Well... my youngest cousin just died from the cursed virus...

[Layzeebeaver]

He was a bit of a lost soul until about 10 years ago when he turned his life around. Now this.

Whilst he suffered from alcohol addiction in his past, he was an adventurer and spent many years up in Alaska.

The details are still sketchy, but it appears that he was in hospital regarding issues with his liver (Not surprising). But while there, he was infected with the virus. They moved him into ICU, but he was not strong enough to fight it.

Our emergency care teams MUST have the necessary protective gear - not only for themselves, but also for those they care for.

His death is on Trump's and every Republican's hands.

For me, I'm here in the UK - comforted by my isolation here in a currently sleepy Cotswolds town. While my hometown of Detroit seems to be hit very hard.

As to my cousin Rex - May he cherish his final voyage on the family Moki...

(I'm not usually one to express emotion openly, but right now I'm rather pissed off - thanks for listening)

EDIT: Thank you to everyone who has passed on their thoughts. When I respond to one of you, I am responding to ALL! Thank you!

[CottonBear]

1. That is so sad. My condolences. N/T

[BatteriesNotNeeded]

2. I am sorry for your loss

[dewsgirl]

3. I am so sorry.

[ZZenith]

4. Sorry to hear about your cousin.

Glad he got to experience Alaska while he was here and that he had family who cared about him.

[DarthDem]

5. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

May your cousin rest in peace.

[safeinOhio]

6. My heart goes out to you and your family.

It is moving closer and closer to everyone.

[Layzeebeaver]

7. Yes it is...

and thank you safeinOhio - and to everyone who has lent their emotional ear.

We need to support each other - this is the tip of the iceberg...

[pnwest]

8. Deepest sympathies.

[Cha]

9. Mahalo for sharing your

personal story with us, Layzeebeaver.

I'm so sorry for your loss.. May your cousin, Rex, Rest in Peace

[Layzeebeaver]

10. Thanks Cha

all these responses together create a large emotional hug.

[Cha]

13. I know exactly what you mean..

we lost our sister the day after Christmas in San Diego.. shockingly. She was in rehab recovering from a fractured hip. She was in there so long and feeling worse and worse and they said it was pneumonia.. but now a couple of her friends and another sister are wondering if it was the CV.

I don't know but just know it helps to talk about our loss.. it's great comfort.

[BatteriesNotNeeded]

54. that would make you think she had covid19

I am so sorry for your loss. I would be gutted losing my dear sis.

[Sherman A1]

11. My Condolences on your loss

[monmouth4]

12. Sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family.

[pnwmom]

14. I am so very sorry for your family's loss.

And all the families that are suffering right now, in so many ways.

[barbtries]

15. I am so sorry.

RIP

[Hanzzy72]

16. I'm sorry for your loss.

We are all here for you if you need support. Stay safe and stay strong!

[Layzeebeaver]

17. Thank you Han, and thank you everyone

All is as expected at this time. We all just need to perseveare thru this.

Grief takes many forms. Mine at the moment is absolute anger at the human stain currently infesting the White House.

[Scarsdale]

21. Deepest sympathy.

You are certainly in a nice place, the Cotswolds. My father always wanted to retire there. He originally wanted to buy a pub there, but my mother said he would drink all the profits, so no chance. Glad your cousin fought his demons and won, so he experienced a sober life for several years. I blame tRump for this epidemic, too. So much more could have been done, if only we had intelligent, caring people in the top offices in this country. Instead we are saddled with the DREGS, starting at the "top". Too many decent people are losing their lives to this.

[MFM008]

18. So sorry

💛🌹🌻

[Layzeebeaver]

19. Thanks MFM

The surreal part of this whole affair is that I am unable to return to the states for any memorial due to general travel restrictions.

Life will need to rebalance in many ways once this has passed...

[icymist]

20. I'm sorry for your loss.

[Rainbow Droid]

22. My thoughts are with you today. I hope you can find peace.

[Layzeebeaver]

23. Thanks Rainbow, My family is at peace with the loss...

...however, we are not at peace with the circumstances.

As all of us are across the country...

[Rainbow Droid]

42. Fully understand and agree. You and your family are not alone.

[gademocrat7]

24. Condolences on the loss of your cousin.

Take care.

[Aussie105]

25. After the Spanish flu subsided

most of the survivors knew someone who had perished. Be it father, mother, son, daughter, cousin, neighbor . . .

Is this the new reality the world will face in the future?

To those who have experienced it, the personal pain of suddenly losing someone you knew brings the reality home. The feelings cannot be described to someone who has not gone through the same.

Thanks for sharing Layzeebeaver. May this be the only loss you suffer in these trying times.

Be careful, be safe out there, all of you.

[Layzeebeaver]

28. Thanks Mate!

That means a lot

[TEB]

26. Hugs

[Aussie105]

27. Not allowed!

Maintain that social distancing!

Any elbow bumps offered will be gratefully accepted, I'm sure.

EDIT: Sorry for the misplaced levity in my post. I'm sure there will be many more threads like this one in the future.

[Layzeebeaver]

29. Sadly not even that.

Let's stay 6ft away.

Next year at this time we should all create the most massive group hug imaginable - if we are allowed.

[Bigredhunk]

30. Sorry

Thinking of you and your family.

[Lonestarblue]

31. So sorry for you and your family.

I suspect that this virus may touch many of us here before it has run its course.

[Layzeebeaver]

36. So true

We have no real idea yet as to how deeply this crisis will impact each of us.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

32. Hugs.

[zbird]

33. I am so sorry Layzeebeaver.

Much love to you and your family.

[Layzeebeaver]

37. Thank you!

It means alot

[SergeStorms]

34. My condolences to you and the family.

Unfortunately there are going to be many more posts like these.

[Layzeebeaver]

38. That's right

And we all need to stay vigilant.

Keeping steadfast in our compliance with the physical distancing policies...

And keeping steadfast in our social and emotional support for one another.

[Granny M]

35. So very sorry, Layzeebeaver.

So heartbreaking.

[Layzeebeaver]

39. Thanks granny

Our hearts will heal.

Let’s hope our society will heal as well.

[Bluethroughu]

40. I'm sorry about your cousin

You are not alone in your anger. The GOP has blood on its hands, and some how there will need to be accountability.

[sinkingfeeling]

41. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[littlemissmartypants]

43. Condolences, Layzeebeaver.

[Firestorm49]

44. So sorry for your loss. Nobody can feel the pain you are experiencing.

[CountMyVote4Reality]

45. Sorry for your loss. I share your rage, but let's temper it for now while we grieve our loved ones.

Justice must come. That is when our rage will see to it.

[kag]

46. So sorry, Layzeebeaver.

I just found out a friend's mother passed a couple of days ago. Not sure if it was CV, but I can assume.

This thing will touch all of us, and I believe we can all blame the GOP the deaths of our loved ones. They are murderers in my opinion, and should be punished with more than just losing their jobs (though that should be the FIRST thing).

BTW, I fully concur with your sig line. I feel exactly the same way.

[Layzeebeaver]

47. Thanks Kag

Much appreciated

And to all who shared thoughts here.

kindest regards to all

[sdfernando]

48. I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin Rex

Hope his journey is peaceful.

[demmiblue]

49. ...

[Karadeniz]

50. Thinking of your family and their loss...thanks for letting us know.❤

We lived in Longworth and Dun's Tew. Miss it a lot.

[defacto7]

51. ...

[Upthevibe]

52. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss....I think my

sadness also quickly joins with my anger as well....

[proud patriot]

53. Everyone here

on Cassandra farms offers our sincere condolences and Hugs ..

so sorry

me ka pule a me ka aloha menemene

[Nululu]

55. So sorry for your loss

One more of the thousands our dumpster fire in chief has on his hands.

My condolences to your family when you can't be there to comfort them.

[Layzeebeaver]

56. A special thank you to everyone here

Your messages mean a lot.