Kit.

[Four Fingers of Death]

My lovely wife of 35 years, Kerrie aka Kit passed away peacefully yesterday morning after a year of fighting an aggressive lymphomia. I managed to look after her at home until the last moment and was with her until she died.

She was a calm, strong and resourceful woman (probably a little too indulgent of her husband) who raised a lovely family and built a warm welcoming home.

Her strong composure and high spirits throughout her ordeal were an inspiration to me and many others.

A lot of members of this board were praying for her and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your prayers and kind thoughts.

Mick.

[45nut]

You have our prayers and condolences my friend.

[rugerman1]

My prayers go out to you sir.What a tragic loss my friend.
Mark

[Bullshop]

God bless you both!
Praise his Holy name, he has a plan!
Amen
BIC/BS

[357maximum]

I am sorry for your loss Mick, thinking of you and yours in your time of grief.

[9.3X62AL]

Further thoughts and prayers for you and yours, Mick. That was a succinct and beautiful elegy to a much-loved lady, sir.

[BruceB]

Words do not suffice.

Both of you made wonderful choices in selecting your life companions. Remember the good times and hold them near.


BruceB and family

[pumpguy]

So sorry for your loss Mick. We have a saying here at my house; CANCER SUCKS! Prayers coming your way from Colorado.

[floodgate]

Mick:

Dammit, we're half a world away and never met her, except through your letters and e-mails, but Bev and I miss Kit, too. Thank God she was able to be at home until the end. If there is ANYTHING we can do to help, just let us know.

Doug

[walltube]

Dear Sir,

Condolences from my family to you and yours.

Sincerely,

H.E. Leaming

[chevyiron420]

im very sorry for your loss Mick, my prayers are with you.-phil

[NVcurmudgeon]

Mick, our heartfelt condolences to your and your family upon the loss of Kit. Your tribute to her speaks volumes abut how great a loss it is. We join in thanking God that you were able to care for her at home until the last. Having had some visitations of cancer in our families, we can appreciate that Kit had a courageous and loving home care nurse. Bill and Fran

[Buckshot]

..............Dang I hate hearing this news. I'm truly very sorry, and if only there was a word one could say to ease the pain. How I wish that. You're a good guy Mick, and I'll bet Kit was a heckuva gal. I pray your greif is quickly eased, and that of your children.

...............Buckshot

[dubber123]

Mick, I am truly sorry to hear that. I am sure she is in a better place now. Thank you for being there for her. Paul.

[schutzen]

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We will keep you and yours in our prayers.

[No_1]

I am sorry to hear of your loss Mick. You and your family are in my prayers.

Robert

[trooperdan]

Mick, I am so sad at your loss! Words simply fail me at times like this, there is little I can say except you and Kit are in my prayers.

[Jim]

Mick,
Man, I'm so sorry. I know the pain of loosing a parent, but I can't imagine what you're going through. 35 years is a long time to spend with the most important person in the world and then to have that taken away from you has got to be devestating. I don't know what I can do other than to tell you I'm here.

Peace be unto you and your house.
Jim

[twotrees]

Mick,

In 2002 I lost my Pat, after 33 years. The fact that you were there with her will be a blessing in years to come.

May the Lord take her in his hand and may He comfort you.

Take all the time you need to grieve don't rush it, it is good for the soul.

TwoTrees and RedFoxy

[Shepherd2]

Mick, I'm very sad to hear of your great loss. I'll be praying for you and your family.

[waksupi]

Mick, our hearts are with you.

[trickyasafox]

i'm sorry to hear of your loss, i don't really know what else to say but my prayers are with you

[shooter2]

I am so sorry. You are in my prayers.

[versifier]

Sorry for your loss, Mick. At times like this, the only thing a friend can do is to be there to listen. You have a lot of friends here.

[johniv]

You are in our prayers Mick..

[Bret4207]

I sit here with tears in my eyes for a man and woman I've never met. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Treasure the time you had with her and cherish the memories. You'll be together agian someday.

[Ron]

Mick, please accept our condolences on your loss. Remember the good times and know that your soul mate is in a better place.

[MT Gianni]

Sorry to hear of it Mick. Our thoughts and prayers go out as well. Gianni

[Boz330]

Mick, Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob

[garandsrus]

Mick,

Very sorry to hear the news....

John

[woody1]

Mick, I'm always at a loss for words at a time like this. Remember the good times. Regards, Woody

[Poygan]

Mick,

I feel deeply sad for you, family and friends. Such losses are never easy. I can't imagine my life without my wife....

Chuck

[Phil]

Dear God in Heaven, Mick I am so sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.

Kindest regards,

Phil

[SharpsShooter]

Mick,

I’ve been away from the board a bit and have just seen this terrible news. No words of mine can assuage the anguish of a loved one lost. Perhaps comfort can be found in the memories of years together and times well spent.

Prayers and condolences from my home to yours.


SS

[dragonrider]

Mick,
I am sorry for your loss.

[Gun Junkie]

Mick,

I am sorry for your loss. This last year has to have been hard for you both. Being able to keep her at home has to have been as good for her as it has been hard for you. My hat is off to you.

May the Lord grant you strength to carry on, peace beyond understanding and comfort for your heart.

[obssd1958]

Mick,

I too, sit here with tears in my eyes, though I know you only through the posts on this board. How wonderful that you got to share the time with someone who meant so much to you, and how sad that she is gone. I share in your grief, and pray the Lord helps you through the pain.

Don

[Dutch4122]

Mick-

I'm very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

[shooter575]

Mick,I think everything has been said allready that can be said.You are a good man taking care of her till the end.She is in a better place holding a spot for you.
I am truely sorry for you famlilys loss.My prayers are with all of you

[Four Fingers of Death]

Riding on ahead as Johhny Cash sang in Jim.

I am overwhelmed by the support here on the board, from the jail where I worked prior to retiring to look after Kit and family and friends.

Thank you all.

Mick.

[Bodydoc447]

Mick,

We are very sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.

Doc

[MGySgt]

Mick - condolances from our house to yours. Prayers will follow.

Drew

[twotoescharlie]

prayers for you and yours

TTC

[Gussy]

Condolances, and our thoughts are with you.
Gus

[scrapcan]

Mick,

My sentiments are stated by many above, including you are among friends. condolences sent your way from across the pond.

[Lee]

Beyond this vale of tears,
There is a life above,
Unmeasured by the flight of years,
And all that life is Love.

God grant her eternal rest, O Lord,
And let thy perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul, and all the souls of the faithfully departed,
Rest in Peace. Amen


.................Lee

[Bent Ramrod]

Mick,

Please allow me to add my condolences. That is sad news indeed.

[RugerFan]

Mick,
So sorry to here of your loss. Words alone cannot convey our sadness.

God Bless

[Ernest]

Mick, The greatest blessing is that your lovely wife had a wonderful husband that stood by her side. In cases like this that is all that you can do. Remember that dying is only hard on the people who are left behind. A prayer for peace will go from my house to yours.
Ernest

[DLCTEX]

Mick, I just saw the sad news. So sorry for your loss, I can't imagine such a loss. My prayers are with you. Dale

[Hardcast]

Mick,

Although we do not know one another, my condolances to your and your loved ones. My father was taken from this physical life by Lymphoma 10 years ago. My heart goes out to you. May the love of your family and friends embrace you and carry you through your time of mouning.

Neal

[GSM]

Mick:

Condolences.

They don't make words good enough to describe the feelings.

[Frank46]

Mick, although we've never met except on this board I consider all here part of an extended family. Please accept my condolences and prayers for the loss of your wife. Frank

[JeffinNZ]

Mick; my thoughts are with you from over the ditch. J.

[omgb]

Mick, I am truly sorry for your loss. I've been with my wife for 30 years now and I can't imagine how I would cope without her. My prayers are with you and your children. I will pray for strength, healing and courage. You've been like a friend to me in spite of our never meeting and the miles of ocean that lay between us. God's blessing on you sir.

R J Talley

[BBA]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you.

[TDB9901]

So very sorry to hear of your loss....Mere words cannot express what needs said...

May the good Lord be with you and the family.

[armoredman]

God bless you, and keep you close, until the two of you are rejoined in Heaven evermore. Amen.

[castalott]

I am very sorry for your loss......Your posts have always inspired and entertained me. For this reason I think of you as 'friend'. Prayers tonight for you and Kit......

Dale

[ron brooks]

Mick,

Just saw this, my deepest and heartfelt condolences.

Ron

[Uncle R.]

Mick:
Just got back to the computer today after 5 days in South Dakota. I grieve for your loss. Hold on to the good memories - there's no greater blessing than a fine wife. May The Almighty comfort you and ease your pain.
Uncle R.

[medic44]

Remember the 35 yrs and cherish them. On duty today. I'll fire off a 21 gun salute for her when I get home. Be praying for the angles to come and comfort you. She's in a better place and has all the comfort she needs.

[Herb in Pa]

Mick.....I'm so sorry for your loss. My wife's been gone since 99, done in by the same insidious disease so I can relate a bit to the highs and lows. My prayers are with you.........Herb

[Taylor]

I am very sorry,hang in there my friend.

[HORNET]

Mick,
You have my very sincere condolences on your loss. I'm sure that your presence helped make her final days easier. It won't get easy, but it'll get easier. Good Luck and we're all pullin' for you in your time of trouble.

[Bigjohn]

Mick,
What can I say, I'm lost for words right now but share your grief. My thoughts are with you and your family right now.

John.