# 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:** 8
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/141 "2011-05-31T12:49:07Z")
I am so very, very sorry. I came in to work this morning and read this thread from the beginning, hoping all along for good news. I have read **norinew** ’s posts with great admiration. My deepest sympathy to all of **norinew** ’s family. ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/142 "2011-05-31T12:49:28Z")
I am so sorry to read this latest update. ☹ My thoughts and prayers are with you all… ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/143 "2011-05-31T12:50:09Z")
The world is a little darker today. ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/144 "2011-05-31T12:50:39Z")
This is not fair to Norine, her family, or to anyone who knows her. She shouldn’t be going yet, dammit. I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/145 "2011-05-31T13:04:31Z")
I’m so sorry. **Antigen** just let me know about this thread - I hadn’t seen it. This is terrible. My thoughts are with you all. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/146 "2011-05-31T13:05:16Z")
Oh my God. I am fighting back tears here in the coffee shop. My sincere condolences and wishes for peace to all of Norine’s family and friends. She is a wonderful person and she will be sorely missed. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/147 "2011-05-31T13:07:16Z")
Such sad news. One of the nicest people I’ve ever known here, kind and generous and loving. She will be greatly, greatly missed. My condolences to her family and her huge circle of friends. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/148 "2011-05-31T13:08:34Z")
This is just so tragic. ☹ I don’t even know what to say except that Norine was a wonderful person and will be terribly missed. My heartfelt condolences to her loved ones and I will continue my prayers for peace to be with each of you. ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/149 "2011-05-31T13:12:02Z")
Oh no, I am so so sorry. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/150 "2011-05-31T13:13:45Z")
Words are useless. My most sincere condolences to the family. ---
**Author:** ![Fearless\_Leader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9fc348/32.png) [@Fearless\_Leader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fearless_Leader)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/151 "2011-05-31T13:15:51Z")
I am so sorry. Norine was very loved here and will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to all of her family and friends. ---
**Author:** ![foxymoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@foxymoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foxymoron)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/152 "2011-05-31T13:22:56Z")
I’m so awfully sorry for all of Norine’s family! What a devastating loss for you all. You and she are in my thoughts today. ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/153 "2011-05-31T13:25:56Z")
I’m so sorry to hear that. My condolences to all of you. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/154 "2011-05-31T13:28:00Z")
No… I don’t even know what to say, except that I’m so sorry and my thoughts are with you. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Tracyfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f14d63/32.png) [@Tracyfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tracyfish)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/155 "2011-05-31T13:29:56Z")
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that! ---
**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:** [May 31, 2011, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/156 "2011-05-31T13:34:47Z")
This just absolutely sucks. I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/157 "2011-05-31T13:36:56Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > Words are useless. My most sincere condolences to the family. This. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Das\_Glasperlenspiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/das_glasperlenspiel/32/2944_2.png) [@Das\_Glasperlenspiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Das_Glasperlenspiel)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/158 "2011-05-31T13:38:53Z")
I’m glad my cubicle has a door. May the Creator grant Norine a peaceful journey and comfort to her family. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/159 "2011-05-31T13:42:37Z")
Go gently into the night, Norine. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/160 "2011-05-31T13:47:32Z")
Please accept my sincere condolences. I’m so sorry to hear the news, and I can’t imagine how this is for Norine and family. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727.md?page=9)