Texas, United States
Member Since: March 20, 2005
entire network: 358 Posts
KitMaker Network: 164 Posts
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 11:02 PM UTC
I have some sad news to share with the community. My wife Linda lost her fight with her illness a little while back. It's been a hard fought four year battle for her, but in the end her body just couldn't take the strain anymore. I wanted all of you to know that she thought the world of you.She marvelled at your models and figures and laughed at your jokes.
She would sometimes wait up for me when I'd get home from work just to read over my shoulder and to look at the pictures. I'm sorry it took me so long to post this here, but it's been a very hard time me.
thank you all
Jerry

and Linda
War is the insanity of sane men !
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Tennessee, United States
Member Since: June 28, 2004
entire network: 987 Posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 11:39 PM UTC
Jerry,
I remember you. You moved to Oklahoma from Louisiana right? I did not know about your wife's illness and very sorry to hear about her passing.
Grumpyoldman
ConsigliereFlorida, United States
Member Since: October 17, 2003
entire network: 15,338 Posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 11:45 PM UTC
My sincere condolences to you Jerry, for you loss.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
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Massachusetts, United States
Member Since: May 05, 2002
entire network: 8,074 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 12:26 AM UTC
Jerry, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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"Whatever your hands find to do
You must do with all your heart."
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Moselle, France
Member Since: May 15, 2005
entire network: 5,653 Posts
KitMaker Network: 760 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 12:52 AM UTC
Mes sincère condoléances Jerry...
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Texas, United States
Member Since: June 01, 2004
entire network: 1,161 Posts
KitMaker Network: 533 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 01:27 AM UTC
My sincere condolences to you Jerry.


#029
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Member Since: December 23, 2005
entire network: 6,249 Posts
KitMaker Network: 329 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 02:02 AM UTC
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Nige
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Iowa, United States
Member Since: September 09, 2005
entire network: 747 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 02:31 AM UTC
I know how you feel, I recently lost my Grandmother to cancer. But my Grandmother and Linda are both off in a better place and whenever God decides it's your time you'll be in a better place with Linda.
My condolences for your loss as well.
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Michigan, United States
Member Since: December 11, 2003
entire network: 5,409 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 03:42 AM UTC
Sorry for your loss. I'm glad she got some enjoyment looking at our collective works during he tough times
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North Carolina, United States
Member Since: November 28, 2005
entire network: 2,216 Posts
KitMaker Network: 399 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 05:35 AM UTC
Jerry,
I know where you're coming from man. Last year I lost both my Grandparents, my youngest sister, and my mother-in-law all within 2 months. Hang in there buddy. There will always be an empty spot in your heart for Linda but YOU WILL see her again some day.
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty
to purchase a little Temporary Safety,
deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
Benjamin Franklin
North Carolina, United States
Member Since: February 22, 2002
entire network: 11,718 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 05:37 AM UTC
ouch - I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine the pain of the last years and the emptyness that is now. I am sorry.

#151
Virginia, United States
Member Since: November 19, 2005
entire network: 1,361 Posts
KitMaker Network: 327 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 08:34 AM UTC
I am so sorry for your loss- we are here if you need to talk or anything
"Molon Labe! "- "(Come and take them!) -Leonidas I
Illinois, United States
Member Since: February 01, 2006
entire network: 853 Posts
KitMaker Network: 182 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 09:19 AM UTC
My condolences as well Jerry. it seems that no one has to go far to be touched by that dreaded disease, My mother thank God is a breast cancer survivor. Right now I have an uncle who is battling cancer in his lungs and heart, a colleague with a wife and 6 kids (one special needs) in stage 4 stomach cancer and 2 more co- workers with a wife and parent battling breast cancer. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Si Vis Pacem, Parabellum - If you want peace, Prepare for war.
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Liberty - two wolves and a sheep with an assault rifle.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Member Since: March 05, 2004
entire network: 1,735 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 09:28 AM UTC
My sincere sympathies for your great loss. For whatever tiny consolation it may offer you will always have a place to hang your hat here at Armorama.
Take care.
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Aim Low Hit High
New York, United States
Member Since: January 29, 2004
entire network: 3,836 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 09:33 AM UTC
Dear Jerry,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know it’s hard and may God be with you and your family in your time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless
Joe
It feels like bible camp…Only I’m not crying pretending I’m somewhere else.
Happy Modeling
Joe
Sri Lanka
Member Since: May 05, 2005
entire network: 2,174 Posts
KitMaker Network: 613 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 01:02 PM UTC
Deepest condolences, Jerry.

#068
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Member Since: April 09, 2003
entire network: 1,144 Posts
KitMaker Network: 230 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 02:12 PM UTC
My sincerest condolences as well....
I wish you and all around you the strength you need to cope with this...
Harm

#037
California, United States
Member Since: December 19, 2004
entire network: 2,870 Posts
KitMaker Network: 1,044 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 08:18 PM UTC
I am so sorry Jerry.I've been married 21+ years and cannot visualize a world without her. Have strength and keep the faith.
Rick
"It's not where you start.It's where you finish"-Model On!!!!
"I just drank what?"-Socrates
If the enemy is in range, so are you.......
'Impossible' means you haven't thought of the solution yet........
Ontario, Canada
Member Since: February 01, 2005
entire network: 1,299 Posts
KitMaker Network: 347 Posts
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 08:24 PM UTC
Sorry for your loss Jerry. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Brian
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Dragon Jagdtiger
England - South East, United Kingdom
Member Since: April 30, 2005
entire network: 746 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 08:35 PM UTC
My sincere condolences to you Jerry
redleg
Delaware, United States
Member Since: August 01, 2004
entire network: 1,281 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2006 - 03:38 PM UTC
So very Sorry to hear of your sad loss..take care Jerry you are in our thoughts.
Chris and Pam
'Gwell Angau na Chywilydd '-' Death rather than Dishonour'
Cheers Chris
Member Since: February 18, 2005
entire network: 4,303 Posts
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2006 - 07:56 PM UTC
My condolences Jerry. That's a hard loss.
I believe she has her rest now and is somewhere illness don't exist.
I wish you strength!
Paul
Mindanao, Philippines
Member Since: July 04, 2003
entire network: 1,036 Posts
KitMaker Network: 0 Posts
Posted: Friday, May 19, 2006 - 08:19 PM UTC
My sympathies to you sir.
"Oderint dum metuant" = Let them hate me provided they fear me
Victoria, Australia
Member Since: May 07, 2003
entire network: 4,002 Posts
KitMaker Network: 648 Posts
Posted: Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 03:11 AM UTC
Sincerest condolences Jerry
Youhave to focus on you now~ Stay strong.
Brad
"There never was a good war, or a bad peace."
Benjamin Franklin
Ontario, Canada
Member Since: January 09, 2005
entire network: 577 Posts
KitMaker Network: 135 Posts
Posted: Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 04:39 AM UTC
From myself and my family our deepest condolences. I am glad that this site brought her some small measure of joy during her illness.