# Whatever your deity, please pray for a quick death. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 24, 2001, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560 "2001-01-24T16:00:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![red\_dragon60](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ce73a5/32.png) [@red\_dragon60](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/red_dragon60)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/21 "2001-01-25T00:01:55Z")
Shirley, may the cosmos grant you your wish. And may your brother’s memory bring warmth and happiness to your heart whenever you think of him. ---
**Author:** ![Kricket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f14d63/32.png) [@Kricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kricket)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/22 "2001-01-25T00:28:33Z")
Belive it or not I just went throught this Tuesday with my great aunt. I know it’s not the level, but it still hurt. I will light a candle and say a some words for a passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts tonite. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/23 "2001-01-25T00:41:12Z")
I’m not strong enough or wise enough to say anything that could possibly comfort you right now, but please know that my heart is with you and you and your family are in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![OldBroad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@OldBroad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldBroad)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/24 "2001-01-25T00:45:21Z")
Thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/25 "2001-01-25T00:50:32Z")
my prayers are with you and yours. esp. your mom. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/26 "2001-01-25T01:24:56Z")
Words fail me. Sympathy to you and your family. ::sending thoughts of your brother at peace into the universe:: ---
**Author:** ![robgruver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@robgruver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robgruver)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/27 "2001-01-25T01:30:22Z")
May Gaia, Goddess of Earth accept him with open, warm arms. May Chronos, God of Time, answer your prayers for a speedy release of this life. My heart, mind and spirit are with you. ---
**Author:** ![Cumber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b5ac83/32.png) [@Cumber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumber)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/28 "2001-01-25T01:50:37Z")
☹ My thoughts are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![St.Attila](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@St.Attila](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/St.Attila)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/29 "2001-01-25T01:55:53Z")
☹ Condolences, Shirley. ---
**Author:** ![bunnymom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@bunnymom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bunnymom)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/30 "2001-01-25T02:02:04Z")
Shirley, I’m sorry. That is awful. [[[[Shirley and Family]]]] ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/31 "2001-01-25T02:12:20Z")
As you face this most difficult decision, please remember how you would feel if it were you that was suffering instead. You have my sincerest sympathies in what can only be a dreadful time. Please hug your mother for me. Even though I am not a parent, I can hardly imagine her turmoil at this juncture. Hopefully, you might be able to share this thread with her. She has my admiration for the obvious courage that is takes to face this wrenching choice. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2001, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/32 "2001-01-25T02:15:13Z")
Peaceful thoughts to you and your family, **Shirley**. ---
**Author:** ![Wicked\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/2acd7d/32.png) [@Wicked\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wicked_Blue)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/33 "2001-01-25T02:30:43Z")
Oh Shirley, I am so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rose ---
**Author:** ![Lost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/22d042/32.png) [@Lost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lost)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/34 "2001-01-25T02:37:27Z")
Prayer said. My heart and thoughts are with you. ---
**Author:** ![Frannie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Frannie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frannie)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/35 "2001-01-25T02:39:24Z")
Done God bless ---
**Author:** ![elelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@elelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elelle)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/36 "2001-01-25T02:58:51Z")
Shirley, I’ve recently had close friends go through the decision to remove life support from their beloved. It’s a terrible ordeal, but it’s all anyone can ask to have people that dearly love them present for that time. My heart’s prayers to your family; for an end to Mark’s suffering, and in strength to all of you in your love for him. ---
**Author:** ![Lyllyan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b2d939/32.png) [@Lyllyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lyllyan)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/37 "2001-01-25T03:32:29Z")
Shirley, I am so sorry for you and your family. Prayers going up. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/38 "2001-01-25T03:55:01Z")
When you come to the count, it’s never easy to find the right thing to say. I sincerely hope your brother’s plight comes to an end with a minimum of suffering for him, and that you and your family know that a lot of us out here sympathize with your situation. Luck, dear. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/39 "2001-01-25T04:04:48Z")
**Shirley** , you, your brother, and your mom are in my prayers. This sounds like an unbelievably tough period for you all. May God’s mercy relieve your burdens quickly and painlessly. I lost my brother a few years back and if you want to talk you know where to find me. mike/drop ---
**Author:** ![tomndebb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2001, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560/40 "2001-01-25T05:21:24Z")
I’m really sorry, Shirley. God grant you and your family strength and comfort. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-your-deity-please-pray-for-a-quick-death/51560.md?page=3)