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Dear Du'ers. Please keep Mad and our family in your thoughts and prayers. Mr. MadFloridian passed quietly at home on Friday night. He was a great husband to my Mom and a great Dad.
Thank you,
The MadFloridian Family
p.s. MadFloridian is female, her husband passed.
Beaverhausen
(24,469 posts)Prayers to your family.
RainDog
(28,784 posts)to you all.
sakabatou
(42,134 posts)msanthrope
(37,549 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)I'm so sorry. Peace to your family and love and hugs to all of you.
NRaleighLiberal
(60,006 posts)geomon666
(7,512 posts)My condolences.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)Your mother has a special spot in the hearts of a lot of us Dean supporters.
okaawhatever
(9,457 posts)marmar
(77,047 posts)Raine1967
(11,589 posts)I will light a candle for you family tonite.
patrice
(47,992 posts)Metatron
(1,258 posts)My sincere condolences
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)ucrdem
(15,512 posts)Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)My condolences....
moondust
(19,955 posts)Thanks for letting us know.
Peace.
madinmaryland
(64,931 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)Last edited Mon May 20, 2013, 12:14 PM - Edit history (1)
Lydia Leftcoast
(48,217 posts)I don't think her husband posted on DU.
Rex
(65,616 posts)nt.
one_voice
(20,043 posts)peace and strength to your family.
nclib
(1,013 posts)I will keep all of you in my thoughts.
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)Take car FloriTexan.
And a big hug to you.
Zorra
(27,670 posts)Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)I adore Madfloridian and I hate to hear of her, and your families, tragic loss.
My thoughts are with you all. I wish you peace during this difficult time in your lives.
BainsBane
(53,010 posts)I'm so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are wish you and your Mom.
QED
(2,747 posts)progressoid
(49,928 posts)Words can't express how I feel for you, your Mom and your family. You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers.
DesertFlower
(11,649 posts)TygrBright
(20,752 posts)How many lives your Dad touched, I could not begin to guess. But that it was many, I can tell easily, because of the strength and courage of those he loved and who love him.
That love does not die, and it will never leave you.
respectfully,
Bright
LeftInTX
(25,082 posts)MadFloridian always has excellent posts, especially about charter schools.
And I'm so sorry about the loss of your father.
spanone
(135,775 posts)Pisces
(5,599 posts)octoberlib
(14,971 posts)You're all in my thoughts.
greatlaurel
(2,004 posts)You and your family are in my thoughts tonight.
supernova
(39,345 posts)to all the MadFloridian family.
Heathen57
(573 posts)to you and your family.
lpbk2713
(42,735 posts)Wishing your family strength at this trying time.
mokawanis
(4,435 posts)Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)Baitball Blogger
(46,671 posts)MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)MadFloridian...
MinneapolisMatt
(1,550 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss.
sammytko
(2,480 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,073 posts)Give your mom a hug for me, please.
JI7
(89,237 posts)polly7
(20,582 posts)Strength and comfort to you all.
rosesaylavee
(12,126 posts)My sincere condolences to you and your family...
AnotherMcIntosh
(11,064 posts)Your parents, of course, have touched many lives and been a positive influence.
BlueStreak
(8,377 posts)Smarmie Doofus
(14,498 posts)Thanks to DadFloridian and your family for sharing MadFlo's wisdom with us over the last few years.
FloriTexan
(838 posts)That is a perfect. Made us smile.
tavalon
(27,985 posts)A smile in the midst of such a hard thing is precious and completely okay.
H2O Man
(73,505 posts)I will go out to my sweat lodge in the morning.
Please tell your Mom that I'm thinking of her.
loudsue
(14,087 posts)Please give your mom a big hug and pass one around the family. She is such a great person, and I hate that she and her family are having to go through this loss. I am sorry for your loss, Floritexan.
Thank you for passing on the news.
mulsh
(2,959 posts)n/t
Lydia Leftcoast
(48,217 posts)I am so sorry to hear about your husband. You have been a valiant fighter for teachers and public education, but take whatever time you need to heal.
Peace and comfort to you.
juajen
(8,515 posts)mountain grammy
(26,595 posts)Madfloridian's posts have been some of my favorites. My heart goes out to her.
FLyellowdog
(4,276 posts)lavenderdiva
(10,726 posts)your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)Divine Discontent
(21,056 posts)God bless...
DD
MrScorpio
(73,630 posts)Fuddnik
(8,846 posts)To a great family.
lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)silverweb
(16,402 posts)[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]
WillyT
(72,631 posts)I'm so sorry...
Peace...
shireen
(8,333 posts)Take care ....
rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)(((((((MadFloridian)))))))
Alcibiades
(5,061 posts)She has been such a great contributor here. I am sorry for your family's loss.
Samantha
(9,314 posts)I am sure Mr. MadFloridian was a wonderful person, and I am sad to read of his passing.
Sam
enlightenment
(8,830 posts)and your family.
Take care of each other.
hugs
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)Spirochete
(5,264 posts)to the MadFloridian family. I'm so sorry!
applegrove
(118,456 posts)subterranean
(3,427 posts)Thanks for taking the time to let the DU community know.
Poll_Blind
(23,864 posts)PB
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)LiberalAndProud
(12,799 posts)Of course you know your mom is a treasure. Please send her my sincere condolences, and a hug too.
And for you, as well.
ReRe
(10,597 posts)... I wish you all love and strength in the coming days.
JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)MadFloridian, you are one of my favorites. Stay strong.
Still Sensible
(2,870 posts)Cleita
(75,480 posts)for your father's passing. May he rest in peace.
jaysunb
(11,856 posts)rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)Deep13
(39,154 posts)ismnotwasm
(41,955 posts)My deepest condolences on a very painful time
tpsbmam
(3,927 posts)OmahaBlueDog
(10,000 posts)Omaha (formerly of Florida) BlueDog
cui bono
(19,926 posts)davekriss
(4,615 posts)Lugnut
(9,791 posts)Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Rhiannon12866
(204,586 posts)Give our love to your Mom and our sympathies to you...
calimary
(81,085 posts)Absolutely we will keep your whole family in our prayers.
We love you, MadFloridian.
so sorry =/
AgingAmerican
(12,958 posts)My condolences to you and yours.
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss!
SoapBox
(18,791 posts)...my regards.
csziggy
(34,131 posts)NikolaC
(1,276 posts)My condolences to you, Mad and your family on your loss .
OnyxCollie
(9,958 posts)Egalitarian Thug
(12,448 posts)suffragette
(12,232 posts)She is a treasure here.
to you both.
hedda_foil
(16,371 posts)She has been a special online friend of mine and many others here since the Dean campaign in 2003. I am very sorry to learn of your family's loss. Your mother is a very special lady and I am sure her husband was equally special to have shared his life with her. MadFloridian, i am so sorry for your loss.
Your friend,
Hedda
hay rick
(7,584 posts)Hissyspit
(45,788 posts)Thank you for posting.
The Wielding Truth
(11,411 posts)patrice, so I will borrow her words to say want I feel.
Stinky The Clown
(67,757 posts). . . . their family. Your mom is one who I respect greatly.
MADem
(135,425 posts)pacalo
(24,721 posts)My heartfelt condolences to you, MadFloridian, & your family.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)JohnnyLib2
(11,210 posts)My sympathy to all of you.
PotatoChip
(3,186 posts)DonCoquixote
(13,616 posts)I can only wish the best, but keep in mind, even though we are in cyberspace, and even though some of us butt heads, there are people that care about and respect you here.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)stranger81
(2,345 posts)Keeping all of you in my thoughts and wishing you strength and peace.
Are_grits_groceries
(17,111 posts)Wish there was something more to do or say.
Thinking of her and wishing all of you strength and peace.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)babylonsister
(171,029 posts)to you and your whole family.
cate94
(2,807 posts)onestepforward
(3,691 posts)Sending much love and comfort to you and MadFloridian.
HiPointDem
(20,729 posts)JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)I am so very, very sorry to hear this! MadF is such a kind hearted soul. Always a kind word of encouragement for me during my political adventures!
Your mom is in my thoughts. Please let her know many here send their sympathy and encouragement.
Hugs to you and your family,
Julie
Bohunk68
(1,364 posts)what one often feels deep in the heart. In my morning prayers for the whole family.
burnodo
(2,017 posts)nt
peacebird
(14,195 posts)woodsprite
(11,900 posts)So sorry to hear of your loss.
riqster
(13,986 posts)life long demo
(1,113 posts)MadFloridian, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. FloriTexan thank you for letting us know of the heart break your family is going through. Sincere sympathy to you all.
OneGrassRoot
(22,920 posts)intheflow
(28,442 posts)MadFloridian is a very good woman and it grieves me to hear of her grief.
aquart
(69,014 posts)And so glad that your lives have been spent with such a good man. It's going to be a really rough year. Make no major decisions (even though it seems you have to). Do whatever makes you feel better no matter how silly. Be prepared for all kinds of idiot illnesses. Grief crashes the immune system.
There's no way through it but through it.
And DU is an amazingly good place to vent.
cordelia
(2,174 posts)smokey nj
(43,853 posts)cyclezealot
(4,802 posts)Mad Floridian exhibited depth of knowledge in a world bent on sloganeering .
Our thoughts are with your family and Mad Floridian will be missed.
FarPoint
(12,275 posts)for the update.
Our DU community will be there for her and her family. My condolences to MadFloridian...
Ruby the Liberal
(26,219 posts)I am so sorry for your loss.
chervilant
(8,267 posts)that I wish I could give her a big hug, that her DU fans vastly outnumber her detractors, and that her valuable posts have helped me make some key decisions about pursuing a career in teaching.
AnnieK401
(541 posts)otherone
(973 posts)Maraya1969
(22,459 posts)May the peace that passes understanding be with your family now and always.
nradisic
(1,362 posts)Sorry for your loss MadFloridian...
barbtries
(28,755 posts)madfloridian is one of my favorites here. wishing your entire family peace, love and comfort
graham4anything
(11,464 posts)GreenPartyVoter
(72,377 posts)available to her any time she needs it. (And for you too, if you are interested!)
AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)konotabiha wa gosyusyou samadesu.
Little Star
(17,055 posts)TransitJohn
(6,932 posts)I am sorry for your and her loss.
Dorian Gray
(13,479 posts)I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs to everyone.
Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)I'm so sorry to hear this. Your mom is one of my favorite people from DU. She is a treasure. Please tell her I am thinking off her.
redwitch
(14,939 posts)Peace to your family.
sheshe2
(83,623 posts)sellitman
(11,604 posts)May your memories burn bright
rurallib
(62,373 posts)Raster
(20,998 posts)sincere sympathies.
idwiyo
(5,113 posts)badhair77
(4,206 posts)MadFloridian has been watching out for those of us in public education for a long time. Please let us know if there is something we can do for her now. My condolences to you, your mother, and the entire family.
ljm2002
(10,751 posts)...to you, MadFloridian and the rest of your family. Thanks for letting us know.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)For Mad and her family.
raccoon
(31,105 posts)FourScore
(9,704 posts)madrchsod
(58,162 posts)Puglover
(16,380 posts)woo me with science
(32,139 posts)I am holding you in my heart and wishing peace to you and your family.
mercuryblues
(14,521 posts)My thoughts to your family through this difficult time. May you find the strength in each other to lift each other up.
formercia
(18,479 posts)mithnanthy
(1,725 posts)Our thoughts are with the MadFloridian Family.
G_j
(40,366 posts)AnneD
(15,774 posts)for you at the loss of a father and to MadFloridian, at the loss of her husband and companion. Being a person working in the education arena, I have read her posts for some years now and always with anticipation. She always fights with heart. I am sorry to hear her heart is aching now. My best wishes to your family.
aikoaiko
(34,159 posts)Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)for your family's loss. to MF.
warrior1
(12,325 posts)spedtr90
(719 posts)SlimJimmy
(3,180 posts)rppper
(2,952 posts)Prayers and positive thoughts from the worlds most famous beach!
Brickbat
(19,339 posts)MadFloridian is one of the good ones; DadFloridian must have been pretty special. May your memories be a comfort.
dembotoz
(16,784 posts)I am sure you know this
but your mother is a treasure
TinkerTot55
(198 posts)A truly difficult time, but glad he could be home with those he loved.
Your mom is very special to us.
And so is her family.
TheKentuckian
(25,012 posts)CrispyQ
(36,413 posts)Fla Dem
(23,563 posts)What greater achievement can parents and spouses strive for, but in the end to be remembered as a Great Husband and Great Dad.
Peace be with you and your family.
malthaussen
(17,175 posts)I will think of Mr. Floridian when next I raise a glass to absent friends.
-- Mal
Tom Rinaldo
(22,911 posts)love never dies, hold on to it. Mad, I am thinking of you. I have known you here so in a way I knew your husband also since he was so much part of you. I have no doubt your family is lovely and tight around you now.
irisblue
(32,916 posts)Demonaut
(8,914 posts)davsand
(13,421 posts)I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura
malaise
(268,635 posts)You are all in my thoughts
Divernan
(15,480 posts)I have always had the greatest admiration for MadFloridian's contributions to this forum.
baldguy
(36,649 posts)Highway61
(2,568 posts)dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)Pls. tell Mad we are thinking of her and all the family.
devilgrrl
(21,318 posts)Ss sorry for your loss.
Overseas
(12,121 posts)I've learned a lot from her and thank her for her wisdom.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)MadFloridian's posts are a highlight of DU, I send all good thoughts to you all.
sinkingfeeling
(51,434 posts)DainBramaged
(39,191 posts)Canuckistanian
(42,290 posts)RIP, Mr. MadFloridian.
AndyA
(16,993 posts)The sands of time pass by too quickly. Sending good thoughts your way.
Sekhmets Daughter
(7,515 posts)Please accept my condolences for your entire family. You and your Mom will be in my thoughts.
blm
(113,003 posts).
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)SalmonChantedEvening
(31,950 posts)MadFloridian has been a good friend to me for years. May your pain be lessened by the love in your hearts.
RIP Mr. MadFloridian.
erinlough
(2,176 posts)redqueen
(115,101 posts)My condolences to your family.
go west young man
(4,856 posts)Everything is connected and we live on in each other.
flpoljunkie
(26,184 posts)Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)auntAgonist
(17,252 posts)11 Bravo
(23,925 posts)hootinholler
(26,449 posts)My heartfelt condolences. The great husband and father comment smell of a life well lived and loved. Peace to your family in these times.
susanr516
(1,425 posts)Dragonbreathp9d
(2,542 posts)Irishonly
(3,344 posts)I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
LoisB
(7,169 posts)immoderate
(20,885 posts)My best wishes for MF and family.
--imm
dmr
(28,344 posts)love leaves a memory no one can steal. (an old Irish saying)
I have much admiration for MF, and am so sorry for her loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Bossy Monkey
(15,863 posts)NoMoreWarNow
(1,259 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)May your family find peace.
xocet
(3,871 posts)AllyCat
(16,135 posts)Hugs to MadFloridian on the loss of her husband.
Blecht
(3,803 posts)Your mother's posts are always something I look forward to reading.
ms liberty
(8,549 posts)TBF
(31,999 posts)I think very highly of your mom and her writing skills. Peace and comfort to you both at this very sad time.
Yo_Mama
(8,303 posts)Very sad news. Thanks for letting us know.
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)Moostache
(9,895 posts)I hope that days ahead bring you peace and happy memories for the times you were able to share.
librechik
(30,673 posts)My condolences to MadFloridian's family, which must be devastated by this loss.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)Lars39
(26,103 posts)Please convey our condolences and a big hug to your mother for us.
NCarolinawoman
(2,825 posts)I am so very sorry for this great loss to you and your family..
DFW
(54,268 posts)She had told me privately that things were not good a while ago. I had no idea how not good.
Sorry, words fail me for now.
sibelian
(7,804 posts)My commiserations to the family. MadFloridian has been a very long-standing presence on this board... I hope she can heal soon.
best wishes...
xxx
s
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)City Lights
(25,171 posts)And for madfloridian's.
Peace to you and yours...
tblue
(16,350 posts)Oh I am so sorry to hear this news. Sending love and comfort vibes to your family.
MotherPetrie
(3,145 posts)NewJeffCT
(56,828 posts)She & her family have my deepest sympathy.
tavalon
(27,985 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad he passed easily but now comes the hard part for all of you.
I consider Madfloridian to be one of the best here, continually fighting for what's right especially in the arena of education.
Ninga
(8,272 posts)Demo_Chris
(6,234 posts)Babel_17
(5,400 posts)I hope she takes comfort in knowing how much she means to others.
Granny M
(1,395 posts)caseymoz
(5,763 posts)I'm so sad for you and your family.
demmiblue
(36,810 posts)May you find peace in cherished memories.
ewagner
(18,964 posts)bvar22
(39,909 posts).
Warpy
(111,116 posts)We're all sort of a dysfunctional family here and we're here if you or MadFloridian need us for anything.
Peregrine Took
(7,412 posts)Hope she can find some solace from her grief and she can always find a shoulder to cry on or just chat here at DU.
Mc Mike
(9,111 posts)Sorry for your loss.
indepat
(20,899 posts)xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)Love and hugs to Madfloridian and her family.
Catherina
(35,568 posts)I'm so sorry, so sad to heart this. Please accept my condolences for you and your whole family. Please give Mad my love and a big hug.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)May he rest in peace.
Phentex
(16,330 posts)MadFloridian, I am thinking of you and your family.
Larkspur
(12,804 posts)My deepest sympathies for your loss. May your husband/father rest in peace.
BuelahWitch
(9,083 posts)myrna minx
(22,772 posts)onethatcares
(16,161 posts)the MadFloridian family, from Onethatcares in St. Pete
May you have solace in his lifes work and ways.
alfredo
(60,071 posts)sulphurdunn
(6,891 posts)Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)I think you con get an idea of how well thought of your mom is here at this extended family. Very sad to hear about your loss, but know that many people hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you all.
MynameisBlarney
(2,979 posts)My thoughts and heart go out to you and yours, MadFloridian.
mia
(8,358 posts)Love to and your family
Squinch
(50,901 posts)glinda
(14,807 posts)farmbo
(3,121 posts)eom
nolabear
(41,930 posts)DeSwiss
(27,137 posts)crickets
(25,949 posts)I am so sorry.
PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)Jakes Progress
(11,122 posts)lapfog_1
(29,189 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss.
cal04
(41,505 posts)My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
truedelphi
(32,324 posts)My deep condolences to your mom and the rest of your family, and thank you for letting us know this.
KoKo
(84,711 posts)Senting Supportive (((vibes))) your way.
Regards and another
KoKo
Riley18
(1,127 posts)joesdaughter
(243 posts)PassingFair
(22,434 posts)He had to have been a wonderful guy if you picked him.
My heart hurts for you.
erodriguez
(656 posts)blackspade
(10,056 posts)My thoughts are with you and my favorite mad Floridian.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Peace
southerncrone
(5,506 posts)slipslidingaway
(21,210 posts)through the hardest times.
davidpdx
(22,000 posts)mntleo2
(2,535 posts)Gman
(24,780 posts)your dad and MadFloridian.
Vadem
(2,596 posts)May you find peace in the happy memories.
brett_jv
(1,245 posts)You are in my thoughts tonight. Godspeed Mr. MadFloridian.
DainBramaged
(39,191 posts)El Fuego
(6,502 posts)darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Madfloridian, you will see him again.
Please realize that. Spirits are eternal, and your husband is now smiling back at you. Please know he has actually never left you x
sandj845
(4 posts)My sincere condolences to Madfloridian and her family
FloridaJudy
(9,465 posts)I didn't know him well, but he was one of my Facebook gaming buddies. He always struck me as a funny, smart, kind man. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. I can't even begin to imagine how much they must miss him.
Octafish
(55,745 posts)Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences.
Prayers and wishes for strength, peace and love for you and yours, MadFloridian.
Through your wise words, I have learned you and your family are truly remarkable and kind people.
BeachBaby
(8,431 posts)dgibby
(9,474 posts)Much love to your family and friends.
The Magistrate
(95,241 posts)She is good people.
RagAss
(13,832 posts)Buns_of_Fire
(17,148 posts)necso
(3,416 posts)And while I'm sure that nothing can make up for the loss, perhaps there is some small comfort that can come from the community's appreciation of her tireless passion and dedication to activism.
livetohike
(22,118 posts)My sympathy on the loss of your husband May all the good memories of his life help to bring you comfort and peace.