Just lost a cousin to COVID-19
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I'm sure it's easy to get political about it, point fingers, blame, etc.
But it seems so pointless to do any of those things. They won't bring him back.
Here in Maryland, we thought we were doing all the right things. Taking the necessary precautions.
I feel such sadness for his three sisters. They must be feeling so much pain. They celebrated his birthday via Zoom.
To be Christian in this moment, to believe that there is an afterlife, can be a blessing in times of pain. And if not that, to pull out all of the wonderful memories to celebrate his life.
An amazing man. A black man. An older man. A statistic. It's just not right. But that changes nothing.
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So sorry for your loss! 
good memories you have bring you comfort 
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memories in your heart to remember him by.
He may be gone, but he is not far... he will be remembered always.
I am very sad to read this. I am so sorry, qwlauren35.
It may not feel like it right now, but we are all in this (mess) together.
...now and in the future.
and to his sisters.
It’s very painful. The anger comes later.
My heart goes out to you, to his sisters, and to all those who cherished him. It must be especiailly difficult to grieve together as you ordinarily would do at a time in which social distancing must be practiced.
Sincere sympathy and virtual hugs on their way to you and your family!
My heart goes out to you and your family.
I know there is not much I can say to take the pain away, but I want to express my sincere condolences to you and to your cousin's sisters. I can't even imagine what pain they must be feeling. I think about this all the time and when it is going to finally fall on my doorstep, or of those I know.
I know that pointing fingers won't bring anybody back, but better leadership could have saved lives, including your cousin's. That is what makes me so upset. There are so many people who have died needlessly and that is what is so tragic.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I wish you peace and healing. May your cousin RIP.
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