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Paper Roses

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15. Tears. What have we come to?

Reply to Playinghardball (Original post)

Wed Jul 23, 2014, 05:24 PM

Jul 2014

I'm old and have seen so much tragedy, add this one to the list. The poor families of those lost in this senseless event.
My thoughts are with all who are suffering.

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�Incredibly sad scene at Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands� [View all] Playinghardball Jul 2014 OP

:( uppityperson Jul 2014 #1

This gave me an instant knot in my throat lunatica Jul 2014 #2

Showing a deserved deep respect that was denied them Skidmore Jul 2014 #9

You think this is sad? malaise Jul 2014 #3

I watched that on CNN -- the Dutch Queen and King were both there at the airport Hekate Jul 2014 #5

Yes dignity in death matters malaise Jul 2014 #8

Signs of respect and mourning everywhere... pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #7

It was genuine malaise Jul 2014 #10

I saw that on TV - almost started crying dbackjon Jul 2014 #13

The Dutch folk I've known have been... TygrBright Jul 2014 #4

So true. Barbaric. The downing of the plane was barbaric. JDPriestly Jul 2014 #16

I watched some coverage of the cortege making its way to the forensic center & the public response. pinto Jul 2014 #6

Very moving scene. I've heard about the toys recovered at the scene & can't imagine. nt Tarheel_Dem Jul 2014 #11

Heartbreaking... riderinthestorm Jul 2014 #12

So horrifying and so tragic etherealtruth Jul 2014 #14

Tears. What have we come to? Paper Roses Jul 2014 #15

strange to feel thankful the bodies are finally receiving some respect Skittles Jul 2014 #17

Very, very, very sad. amandabeech Jul 2014 #18

Vibes to one and all. applegrove Jul 2014 #19