CommunityBuzz! - Condolences to SkiAdcock

Took advantage of the gorgeous sunny weekend we were having and made a trip out to Marblemount to see Sharon.

Missy, thank you most importantly for doing this for Sharon, but also for Cheryl and your FT buddies. We really appreciate what you are doing.

Sharon just called.

Cheryl passed away about 15 minutes ago.

Edited 4/10/2009

If anyone is still interested in donating to the "care package".. just send me a paypal. missydarlin at hotmail dot com before 9 am Saturday morning (4/12). I can front the $ until the paypals clear to my checking account.

For those of you who were interested in making a donation in Cheryl's memory, Sharon has asked that you consider your local Golden Retriever Rescue society or Breast Cancer Foundation.

((((((((((((((SHARON)))))))))))

Missy, thank you for letting us know the very sad news.

I am so sorry.

Sharon, perhaps you can take some comfort in knowing that your efforts over the past year helped bring some joy into Cheryl's life.

Sharon, my thoughts are with you.

I am so sorry for your loss. :(

Heartfelt condolences from the entire FT community! Sharon, you will continue to be in our thoughts. You have quite a caring group here.

Sharon, so sorry to hear about your loss!

Joanne and I send out sincere condolences for your loss; but we are glad that Cheryl is no longer suffering.

So sad.....my thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon at this difficult time.

Sharon, sorry to hear about your loss. If you need anything you know that many here are just a quick email or phone call away.

Sharon,

I'm so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult hour. I just wish that at least one of my postcards has reached Cheryl while she could still read it. Please take some comfort in the fact that you were there for Cheryl until the last moment and that you have undoubtedly brought some joy to her with this wonderful project.

:(

At sad times, such as the passing of a loved one, the online community at Flyertalk always seems to pull together to stand by one of our family. While we can't be there with you Sharon, we're all thinking about you. This is one time when FT karma heads your way in a most substantial way.

We're all feeling your pain.

Consider yourself (((hugged))).

Dan

Sharon,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss... and bless you for all the love and comfort you brought to your sister in her time of need.

<3

Wendy

Sharon,

I don't think there is much I can add to what others have already said. Please know that we are all thinking of you, and sending our love. Cheryl was incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated sister, and I'm glad that you were able to share her last days with her. I know that meant alot to both of you.

To my dear friend, Sharon:

My deepest condolances and I will continue to keep you and Cheryl in my thoughts and prayers.

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My sincere condolences, Sharon. I'm sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. Have comfort that she is free from her pain.



Hugs,

Tina



Thank you, Missy for keeping FTers informed during this difficult time.

Sharon:

My thoughts are with you.

I hope you'll still take the time to enjoy some peace of the Cascades and wonders of this strange earth we call home up in beautiful Washington. But I also hope we see you back in LA soon.

Sharon,

Please accept my deepest condolences for you and your family. My thoughts are with you in this difficult moment.

GenevaFlyer

Sharon - I'm so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and yours at this time :(

Sharon - At a time like this I'm happy to know that your sister had you nearby and that you were able to spend quality time with one another. Take solace in that time well spent, if you can. My thoughts are with you, your sister, and your friends and family.

Sharon, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing you were there for her. You and your sister are in my thoughts.

Sharon - please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.

SHARON: Although we never met Cheryl personally, through you and the wonderful "Postcard Project" it was as if we were all family....... Therefore, we are truly sad about your loss & are sure Cheryl appreciated the fabulous sister who cared so much about her.

With our best wishes at this difficult time,

Betty & David

Sharon I am so sorry to hear about Cheryl's passing. I'm glad though that you were able to reach out to our FT community to help in some small way to make Cheryl's last few months a bit more endurable.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Very sorry to hear. Awful disease.

I'm really sorry to hear this, Sharon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To our sweet Sharon,

I am very saddened to hear about the passing of your sister. Due to your caring and tireless efforts, she became our friend as well. My sincere condolences to you, your family and all who knew your dear Cheryl.

Dear Sharon,
There's nothing more that I can say that hasn't been said, but I am terribly sorry and hope that you can find peace and comfort somehow sometime soon.

Sharon,

Your sister was so incredibly lucky to have you there for her. It totally goes without saying, if there's anything Anna and I can do for you (heck, we'll even send some wine, and we hardly ever give that up) please don't hesitate.

You were a wonderful sister and I'm so sorry for your terrible loss. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that so many people are thinking of you at this sad time.

Bobette

Sharon,
Our deepest condolences during this difficult times. Keeping you in my prayers. Hugs.
Stephanie

Sharon,

I am truly sorry to hear the news of your sister. Keep her memory alive and she will always be with you. I wish you peace.

Big Hug,

Mike

Sharon, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

So very sad. My condolences.
Margaret

With tears in my eyes, sending you cyber hugs. My sister and brother are my best friends and I got the feeling that you had that kind of relationship with Cheryl.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Hi Sharon:

I'm so sorry for your loss. From what you've written here about Cheryl I know she was a beautiful person with a good heart. How fortunate she was to have such a wonderful sister and such great friends. Warm wishes and hugs to you from a Southern California native who grew up camping and hiking, and who has great respect for Park Rangers and the work they do.

--yrf

I'm so sorry, Sharon. You are in my thoughts.

Sharon, my sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Sharon,

I just heard about this, too (thanks, Dan!). I just wanted to stop by to leave my condolences and sympathy for you and your family. I, too, am very sorry for your loss.

Sharon I'm so sorry, you have my heartfelt sympathy.

I'm sure Cheryl's was a life well lived.

So sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts are with you.

Sharon, I hope that it will be some comfort to you to know that you are in the hearts and minds of many people during this sad time.

With deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Terribly sorry to hear about this, Sharon. :(

So sorry to hear about your sister. You were a wonderful supportive person to her so hope you don't mind a bunch of surrogate sisters on FT to help fill the void.

My thoughts are with you.

So sad to get the email about your sister Sharon. :confused:

Our condolences .. and you did all you could for her and that is important to remember.

Glen and Margo
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Sadly, Cheryl lost her valiant fight against breast cancer. SkiAdocock, truly showed us all the meaning of love, sacrifice and humility, while Cheryl fought the good fight. Sharon, you made a great difference in your sister's life.
You have taught many of us some important lessons. You are a special and wonderful person. I feel honored to call you my friend and am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.
o2k

I am so sorry to hear this sad news Sharon. Clearly you and Cheryl shared a special bond. May fond memories help you through the difficult times.

DD

My condolences.

My condolences.

My sympathies to Sharon. Cheryl put up a valiant fight. I read the posts on the other thread -- such a touching story with so many dedicated FTers contributing postcards and positive thoughts.

Thoughts are with you, Sharon. I only spotted the other thread 3 days ago (don't venture here much), and sorry to read the news.

Remember the good times and now she's at a better place, free of all pains and suffering.

I am really sorry of your loss. My condolences.

I am really sorry of your loss. My condolences.

Oh, no! I don't believe it what happening to her. So sorry for your loss with your friends. My condolences with her family. :(

Lots of sympathy, thoughts and prayers, Sharon. And hugs.

Please add my kind thoughts and condolences. So sorry.

Sharon, so sorry for your loss. My condolances.

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences

Please refer far earlier thread on this -

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/833455-calling-fters-different-kind-postcard-project-6.html

My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Stu

Sharon,

You continue to be in Al and my prayers!

{{{{{Virtual HUG}}}}}

So sorry to hear. My deepest condolences.

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences

Let me add my sincerest condolences as well.

Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences go out to you & your family.

With deepest sympathy,
--tmartazu

Mis Condolencias.

I'm so sorry. You are in my thoughts today.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your sister.

I just saw this. So very sorry for your loss. :(

If I am ever in such a situation, I aspire to handle it with as much class and compassion as you have.

Sharon,

Let me echo the chorus and express my deepest sympathies.

Sharon,

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Let me know if there's anything I can help you when you are back in MB...

Please accept my condolences, too. :(

Please accept my condolences. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Cheryl with deepest sympathies.

My sincerest condolences.. May thy heart be strengthened and thy beloved be welcomed by the Hands of God.

So sorry to hear :(

Please accept my prayer and condolences for your peace of heart while you consider the worth and purpose of your sister's life.

My daughter is an active team participant in the Relay for Life annually and is on the "Brat" team in New Bedford, Mass. This is her 5th year. I will contact her and add Cheryl's name for remembrance in June at this year's event.

Blessings, Jan_believes

My condolences on your sister's passing. be strong and hopefully the spirit of the FT community will help you through these days. Your posts about seeing your sister while she was in treatment show the love and devotion you gave. An inspiration to us all!

Sharon,

What more beyond that which has been already posted here can one say. Our deepest condolences and please know that you, your family and friends are in Barb's and my thoughts and prayers.

George & Barb

So sorry to hear this :(

Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear you've lost your beloved sister, it must be heart-wrenching for you and all your family. (((((Sending you a virtual hug from Ireland))))

What was the name you called me?—
And why did you go so soon?

The crows lift their caw on the wind,
And the wind changed and was lonely.

The warblers cry their sleepy-songs
Across the valley gloaming,
Across the cattle-horns of early stars.

Feathers and people in the crotch of a treetop
Throw an evening waterfall of sleepy-songs.

What was the name you called me?—
And why did you go so soon?

sharon-

i just saw this thread so please accept my apologies for being a bit late in sending you and your family my thoughts, payers and condolences

Sharon,

Along will all of the FlyerTalk community, Mrs. Gargoyle and I send our deepest condolences.

Sharon, so sad to hear this! My sincerest condolences to you and your family!

Arthur

My condolences, Sharon.

Sharon,

I can't begin to say anything better than all these lovely FT'ers who have written before me.

It's incredible that here on a FF IBB that there are such wonderful people, people that have followed you and your sister's journey, care, and feel your pain so much.

Like everyone else, I'm so sorry.

My most heartfelt sympathy, Sharon :(

Sharon - there aren't any "right" words to say at a time like this but know that you are being thought of and prayers are being sent your way.

Sincere sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your sister.

I'm going to see Sharon this weekend, deliver the rest of the "care package", (spa certificate and $$ for expenses) and spend Easter with her and the dogs.

If anyone is still interested in donating to the "care package".. just send me a paypal. missydarlin at hotmail dot com before 9 am Saturday morning (4/12). I can front the $ until the paypals clear to my checking account.

For those of you who were interested in making a donation in Cheryl's memory, Sharon has asked that you consider your local Golden Retriever Rescue society or Breast Cancer Foundation.

Deepest condolences to you, Sharon. Cheryl was so fortunate to have you in her life.

My condolences as well Sharon.

My deepest sympathies, Sharon. Many people are thinking of you and your family this week. At least your sister is now at Peace.
Thanks to everyone who has been able to help. Thanks missydarlin.

Charger just got some new toys - from Cheryl. Love goes on. I hope in time your heart will heal.

http://www.grrand.org/sponsor1a.php

Dear Sharon

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Take good care of yourself.

DG :(

Sharon- I wish I had the words to express my sympathies - but I don't, so suffice it to say that I am sorry for your loss, and I hope it will be "ok" in time. :(

Best, Dave

Sharon

Please know that all our thoughts are with you. With deepest sympathies

Jeff

Charger just got some new toys - from Cheryl. Love goes on. I hope in time your heart will heal.

http://www.grrand.org/sponsor1a.php

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know about the site :)

Our deepest condolences to you Sharon, from Ellen and I.

Sharon, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I know you were up in the air about coming to Vegas for NAB. If you're still coming, please let me know.

Sharon, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I know you were up in the air about coming to Vegas for NAB. If you're still coming, please let me know.

She's still going.

My heartfelt condolences, Sharon.

Very sad news indeed. My heartfelt condolences.

As the rest of the FT family, I share in your sadness. I have made a contribution in Cheryl's name.

{{{{ sharon }}}}

Sorry to hear of your sister's passing.

I am thankful to everyone on FT when my Mom passed away in late October 2003. You were all very supportive and Sharon was very supportive at the Nov 2003 London DO when I was there a little over a week after my Mom's funeral. I first met my wife 3 months to the day after my Mom passed away.

I have been very busy at work and haven't been over to Community very much.

I just came across this thread. So sorry to hear the news, Sharon.

I just came across this thread. So sorry to hear the news, Sharon.

Me too and accept my condolences.

Sharon,

Condolences to you and your family on Cheryl's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

bj-21.

Huge hugs, Sharon. You're in my thoughts & prayers.

Thank you all so much. Your support and caring means so much to me. missydarlin is visiting me & brought the spa certificate & $$ for expenses. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Yesterday we sorted out one of the rooms in my sister's home, and in a box was all the postcards Cheryl received from FT "Operation Postcard". She kept them all. Then missy & I took the golden retrievers on a drive up to Diablo Lake, stopping along the way for multiple photo ops. We also walked the goldens & threw the ball a gazillion times. Last night we were going to watch a dvd, but it turns out when the living room furniture was returned (after they took the hospital bed out etc), they forgot the cable hooking tv to dvd player & I won't be able to get it until tomorrow. So we huddled close around the laptop to watch one instead. Probably appropriate given I'm also on 14K dial-up at my sister's place, so not on email much or FT at all.

But I did want to come on & say thank you & also share with you what I sent to family & friends.

"After a courageous, year-long battle with breast cancer, my wonderful sister Cheryl passed away at 10:20pm on Monday, April 6th, at her home in the middle of a beautiful national park surrounded by myself, a few close family members, a few very close friends, and her beloved golden retrievers, Katie & Clancy.

We truly thought she could beat this disease and even when we learned recently that it had spread to her liver, her thought was 'bring it on'. She was determined to beat it. To help her in her efforts, as some of you know, I was going to give up my apt, put my stuff into storage, and relocate temporarily to Washington State for the next several months to help her in her efforts and just work out of her place.

Alas, the day I gave notice I received a call saying to come to Washington immediately, as her liver was failing rapidly. I arrived on Wed, and on Thursday we took her home via ambulance to her home in the park, as she wanted to be at home surrounded by the beautiful mountains and have her dogs by her side. A few close family members and friends were able to make it, and we were with her throughout. A number of friends and fellow park rangers also visited over the weekend to see her. When she passed it was upsetting (understatement of the century), but she looked at peace & we were glad she was out of pain. I was with her in the living room for a while with Cheryl, but the others went into the kitchen, opened up a bottle of wine, & each told their 'favorite' Cheryl story. Based on the raucous laughter coming from the kitchen, I knew that she & they had so much fun while they were together. It was a nice farewell toast to a wonderful person.

As many of you know, our parents passed away several years ago & it was just my sister and I. She was the absolute light of my life, and a wonderful, warm, funny, generous human being. I am in awe and proud of how she handled this disease - the determination to beat it, the research into understanding it all (even on 14K dial-up!), the strength and stamina it took to drive 6hours in a day & do it weekly for almost a year for the treatments in Seattle, the handling of the side effects, the positive approach. I can only hope that I would show the same strength and capability that she did. As her big sister, I wish she had asked for more help as it was very difficult to do all that on her own, but she was very independent and very private. She did it her own way.

For those who have asked re: flowers, etc. If you so wish, please donate to your local breast cancer organization or your local golden retriever rescue organization. I know Cheryl would prefer that rather than flowers."

Again, thank you all so much for your support.

Thinking of you.

sharon, I was so sorry to hear your sad news. Thank you so much for sharing that lovely note.

Deepest condolences. Heartbreaking news.

Sharon,

My condolences to you. I know your pain and must say I was happy to keep you company from SFO-SEA on your flight up to be with Cheryl. In time the pain will ease and I wish you the best during these difficult times. If there is anything I can do to help just let me know.

-Brian

Sharon,

Both Liz and I are very sorry for your loss.

Sharon, my sympathies on your loss.

Dear Sharon,

I'm sorry to learn of your recent loss of your sister.

I'll send energy as you grieve your loss through this difficult time.

Sharon,

Just returned to FT after a long sabbatical and found, sadly, this thread.

I'm so sorry. Cheryl surely knew she was blessed to have a sister like you. You have my most sincere condolences.

(As it happens, breast cancer was already on my list of charities - but now for another reason as well. Progress is being made, but not fast enough.)

Very sorry to hear of your loss. :(

Dear Sharon,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and May God gives you strength and comfort.

-Rick

Dear Sharon,
My heartfelt condolences to you about the passing of your sister. Thank you for sharing your wonderful tribute to your sister, it brought tears to me. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Blessings on her memory and on you.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sharon. Hang in there!

Sharon
My thought and prayers for you and your family

Sam

Sharon, I wish you were my sister too...you are an inspiration to all of us and our thoughts are with you.

Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.