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Very Sad News
#66195
08/26/2015 07:48 PM
08/26/2015 07:48 PM
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Posts: 15,026 Augusta, Georgia
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I haven't been in here for some time and it saddens me to have to come by today and bring news of Diane's passing yesterday. She had been recovering from back surgery for over two yeas but a new problem emerged just over a week ago that turned out to be liver cancer. It took her quickly and without undue suffering and pain. Many of you knew her as Lady Di and she was deeply devoted to her BVI family, most especially her dear friends on Anegada. She is now in a better pain free place and if were betting I'd say she's standing waist deep at Cow Wreck basking in the sun with a cold Presidente in her hand. God Bless dear Di. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Love.gif" alt="" />
Bill Hartzman 706-495-1435 Email]billhartzman@gmail.com[/Email]
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Re: Very Sad News
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#66196
08/26/2015 07:54 PM
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So sorry to hear Bill - our hearts go out to everyone who knew and loved her.
GordaGuy2
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Re: Very Sad News
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#66197
08/26/2015 08:01 PM
08/26/2015 08:01 PM
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Wow. Oh my goodness... Words cannot express how sad we are for you, Bill... Wow. I am so shocked. Take care, friend..
Carol Hill
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Re: Very Sad News
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#66224
08/27/2015 11:24 AM
08/27/2015 11:24 AM
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gordapeak
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So sorry Bill - you and Di were among the first to welcome me to the BVI - never forgot.
"Confidentially, I've had these problems with the tides before"
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Re: Very Sad News
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#66226
08/27/2015 01:38 PM
08/27/2015 01:38 PM
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TomC
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Bill,
My heartfelt condolences. Though we've never met, over the years you and Diane have been very generous sharing information gleaned from your sailing and travel experience in the BVI. I am forever grateful. Peace.
Tom
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Re: Very Sad News
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#66233
08/27/2015 06:39 PM
08/27/2015 06:39 PM
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I don't have the words to thank you all enough. My TTOL family was the closest for many years but we (the MODS) burned ourselves out here and had to take a break, not from you but the chore of moderating. I haven't been back often because I felt I no longer had any thing to contribute for travelers so I'm sorry I had to come back only to bear sad news. Yes, she was a bright and shining light everywhere she went and never failed to make people smile. She adored the islands with all her heart, most especially her adopted home on Anegada. We came within inches of moving there with her as island nurse but for our aged mothers we weren't able to leave. So thank you all. I'm not sure I'll ever make it back to the BVI but if can find a way, you'll all be the first to know! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> Meanwhile, I'll leave you with this thought of Di sent to me by Kimmers.. it's so very true and it's here beside me every day.
As I sit in heaven And watch you everyday I try to let you know with signs I never went away I hear you when you're laughing And watch you as you sleep I even place my arms around you To calm you as you weep I see you wish the days away Begging to have me home So I try to send you signs So you know you are not alone Don't feel guilty that you have Life that was denied to me Heaven is truly beautiful Just you wait and see So live your life, laugh again Enjoy yourself, be free Then I know with every breath you take You'll be taking one for me...
Bill Hartzman 706-495-1435 Email]billhartzman@gmail.com[/Email]
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