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annabanana

(52,791 posts)
Tue May 6, 2014, 04:41 PM May 2014

My dear DU friends,

I haven't been very active on the forum for awhile, because Mr. Banana (My dear George) has been ill.

He passed away early this morning, peacefully and pain free, for which I will be eternally grateful.

This place has always been a place where I could share things, a place that always has had a kind word.. and I could use a cyberhug.

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My dear DU friends, (Original Post) annabanana May 2014 OP
MANY cyberhugs for you, annabanana, elleng May 2014 #1
So sorry for your loss, Annabanana suninvited May 2014 #2
Very sorry for your loss. Behind the Aegis May 2014 #3
Big hug to you annabanana lovemydog May 2014 #4
I'm so sorry for your loss Glorfindel May 2014 #5
I am so sorry sharp_stick May 2014 #6
Oh, my. NYC_SKP May 2014 #7
{{{{{Anna}}}}} A HERETIC I AM May 2014 #8
We are thinking of you. So sorry. Hoyt May 2014 #9
So sorry for your loss... Tom_Foolery May 2014 #10
Oh, Lord, Anna. I am so sorry. Squinch May 2014 #11
So sorry....... panader0 May 2014 #12
I am very sorry, annabanana. femmocrat May 2014 #13
I am so sorry. Wait Wut May 2014 #14
oh I am so sorry Kali May 2014 #15
Oh no. I'm so sorry. Hassin Bin Sober May 2014 #16
Safe passage to your dear George, my dear annabanana... CaliforniaPeggy May 2014 #17
Peace be with you Blue Owl May 2014 #18
My dear annabanana PumpkinAle May 2014 #19
... SammyWinstonJack May 2014 #20
Oh Anna... babylonsister May 2014 #21
My sincere condolences hamsterjill May 2014 #22
I'm sorry for your loss Sienna86 May 2014 #23
My heart goes out to you. Mira May 2014 #24
I am very sorry for your loss. gademocrat7 May 2014 #25
So sorry, annabanana. Enthusiast May 2014 #26
Very sorry for your loss. cyberswede May 2014 #27
... progressoid May 2014 #28
I am so sorry for your loss... magical thyme May 2014 #29
Best wishes to you and deep condolences BrotherIvan May 2014 #30
((((((((Anna))))))))) DFW May 2014 #31
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. greatauntoftriplets May 2014 #32
So sorry for the loss of your husband libodem May 2014 #33
Sweet annabanana Sheepshank May 2014 #34
My condolences mokawanis May 2014 #35
so sorry. Duppers May 2014 #36
I'm so sorry! TorchTheWitch May 2014 #37
Peace KansDem May 2014 #38
I'm sorry. Sending a hug and lots of support. nolabear May 2014 #39
I am sorry for your loss. A big cyberhug to you. LoisB May 2014 #40
I am so sorry to hear this...good thoughts for you joeybee12 May 2014 #41
I'm so sorry, annabanana. SunSeeker May 2014 #42
A great big hug across the air waves, Anna. Cal33 May 2014 #43
I'm so sorry Oldtimeralso May 2014 #44
I am so sorry for your loss. irisblue May 2014 #45
Sorry to hear that.. trumad May 2014 #46
Holding you in the Light, Anna. n/t TygrBright May 2014 #47
I was wondering where you had been Omaha Steve May 2014 #48
I'm so sorry Joe Shlabotnik May 2014 #49
Oh my gosh! Le Taz Hot May 2014 #50
I'm so sorry, annabanana. Unknown Beatle May 2014 #51
many cyberhugs BlancheSplanchnik May 2014 #52
So sorry for Your loss! His love will always remain with You!! <3 hue May 2014 #53
I'm very sorry TBF May 2014 #54
My condolences, Anna. frogmarch May 2014 #55
so sorry for your loss rurallib May 2014 #56
((((annabanana)))) zeemike May 2014 #57
I am so sorry for your loss. SalviaBlue May 2014 #58
we are here for you annabanana Skittles May 2014 #59
I am SO sorry for your loss, annabanana LiberalEsto May 2014 #60
Very sorry to hear about your loss.. deathrind May 2014 #61
My condolences Bryce Butler May 2014 #62
So sorry for your loss... snacker May 2014 #63
I am so sorry. 840high May 2014 #64
I am so sorry for your loss. Worried senior May 2014 #65
Oh no. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. MerryBlooms May 2014 #66
condolences to you RainDog May 2014 #67
hug for sure Coventina May 2014 #68
My condolences to you azurnoir May 2014 #69
So sorry. Hugs and peace to you. AllyCat May 2014 #70
I'm very sorry for your loss. Blue_In_AK May 2014 #71
To return to All That Is........ DeSwiss May 2014 #72
(((((((((((((((annabanana)))))))))))))) evilhime May 2014 #73
So sorry for you. yellerpup May 2014 #74
.... glinda May 2014 #75
Hugs and peace to you. kelliekat44 May 2014 #76
My sincere condolences Crabby Appleton May 2014 #77
My most sincere condolences..... Swede Atlanta May 2014 #78
((((annabanana)))) westerebus May 2014 #79
I'm so sorry for yor loss anna. Lars39 May 2014 #80
Very sorry to hear of your loss. NorthCarolina May 2014 #81
May thoughts are with you and yours. myrna minx May 2014 #82
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss! herding cats May 2014 #83
With deepest sympathy ((((annabanana)))) riderinthestorm May 2014 #84
I am truly sorry for your loss derby378 May 2014 #85
Peace to you and condolences on your less. kairos12 May 2014 #86
Please accept my deepest condolences. MarianJack May 2014 #87
... defacto7 May 2014 #88
I am so sorry, anna... truth2power May 2014 #89
I am so very sorry. CottonBear May 2014 #90
I'm so sorry for your loss. bearssoapbox May 2014 #91
I'm so sorry for your loss... ms liberty May 2014 #92
So sorry for your loss, annabanana. Brigid May 2014 #93
Hugh, colossal, massive cyberhug for you annabanana! graywarrior May 2014 #94
My condolences on your loss. Historic NY May 2014 #95
I'm sorry for your loss Tribalceltic May 2014 #96
Peace and sweet thoughts for you. blogslut May 2014 #97
Oh, annabanana, I am so sorry to hear this. Curmudgeoness May 2014 #98
I am so sorry for your loss AB eom rosesaylavee May 2014 #99
oh dear. mopinko May 2014 #100
Dear lady, i'm so sorry for your loss. Jackpine Radical May 2014 #101
Sorry to hear that news discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2014 #102
I'm sorry for your painful loss. cry baby May 2014 #103
So sorry TuxedoKat May 2014 #104
I lost my father last month.... and I know exactly how you feel. Timez Squarez May 2014 #105
.. Cha May 2014 #106
Got one for you.... Johnny Noshoes May 2014 #107
Truly Sorry to hear this news. adirondacker May 2014 #108
(((((annabanana))))) UrbScotty May 2014 #109
My deepest condolences aba denbot May 2014 #110
So very sorry... WinstonSmith4740 May 2014 #111
My condolences for your loss. TexasTowelie May 2014 #112
I am so sorry anna redwitch May 2014 #113
I am very sorry for your loss cate94 May 2014 #114
I am very sorry for your loss. We've missed you. rhett o rick May 2014 #115
I'm so sorry. Please accept my biggest cyberhug & warm thoughts. So glad is was peaceful & pain Booster May 2014 #116
Hugs coming your way! Paka May 2014 #117
My sincerest condolences..... Uben May 2014 #118
Behind all the cyber hugs Iwillnevergiveup May 2014 #119
So sorry for your loss SnowCritter May 2014 #120
I am so sorry, annabanana. GoCubsGo May 2014 #121
i am so sorry barbtries May 2014 #122
So sorry for your loss. PADemD May 2014 #123
So very sorry for your loss MissDeeds May 2014 #124
((((HUGS))))) applegrove May 2014 #125
Sincerest sympathies, annabanana. Hissyspit May 2014 #126
You've got it, annabanana... YvonneCa May 2014 #127
Hug from Malaysia OverseaVisitor May 2014 #128
Oh, annabanana... TeeYiYi May 2014 #129
I'm so sorry for your loss. FLyellowdog May 2014 #130
I'm so sorry. The good times will rush back. Eleanors38 May 2014 #131
many cyberhugs coming your way (((((((((((((((annabanana)))))))))) so very sorry for your niyad May 2014 #132
Very sorry for your loss. Kaleva May 2014 #133
hugs and thanks for reminding me of what this place can be Iris May 2014 #134
anytime, annabanana hopemountain May 2014 #135
1 BIG cyberhug! AAO May 2014 #136
I am so very sorry. bigwillq May 2014 #137
Consider yourself HUGGED! s-cubed May 2014 #138
Please accept my condolences. malthaussen May 2014 #139
I am so sorry for your loss. LisaLynne May 2014 #140
Oh my... KT2000 May 2014 #141
My condolences deutsey May 2014 #142
Take comfort in the knowledge that he passed No Vested Interest May 2014 #143
() Jack Rabbit May 2014 #144
I'm so sorry. onestepforward May 2014 #145
We should all be so lucky. Festivito May 2014 #146
So very sorry for your loss, annabanana sheshe2 May 2014 #147
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ilsa May 2014 #148
(((((((((cyberhug))))))))) Tumbulu May 2014 #149
I am sorry. I never know what to say beyond that, especially on merrily May 2014 #150
You have my deepest sympathies Bombero1956 May 2014 #151
I am so very sorry for your loss, annabanana. Sissyk May 2014 #152
Aw, annabanana, I am SO sorry for the loss of your dear George. pnwmom May 2014 #153
I am so sorry anna. murielm99 May 2014 #154
Safe passage for George, and white light eridani May 2014 #155
. Coyote_Bandit May 2014 #156
(((HUGS))). Raffi Ella May 2014 #157
May the spirits take your love Raine1967 May 2014 #158
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband... virgdem May 2014 #159
How devastating for you. I hope you have family and friends nearby to lean upon. MADem May 2014 #160
Very sorry to hear of your loss Moostache May 2014 #161
I'm so very sorry. mountain grammy May 2014 #162
Many hugs and much love to you and your onecent May 2014 #163
I am so sorry ananabanana. I wish I had something to make the pain go away Maraya1969 May 2014 #164
... Mnemosyne May 2014 #165
I'm very sorry. Arugula Latte May 2014 #166
The physical being may leave but the love never dies Samantha May 2014 #167
My deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, annabanana. OnyxCollie May 2014 #168
Hugs donheld May 2014 #169
so sorry, annabanana -- great big hugs --- many as you need Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #170
my love to you, anna fizzgig May 2014 #171
I'm so sorry. area51 May 2014 #172
one hug coming up DonCoquixote May 2014 #173
a hug for you and a tight squeeze of your hand orleans May 2014 #174
So sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs here: Live and Learn May 2014 #175
(((((annabanana))))) pacalo May 2014 #176
:hug: bananas May 2014 #177
My dearest condolences and a cyberhug for you nt steve2470 May 2014 #178
In sympathy... hermetic May 2014 #179
. ctsnowman May 2014 #180
I am so sorry for your loss. IdaBriggs May 2014 #181
Virtual hugs from me. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #182
So very sorry for your loss. Sending you love and light. Bluestar May 2014 #183
I'm sorry for your loss, annabanana. In_The_Wind May 2014 #184
So sorry annabanana... ewagner May 2014 #185
Your George is truly at peace today Stellar May 2014 #186
All sympathies, all condolences, all cyberhugs. n/t Bossy Monkey May 2014 #187
Peace to you. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #188
From Star Dust we come, Scruffy Rumbler May 2014 #189
I wish you Peace and a Happy Life. PeoViejo May 2014 #190
I am very sorry to hear this underpants May 2014 #191
I'm very sorry for your loss. sinkingfeeling May 2014 #192
Anna, you have my sincere condolences MissMillie May 2014 #193
Humans die twice.... N_E_1 for Tennis May 2014 #194
Peace and blessings, Annabanana. colorado_ufo May 2014 #195
So sorry for your loss, Anna supernova May 2014 #196
Sorry annabanana. Kingofalldems May 2014 #197
I am sorry to hear of it. Be well! JackRiddler May 2014 #198
sincere condolences lunasun May 2014 #199
Very sorry for your loss. Stuart G May 2014 #200
Empathy, sympathy, hugs to you...... northoftheborder May 2014 #201
Condolences to you. riqster May 2014 #202
Dear sweet Annabanana...... AnneD May 2014 #203
my sincere condolences and big hug heaven05 May 2014 #204
So sorry for your loss- now is the time to be kind to yourself - hedgehog May 2014 #205
I am so sorry my dear! JNelson6563 May 2014 #206
There will never be sufficient words...ever. ScreamingMeemie May 2014 #207
Sorry for your loss and may hugs to you from us at DU. DhhD May 2014 #208
My condolences Rider3 May 2014 #209
My deepest sympathies Liberalynn May 2014 #210
Our deepest sympathies indepat May 2014 #211
So sorry for your loss lark May 2014 #212
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. CrispyQ May 2014 #213
... Lady Freedom Returns May 2014 #214
I am so very sorry, annabanana hlthe2b May 2014 #215
(((Hugs))) brett_jv May 2014 #216
I'm so sorry. mmonk May 2014 #217
My heartfelt condolences Spirochete May 2014 #218
Hugs MrScorpio May 2014 #219
Aloha no annabanana, mahina May 2014 #220
I am sending you that cyberhug!! Lifelong Protester May 2014 #221
. stonecutter357 May 2014 #222
May his memory always be a blessing. PCIntern May 2014 #223
With you, annabanana. immoderate May 2014 #224
I was so very happy to see your name attached to the OP, and then so very truedelphi May 2014 #225

Squinch

(50,949 posts)
11. Oh, Lord, Anna. I am so sorry.
Tue May 6, 2014, 05:11 PM
May 2014

You are in my thoughts. I am glad it was pain free, and I wish you healing and peace.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,599 posts)
17. Safe passage to your dear George, my dear annabanana...
Tue May 6, 2014, 05:20 PM
May 2014

Please take care of yourself...

We will stand by your side...

BrotherIvan

(9,126 posts)
30. Best wishes to you and deep condolences
Tue May 6, 2014, 05:45 PM
May 2014

The fact that your dear husband passed on peacefully and without pain is something we all hope for our loved ones. That you were able to show your love and care for him is also something I hope you can hold on to in your time of grief. It is always the hardest thing, saying adieu for now, but I am sure that he would want more than anything for you to take care of yourself, to rest and to heal. I wish you the very best and if you ever need to just talk about anything, I'm sure we'd all love to listen.

Oldtimeralso

(1,937 posts)
44. I'm so sorry
Tue May 6, 2014, 06:05 PM
May 2014

Please accept my sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Coventina

(27,115 posts)
68. hug for sure
Tue May 6, 2014, 07:00 PM
May 2014


Please accept my condolences.

Please keep in touch here and let us know how you are doing.

The Lounge is always here to listen.

 

DeSwiss

(27,137 posts)
72. To return to All That Is........
Tue May 6, 2014, 07:04 PM
May 2014

...is not really a return. We never left, it just seems that way.

Peace.

yellerpup

(12,253 posts)
74. So sorry for you.
Tue May 6, 2014, 07:11 PM
May 2014

Nothing will ever change the love you had/have for each other. Peaceful and pain free is what everyone wishes for but few achieve. I am with you in your sorrow. Deepest condolences.

herding cats

(19,564 posts)
83. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss!
Tue May 6, 2014, 07:25 PM
May 2014

My thoughts are with you and your family. My hope is you'll find comfort in celebrating his memory.

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
84. With deepest sympathy ((((annabanana))))
Tue May 6, 2014, 07:28 PM
May 2014

I hope you have some friends and family to be with you during this time.

CottonBear

(21,596 posts)
90. I am so very sorry.
Tue May 6, 2014, 07:38 PM
May 2014

Please take care.

Love is eternal.

My sincere condolences to you and your family from me and my son.

ms liberty

(8,573 posts)
92. I'm so sorry for your loss...
Tue May 6, 2014, 07:41 PM
May 2014

And glad you had the comfort of a peaceful passing. Hugs and good vibes headed your way, and to your George on his journey into the great unknown.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
98. Oh, annabanana, I am so sorry to hear this.
Tue May 6, 2014, 07:56 PM
May 2014

Stay strong. And know that we will all entertain you when you are lonely.

Wish I could give you a real life hug.....a big one. But this is the best I can do. Hope it eases your pain a tad.

TuxedoKat

(3,818 posts)
104. So sorry
Tue May 6, 2014, 08:08 PM
May 2014

to hear of the loss of your beloved husband. I'm glad you were with him and that he had a peaceful passing. (((HUGS))

 

Timez Squarez

(262 posts)
105. I lost my father last month.... and I know exactly how you feel.
Tue May 6, 2014, 08:11 PM
May 2014

I am moving in with my mother (the wife and the kiddo too), selling the extra house that my dad kept after my grandfather passed away 14 years ago.

It'll get better. We've already begun the healing process (and over 500 pounds of trash)....

WinstonSmith4740

(3,056 posts)
111. So very sorry...
Tue May 6, 2014, 08:27 PM
May 2014

I've walked in your shoes. A peaceful passing with loved ones by your side is the best we can hope for. Don't forget to take care of yourself.

redwitch

(14,944 posts)
113. I am so sorry anna
Tue May 6, 2014, 08:32 PM
May 2014

I wish I could give a real honest to goodness hug but a virtual one will have to do. Peace to you.

Booster

(10,021 posts)
116. I'm so sorry. Please accept my biggest cyberhug & warm thoughts. So glad is was peaceful & pain
Tue May 6, 2014, 08:54 PM
May 2014

free. That's the way I want to go also. Peace to you.

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
119. Behind all the cyber hugs
Tue May 6, 2014, 09:05 PM
May 2014

we mourn the loss of your beloved husband with you, Anna. From an understanding heart.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((ANNA)))))))))))))))))))))))



Please come back with us when you are ready.

GoCubsGo

(32,080 posts)
121. I am so sorry, annabanana.
Tue May 6, 2014, 09:11 PM
May 2014

Here's the cyberhug you requested. There are more where that came from if you ever need another.

TeeYiYi

(8,028 posts)
129. Oh, annabanana...
Tue May 6, 2014, 09:27 PM
May 2014

...I am so sorry that you experienced such isolation during a time when you could've used the comfort of online friends. I hope you'll allow the people of DU to be there for you in the weeks and months ahead. We may not know you in real life, but our sympathy is sincere, nonetheless.

I am so sorry for your loss.

TYY

niyad

(113,278 posts)
132. many cyberhugs coming your way (((((((((((((((annabanana)))))))))) so very sorry for your
Tue May 6, 2014, 09:33 PM
May 2014

loss, but glad that your george is free of pain at last.

hopemountain

(3,919 posts)
135. anytime, annabanana
Tue May 6, 2014, 09:49 PM
May 2014

feel free to ask for cyberhugs every day. for me, the 3rd day after my hubby passed was when it really, really hit me. it was consoling to have a friend to call at 4am.
i am very sorry for your loss.

LisaLynne

(14,554 posts)
140. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tue May 6, 2014, 10:23 PM
May 2014
I am glad his passing was peaceful. Sometimes that is all we can ask for.

KT2000

(20,577 posts)
141. Oh my...
Tue May 6, 2014, 10:24 PM
May 2014

I saw your name on the post and thought - oh good - a poster we have not heard from for a while. I am so sorry that your husband was ill and has passed away. Hugs and peace to you.

No Vested Interest

(5,166 posts)
143. Take comfort in the knowledge that he passed
Tue May 6, 2014, 10:30 PM
May 2014

in the glow of your love and presence.

May you be well in the days to come.

merrily

(45,251 posts)
150. I am sorry. I never know what to say beyond that, especially on
Tue May 6, 2014, 11:20 PM
May 2014

the internet. If you are grateful for his peaceful passing, then I am grateful as well.

Thank you for asking for hugs.



Wishing you healing and peace.

Bombero1956

(3,539 posts)
151. You have my deepest sympathies
Tue May 6, 2014, 11:21 PM
May 2014

May you and your family be comforted in the knowledge that he is at peace.

Sissyk

(12,665 posts)
152. I am so very sorry for your loss, annabanana.
Tue May 6, 2014, 11:24 PM
May 2014

I hope you are wrapped in the arms of love from family and friends.

Raine1967

(11,589 posts)
158. May the spirits take your love
Tue May 6, 2014, 11:55 PM
May 2014

into their arms…

and may they also surround you with love and peace.


I am so sorry. I wish I could do more than this:


Love,
Raine.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
160. How devastating for you. I hope you have family and friends nearby to lean upon.
Wed May 7, 2014, 12:18 AM
May 2014

From your comments, I know you have warm and comforting memories, even though it's sometimes difficult to appreciate those right after such a profound loss. I hope you soon get to the place in the mourning process where the smiles outpace the tears.

onecent

(6,096 posts)
163. Many hugs and much love to you and your
Wed May 7, 2014, 12:23 AM
May 2014

family. I lost my husband almost 8 years ago and it is nothing
I want anyone to ever have to do...but we don't always get to choose.

Bless you and sending strength during this time.

Maraya1969

(22,479 posts)
164. I am so sorry ananabanana. I wish I had something to make the pain go away
Wed May 7, 2014, 12:26 AM
May 2014

but I don't. Just know that I and so many others are thinking of you and wishing you peace in such a sad time.

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
167. The physical being may leave but the love never dies
Wed May 7, 2014, 12:33 AM
May 2014

and the love you two shared will comfort you in this loss. So sorry to read your sad note of your husband's passing.

Sam

DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)
173. one hug coming up
Wed May 7, 2014, 03:32 AM
May 2014

thanks for reminding us that DU is a community, and not just somewhere to insult each other.

orleans

(34,051 posts)
174. a hug for you and a tight squeeze of your hand
Wed May 7, 2014, 03:40 AM
May 2014

i am so sorry for your tremendous loss
i hope there are friends and relatives that can give you much help, support, and comfort. no matter how prepared we think we are...

love transcends our physical bodies--it is our spirit, our soul. love does not stop or end or die when our hearts no longer beat. love is the thread--the link--that holds us together across the dimensions.

wishing you an abundance of peace and comfort as you begin this journey.

MissMillie

(38,553 posts)
193. Anna, you have my sincere condolences
Wed May 7, 2014, 09:42 AM
May 2014

I can't imagine what it's like to suffer such a tremendous loss.

You're in my thoughts.

N_E_1 for Tennis

(9,721 posts)
194. Humans die twice....
Wed May 7, 2014, 09:55 AM
May 2014

Once in our lifetime, the other when the last of our memories from our friends pass on...

Keep the memories alive, George will be forever.

So sorry for your loss.
Hugs.

AnneD

(15,774 posts)
203. Dear sweet Annabanana......
Wed May 7, 2014, 11:51 AM
May 2014
and . I hope you find consolation in many years of happy memories as you slowly begin to heal from your loss.

hlthe2b

(102,236 posts)
215. I am so very sorry, annabanana
Wed May 7, 2014, 01:57 PM
May 2014

I feel as though I know some of the frequent and long term posters on DU. So, dear friend, I want so much to support you at this sad time. May happier memories soon eclipse the sadness. May friends and family bring you comfort. May your dear George's quiet, pain-free passing bring you peace.

truedelphi

(32,324 posts)
225. I was so very happy to see your name attached to the OP, and then so very
Wed May 7, 2014, 04:38 PM
May 2014

Saddened to hear that Mr Bananas has been taken from you.

Wish the hug could be in person.

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