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150. Oh dear! That's awful!

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Sun Nov 22, 2020, 10:58 PM

Nov 2020

My most sincere condolences to you and yours, Sir.

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Our son Brendan died suddenly on November 5th [View all] The Magistrate Nov 2020 OP

I'm so terribly sorry for your tremendous loss DUgosh Nov 2020 #1

Oh my God...I'm so sorry... First Speaker Nov 2020 #2

I'm so sorry soothsayer Nov 2020 #3

My Condolences On Your Loss sfstaxprep Nov 2020 #4

You have honored him with the beautiful remembrance jmbar2 Nov 2020 #5

Mourning is what it is The Magistrate Nov 2020 #6

((Magistrate)) blm Nov 2020 #7

Oh no no... I am so so sorry Peacetrain Nov 2020 #8

You are in my heart and my thoughts Siwsan Nov 2020 #9

What a wonderful tribute you have written to a life well-lived, sir Glorfindel Nov 2020 #10

I'm so very sorry. hlthe2b Nov 2020 #11

I'm so sorry for your terrible loss! The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #12

What a tragedy. brer cat Nov 2020 #13

What a beautiful description of your amazing child. You are in my heart. Squinch Nov 2020 #14

I'm so sorry. I know what it's like to suddenly lose a loved one. Walleye Nov 2020 #15

You have my deepest sympathy Ohiogal Nov 2020 #16

I cannot imagine your loss, Sir. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2020 #17

I'm so sorry for your loss, Magistrate whathehell Nov 2020 #18

What a beautiful tribute! Rorey Nov 2020 #19

Oh, my dear Magistrate....... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #20

omg MFM008 Nov 2020 #21

The sudden emptiness is hard to fathom. Heartfelt sympathy to you and yours. empedocles Nov 2020 #22

Sending virtual hugs. LiberalBrooke Nov 2020 #23

Deepest sympathy. colorado_ufo Nov 2020 #24

I am so very sorry. nt Phoenix61 Nov 2020 #25

I'm so sorry. Sounds like you have wonderful family memories. Hoyt Nov 2020 #26

It is so sad to read this. madaboutharry Nov 2020 #27

So terribly sad... hwmnbn Nov 2020 #28

My dear Sir, babylonsister Nov 2020 #29

My heart aches for you, sir. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2020 #30

💔💔 I'm sorry onecaliberal Nov 2020 #31

I'm so sorry for your unimaginable loss. JohnnyLib2 Nov 2020 #32

Please know that very deep and heartfelt, comforting thoughts are with you. Guilded Lilly Nov 2020 #33

My deepest sympathies kimbutgar Nov 2020 #34

I'm so, so sorry Happyhippychick Nov 2020 #35

So very sorry to hear! bluestarone Nov 2020 #36

My deepest sympathies, Sir. sheshe2 Nov 2020 #37

I'm so sorry. mountain grammy Nov 2020 #38

My condolences Faux pas Nov 2020 #39

I'm so sorry for your Cha Nov 2020 #40

I am so sorry to hear of your "bolt out of the blue" tragedy. As a parent, it hits FailureToCommunicate Nov 2020 #41

I do not have words strong enough, kind enough or understanding enough UpInArms Nov 2020 #42

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. warmfeet Nov 2020 #43

What a sad senseless loss wendyb-NC Nov 2020 #44

Your tribute to your precious boy is beautiful. MontanaMama Nov 2020 #45

I am so sorry. nt spooky3 Nov 2020 #46

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Fla Dem Nov 2020 #47

so, so sorry about your terrible loss. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2020 #48

I am so sorry. barbtries Nov 2020 #49

I'm so sorry for your loss. MelissaB Nov 2020 #50

Your heartbreak is so clear in your beautiful words about him. cry baby Nov 2020 #51

I am so sorry for your loss Magistrate. My heartfelt condolences. c-rational Nov 2020 #52

My most profound sympathy for you, good sir. ZZenith Nov 2020 #53

With great sympathy Magistrate Submariner Nov 2020 #54

Oh, that is just brutal catchnrelease Nov 2020 #55

There are no words voteearlyvoteoften Nov 2020 #56

What a moving, loving description of moonscape Nov 2020 #57

My deepest, deepest condolence to you and your family. jrthin Nov 2020 #58

Words can never express... The empressof all Nov 2020 #59

Oh dear. I am so sorry for you and your family. AllyCat Nov 2020 #60

Deepest Condolences, Magistrate SheltieLover Nov 2020 #61

Of course, I did not know Brendan, but I know enough about his father to understand that his Atticus Nov 2020 #62

My dear Magistrate - how sad, how terrible question everything Nov 2020 #63

So sorry MySideOfTown Nov 2020 #64

My breath stopped when I read this. tavernier Nov 2020 #65

So very sorry DownriverDem Nov 2020 #66

((Magistrate)) Behind the Aegis Nov 2020 #67

I can't imagine your shock. Our deepest sympathy to your whole family... I'm sure everyone is Karadeniz Nov 2020 #68

So sorry for you loss, Magistrate! pazzyanne Nov 2020 #69

My heartfelt condolences. Solly Mack Nov 2020 #70

So sorry for your tremendous loss ... CatMor Nov 2020 #71

So very sorry for your loss. Devilsun Nov 2020 #72

Oh geez, I am so sorry Magistrate. Words cannot express how sorry I am for what you are going still_one Nov 2020 #73

So very sorry to hear this. Paladin Nov 2020 #74

I'm sitting here in a puddle of tears after having read this. magicarpet Nov 2020 #75

Holding you and your family in the light. Words cannot bring you comfort, but japple Nov 2020 #76

Your son sounds like he was a fascinating person, and I'm so sorry you lost him too soon Wicked Blue Nov 2020 #77

Thank-you for sharing a beautiful portrait of Brendan. I can only imagine how difficult ... marble falls Nov 2020 #78

I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words, Sir. nt Baltimike Nov 2020 #79

What a wonderful tribute. It must have both easy and difficult to write. DFW Nov 2020 #80

Condolences Magistrate sarge43 Nov 2020 #81

He sounds like a very special man The Genealogist Nov 2020 #82

I am so sorry Magistrate, peacebuzzard Nov 2020 #83

My sincerest condolences. SalmonChantedEvening Nov 2020 #84

I cannot imagine the pain and loss you must be going through. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #85

I'm so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. n/t rainin Nov 2020 #86

I am so sorry for your loss. Owl Nov 2020 #87

So sorry for your loss, sir. LuvNewcastle Nov 2020 #88

I am so, so sorry Ruby the Liberal Nov 2020 #89

I am sorry for your loss. denbot Nov 2020 #90

You lost a lot Sucha NastyWoman Nov 2020 #91

I really can't find the words to say how sorry I am. Deepest condolences. NNadir Nov 2020 #92

Thank you for sharing the wonderful memories louslobbs Nov 2020 #93

I'm very sorry for your loss dlk Nov 2020 #94

Peace to you and yours. pwb Nov 2020 #95

So very sorry.. raising2moredems Nov 2020 #96

RIP Brendan BeyondGeography Nov 2020 #97

My deepest sympathies Moostache Nov 2020 #98

You have my deepest sympathies for your tragic loss. (eom) StevieM Nov 2020 #99

oh god Kali Nov 2020 #100

I'm so sorry about your devastating loss. Niagara Nov 2020 #101

I'm so sorry for your loss and the pain thinkingagain Nov 2020 #102

I am sorry to hear of this. icymist Nov 2020 #103

I am so sorry iamateacher Nov 2020 #104

Such a beautiful soul... ananda Nov 2020 #105

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. zbird Nov 2020 #106

So sorry godsentme Nov 2020 #107

My deepest sympathy. klook Nov 2020 #108

I am so sorry birdographer Nov 2020 #109

A terrible loss Adelante Nov 2020 #110

Oh Magistrate...there are no words. I am so sorry...As a parent myself I can't Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #111

Oh my God that's so sad vercetti2021 Nov 2020 #112

So sorry for your loss. They_Live Nov 2020 #113

I am so sorry for such a loss. nancy1942 Nov 2020 #114

I am so very sorry. skylucy Nov 2020 #115

... Aristus Nov 2020 #116

Oh no. I don't have words to say how sorry I am for your loss. femmedem Nov 2020 #117

I'm so very sorry cate94 Nov 2020 #118

My deepest condolences dweller Nov 2020 #119

Thank you for sharing these beautiful memories of your precious son. Tanuki Nov 2020 #120

Eternal flame for Brendan FakeNoose Nov 2020 #121

How shockingly terrible! My deepest sympathies. electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #122

I am profoundly sorry for the loss of your beloved Son. Dem2theMax Nov 2020 #123

I'm so sorry. H2O Man Nov 2020 #124

My condolences to you and yours. BMW2020RT Nov 2020 #125

I am so sorry dflprincess Nov 2020 #126

So very sorry for your loss. Brendan sounds like a wonderful man. Biophilic Nov 2020 #127

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. CrispyQ Nov 2020 #128

The Magistrate, a mainstay of this forum, I am so sorry for your loss. joshcryer Nov 2020 #129

So sorry to hear this. Other than here I know little about you, but I truly feel horrible.... George II Nov 2020 #130

Oh I am so sorry Magistrate. bronxiteforever Nov 2020 #131

So terribly sorry for your loss GeoWilliam750 Nov 2020 #132

My heart goes out to you sir BumRushDaShow Nov 2020 #133

A loving parent's beautiful tribute xxqqqzme Nov 2020 #134

I'm so deeply sorry. nt chowder66 Nov 2020 #135

My deepest condolences, good sir, to you and your family al bupp Nov 2020 #136

I hope peace finds you sooner rather than later. BadgerMom Nov 2020 #137

Ever Be Me. Nov 2020 #138

Comfort and peace to you all. mac56 Nov 2020 #139

OMG, Sir, what a dreadful loss for you and your family. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2020 #140

You were truly blessed to have him in your lives. farmbo Nov 2020 #141

I am so sorry. Joinfortmill Nov 2020 #142

I'm so very sorry for your loss, prayers for comfort for pnwest Nov 2020 #143

I'm so very sorry. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #144

God. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Trueblue Texan Nov 2020 #145

I'm so sorry too hear of your awful loss. yonder Nov 2020 #146

... Wawannabe Nov 2020 #147

Condolences on the loss of your beloved son. gademocrat7 Nov 2020 #148

Such a terrible and sudden loss, I am so sorry. cayugafalls Nov 2020 #149

Oh dear! That's awful! 2naSalit Nov 2020 #150

I am so sorry for your loss. UCmeNdc Nov 2020 #151

I am so very sorry for your loss. yardwork Nov 2020 #152

My sympathies to you and your family. subterranean Nov 2020 #153

I am so very sorry for the loss of your son Brendan. lucca18 Nov 2020 #154

Thank you so much for sharing these memories of a truly remarkable young man. calimary Nov 2020 #155

I'm so sorry. area51 Nov 2020 #156

I'm so sorry for your loss. Lonestarblue Nov 2020 #157

I cannot imagine your grief. My deepest sympathies infullview Nov 2020 #158

So very sorry for your loss TxDemChem Nov 2020 #159

I can only imagine your grief and am so sorry to hear this. Marie Marie Nov 2020 #160

I have 3 Sons. UserNotFound Nov 2020 #161

You have my deep condolences, Magistrate peggysue2 Nov 2020 #162

Sorry for your loss! Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #163

My deepest sympathy to you, Sir and your family. sueh Nov 2020 #164

Sounds like he was a fine man Sugarcoated Nov 2020 #165

My heart just breaks for you after reading this post. llmart Nov 2020 #166

Please accept condolences for your loss. TexasTowelie Nov 2020 #167

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. StarryNite Nov 2020 #168

Good Sir, do what you must do for your family. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2020 #169

My thoughts are with you and all of his family The Polack MSgt Nov 2020 #170

Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family Danmel Nov 2020 #171

I'm so sorry seta1950 Nov 2020 #172

Oh, God, how monumentally awful. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss... Hekate Nov 2020 #173

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son, Magistrate. smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #174

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son, Magistrate. smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #175

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss sir.nt CatLady78 Nov 2020 #176

So sorry for the loss of your son marlakay Nov 2020 #177

so very sorry... handmade34 Nov 2020 #178

... WheelWalker Nov 2020 #179

I'm so sorry Magistrate MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #180

💕💕💕💖💖❤️💕💖 MLAA Nov 2020 #181

I am so deeply saddened by your loss stollen Nov 2020 #182

Condolences IcyPeas Nov 2020 #183

Sorry Jay25 Nov 2020 #184

Another voice of support. KentuckyWoman Nov 2020 #185

No words can express the sorrow from losing a child... pbmus Nov 2020 #186

I'm so sorry. R. P. McMurphy Nov 2020 #187

Damn. Iggo Nov 2020 #188

no words Sir proud patriot Nov 2020 #189

That you can summon such eloquence at a time of such trauma... 3catwoman3 Nov 2020 #190

It's against nature for a child to go before their parent. I saw how that affected my grandma when iluvtennis Nov 2020 #191

How very sad for you . . . people Nov 2020 #192

My breath caught in my throat when I read this. summer_in_TX Nov 2020 #193

my deepest condolences Vadem Nov 2020 #194

this is why I LOVE this website... bluboid Nov 2020 #195

My deepest sympathy. Cracklin Charlie Nov 2020 #196

I can't even imagine... Mr. Evil Nov 2020 #197

I am so very sorry for your loss Gothmog Nov 2020 #198

Would that it were not so, Sir... Blue Owl Nov 2020 #199

My deepest condolences for your loss LuvLoogie Nov 2020 #200

Parents should never have to outlive their children. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #201

Sincerest condolences on your unimaginable loss, Sir. Hiawatha Pete Nov 2020 #202

A double dose of condolences, Mag krispos42 Nov 2020 #203

I am profoundly sorry for your loss. Bleacher Creature Nov 2020 #204

My condolences on the loss of your beloved son. My heart breaks for you and his mother.. 💞 SaveOurDemocracy Nov 2020 #205

I can't even imagine the unbearable grief anyone would go through after losing their child. W T F Nov 2020 #206

My condolences.... Heartstrings Nov 2020 #207

Sorry for your tremendous loss. Mary Mac Nov 2020 #208

Dear god, i am so terribly sorry for your loss. Texin Nov 2020 #209

My heart is aching for you all. mahina Nov 2020 #210

I'm so sorry, Magistrate karin_sj Nov 2020 #211

As the mother of a 17-year-old son, I can't even imagine how I'd handle losing him. SunSeeker Nov 2020 #212

heartbreaking and shocking orleans Nov 2020 #213

I'm so very sorry. LuckyCharms Nov 2020 #214

I can't seem to find adequate words.... democrank Nov 2020 #215

I'm so very sorry. catbyte Nov 2020 #216

So sorry, Mag. n/t yowzayowzayowza Nov 2020 #217

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sogo Nov 2020 #218

Oh I am so sorry for your loss! AwakeAtLast Nov 2020 #219

That was a beautiful eulogy... orwell Nov 2020 #220

What a terrible and heartbreaking loss. revmclaren Nov 2020 #221

Oh, I am so sorry KT2000 Nov 2020 #222

Oh my God, Magistrate! I'm so very sorry for all of you. BComplex Nov 2020 #223

My deepest condolences to you and your family. dalton99a Nov 2020 #224

I'm so very sorry for your loss. nclib Nov 2020 #225

Oh my god, this is heartbreaking. a la izquierda Nov 2020 #226

Oh my. Heartbraking for you. Keep his memory alive in your hearts. GoneOffShore Nov 2020 #227

I am so sorry for your loss. LiberalLoner Nov 2020 #228

All peace to you. Harker Nov 2020 #229

Sincere condolences. majdrfrtim Nov 2020 #230

The Magistrate.... Upthevibe Nov 2020 #231

I am so very sorry ... YDogg Nov 2020 #232

I can only imagine BlueMTexpat Nov 2020 #233

I am so sorry for your loss. Maraya1969 Nov 2020 #234

No words.. sellitman Nov 2020 #235

You have my deepest condolences, Magistrate. callous taoboy Nov 2020 #236

I'm sincerely sorry for your loss. Mike Niendorff Nov 2020 #237

I know your heart is broken lillypaddle Nov 2020 #238

... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2020 #239

Condolences... Alacritous Crier Nov 2020 #240

I would not thought it possible to feel such profound sadness about the passing grantcart Nov 2020 #241

I'm so sorry! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #242

Oh my... panader0 Nov 2020 #243

So sorry for you loss, Magistrate G_j Nov 2020 #244

I'm so sorry for your loss. sl8 Nov 2020 #245

I'm so sorry for your loss..🙏🏽Nt helpisontheway Nov 2020 #246

My deepest condolences on your loss. sinkingfeeling Nov 2020 #247

I am so very sorry. Silver Gaia Nov 2020 #248

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Magistrate. kentuck Nov 2020 #249

Unfathomable. I am so sorry, Sir. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2020 #250

I am so sorry for you loss. And Thank You for sharing your wonderful tribute to your son. Raster Nov 2020 #251

Thank you so very much randr Nov 2020 #252

As a generation of leaves, so is one of men -- Homer struggle4progress Nov 2020 #253

So sorry... Phentex Nov 2020 #254

I am so sorry... CaptainTruth Nov 2020 #255

How terrible...I am so sorry for your loss. Mad_Dem_X Nov 2020 #256

Simply tragic North Shore Chicago Nov 2020 #257

Deepest sympathy, dear Magistrate DonaldsRump Nov 2020 #258

I'm so so sorry. easttexaslefty Nov 2020 #259

I'm so sorry MissB Nov 2020 #260

I am so sorry kpete Nov 2020 #261

Very sorry for your loss. Firestorm49 Nov 2020 #262

So very sorry for your loss. Holding you and your family in my heart. niyad Nov 2020 #263

I'm so very sorry, Sir. My condolences to you and your family. nt Kahuna Nov 2020 #264

With deepest sympathy. AmBlue Nov 2020 #265

So sorry for your loss sir IronLionZion Nov 2020 #266

Condolences My Friend! Vinnie From Indy Nov 2020 #267

Please accept my condolences. n/t malthaussen Nov 2020 #268

how very sad. Thank you for sharing this bigtree Nov 2020 #269

We're so sorry for your loss, Magistrate. The worst parents all fear. Hortensis Nov 2020 #270

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. NoRoadUntravelled Nov 2020 #271

I am so very sorry. Your loss, your love tribute to your child choke my parent's heart. ancianita Nov 2020 #272

My deepest condolences for you loss Soph0571 Nov 2020 #273

I hope you and your family are taking care of yourselves and find peace riversedge Nov 2020 #274

My deepest sympathy 💐 roamer65 Nov 2020 #275

Deepest condolences to you and everyone who loved your son. mn9driver Nov 2020 #276

Rest in peace shenmue Nov 2020 #277

I'm so very sorry for your tremendous loss CousinIT Nov 2020 #278

Deepest sympathies to you and your family. Duncan Grant Nov 2020 #279

What a terrible loss for you and your family PatSeg Nov 2020 #280

unimaginable grief deek Nov 2020 #281

I am so very sorry that you lost Brendan sdfernando Nov 2020 #282

So very very sorry LymphocyteLover Nov 2020 #283

I'm so very sorry for your loss, Magistrate! Your son sounds like an amazing and intellectually LaMouffette Nov 2020 #284

I am so very sorry for you family's loss. Such a deep loss; I cannot imagine. flying_wahini Nov 2020 #285

Beyond words scuciti Nov 2020 #286

I'm so so sorry. Hugs to you & your family TM. Please take care of yourselves. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2020 #287

We are Spiritual Beings... OnlyLoveEndures Nov 2020 #288

I am so sorry LeftInTX Nov 2020 #289

I am so very sorry demtenjeep Nov 2020 #290

So very sorry for your loss... Freedomofspeech Nov 2020 #291

Sir, I am so sorry for your loss AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #292

I'm so sorry for your loss. nt live love laugh Nov 2020 #293

I am so sorry cally Nov 2020 #294

Deepest condolences to you, Sir. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2020 #295

I am so sorry for your loss Marthe48 Nov 2020 #296

Thank you for sharing... elias7 Nov 2020 #297

My heart aches so much I could not even write lostnfound Nov 2020 #298

I am so sorry for your loss. essaynnc Nov 2020 #299

Oh, Sir... kimmylavin Nov 2020 #300

So sorry for your loss, The Magistrate. R B Garr Nov 2020 #301

Such a loss is immeasurable. So very sorry for the Ninga Nov 2020 #302

I'm sorry for the loss of your son. mia Nov 2020 #303

My deepest sympathy. stuffmatters Nov 2020 #304

A beautiful tribute to your precious son. Alliepoo Nov 2020 #305

This message was self-deleted by its author Alliepoo Nov 2020 #306

My deepest condolences. n/t Cary Nov 2020 #307

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sir ... mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #308

Magistrate, you have shown by your magnificent eulogy that Brendan was, indeed, a good man friendly_iconoclast Nov 2020 #309

May the very best of who he is hurl Nov 2020 #310

We Appreciate Your Good Thoughts And Kind Words Very Much The Magistrate Nov 2020 #311

I am so deeply sorry, my friend. Words are insufficient Rhiannon12866 Nov 2020 #312

Such an unfathomable pain... carburyme Nov 2020 #313

I only learned about this now, Sir. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2021 #314

Oh my. I missed this thread in November. I am so very very sorry, The Magistrate. hlthe2b Feb 2021 #315

I just saw this Sir, all my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I cannot begin to fathom Celerity Feb 2021 #316