What a loving tribute… he sounds like a real gem.
Sounds like a wonderful man. I’m so sorry.
Joe
The end is in the beginning. Nevertheless, we go on.
And many times, it’s worth it, even knowing there’s pain at the end.
You’re in my thoughts.
He sounds like an amazing person. I’m so very sorry for your loss!
Thank you for remembering him to us. You are in my thoughts.
What everyone else has said
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Steve sounds like a great guy. I wonder if I’ve heard the Carl Sagan joke…
I’m very sorry for your loss and the ache in your heart. If all of us could take one little piece of grief from you, you would feel none. All I can do is wish you peace and strength, and that you will find the comfort you need.
May you and your family find comfort in each other’s arms and peace in your memories. Please, take very good care of yourself.
That was a beautiful tribute. And now every time I hear Ring of Fire I’ll think of you and Steve.
I just saw this thread now - I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m so very sorry to hear this, more than you know.
jsgoddess, I just saw this. I am so sorry for your loss and emptiness.
This is the kind of situation where I generally don’t post anything, because I feel that anything I could possibly write would be impossibly not-up-to-the-task of doing any good. I just want to say that I’m really sorry, and that I can’t even imagine what you are going through right now.
Death of a loved one definitely ought NOT be announced as Mundane Pointless Stuff. It is just way too sadly ironic.
Julie, I hope the genuine, heart-felt, affection shown by all of your fellow Dopers here so far has helped soften the blow as it has helped alleviate some of the burden you feel right now.
Dwell on all the good times and keep those memories alive.
It sounds like he was a wonderful person. Thanks for sharing more about him. Keep us updated on how you’re doing.
GT
Thank you for sharing memories of your true love, js. May peace speed its way to your heart.
And I. You are a poster I admire; I hope the 'Dope can make the coming days just a little less painful to get through.
Weft
[tears]
TheFaerie
I really believe that it’s better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.
I’m so sorry for your loss, but so glad that you two found each other and were able to enjoy over a decade of happiness.
Dear God I’m sorry. I don’t know what else to say.