My heart breaks, after today. I have suffered a personal tragedy.

[Rebellious Republican]

I thank many of you for not posting on another thread. While many will take advantage of a tragedy and post with glee to prove their point. I would like to offer a moment of silence in remembrance of those that gave their all today for us to be able to post on this board.


I am in a world of hurt right now, thank you DU when I need a safe harbor.

[Skittles]

1. someone is always here, RR

*always*

[mcar]

2. I am so sorry for your loss

My thoughts are with you and yours on this dreadful day.

[liberal N proud]

3. .

[nolabear]

4. I'm so sorry. What a terrible, terrible day.

[cherokeeprogressive]

5. May they all know Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.

It's a sad day indeed.

[Rebellious Republican]

90. Words from a brother sailor, all that needs to said.

[liberal_at_heart]

6. .

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. You are in my thoughts

No need for details

[Rebellious Republican]

91. Thanks Nadine, you are special, I love you!

[nadinbrzezinski]

94. You take care, you are also special

[winter is coming]

8. ...

[Autumn]

9. What hurts one hurts us all.

[joshcryer]

10. Best wishes RR.

Sorry to hear that.

[petronius]

11. ...

[Curmudgeoness]

12. ...........

[riqster]

13. Hang in there RR.

DUers were there for me when my son passed away, and we are all here for you now.

[etherealtruth]

14. I have no glee associated with tragedy or the pain of others

I am so very sorry

[MH1]

15. I'm very sorry, RR. Hang in there.

[gopiscrap]

16. May peace and comfort be your way!

[Rebellious Republican]

92. I know it will, I believe it my heart because of my friends here at DU!

[handmade34]

17. ...

[Jackpine Radical]

18. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Rebellious Republican]

89. Thanks JP, that is special coming from you!

[Jackpine Radical]

96. We're one big family here.

One immense, dysfunctional family.

But we pull together when we need to.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

19. i am really sorry for your loss but different people process loss/sadness differently

i for instances process my loss with anger, i wouldnt want someone to call that anger glee

[tammywammy]

20. You have my deepest condolences. n/t

[Historic NY]

21. ...

[William769]

22. Peace be with you.

[Rebellious Republican]

93. It is coming, I know it is.

[truedelphi]

23. I am so sorry that someone you loved was stolen from you. n/t

[libdude]

24. In memory of so many

" Who gave their last full measure of devotion. "
President Lincoln

[DianaForRussFeingold]

25. .

[myrna minx]

26. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[JI7]

27. i'm sorry

[TygrBright]

28. Many are sharing your sorrow.

Holding you, your family, and all feeling this particular hole in their hearts, in the Light tonight.

respectfully,
Bright

[TBF]

29. thank you

for this beautiful video. The naval sailors remind me of my dad - it was fifty years ago that he enlisted. He did come back from Viet Nam, albeit disabled.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Hekate]

30. RR -- peace to you and yours

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Marrah_G]

31. I'm so sorry you are hurting

I spent the day trying to reach my brother (Navy Captain, reserves) who frequents there for his job and my son, AF NG who works as an IT contractor on Naval bases. They are both fine... my son wasn't scheduled for DC until next monday. I was so relieved, but I know there are 12 families out there who didn't reach their loved ones and it breaks my heart.

[MissDeeds]

32. A terrible loss today

In my heart and in my thoughts...

[TxDemChem]

33. My condolences.

You will be in my thoughts.

[MuseRider]

34. Oh dear. I am so very sorry.

We are all here for you.

[JohnnyLib2]

35. I am so sorry.

[BlueJazz]

36. We are always with you.

[kanda]

37. thank you

May you find some peace knowing you are not alone. My 19 year old Navy son passed away 2 months ago. It is totally and completely heart breaking. I can't bring myself to watch the video you posted-I can only assume I would break down again. I am so sorry for your loss and wish you only peace in your heart.

[IdaBriggs]

38. I am so sorry for both of your losses.

[Marrah_G]

41. Oh Kanda I am so sorry

I can't imagine what you are going through.

[barbtries]

44. Kanda

i am so sorry for your loss. i lost my daughter 12 years ago...i want you to know that it gets better. it takes a long time.

[kanda]

53. hugs

Thank you for your warm thoughts IdaBriggs, Marrah_G and barbtries. The loss is, at times, unbearable. We were so proud of him and so happy for him because he was so happy with what he was doing. It's such a tremendous loss. Thank you for the encouragement, too, barbtries.

[Auntie Bush]

80. I lost my son 13 years ago. It's still tough but it does get better.

But it will never be OK and will always hurt. Thank God time heals a lot of pain and makes life worth living. Someday soon you will be happy to talk about them and even smile...but first you have to cry and cry and cry and lets the tears flow till you are dry. Tears are indeed healing. I wish I had known that. I did everything in my power not to cry and that was a huge mistake.

[barbtries]

81. auntie bush i'm so sorry for your loss.

i thought i should hold the deed to the pacific ocean i cried so much my tears filled it up. and i still cry - but not every day, and not for as long.

[Auntie Bush]

83. I'm sorry for your loss too. Glad you did your fair share of crying.

I think telling the bereaved to cry & cry is the best and most healing advice any one can give.
You really do feel better, lots of tension is released and you're psychologically much better off...especially in the years to come.
I thought I was being weak by crying....but a friend gave me a good long lecture and made me change my attitude. I was trying to be strong like Jackie Kennedy. I don't recommend that.
We survived though didn't we barbtries...and RR will too.

[pnwmom]

58. kanda,

I'm so sorry for the terrible loss of your son. Peace to you and yours!

[myrna minx]

61. Oh kanda, my heart is with you and yours.

[NJCher]

39. can't even imagine

the pain you're going through.

We care.

We're here for you.




Cher

[Habibi]

40. I weep with you.

[Grey]

42. ...<3>...

Peace be with you.

[barbtries]

43. i'm sorry for your loss

[rurallib]

45. so sorry and hope some good will come from your loss

[UtahLib]

46. I'm so sorry for your pain. My heart is with you. n/t

[Peacetrain]

47. You are in my heart my friend..

I hurt for you.. my heart aches.. I am so sorry ..

[ColesCountyDem]

48. I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Rebellious Republican]

85. This was very special, thank you.

[Samantha]

49. So so sorry to see these words

but there is always someone here to listen. Not a cure for your hurt but a support. Sorry for your loss.

Sam

[onestepforward]

50. I'm so sorry for your loss, RR.

Wishing you peace and comfort during this hard time.

[haele]

51. Fair winds and following seas to your loved one.

Haele

[defacto7]

52. ...

[juajen]

54. DU is a safe harbor. I am so sorry for all of us crying Americans today.

I have many military loved ones, some who did give all. We should all try to make this country a better place for the memory of those who have died trying to do everything they could to help the causes they believed in, whether we believed or not. We simply cannot all agree all the time.

Your loss is everyone's loss.

[AnnieBW]

55. So sorry for your loss

Truly, this is a national tragedy.

[MFM008]

56. sorry

prayers, silent and respectful.

[pnwmom]

57. RR, I am so sorry! Your sacrifice is appreciated and honored.

Wish we could do more.

[Rebellious Republican]

86. Many have done more than I could have asked for here.

Thank you.

[Ilsa]

59. I'm so sorry for your pain, RR. nt

[Surya Gayatri]

60. Peace and comfort to you, RR. Your pain has been heard.

[ladyVet]

62. My thoughts are with you and all who lost loved ones.

It doesn't matter where or why it happened, it still hurts.

I think many people get so wrapped up in their beliefs that they forget there are real, hurting people behind these events.

[Rebellious Republican]

87. Your words are very poignant and insightful.....

[meti57b]

63. I am so sorry for your loss,.....................

I will hold you in my thoughts.

[MannyGoldstein]

64. So sad to hear.

My heart is with you.

Peace to all.

- Manny

[Rebellious Republican]

88. Thanks Manny!

[niyad]

65. so very sorry for your loss, rr. your DU family is here for you.

[Lifelong Protester]

66. No one could be anything but sad at this.

My condolences to you and all who are in pain.

[mntleo2]

67. ;(

[freshwest]

68. (((((HUGS)))))) to all on this thread.

Fortunately, I haven't seen the thread you mention.

[tblue]

69. Oh my dear,

[heaven05]

70. may your heart stay strong and will unshaken

RIP to all fellow warriors, civilian and military.:

[colorado_ufo]

71. Very, very sorry. God bless.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

72. My thoughts are with you. :*(

(((((((((((((( RR )))))))))))))

[roguevalley]

73. I am so sorry. I wish you peace. Please know you aren't alone.

[LeftishBrit]

74. I am so sorry.

[calimary]

75. So sorry to hear this, Rebellious Republican. So sorry you are in such pain.

DU has been a little bumpy at times, but there are so many good people here. People with big shoulders and large open ears (and hearts) for those in anguish.

I found - after my mom died several years ago, and I posted one brief note about it - the response and the sentiment and the kindness and love that flooded over me from here REALLY helped. People I'd never met were there for me, posting comfort and encouragement and sympathy and empathy too. It buoyed me up and helped me get through that time. Gave me something else to focus on and reassurance that there were others standing with me - kind of like guardian angels or something, since I couldn't see or touch them. DU will buoy you up and help you carry this load. Sure helped me when I needed it.

Many hugs and prayers for you. Take all the emotional support and let it buoy you up. You need not go through this feeling isolated or alone. Skittles put it very well. Someone is always here.

[Rebellious Republican]

95. calimary, everything you said!!!!!!

You touched me and all I can say is WOW. Are you clairvoyant, you must be!

[lovuian]

76. It breaks my heart

So sorry

[redstatebluegirl]

77. My thoughts are with you.

I remember when my brother was in Vietnam, my mom would rush to the mailbox every Friday to see if she got a letter, if she didn't (it might be late for some reason) she was crazy. Thankfully he returned safe and sound, and again after the first gulf war. He was a pilot, they didn't last long in Vietnam....

Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. There are lots of caring people here, politics aside....

[BlancheSplanchnik]

78. oh RR-- so sorry. So so sorrowful for your loss.

_/\_

[Iwillnevergiveup]

79. We stand with you, RR

in your time of sadness and loss. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved son. May you and your family and friends find peace and solace.

[Rebellious Republican]

82. I love you DU, I am at such a loose, lose Whatever, for words at this moment!

God bless everyone for the support. My wife and I thank you so much. Can you imagine RR being with a lose for a word. Then you understand my grief. No smilies attached, I can not find one thats appropriate. maybe this

RR

[Rebellious Republican]

84. Thank you DU! The readers digest version of my original post.

So my wife got a call from a family member of hers (ours) saying that a very close personal friend of the family was involved in the shooting. My wife took it very hard, it has been a few hard weeks for her and me by association. I just wanted to THANK ALL OF YOU for your prayers and concerns. Just know that they were not unfounded.



RR