from everyone that 'you are feeling for two.. and that little one feels what you do, blah blah blah..' Not to discredit their intentions, nor to take away that special spiritual bond and connection.... but it is your right to feel. No one will blame you or resent you for it. You aren't taking anything away with your emotions.. Why would you have so many fluctuating emotions and hormones in pregnancy if you weren't allowed to FEEL. Be strong, but you are allowed to grieve. Besides, if this baby you are a part of is suffusing any of your emotions, then she has a better shot of being a compassionate human being than anyone out there... You know what I mean?
I know people mean well when these things are said, but please don't feel guilt on top of any grief or unnameable sadness you may feel. I guess they don't want anyone wallowing in despair, not eating, not caring, and THAT I understand... but keep i in perspective. You are allowed to feel, and if emotions were that easy to control in the first place, then being water signs would be a piece of cake... ( Or a jump in the sprinkler?)
and and to you and your family.

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From: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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posted April 02, 2004 03:23 AM         

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I am really sorry to hear about this.

I know any amount of condolences will not reduce your grief. But all the same, I'm sending you and your family my love and strength. You'll be there in my prayers. Please take care of yourself.

pocco

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posted April 02, 2004 08:43 AM         

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Terribly sorry to hear this proxieme. I can not even begin to imagine how your stepdad feels. There is always an added sadness when somenone so young has to go. Much light to him. Although we can not always see, surely there is a rhyme and a reason for it all.
I second what Pixel said. There is so much beauty and happiness in life but also there is depth and sadness and a certain wistfulness about it all. No harm or guilt in sharing it. It bonds us together. It's what we're made of.

tink

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From: Somewhere over the rainbow
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posted April 02, 2004 09:59 AM         

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That is terribly sad news. Condolences, love and light to you and your family, Proxieme

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From: Somewhere over the rainbow
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posted April 02, 2004 10:02 AM         

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PS: sorry, I didn't realize that there was a smiley above my post.

*hugs to Proxieme*

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