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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 3:29 pm
What a lovely story about a lovely life. I think you were all blessed to know him
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 5:50 pm
Mary, thank you for sharing that. Your cousin touched so many lives with something we can all share every day, a smile and a wave. Thank God for angels amongst us.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 6:16 pm
I haven't read much on this board lately other then BB11, but I happened to come upon this thread. Thanks so much for posting about your cousin Mary. you wrote: My cousin had nothing to offer anyone except for his smile and a wave...but apparently that was enough" How many lives have been touched by his smile and wave is just wonderful. Just by this simple gesture has made the difference in so many people's lives. It didn't cost anything, you don't need a degree to do it etc., and yet something like that makes the world a better place ahead of all the money, education, status etc in the world. We need more people like your cousin...may everyone who knew and didn't know him take a small part of this into their own lives. Paying if forward!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 6:56 pm
Mary, what a beautiful thing. I hope he knew how loved he was. I am sure he has gone on to be a very special angel.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 3:04 pm
Just announced that Jody Powell, who had been press secretary for Pres Carter, died of a heart attack. Also, this weekend tennis great Jack Kramer died at the age of 88.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:07 pm
patrick swayze has died, according to nbc news (from his publicist per nbc).
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:08 pm
OH 
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:10 pm
I just read the news. He put up such a good fight. I know someone who was in his close friend circle and he was always so positive. My heart goes out to his wife and family.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:16 pm
Yep, all over Twitter He was 57.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:18 pm
mamie, yes he did. :>(
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:21 pm
I am shocked and devastated. I KNEW it was coming... but I kept hoping, wishing, and praying that he would have more time. My heart goes out to Lisa, and the rest of his family.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:27 pm
RIP
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:29 pm
Wow- sad news tripled. 
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Bicbicz911
Member
08-20-2005
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:32 pm
I am devastated. I was praying for a miracle though I knew there wasn't one. Thoughts and prayers to his wonderful wife, Lisa, and the rest of his family. I. Hate. Cancer.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:40 pm
So very sad.
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Stacey718995
Member
07-05-2007
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 5:44 pm
My heart bleeds for his family I pray the press is gentle on them
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 6:26 pm
Terrible news.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 6:26 pm

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Chaplin
Member
01-08-2006
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 9:12 pm
Patrick will be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Monday, September 14, 2009 - 9:17 pm
Although I knew this was his ultimate outcome, I am sadden all the same.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 12:14 am
Here is a site with a whole string of Patrick's best.. http://www.popeater.com/2009/09/14/best-patrick-swayze-scenes-video/
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 4:14 am
Rest in peace Patrick.
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Mack
Member
07-22-2002
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 6:04 am
One of our favorites. Rest in peace.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 6:52 am
A great actor and a decent man, RIP Patrick. His movies really last too; every time one comes on I end up glued to the screen. He'll be missed.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 6:00 pm
'Laugh-In' actor Henry Gibson dies at 73
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