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109. my mom's just a few years younger, so the same generation

Wed Jun 3, 2020, 08:27 PM

Jun 2020

It was hard for women to be taken seriously in positions of power (when they got them). She sounds like an incredible person. And to have left such an important legacy... you must be so, so proud of her.

I'm so sorry for your loss, and glad she had such an impactful life.

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My mom died this morning. [View all] Dem4Life1102 Jun 2020 OP

Deepest sympathy malaise Jun 2020 #1

Love and peace to you... Freedomofspeech Jun 2020 #2

+100% mazzarro Jun 2020 #44

I'm sorry, Dem4Life1102 milestogo Jun 2020 #3

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork Jun 2020 #4

What a wonderful role model. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #5

I'm so sorry for your loss. LiberalLoner Jun 2020 #6

How lucky she was to have you! Shanti Mama Jun 2020 #7

My condolences snowybirdie Jun 2020 #8

... Solomon Jun 2020 #9

My Condolences Sherman A1 Jun 2020 #10

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Celerity Jun 2020 #11

Beautiful Tribute to your Mom. Cha Jun 2020 #12

May your family walk in her light Maeve Jun 2020 #13

I am sorry to hear of your loss mercuryblues Jun 2020 #14

Awww, moms are tough. She babylonsister Jun 2020 #15

You have my sympathies. denbot Jun 2020 #16

So sorry. Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #17

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. n/t phylny Jun 2020 #18

And now she's up there organizing once again tavernier Jun 2020 #19

So very sorry for your loss. kentuck Jun 2020 #20

This is a beautiful tribute to your mother. dmr Jun 2020 #21

MY CONDOLENCE. mfcorey1 Jun 2020 #22

She lives on in you. tazkcmo Jun 2020 #23

My condolences to you and your family. May she rest in peace. oasis Jun 2020 #24

A posthumous thank you to a beautiful soul! Uben Jun 2020 #25

A meaningful life Sparkly Jun 2020 #26

.. Demovictory9 Jun 2020 #27

I'm so sorry for your loss. Niagara Jun 2020 #28

My condolences. A life well lived. Thank you for taking the time to share your loss and KPN Jun 2020 #29

I'm sorry for your loss. masmdu Jun 2020 #30

Inspiring legacy. You should be proud. Peace. NoMoreRepugs Jun 2020 #31

So sorry to read this... Peacetrain Jun 2020 #32

Sincere condolences to you and your family. pazzyanne Jun 2020 #33

Sounds like a great mom. panader0 Jun 2020 #34

My sincere sympathy Hulk Jun 2020 #35

Amen to her fulfilling life !!! uponit7771 Jun 2020 #36

Deepest condolences; sounds like she had a quality life. brooklynite Jun 2020 #37

I'm so sorry. mindfulNJ Jun 2020 #38

Celebrate her life, she has left her mark and made a difference. secondwind Jun 2020 #39

My condolences to you and your family mokawanis Jun 2020 #40

... handmade34 Jun 2020 #41

I'm so sorry. chowder66 Jun 2020 #42

I'm so sorry for your loss. Ilsa Jun 2020 #43

Deepest sympathy to you and Scarsdale Jun 2020 #45

I'm so sorry for your loss meow2u3 Jun 2020 #46

In celebrating a life... Harker Jun 2020 #47

She'll forever be in your heart...... Heartstrings Jun 2020 #48

🕯️ irisblue Jun 2020 #49

I understand. roamer65 Jun 2020 #50

Very sorry to hear of her passing. Those are impressive life accomplishments, and I'm sure there is Evolve Dammit Jun 2020 #51

Condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. gademocrat7 Jun 2020 #52

I am inspired. Wawannabe Jun 2020 #53

Deepest condolences. Dial H For Hero Jun 2020 #54

Deepest condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss. Yes, celebrate the life of this niyad Jun 2020 #55

... N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2020 #56

Very sorry for your loss. boston bean Jun 2020 #57

Heartfelt sympathy to you and all of her family. n/t monmouth4 Jun 2020 #58

So sorry for your loss, and our party's loss as well.. mountain grammy Jun 2020 #59

so very sorry demtenjeep Jun 2020 #60

So sorry. Stay strong. Pepsidog Jun 2020 #61

May her memory be a blessing. EllieBC Jun 2020 #62

So sorry Blue_playwright Jun 2020 #63

My sincere condolences. smirkymonkey Jun 2020 #64

I'm so sorry... PCIntern Jun 2020 #65

so sorry for your loss krakfiend Jun 2020 #66

I'm sorry. LisaM Jun 2020 #67

I am happy to join you in celebrating a wonderful life of distinction grantcart Jun 2020 #68

My sympathies to you and your family. Admiration for a life well lived. Fla Dem Jun 2020 #69

Deepest sympathy bdamomma Jun 2020 #70

I am so very sorry. Your mom sounds like she was an amazing woman. crickets Jun 2020 #71

So sorry for your loss. sheshe2 Jun 2020 #72

Thank you for sharing her legacy. demmiblue Jun 2020 #73

She sounds like great woman who made a difference for our country. CaptainTruth Jun 2020 #74

Wha a woman! She really made a difference with her life. MLAA Jun 2020 #75

Deepest sympathy to you and your family. sinkingfeeling Jun 2020 #76

Very sorry for your loss dlk Jun 2020 #77

I am so sorry ... rustysgurl Jun 2020 #78

Very sorry for your loss! Different Drummer Jun 2020 #79

Thanks for telling us about your Mom. I'm grateful for her life and work! n/t TygrBright Jun 2020 #80

Sorry for your loss Stuart G Jun 2020 #81

My Condolences bearssoapbox Jun 2020 #82

May she rest in peace. I celebrate her life with you. Maraya1969 Jun 2020 #83

I hope she didn't suffer sellitman Jun 2020 #84

So sorry for your loss kimbutgar Jun 2020 #85

. struggle4progress Jun 2020 #86

... littlemissmartypants Jun 2020 #87

A life well lived...thanks for remembering her here. Her beautiful soul lives on. Karadeniz Jun 2020 #88

In that same spirit.. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2020 #89

So sorry for the loss of your mom, peacebuzzard Jun 2020 #90

Sorry for your loss. RestoreAmerica2020 Jun 2020 #91

RIP DownriverDem Jun 2020 #92

Celebrating with gratitude. JudyM Jun 2020 #93

Sending love and sincere sympathy firstwife Jun 2020 #94

Deepest sympathy at your loss GeoWilliam750 Jun 2020 #95

so sorry, it's tough. She sounds like the women in my family who I loved. Hamlette Jun 2020 #96

Hugs to you! lunatica Jun 2020 #97

I am sure qwlauren35 Jun 2020 #98

: onecaliberal Jun 2020 #99

A life worth celebrating. I hope she went believing that Hortensis Jun 2020 #100

My sympathy for your loss. brer cat Jun 2020 #101

You're mother sounds committed, passionate about the Democratic cause peggysue2 Jun 2020 #102

Peace and comfort hamsterjill Jun 2020 #103

My deepest condolences for your loss. StevieM Jun 2020 #104

I have empathy...my "baby" died yesterday BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #105

Condolences. Take care of yourself. n/t EndlessWire Jun 2020 #117

Thank you so much. BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #126

Your mom is an inspiration. What a great legacy. diva77 Jun 2020 #106

Peace to her and you. Thank you for this post and sharing about your mom. SayItLoud Jun 2020 #107

This is never easy. warmfeet Jun 2020 #108

my mom's just a few years younger, so the same generation renate Jun 2020 #109

So sorry for your loss! budkin Jun 2020 #110

Sorry for your loss but so glad for the blessing she was. marble falls Jun 2020 #111

My condolences to you and your family KSNY Jun 2020 #112

... Duppers Jun 2020 #113

Thank you for sharing your mom's inspirational life story! CottonBear Jun 2020 #114

Condolences to you and your family SheltieLover Jun 2020 #115

DU mourns your loss, Dem4Life. We're with you in spirit. KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2020 #116

I'm exhuberant to celebrate her life and offer condolences for your loss. theaocp Jun 2020 #118

She will be watching over you. EndlessWire Jun 2020 #119

I'm so sorry for your loss. CousinIT Jun 2020 #120

Sincere condolences. luvallpeeps Jun 2020 #121

. Maru Kitteh Jun 2020 #122

I'm sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Jun 2020 #123

Thank you for sharing the story of her... 3catwoman3 Jun 2020 #124

Dem4Life1102.... Upthevibe Jun 2020 #125

My sincere sympathy Generic Other Jun 2020 #127

Very sorry to hear this mvd Jun 2020 #128

I am so very sorry, your Mom sounds like a wonderful person Rhiannon12866 Jun 2020 #129

Dear Dem4Life1102, calimary Jun 2020 #130