# My mom was killed in a fire last night. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 27, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881 "2011-04-27T12:25:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/21 "2011-04-27T12:58:57Z")
Damn, _Dio_- that really, really sucks. Hang in there, and know that we’ll all be thinking of you. ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/22 "2011-04-27T13:05:56Z")
Deepest condolences, Dio. What a terrible thing to have happen. ---
**Author:** ![Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4bbf92/32.png) [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/23 "2011-04-27T13:08:45Z")
Oh, no. I really wish there were something I could do, or say besides, “I’m sorry.” Know that I (and many others) will have you in our thoughts and hearts. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/24 "2011-04-27T13:10:06Z")
Damn. I don’t know what to say, except… I’m sorry, and my thoughts are with you. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/25 "2011-04-27T13:11:19Z")
Oh my God. How awful and horrifying. I’m so sorry, Dio. ---
**Author:** ![ratatoskK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ratatoskk/32/2987_2.png) [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/26 "2011-04-27T13:11:35Z")
I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/27 "2011-04-27T13:12:05Z")
**Dio** , I’m so sorry to hear this. Wishing you and your family peace and strength during this difficult time. ---
**Author:** ![you\_with\_the\_face](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ecccb3/32.png) [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/28 "2011-04-27T13:12:31Z")
So sorry, **DtC**. I can only imagine the shock and horror you’re living through right now. ---
**Author:** ![Sally\_Mander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e56c9b/32.png) [@Sally\_Mander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sally_Mander)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/29 "2011-04-27T13:16:49Z")
I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![sandra\_nz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/30 "2011-04-27T13:18:15Z")
What a horrible thing to have happened, my thoughts are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![fluiddruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c2a13f/32.png) [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/31 "2011-04-27T13:22:53Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > She lives in North Dakota. I live in the Twin Cities. Dio, I’m really sorry to hear this news, and my heart goes out to you. You don’t live that far from me, so if there’s something you need help with, please don’t hesitate to ask. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/32 "2011-04-27T13:26:04Z")
How awful. I’m at a loss for anything to say, so I’ll simply keep you and your family in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Moonlitherial](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/33 "2011-04-27T13:27:18Z")
I’m so sorry Dio, that’s horrible ☹ I do recommend telling your kids soon though. Definitely not the details but hiding it from them won’t make it any easier. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/34 "2011-04-27T13:28:03Z")
I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and to your family. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/35 "2011-04-27T13:28:33Z")
That’s terrible **Dio**. I’m so sorry. Sending supportive thoughts your way. ---
**Author:** ![EvilTOJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee59a6/32.png) [@EvilTOJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EvilTOJ)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/36 "2011-04-27T13:28:52Z")
Excuse me, the allergens in the server room are invading my sinuses again. ---
**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:** [April 27, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/37 "2011-04-27T13:28:59Z")
OMG, that’s terrible. I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/38 "2011-04-27T13:32:09Z")
I am so sorry to hear this - my condolences. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/39 "2011-04-27T13:35:25Z")
How horrible. My condolences to you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![raspberry\_hunter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-was-killed-in-a-fire-last-night/579881/40 "2011-04-27T13:37:34Z")
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