# Important News for Friends of norinew \[RIP\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 30, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727 "2011-05-30T02:11:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**Author:** ![expectopatronum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/expectopatronum/32/173_2.png) [@expectopatronum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/expectopatronum)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/281 "2011-06-01T03:06:18Z")
i always enjoyed reading her posts. i’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/282 "2011-06-01T03:09:13Z")
Wow. Just wow. What a terrible shock. I’m so very sorry to all of **norinew** ’s family and friends. It’s odd but very real grief we feel at this news of someone we’ve never met and only knew on this board. I’m so, so sorry. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/283 "2011-06-01T03:22:18Z")
What really gets us is the feeling “it could have been me” Sudden health problems can hit anyone. I am so sorry to hear about **norinew** ’s death. I will remember her family in my prayers. If there is anything we can do, rest assured we will. The family has only to ask. ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/284 "2011-06-01T03:37:26Z")
My prayers for peace for norinew and my sympathy and prayers for strength for her family. What a terrible tragedy. ---
**Author:** ![lavenderviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cdc98d/32.png) [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/285 "2011-06-01T03:55:01Z")
I am very sad to hear that things took this tragic turn. When I think of her posts, I think of how much she enjoyed talking about her family on here. It was clear from how she wrote about her family on here that she loved you dearly. She was a fun and good-hearted lady. My condolences to everyone who loved her. Peace to you. ---
**Author:** ![curlcoat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea5d25/32.png) [@curlcoat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curlcoat)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/286 "2011-06-01T04:27:49Z")
Oh my God, I was shocked to hear this. It’s amazing how close we get to people we’ve never met. Godspeed **norinew**. ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/287 "2011-06-01T04:37:20Z")
Norine was such a likeable presence on this board and I feel immensely sorry that we’ve lost someone so special. Of course my heart goes out to those who loved her best and whose loss is so much greater. ---
**Author:** ![CanvasShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/288 "2011-06-01T04:54:59Z")
I never had the honor of meeting her in real life, but her posts were so wonderful, and she’ll be greatly missed. ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/289 "2011-06-01T07:32:51Z")
Best wishes for **norinew** ’s family. A tragic and untimely loss. My heart goes out to you. ---
**Author:** ![dada2fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@dada2fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dada2fish)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/290 "2011-06-01T09:28:51Z")
I thought for sure she would pull through this. My heart sank when I checked for updates. She seemed like the type of person I could’ve been friends with in real life. I’m just stunned. It all happened so fast. I was so excited for her about the great house they were moving into. Peace to you Norine and a hug and wishes of strength for her family. ---
**Author:** ![CreaseMunky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f475e1/32.png) [@CreaseMunky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CreaseMunky)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 9:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/291 "2011-06-01T09:40:02Z")
I have nothing to say that hasn’t already been said, so I’ll just send my condolences to Norine’s family and friends at this sad time. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/292 "2011-06-01T09:50:48Z")
So sad. May her family take comfort in the knowledge that she was a much loved person on this board. She touched so many from all corners of the world, and her passing will be felt by those same people, far and wide. Vale **norinew**. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/293 "2011-06-01T13:33:54Z")
How awful. I also extend my sympathies and thoughts. In addition to **norinew** ’s family remembering how loved she was here, I hope each one of them knows and carries in his or her heart the great love she had for her family. That was always abundantly clear. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/294 "2011-06-01T13:40:54Z")
This is very sad news. My condolences to her entire family and also to the large web of friends she wove here on the Dope (and IRL, too, I’m sure). ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/295 "2011-06-01T14:20:01Z")
I’m sad I never got a chance to meet her. I was always interested to read what she had to say. This is bullshit. Does her family need any financial help? If so, I know that there are many of us who can step in to help. Just say the word. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/296 "2011-06-01T14:22:25Z")
Please, **Anaamika** , or anyone who has the information, I would like to send a card also. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/297 "2011-06-01T15:15:05Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Please, **Anaamika** , or anyone who has the information, I would like to send a card also. Yes, please add me to the list. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/298 "2011-06-01T16:12:33Z")
Third on the cards. My heart cries, the world seems so much smaller now. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Tildrum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e95f7d/32.png) [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/299 "2011-06-01T16:36:34Z")
Adding my condolences. I’m very sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/300 "2011-06-01T16:44:28Z")
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