Thanks for posting this.
It's just so, so sad. I do think (from recent blog posts) that she was at peace in the end (or at least, that he was able to give her some comfort). I wish him and his family strength and peace - it has to be hard, and I'm sure it will be a long time before the healing can even think about beginning. They've been through hell, and in some ways the worst is just beginning.
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08-05-2009, 07:33 PM #1
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08-05-2009, 07:39 PM #2
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Oh crud.
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08-05-2009, 07:54 PM #3
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Oh dear.
Thank you for letting us know.
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08-05-2009, 08:01 PM #4
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How terribly sad.
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08-05-2009, 08:02 PM #5
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Oh no no no..
I have been checking his blog every day, I didn't see it today..
I feel so badly for the kids, too. I'll be thinking of them. I don't even know what to say.
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08-05-2009, 08:50 PM #6
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Hard news. I've been crying on & off at my computer since I read the tweet about her passing. It's still official: Cancer sucks!
Lots of prayers being lifted up for the family & community who love Susan.
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08-05-2009, 09:43 PM #7
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Just so heartrendingly sad. I wish the family peace.
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08-05-2009, 10:03 PM #8
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Very sad evening indeed. I was riding at that time.
I sent Fatty a return tweet. No words seemed quite fitting for the fight he led for her.2009 Giant Avail Advanced 1
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08-05-2009, 10:06 PM #9
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After reading the blog recently, you knew that this was coming, but it's horribly sad just the same. My heart breaks for Elden and the kids.
I'll get back on the bike soon, I promise!
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08-05-2009, 10:23 PM #10
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Very sad...
She brought out the best from Fatty and out of all of us. Through her, Fatty's web site became far more than just another cycling web site, blog site. It became a rallying point for all of us to fight cancer. We rallied for Fatty, we rallied for Susan and we rallied for her children. Her physical being is gone now but her spirit will live on through Fatty. Her fight..., will continue with Fatty. One day, we will have a cure. And Susan will be part of it.
My absolute respect for Fatty in his unweavering devotion and support for the long trek. All I can offer is my deepest sympathy and condolence.
Peace and tranquility for Fatty and their children,
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08-06-2009, 01:01 AM #11
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what a sad story, but with two very strong heroes.
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