# My wife died this afternoon!!!

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [June 24, 2004, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939 "2004-06-24T03:34:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![DeadlyAccurate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@DeadlyAccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadlyAccurate)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/81 "2004-06-24T14:51:16Z")

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My condolences on your loss, **hlanelee**.

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**Author:** ![Green\_Means\_Go](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cc9497/32.png) [@Green\_Means\_Go](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Means_Go)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/82 "2004-06-24T14:53:13Z")

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I just said a prayer for you **hlanelee** , I am so sorry for your loss.

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**Author:** ![robgruver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@robgruver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robgruver)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/83 "2004-06-24T14:55:18Z")

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I can’t even imagine what it would be to lose my wife.

You have my deepest condolences.

Be well my friend.

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**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/84 "2004-06-24T14:57:12Z")

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**hlanelee** , I’m very, very sorry for your loss. I’m offering prayers to help you through this difficult time. Please take care of yourself.

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**Author:** ![Gaudere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/85 "2004-06-24T14:58:21Z")

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I’m so sorry. Your stories about your wife really showed what a wonderful person she was.

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**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/86 "2004-06-24T15:09:08Z")

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I am so sorry for your loss.

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**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/87 "2004-06-24T16:00:20Z")

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My heartfelt condolences, **hlanelee**.

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**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/88 "2004-06-24T16:00:55Z")

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I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I have just offered, and will continue to offer, prayers for the comfort of you and your family. May the Lord be with you.

Regards,  
Shodan

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**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/89 "2004-06-24T16:06:12Z")

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Mrs. Kunilou and I offer our prayers and sympathy.

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**Author:** ![foxymoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@foxymoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foxymoron)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/90 "2004-06-24T16:19:30Z")

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I’m so sorry for you and your family. My thoughts are with you.

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**Author:** ![RainGrowsBrite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed655f/32.png) [@RainGrowsBrite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RainGrowsBrite)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/91 "2004-06-24T16:26:58Z")

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I sense a great deal of strength in you. Harness that, and live everyday successfully and lovingly as a memorial for your wife.

May peace be with you.

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**Author:** ![Sublight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/439d5e/32.png) [@Sublight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sublight)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/92 "2004-06-24T16:31:25Z")

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I am so, so sorry for your loss, **hlanelee**.

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**Author:** ![TwoTrouts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9adbd/32.png) [@TwoTrouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoTrouts)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/93 "2004-06-24T16:39:44Z")

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Oh, wow. I don’t know what to say…except I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

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**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/94 "2004-06-24T16:41:13Z")

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I’m so sorry. You have my deepest sympathy.

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**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/95 "2004-06-24T16:45:07Z")

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Condolences for your loss, hlanelee. My best wishes are with you.

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**Author:** ![fervour](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ce7236/32.png) [@fervour](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fervour)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/96 "2004-06-24T16:49:31Z")

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I’m sorry for your loss. ☹

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**Author:** ![Starving\_Artist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/97 "2004-06-24T16:58:26Z")

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Words fail at a time like this. I am very sorry for your loss and for what you must be going through now. You are both in my prayers.

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**Author:** ![TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tellmei_mnotcrazy/32/3419_2.png) [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/98 "2004-06-24T17:09:33Z")

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I’m so sorry; count me as another who was touched by both your obvious love for your wife, and her love and devotion to you. If you ever need an ear, feel free.

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**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/99 "2004-06-24T17:15:48Z")

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I’m so very, very sorry for your loss.

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**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-died-this-afternoon/251939/100 "2004-06-24T18:35:14Z")

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I’m sorry for your loss, hlanelee. My condolences.

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