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[textualdeviance]

Dale passed away about 10 minutes ago.

23 years old.

I'm leaving as soon as I've had a nap. I don't know when I'll be back. Thanks for all the kind words, everyone.

Comments

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

So young... but at least he's beyond suffering now. Take your time, for Mike and for yourself. *hugs*

[indiwise.livejournal.com]

Oh, honey. I am so sorry.

I could trot out the typical platitudes, but damn. I am really sorry.

[shes-eclectic.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about your grief.
Thinking about you today - really.

jeenie

[piccalo.livejournal.com]

<3. thoughts with you and mike... take care.

[lea-ysaye.livejournal.com]

My thoughts are with you and Mike, and Dale's family. I am very sorry!

[foxykc.livejournal.com]

At least now the real grieving can begin. Although it does sometimes seem like there cannot possibly be any more tears.

[trees696969.livejournal.com]

My heart goes out...

[ex-lunarisi.livejournal.com]

Oooohhhhh noooo... So much death and sadness around me right now and there's not much I can do to alieveate the pain...for anyone. Only 23...jeebus. Take your time and take our love and concern for you both.

[thefirstalicat.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one; my thoughts are with you...Alison

[chrismm.livejournal.com]

Oh, man. I'm so sorry. It's just fucked up. Take care of yourselves, OK?

[julesong.livejournal.com]

Our thoughts are with you! *hug*

[mrdorbin.livejournal.com]

Thinking about y'all.

[rebeccama.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[heyokaboy.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear that. I'm sure in a way it is also a relief. Let me know if you want to talk.

[sapphoid.livejournal.com]

Thinking of you and Mike. Your previous post about Dale reminded me so much of my Mom's passing. Grief is like a blanket over everything... take the time that you two need to feel it all.

[http://users.livejournal.com/desertelf_/]

i'm so sorry. my thoughts are with you and your family.

[noipeh.livejournal.com]

<<>> to both you and Mike. Take the time you need, we'll be waiting for you on the other end. Love to you both.

[shireling76.livejournal.com]

23. oh shawna, I'm sorry. huge warm hug to you both and safe travel.

[bunkadoo.livejournal.com]

My thoughts are with both of you. Take care.

[bratqueen8.livejournal.com]

So sorry...peace be with you, Mike and his family.

[green-ghost.livejournal.com]

My condolences to you and Mike. Take care.

[abiku.livejournal.com]

I've kept quiet on these posts, primarily because I haven't really had anything to add; trite pleasantries and "I'm thinking of you"s never really feel useful to me. I consider you both friends and, as such, it's a given that I think of you.

I wish I could be there to offer my support to the both of you, but since that's not possible, please pass along a hug to Mike and have him give you one from me (it would be awkward to hug yourself). It's terribly sad that he's passed, but at least he's no longer suffering.

I'm sorry. This still feels inadequate, but I had to say something. Be well, both of you.

[twilight-echo.livejournal.com]

I'm just repeating what everyone else is saying, but I'm so sorry. Love to you and Mike, and safe travel -- My thoughts are with all of you.