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My husband’s suffering is over

SDianeL
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my husband Lonny is now guarding the Gates of Heaven. He served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. He passed peacefully today. My heart is breaking but I’m thankful he’s no longer suffering. See you later LonHo!

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  • Quilting brings calm
    Quilting brings calm Member Posts: 2,564
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    I’m so sorry for your loss.

  • ButterflyWings
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    Sending you hugs and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear husband. May you both have the peace you deserve, free from this disease finally.

  • Denise1847
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/70262/my-husband-s-suffering-is-over

    I am so very sorry.

  • ​fesk
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    edited August 13

    I am very sorry for your loss. Beautiful picture.

  • housefinch
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    Oh, I am so terribly sorry for your loss and all of his suffering. I know you will miss him so. You have been a wonderful wife and I am sure he is so grateful. Sending you peace and comfort now and in the days and months ahead.

  • clarinetist
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    So sorry to hear your news. May his memory be a blessing to you.

  • fmb
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    I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing that beautiful picture. Praying for strength and peace for you now and in the future.

  • Joydean
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    he is free from this horrible disease. Please take care of yourself now. I wish you peace and for your family.

  • M1
    M1 Member Posts: 6,788
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    Peace to you Diane. You've both earned your rest.

  • Iris L.
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    Please accept my condolences in the loss of your dear husband.

    Iris

  • northernlady
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    I'm so sorry. Please take care of yourself now with as much love, devotion and joy as you did taking care of your darling LonLonny.

  • hiya
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    I’m so sorry for your loss. You have been a wonderful, caring wife. Take care of yourself.

  • Bebobra
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    Prayers of comfort for you♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • tigersmom
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    edited August 13

    Oh, Diane! I am so very sorry to hear that you have lost your dear Lonny! I am wishing you peace and comfort and, in the months ahead, sweet memories of happier times together.

  • Vitruvius
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    My sincere condolences. Peace and strength in the days ahead.

  • Victoriaredux
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    I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave him such love & care.

    I wish him "Fair winds & following seas "

  • Karen711
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    Dear Diane- what a wonderful picture of your amazing Lonny! I am so sorry for your loss, and hoping you can find some comfort and peace in knowing that you were there for him every step of the way.
    Sending Hugs,

    Karen

  • GothicGremlin
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    I'm so very sorry for your loss, Diane.

    It really is a wonderful photo, very peaceful. You've been so selfless in your care of Lonny, I wish you peace (and rest) as you move beyond this time.

  • Elshack
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    Deepest sympathy to you, Diane. I love the photo you posted! I have been in stage 8 since last Nov 24th and now my Jack and your Lonny can meet each other . They are free from this horrible disease. Take care of yourself and know you were the best care taker and wife to your Lonny.

  • Mint
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    I am so very sorry for your loss of your Dear Lonny

  • Joe C.
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    My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. May you find some peace in the days ahead.

  • JeriLynn66
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    Oh Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. You did all for Lonny. Take this time to remember and to heal. My prayers are with you.

  • LJCHR
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    I'm so sorry for the loss of your DH. May God give you strength.

  • harshedbuzz
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    I am sorry for the loss of your dear husband.

    HB

  • mrahope
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    So, so sorry for your loss @SDianeL . May his memory be a blessing. Wishing you peace.

  • ghphotog
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    So sorry for your loss.

  • Kat63
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    Sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear husband Lonny. Sending prayers and hugs.

  • Rocky2
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    Diane,

    I'm so sorry. I know the loss of a spouse is so very hard. I pray that you will find God to be very near as you grieve.

    Tom

  • Caro_Lynne
    Caro_Lynne Member Posts: 371
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    RIP Lonny. Praying for peace for you and the family xo

  • easy23
    easy23 Member Posts: 221
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    I''m so sorry for your loss. You were a good wife and caregiver.

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