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143. Peace to you, Paul.

Reply to great white snark (Original post)

Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:39 PM

Mar 2016

I didn't know you here, but I wish I had. Your post is touching, and I am shedding a few tears. You are a brave man, serving as a Marine, and now facing your transition with courage. Bless you, fellow DUer!

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Carry on my DU friends. [View all] great white snark Mar 2016 OP

So, so sorry. charlyvi Mar 2016 #1

You don't know me or I you UtahLib Mar 2016 #2

+100 narnian60 Mar 2016 #41

I wish you peace. SunSeeker Mar 2016 #3

Hey Paul! Uben Mar 2016 #4

I have no words. Evergreen Emerald Mar 2016 #5

Go well. Go easily. murielm99 Mar 2016 #6

Thank you for being here. KitSileya Mar 2016 #7

Peace Paul The Polack MSgt Mar 2016 #8

Comfort and strength, Marine. Sempre Fi. sarge43 Mar 2016 #9

Hope u r Blessed and find Comfort ,,,, Cryptoad Mar 2016 #10

For Chicago-born Paul.... democrank Mar 2016 #11

Sempre Fi Paul. Here's hoping that you meet no resistance on this last recon FailureToCommunicate Mar 2016 #12

Wishing you peace and comfort Paul! denvine Mar 2016 #13

Paul, I hope you have the support of good friends IRL. pnwmom Mar 2016 #14

Bless you, Paul. May your life be joyous and filled with love, peace and friendship. Dont call me Shirley Mar 2016 #15

Peace and love brother SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #16

Peace be with you brer cat Mar 2016 #17

..... Spazito Mar 2016 #18

Much love at this difficult time wryter2000 Mar 2016 #19

Semper Fi (if it's proper for an ex-Army sergeant to say it) Jack Rabbit Mar 2016 #20

Never doubt that you made a contribution to DU--you did. Even though japple Mar 2016 #21

I'll see you in the next world... world wide wally Mar 2016 #22

Keep on fighting Paul. davidthegnome Mar 2016 #23

Ooh-Rah! and Semper Fi! Paul SnowCritter Mar 2016 #24

Keep fighting Marine Lazy Daisy Mar 2016 #25

... shenmue Mar 2016 #26

OMG Paul, Loki Mar 2016 #27

Go gentle. You are loved and will be missed. leftofcool Mar 2016 #28

Thank you for these beautiful and truthful words. Go bravely and with love in your heart. JackRiddler Mar 2016 #29

It was a privilege to have been in your sphere, Paul... SidDithers Mar 2016 #30

Bless your heart Rose Siding Mar 2016 #31

So much love to you Paul. ronnykmarshall Mar 2016 #32

Peace and comfort to you ... NurseJackie Mar 2016 #33

Peace brother. flying rabbit Mar 2016 #34

Wishing you peace and comfort.. one_voice Mar 2016 #35

A peaceful journey, Paul mcar Mar 2016 #36

God be with you. Love your second to last sentence, great spirit at this time. Peace. George II Mar 2016 #37

Peace and love to you, Paul NastyRiffraff Mar 2016 #38

Thank you for fighting the good fight. Your words make me cry for many reasons. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2016 #39

((great white snark)) Peace to you and to all who love you. blm Mar 2016 #40

I am a cancer survivor... gregcrawford Mar 2016 #42

We are rooting for you. Mary Mac Mar 2016 #43

Everybody is special on the DU Omaha Steve Mar 2016 #44

Peace be with you. May The Universe welcome you with open arms. Keep LoisB Mar 2016 #45

Thank you so much. stonecutter357 Mar 2016 #46

I wish you peace. I am so sorry. synergie Mar 2016 #47

Semper Fi, Paul........ mrmpa Mar 2016 #48

peace be with you... thanks for the post Fast Walker 52 Mar 2016 #49

I'm at a loss for words Kaleva Mar 2016 #50

Carry the torch of toughness... RepubliCON-Watch Mar 2016 #51

Carry On!! shadowmayor Mar 2016 #52

I'm so sorry Snark sharp_stick Mar 2016 #53

Thank you for being here Paul treestar Mar 2016 #54

You sound like a great person. DCBob Mar 2016 #55

God bless you Paul during the time you have left steve2470 Mar 2016 #56

Thank you for your contributions to DU Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #57

Bidding you a comfortable journey, and thanking you for Rhythm Mar 2016 #58

for you... handmade34 Mar 2016 #59

Peaceful journey beyond the rim... Johnny Noshoes Mar 2016 #60

I've always looked forward to your posts because I knew they'd be good. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2016 #61

God speed, Paul. When I volunteer for Hillary it will be in your name. yardwork Mar 2016 #62

To you... babylonsister Mar 2016 #63

what you said. MBS Mar 2016 #114

You were always special to me Paul. sheshe2 Mar 2016 #64

.. Cha Mar 2016 #95

Yes........ sheshe2 Mar 2016 #96

You are special Paul. Thanks for being here still_one Mar 2016 #65

I'm so sorry BainsBane Mar 2016 #66

Paul, BooScout Mar 2016 #67

Caring thoughts for you and yours, GWS. JohnnyLib2 Mar 2016 #68

Paul, I'm so sorry this is your fate. Thank you for all you brought to DU, more than you know. Hekate Mar 2016 #69

Paul, while we never connected your words touched my heart. Fla Dem Mar 2016 #70

That sucks man. blackspade Mar 2016 #71

I'm sure we'll all be with you soon enough, Paul. Semper fidelis!! Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #72

Very sorry to hear this floriduck Mar 2016 #73

dude, i dont know you from a can of paint 8 track mind Mar 2016 #74

Peace and love to you, Paul. mia Mar 2016 #75

Hey Paul. It was great spending time with you on DU. Renew Deal Mar 2016 #76

Thanks for being on our side BeyondGeography Mar 2016 #77

Love to you from another Chicago born Person 2713 Mar 2016 #78

I'm so very sorry to hear this. I wish you peace and comfort. Thank you for your service and PeaceNikki Mar 2016 #79

Semper Fi from a fellow jarhead, donco Mar 2016 #80

I've always enjoyed your posts Bobbie Jo Mar 2016 #81

We don't know each other DemonGoddess Mar 2016 #82

Wishing you a peaceful journey, Marine. beveeheart Mar 2016 #83

If your name is any indication KT2000 Mar 2016 #84

I'll say a prayer for you Algernon Moncrieff Mar 2016 #85

Paul Thespian2 Mar 2016 #86

I have heard nothing less than your kindness, gentleness. you have touched people, Paul. seabeyond Mar 2016 #87

Peace be with you my friend. William769 Mar 2016 #88

My thoughts go out to you and to your family Sheepshank Mar 2016 #89

Breaking my hiatus briefly for you, eyes welling with tears. freshwest Mar 2016 #90

A brave post... New Orleans Strong Mar 2016 #91

Peace to you, Paul. Many thanks for serving our country and your contributons to DU. sueh Mar 2016 #92

Damn, great white snark.. Cha Mar 2016 #93

Know this, Paul: You are special to DU. TygrBright Mar 2016 #94

At 60 years of age, I am thinking a lot about my mortality, these days... Ferretherder Mar 2016 #97

Thinking of you, Paul DesertRat Mar 2016 #98

There'll be peace when we are done... but SaveAmerica Mar 2016 #99

Thinking of you. QC Mar 2016 #100

peace be upon you MFM008 Mar 2016 #101

I am so sorry to hear about this. I wish this were not happening to you. nt tblue37 Mar 2016 #102

Semper Fi, Paul. Nickel79 Mar 2016 #103

Paul, I am at a complete loss for words. This is a gut punch that I did not expect, and certainly.. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #104

sending you love and stregth proud patriot Mar 2016 #105

Cross easy, Paul. Thank you for being here. nolabear Mar 2016 #106

God bless you and keep you. BigBearJohn Mar 2016 #107

Always loved your posts Paul. joshcryer Mar 2016 #108

You are loved. lovemydog Mar 2016 #109

Thank you for your words Samantha Mar 2016 #110

Hoping for a miracle cure for you ... brett_jv Mar 2016 #111

It's hard to find the words OKNancy Mar 2016 #112

Godspeed, Paul 72DejaVu Mar 2016 #113

May the Cosmos enfold you in universal, unconditional and infinite love. Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #115

. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #116

You are a blessing to us too Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #117

Apology accepted. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #118

huh ? what ? steve2470 Mar 2016 #119

No. Quote: Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #123

ah ok, my bad! nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #124

While we may disagree on our choice for POTUS, we proud,y represent the USW! Dustlawyer Mar 2016 #120

Take it easy, Paul. Iggo Mar 2016 #121

I hope you and your family find peace and release from pain. sinkingfeeling Mar 2016 #122

Peace to you, and your family.. disillusioned73 Mar 2016 #125

Blessings Paul colorado_ufo Mar 2016 #126

Bless you Highway61 Mar 2016 #127

Wishing you comfort on this journey TNNurse Mar 2016 #128

Semper Fi, brother. Fair winds and following seas. Recursion Mar 2016 #129

Peace to you Paul panader0 Mar 2016 #130

Godspeed, Paul. nt Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #131

Keep fighting the good fight! Initech Mar 2016 #132

Peace be with you, and let love call you home. DinahMoeHum Mar 2016 #133

Thinking of you Paul! hrmjustin Mar 2016 #134

This community is better for having you in it. Skinner Mar 2016 #135

Til we meet again... riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #136

travel well, Paul, nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #137

Rest easy, brother. NuclearDem Mar 2016 #138

Semper Fi, brother cactusfractal Mar 2016 #139

my heart goes out to you, Paul noiretextatique Mar 2016 #140

Love you, great white snark. calimary Mar 2016 #141

Peace and love,Paul Third Doctor Mar 2016 #142

Peace to you, Paul. Punkingal Mar 2016 #143

You're not a dumb Marine DissidentVoice Mar 2016 #144

Peace be with you. herding cats Mar 2016 #145

Please pass in peace and without pain Gothmog Mar 2016 #146

i have learned that one of the kindest things to say to someone who is departing this world is this: orleans Mar 2016 #147

May peace be with you. MariaThinks Mar 2016 #148

Very sorry to hear this Paul. Pass gently and see you on the other side. stevenleser Mar 2016 #149

Alles gute from across the pond, Paul lebkuchen Mar 2016 #150

I hope there's someone close by to take care of you. MADem Mar 2016 #151

Peace to you cosmicone Mar 2016 #152

God bless you workinclasszero Mar 2016 #153

You are an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with your DU family. Godspeed greatlaurel Mar 2016 #154

Forgive this but have you tried sending your records to other cancer centers asking stevenleser Mar 2016 #155

Bless you politicasista Jun 2016 #156

Well said, politcasista. MBS Jun 2016 #157

I'll hope for a miracle for you; you deserve one. nt MADem Jul 2016 #158

we tried... samnsara Feb 2017 #159

we tried to get Hillary elected... samnsara Mar 2017 #160

So sorry...I wish you peace. Demsrule86 Oct 2018 #161

Just saw this and it broke my heart ... ificandream Jan 2022 #162