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FloriTexan

(838 posts)
Sun May 19, 2013, 11:26 PM May 2013

MadFloridian...

Dear Du'ers. Please keep Mad and our family in your thoughts and prayers. Mr. MadFloridian passed quietly at home on Friday night. He was a great husband to my Mom and a great Dad.
Thank you,
The MadFloridian Family

p.s. MadFloridian is female, her husband passed.

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MadFloridian... (Original Post) FloriTexan May 2013 OP
I'm so sorry Beaverhausen May 2013 #1
((((((hugs))))))) RainDog May 2013 #2
*hugs* I'm sorry for your loss. sakabatou May 2013 #3
I am very sorry for your loss. nt msanthrope May 2013 #4
No! Starry Messenger May 2013 #5
. NRaleighLiberal May 2013 #6
I'm so sorry to hear this. geomon666 May 2013 #7
I am so sorry for your loss... ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #8
So sorry to hear. sending wishes and prayers your way..... nt okaawhatever May 2013 #9
........ marmar May 2013 #10
I am so sorry. Raine1967 May 2013 #11
Peace and love be with your family and with our friend MadFloridian. patrice May 2013 #12
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Metatron May 2013 #13
OMG, so sad. NYC_SKP May 2013 #14
So sorry to hear this FloriTexan. ucrdem May 2013 #15
So So Sorry.... Junkdrawer May 2013 #16
... moondust May 2013 #17
RIP. madinmaryland May 2013 #18
I am sorry Mad, may your husband RIP. Rex May 2013 #19
It's her husband who died, not her Lydia Leftcoast May 2013 #56
Oh okay, I read that wrong thanks. Rex May 2013 #169
I'm sorry for your loss... one_voice May 2013 #20
I am so sorry for you and your family. nclib May 2013 #21
Please give Mad a hug from me. And thank you so much for letting us know about her and your loss. Luminous Animal May 2013 #22
Deepest condolences to you and your family, madfloridian. Zorra May 2013 #23
This is breaks my heart. Lone_Star_Dem May 2013 #24
Oh, no BainsBane May 2013 #25
I'm so sorry. QED May 2013 #26
Oh my. progressoid May 2013 #27
so sorry. nt DesertFlower May 2013 #28
Holding your family in the Light TygrBright May 2013 #29
I'm so sorry LeftInTX May 2013 #30
condolences...... spanone May 2013 #31
I am sorry for your loss. Pisces May 2013 #32
So sorry to hear this. octoberlib May 2013 #33
Please accept my condolences. greatlaurel May 2013 #34
My deepest condolences supernova May 2013 #35
our condolences Heathen57 May 2013 #36
So sorry for your loss. lpbk2713 May 2013 #37
My condolences to your family n/t mokawanis May 2013 #38
Deepest sympathy to an old friend.... Rowdyboy May 2013 #39
We are thinking of you all. Baitball Blogger May 2013 #40
Heart going out to you... MrMickeysMom May 2013 #41
Hugs to your family. MinneapolisMatt May 2013 #42
I am so sorry..... sammytko May 2013 #43
I'm so sorry. GoCubsGo May 2013 #44
i'm so sorry JI7 May 2013 #45
I'm so sorry, FloriTexan. polly7 May 2013 #46
Very sorry to read this... rosesaylavee May 2013 #47
Deepest sympathy to you and yours. AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #48
I hope your friends here will be a comfort to you in this loss. BlueStreak May 2013 #49
Regrets and my best vibes on the way to MadFlo and her great family. Smarmie Doofus May 2013 #50
DadFloridian...Perfect.. FloriTexan May 2013 #57
Then that is a blessed thing tavalon May 2013 #245
I will. H2O Man May 2013 #51
That is so sad. I'm so sorry. loudsue May 2013 #52
so sorry for your family's loss. mulsh May 2013 #53
Dear MadFloridian Lydia Leftcoast May 2013 #54
So very sorry. Love and prayers for all of your family. juajen May 2013 #55
My sympathies to you and your family. mountain grammy May 2013 #58
The loss of a loved one is always heartbreaking. My condolences.nt FLyellowdog May 2013 #59
I'm so sorry lavenderdiva May 2013 #60
You're in my thoughts..MadFloridian. BlueJazz May 2013 #61
my condolences to you, and to our dear DU friend, MF... prayers for you all. Divine Discontent May 2013 #62
My deepest condolences MrScorpio May 2013 #63
My sincere condolences. Fuddnik May 2013 #64
My condolences to your family. n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2013 #65
So sorry for your loss. silverweb May 2013 #66
(((((((madfloridian))))))) WillyT May 2013 #67
my condolences to the MadFloridian family shireen May 2013 #68
So Sorry For Your Loss MadFloridan rbrnmw May 2013 #69
So sorry. Alcibiades May 2013 #70
So, so sorry to read this sad news Samantha May 2013 #71
Sincere condolences to you, your mom enlightenment May 2013 #72
Please give your mom a big hug from me. proud2BlibKansan May 2013 #73
.... kiva May 2013 #74
Heartfelt condolences Spirochete May 2013 #75
Vibes to all at this tough time. applegrove May 2013 #76
My condolences for your family's loss. subterranean May 2013 #77
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts tonight. nt Poll_Blind May 2013 #78
(((Condolences))) Arctic Dave May 2013 #79
Thank you for letting us know, FloriTexan. LiberalAndProud May 2013 #80
Deepest sympathys to your entire family... ReRe May 2013 #81
We are thinking of you, MadFloridian. May you be given strength in this difficult time. JDPriestly May 2013 #82
Heartfelt condolences to Mad and the family n/t Still Sensible May 2013 #83
Oh, my condolences to one of our best DUers and to you dear Cleita May 2013 #84
My sincere condolences... jaysunb May 2013 #85
My best to Mad and family. nm rhett o rick May 2013 #86
... Mnemosyne May 2013 #87
very sorry for your loss. nt Deep13 May 2013 #88
I'm so sorry ismnotwasm May 2013 #89
I'm so sorry to hear this -- condolences to Te whole Madfloridian family. nt tpsbmam May 2013 #90
I'm so sorry MadFlo OmahaBlueDog May 2013 #91
Oh... so sorry for your and Mad's loss... cui bono May 2013 #92
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family davekriss May 2013 #93
I'm so sorry to hear that. Lugnut May 2013 #94
I am so sorry! Rhiannon12866 May 2013 #95
So sorry to hear this. All our love and sympathy here at casa de calimary. calimary May 2013 #96
rip d_b May 2013 #97
Always love her threads AgingAmerican May 2013 #98
Thinking of you! Solly Mack May 2013 #99
I'm sorry for the loss. SoapBox May 2013 #100
Sympathies to MadFloridian and her entire family csziggy May 2013 #101
I'm So Sorry NikolaC May 2013 #102
I'm so sorry, Madfloridian. OnyxCollie May 2013 #103
Oh no. Our condolences. Egalitarian Thug May 2013 #104
Warmest thoughts to you and your mom suffragette May 2013 #105
Oh no! My thoughts and prayers go out to our beloved MadFloridian and your family. hedda_foil May 2013 #106
My condolences to your family. hay rick May 2013 #107
So very sorry to hear this. Hissyspit May 2013 #108
Peace and love be with your family and with our friend MadFloridian. This was so beautifully said by The Wielding Truth May 2013 #109
Please relay my deepest, most respectful condolences to her and to you and all the rest of . . . . Stinky The Clown May 2013 #110
Condolences to her and their family and loved ones. nt MADem May 2013 #111
I'm so sorry, FloriTexan. pacalo May 2013 #112
oh no! so sorry to hear :( Roland99 May 2013 #113
I'm very sorry. JohnnyLib2 May 2013 #114
I'm so sorry. PotatoChip May 2013 #115
condolances offered DonCoquixote May 2013 #116
Deeply sorry to hear of your loss. grantcart May 2013 #117
So very sorry to hear this news. stranger81 May 2013 #118
So sorry. Are_grits_groceries May 2013 #119
Deeply sorry for your loss. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #120
My sincere condolences babylonsister May 2013 #121
I'm sorry for your loss. cate94 May 2013 #122
I'm so sorry for your loss. onestepforward May 2013 #123
I am so sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences for your family's loss. HiPointDem May 2013 #124
My old friend MadFloridian! JNelson6563 May 2013 #125
Words cannot convey Bohunk68 May 2013 #126
my thoughts and wishes madfloridian! burnodo May 2013 #127
(((Hugs)))) may memories of happy times bring you peace peacebird May 2013 #128
Prayers and much love from my family to yours. woodsprite May 2013 #129
My condolences riqster May 2013 #130
I am so sorry life long demo May 2013 #131
Thank you for letting us know. n/t OneGrassRoot May 2013 #132
Keeping you all in my thoughts. intheflow May 2013 #133
So sorry for the loss. aquart May 2013 #134
Deepest condolences to all. cordelia May 2013 #135
My condolences to the entire family. smokey nj May 2013 #136
A loss for all cyclezealot May 2013 #137
Thank you FloriTexan FarPoint May 2013 #138
Peace and comfort to you and your family. Ruby the Liberal May 2013 #139
Please tell your Mom chervilant May 2013 #140
Very sorry for your loss. AnnieK401 May 2013 #141
rip otherone May 2013 #142
I am so sorry for your loss. Maraya1969 May 2013 #143
Gods speed... nradisic May 2013 #144
so sorry to hear it. barbtries May 2013 #145
My thoughts are with you. Very sorry to hear this. graham4anything May 2013 #146
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Please let your Mom know that the Bereavement Group is GreenPartyVoter May 2013 #147
condolences AsahinaKimi May 2013 #148
My condolences to your Mom and your whole family, FloriTexan. Little Star May 2013 #149
She's one of the all-time greats around here. TransitJohn May 2013 #150
My condolences to your entire family. Dorian Gray May 2013 #151
Oh no......... Marrah_G May 2013 #152
I am sorry to hear this. redwitch May 2013 #153
So sorry for your loss~ sheshe2 May 2013 #154
My condolences sellitman May 2013 #155
deepest sympathies rurallib May 2013 #156
Sorry for your loss. Raster May 2013 #157
Hugs idwiyo May 2013 #158
This is incredibly sad news. badhair77 May 2013 #159
Condolences... ljm2002 May 2013 #160
OOh..... I am so sorry to hear this. I remember her posts .... condolences to all. {{hug}} secondwind May 2013 #161
. LWolf May 2013 #162
I'm sorry for your loss. nt raccoon May 2013 #163
I am so sorry for your loss, FloriTexan and MadFloridian. So tragic. n/t FourScore May 2013 #164
sorry for your loss mad... madrchsod May 2013 #165
I am so sorry for your loss. Puglover May 2013 #166
Madfloridian, I am so very sorry. woo me with science May 2013 #167
So sorry to hear this mercuryblues May 2013 #168
Good vibes coming your way. formercia May 2013 #170
We're so sorry for your loss. mithnanthy May 2013 #171
sending love G_j May 2013 #172
My deepest sympathies.... AnneD May 2013 #173
My condolences. Peace. aikoaiko May 2013 #174
My deepest sympathy Le Taz Hot May 2013 #175
I'm so sorry for your loss warrior1 May 2013 #176
Deepest sympathy to the family. spedtr90 May 2013 #177
My deepest sympathy to MadFloridian and her family. SlimJimmy May 2013 #178
Oh no! rppper May 2013 #179
Thinking of you and your family. Brickbat May 2013 #180
so sorry to hear this--may you and your family find stregth dembotoz May 2013 #181
Our sincerest condolences. TinkerTot55 May 2013 #182
My best vibes to your family TheKentuckian May 2013 #183
My deepest sympathies. CrispyQ May 2013 #184
So sorry for you loss, and what a beautiful tribute to your Dad from you. Fla Dem May 2013 #185
My condolences for your loss. malthaussen May 2013 #186
You have our thoughts and prayors. Hold on to the love Tom Rinaldo May 2013 #187
deepest sympathies to you all. irisblue May 2013 #188
I'm so very sorry for your loss Demonaut May 2013 #189
Deepest sympathies to you and your family, MadFloridian. davsand May 2013 #190
How sad malaise May 2013 #191
Very sorry to hear of your family's loss. Divernan May 2013 #192
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. baldguy May 2013 #193
So very sorry for your loss Highway61 May 2013 #194
So sorry to hear of your loss. dixiegrrrrl May 2013 #195
My heart goes out to you MadFloridian devilgrrl May 2013 #196
My condolences to dear MadFloridian. She is a wonderful woman. Overseas May 2013 #197
So sorry to hear of your loss. Bluenorthwest May 2013 #198
I'm so sorry for your loss. sinkingfeeling May 2013 #199
I am so so so sorry DainBramaged May 2013 #200
My deepest sympathies Canuckistanian May 2013 #201
So very sorry. AndyA May 2013 #202
Such very sad news.... Sekhmets Daughter May 2013 #203
(( madfloridian )) blm May 2013 #204
I am so sorry to hear this. sabrina 1 May 2013 #205
My sincere condolences, FloriTexan SalmonChantedEvening May 2013 #206
Your mom is my inspiration and I'm so sorry for your loss. erinlough May 2013 #207
Aw no... I'm so sorry. redqueen May 2013 #208
Sincere condolences. go west young man May 2013 #209
Heartfelt condolences to you, your mom and the entire MadFloridian family flpoljunkie May 2013 #210
"Be of good hope in the face of death. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2013 #211
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to each and every one of you. n/t auntAgonist May 2013 #212
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. 11 Bravo May 2013 #213
Oh dear hootinholler May 2013 #214
My deepest sympathies to your family nt susanr516 May 2013 #215
Thoughts prayers and vibes Dragonbreathp9d May 2013 #216
I am sp sorry Irishonly May 2013 #217
I am so sorry. LoisB May 2013 #218
Very sorry for your loss. immoderate May 2013 #219
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, dmr May 2013 #220
So very sorry. All condolences to you, her and all your family n/t Bossy Monkey May 2013 #221
condolences for your loss and best wishes NoMoreWarNow May 2013 #222
Hugs nadinbrzezinski May 2013 #223
My condolences to the MadFloridian family. n/t xocet May 2013 #224
Thank you for letting us know. So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear dad AllyCat May 2013 #225
I'm sorry for your family's loss Blecht May 2013 #226
I'm so sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my thoughts. n/t ms liberty May 2013 #227
My condolences to your family - TBF May 2013 #228
My condolences Yo_Mama May 2013 #229
I'm so sorry, Mad. WilliamPitt May 2013 #230
All my condolences for your loss. Moostache May 2013 #231
oh, no. What a sorrow. librechik May 2013 #232
So sorry to hear this...our thoughts are with you... joeybee12 May 2013 #233
So sorry for the loss of your loved one, FloriTexan. Lars39 May 2013 #234
You are so special, MadFloridian. NCarolinawoman May 2013 #235
{{{{{{{{MF}}}}}}}}} DFW May 2013 #236
I'm very sorry to hear that. sibelian May 2013 #237
May you have only good memories. Eleanors38 May 2013 #238
Oh no! So very sorry for your loss. City Lights May 2013 #239
NOOOOOO!!!!!! tblue May 2013 #240
Deepest sympathies. The MadFloridian family is in my thoughts and prayers. MotherPetrie May 2013 #241
I'm very sorry for her loss NewJeffCT May 2013 #242
Thank you for letting us know tavalon May 2013 #243
I hope the warmth and caring of everyone here, gives you some comfort. Ninga May 2013 #244
My thoughts are with her and her family. nt Demo_Chris May 2013 #246
She has my sympathy for her loss Babel_17 May 2013 #247
Deepest sympathies to the family. nt Granny M May 2013 #248
Condolences. caseymoz May 2013 #249
My thoughts go out to the Floridian family. demmiblue May 2013 #250
I'm so sorry ewagner May 2013 #251
Condolences to the family of one of my very favorite DUers. bvar22 May 2013 #252
I'm so sorry Warpy May 2013 #253
Very sorry. She is one of my two favorite DU poster's and a passionate progressive. Peregrine Took May 2013 #254
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mc Mike May 2013 #255
Our deepest sympathies indepat May 2013 #256
Sorry to hear this. xxqqqzme May 2013 #257
I'm so sorry and sad to hear this Catherina May 2013 #258
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Tuesday Afternoon May 2013 #259
I'm very sorry to hear this... Phentex May 2013 #260
Dear MadFloridian & Family Larkspur May 2013 #261
My condolences to MadFloridian and family. n/t BuelahWitch May 2013 #262
I am so sorry for your loss. myrna minx May 2013 #263
my best thoughts to onethatcares May 2013 #264
Sorry for your loss. alfredo May 2013 #265
May he rest in peace. sulphurdunn May 2013 #266
Dear FloriTexan Iwillnevergiveup May 2013 #267
Oh no! MynameisBlarney May 2013 #268
I'm sorry fo your loss. mia May 2013 #269
I'm so sorry. You are all in my thoughts. Squinch May 2013 #270
.... glinda May 2013 #271
He will be greatly missed. farmbo May 2013 #272
I'm so sorry. Cross easy. nolabear May 2013 #273
So sorry for your loss. ~DeSwiss DeSwiss May 2013 #274
Heartfelt condolences. crickets May 2013 #275
peace and comfort to you and your whole family. PeaceNikki May 2013 #276
Bless your family. I am so sorry. Jakes Progress May 2013 #277
Please convey my condolences. lapfog_1 May 2013 #278
I'm so sorry for your loss cal04 May 2013 #279
Feeling bad hearing this news. truedelphi May 2013 #280
MF...All my thoughts are with you through this. So sorry to hear about Mr. MF. KoKo May 2013 #281
I am so sorry for your loss. Riley18 May 2013 #282
Blessings to you and family n/t joesdaughter May 2013 #283
So sorry Mad...... PassingFair May 2013 #284
My thoughts are with you MF. erodriguez May 2013 #285
I'm so sorry to hear about this. blackspade May 2013 #286
..... southerncrone May 2013 #287
May the wonderful memories get you and your family ... slipslidingaway May 2013 #288
My deepest condolences to you and your family davidpdx May 2013 #289
I am so sorry, Mad. RIP n/t mntleo2 May 2013 #290
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gman May 2013 #291
My deepest condolences to MadFloridian and her family Vadem May 2013 #292
Sorry for your loss ... brett_jv May 2013 #293
keeping you in our thoughts DainBramaged May 2013 #294
I'm very sorry for your loss. El Fuego May 2013 #295
Souls never die x darkangel218 May 2013 #296
So Sorry sandj845 May 2013 #297
I'm so, so sorry. FloridaJudy May 2013 #298
(((((((LOVE))))))) Octafish May 2013 #299
I'm so very sorry. <3 BeachBaby May 2013 #300
So very sorry for your loss. dgibby May 2013 #301
My Condolences The Magistrate May 2013 #302
Sorry. RagAss May 2013 #303
I'm so sorry. My sincerest condolences to all. nt Buns_of_Fire May 2013 #304
My condolences. necso May 2013 #305
Dear MadFloridian and family livetohike May 2013 #306
With deep sympathy. jwirr May 2013 #307
My condolences... JackRiddler May 2013 #308
I'm so sorry to hear of this. Please tell Mad we're keeping her in our thoughts! n/t pnwmom May 2013 #309
Madfloridian so sad to read this.... Enjoy your posts so much.... midnight May 2013 #310
best wishes to the MadFloridian family and Mad herself nt steve2470 May 2013 #311
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and MadFloridian are both in my thoughts. liberal_at_heart May 2013 #312

ScreamingMeemie

(68,918 posts)
8. I am so sorry for your loss...
Sun May 19, 2013, 11:29 PM
May 2013

Your mother has a special spot in the hearts of a lot of us Dean supporters.

Luminous Animal

(27,310 posts)
22. Please give Mad a hug from me. And thank you so much for letting us know about her and your loss.
Sun May 19, 2013, 11:37 PM
May 2013

Take car FloriTexan.

And a big hug to you.

Lone_Star_Dem

(28,158 posts)
24. This is breaks my heart.
Sun May 19, 2013, 11:38 PM
May 2013

I adore Madfloridian and I hate to hear of her, and your families, tragic loss.

My thoughts are with you all. I wish you peace during this difficult time in your lives.

progressoid

(49,991 posts)
27. Oh my.
Sun May 19, 2013, 11:41 PM
May 2013

Words can't express how I feel for you, your Mom and your family. You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers.

TygrBright

(20,760 posts)
29. Holding your family in the Light
Sun May 19, 2013, 11:42 PM
May 2013

How many lives your Dad touched, I could not begin to guess. But that it was many, I can tell easily, because of the strength and courage of those he loved and who love him.

That love does not die, and it will never leave you.

respectfully,
Bright

LeftInTX

(25,364 posts)
30. I'm so sorry
Sun May 19, 2013, 11:45 PM
May 2013


MadFloridian always has excellent posts, especially about charter schools.

And I'm so sorry about the loss of your father.
 

AnotherMcIntosh

(11,064 posts)
48. Deepest sympathy to you and yours.
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:04 AM
May 2013

Your parents, of course, have touched many lives and been a positive influence.

 

Smarmie Doofus

(14,498 posts)
50. Regrets and my best vibes on the way to MadFlo and her great family.
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:05 AM
May 2013

Thanks to DadFloridian and your family for sharing MadFlo's wisdom with us over the last few years.

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
245. Then that is a blessed thing
Mon May 20, 2013, 02:11 PM
May 2013

A smile in the midst of such a hard thing is precious and completely okay.

H2O Man

(73,558 posts)
51. I will.
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:07 AM
May 2013

I will go out to my sweat lodge in the morning.

Please tell your Mom that I'm thinking of her.

loudsue

(14,087 posts)
52. That is so sad. I'm so sorry.
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:08 AM
May 2013

Please give your mom a big hug and pass one around the family. She is such a great person, and I hate that she and her family are having to go through this loss. I am sorry for your loss, Floritexan.

Thank you for passing on the news.

Lydia Leftcoast

(48,217 posts)
54. Dear MadFloridian
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:14 AM
May 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. You have been a valiant fighter for teachers and public education, but take whatever time you need to heal.

Peace and comfort to you.

mountain grammy

(26,623 posts)
58. My sympathies to you and your family.
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:16 AM
May 2013

Madfloridian's posts have been some of my favorites. My heart goes out to her.

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
71. So, so sorry to read this sad news
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:41 AM
May 2013

I am sure Mr. MadFloridian was a wonderful person, and I am sad to read of his passing.

Sam

LiberalAndProud

(12,799 posts)
80. Thank you for letting us know, FloriTexan.
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:51 AM
May 2013

Of course you know your mom is a treasure. Please send her my sincere condolences, and a hug too.

And for you, as well.

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
81. Deepest sympathys to your entire family...
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:53 AM
May 2013

... I wish you all love and strength in the coming days.

JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)
82. We are thinking of you, MadFloridian. May you be given strength in this difficult time.
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:58 AM
May 2013

MadFloridian, you are one of my favorites. Stay strong.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
84. Oh, my condolences to one of our best DUers and to you dear
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:59 AM
May 2013

for your father's passing. May he rest in peace.

calimary

(81,304 posts)
96. So sorry to hear this. All our love and sympathy here at casa de calimary.
Mon May 20, 2013, 01:27 AM
May 2013

Absolutely we will keep your whole family in our prayers.

We love you, MadFloridian.

hedda_foil

(16,375 posts)
106. Oh no! My thoughts and prayers go out to our beloved MadFloridian and your family.
Mon May 20, 2013, 01:41 AM
May 2013

She has been a special online friend of mine and many others here since the Dean campaign in 2003. I am very sorry to learn of your family's loss. Your mother is a very special lady and I am sure her husband was equally special to have shared his life with her. MadFloridian, i am so sorry for your loss.

Your friend,

Hedda

The Wielding Truth

(11,415 posts)
109. Peace and love be with your family and with our friend MadFloridian. This was so beautifully said by
Mon May 20, 2013, 02:15 AM
May 2013

patrice, so I will borrow her words to say want I feel.

Stinky The Clown

(67,807 posts)
110. Please relay my deepest, most respectful condolences to her and to you and all the rest of . . . .
Mon May 20, 2013, 02:25 AM
May 2013

. . . . their family. Your mom is one who I respect greatly.

DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)
116. condolances offered
Mon May 20, 2013, 03:34 AM
May 2013

I can only wish the best, but keep in mind, even though we are in cyberspace, and even though some of us butt heads, there are people that care about and respect you here.

Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts)
119. So sorry.
Mon May 20, 2013, 04:01 AM
May 2013

Wish there was something more to do or say.
Thinking of her and wishing all of you strength and peace.


JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)
125. My old friend MadFloridian!
Mon May 20, 2013, 05:20 AM
May 2013

I am so very, very sorry to hear this! MadF is such a kind hearted soul. Always a kind word of encouragement for me during my political adventures!

Your mom is in my thoughts. Please let her know many here send their sympathy and encouragement.

Hugs to you and your family,
Julie

Bohunk68

(1,364 posts)
126. Words cannot convey
Mon May 20, 2013, 05:28 AM
May 2013

what one often feels deep in the heart. In my morning prayers for the whole family.

life long demo

(1,113 posts)
131. I am so sorry
Mon May 20, 2013, 05:53 AM
May 2013

MadFloridian, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. FloriTexan thank you for letting us know of the heart break your family is going through. Sincere sympathy to you all.

intheflow

(28,476 posts)
133. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
Mon May 20, 2013, 06:03 AM
May 2013

MadFloridian is a very good woman and it grieves me to hear of her grief.

aquart

(69,014 posts)
134. So sorry for the loss.
Mon May 20, 2013, 06:05 AM
May 2013

And so glad that your lives have been spent with such a good man. It's going to be a really rough year. Make no major decisions (even though it seems you have to). Do whatever makes you feel better no matter how silly. Be prepared for all kinds of idiot illnesses. Grief crashes the immune system.

There's no way through it but through it.

And DU is an amazingly good place to vent.

cyclezealot

(4,802 posts)
137. A loss for all
Mon May 20, 2013, 06:25 AM
May 2013

Mad Floridian exhibited depth of knowledge in a world bent on sloganeering .
Our thoughts are with your family and Mad Floridian will be missed.

FarPoint

(12,409 posts)
138. Thank you FloriTexan
Mon May 20, 2013, 06:37 AM
May 2013

for the update.

Our DU community will be there for her and her family. My condolences to MadFloridian...

chervilant

(8,267 posts)
140. Please tell your Mom
Mon May 20, 2013, 06:44 AM
May 2013

that I wish I could give her a big hug, that her DU fans vastly outnumber her detractors, and that her valuable posts have helped me make some key decisions about pursuing a career in teaching.

Maraya1969

(22,482 posts)
143. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mon May 20, 2013, 07:05 AM
May 2013

May the peace that passes understanding be with your family now and always.


barbtries

(28,798 posts)
145. so sorry to hear it.
Mon May 20, 2013, 07:11 AM
May 2013

madfloridian is one of my favorites here. wishing your entire family peace, love and comfort

GreenPartyVoter

(72,377 posts)
147. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Please let your Mom know that the Bereavement Group is
Mon May 20, 2013, 07:28 AM
May 2013

available to her any time she needs it. (And for you too, if you are interested!)

Marrah_G

(28,581 posts)
152. Oh no.........
Mon May 20, 2013, 07:40 AM
May 2013

I'm so sorry to hear this. Your mom is one of my favorite people from DU. She is a treasure. Please tell her I am thinking off her.

badhair77

(4,218 posts)
159. This is incredibly sad news.
Mon May 20, 2013, 07:58 AM
May 2013

MadFloridian has been watching out for those of us in public education for a long time. Please let us know if there is something we can do for her now. My condolences to you, your mother, and the entire family.

mercuryblues

(14,532 posts)
168. So sorry to hear this
Mon May 20, 2013, 08:46 AM
May 2013

My thoughts to your family through this difficult time. May you find the strength in each other to lift each other up.

AnneD

(15,774 posts)
173. My deepest sympathies....
Mon May 20, 2013, 08:56 AM
May 2013

for you at the loss of a father and to MadFloridian, at the loss of her husband and companion. Being a person working in the education arena, I have read her posts for some years now and always with anticipation. She always fights with heart. I am sorry to hear her heart is aching now. My best wishes to your family.

Brickbat

(19,339 posts)
180. Thinking of you and your family.
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:16 AM
May 2013

MadFloridian is one of the good ones; DadFloridian must have been pretty special. May your memories be a comfort.

dembotoz

(16,807 posts)
181. so sorry to hear this--may you and your family find stregth
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:17 AM
May 2013

I am sure you know this
but your mother is a treasure

TinkerTot55

(198 posts)
182. Our sincerest condolences.
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:20 AM
May 2013

A truly difficult time, but glad he could be home with those he loved.
Your mom is very special to us.
And so is her family.

Fla Dem

(23,688 posts)
185. So sorry for you loss, and what a beautiful tribute to your Dad from you.
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:27 AM
May 2013

What greater achievement can parents and spouses strive for, but in the end to be remembered as a Great Husband and Great Dad.

Peace be with you and your family.

malthaussen

(17,202 posts)
186. My condolences for your loss.
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:32 AM
May 2013

I will think of Mr. Floridian when next I raise a glass to absent friends.

-- Mal

Tom Rinaldo

(22,913 posts)
187. You have our thoughts and prayors. Hold on to the love
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:34 AM
May 2013

love never dies, hold on to it. Mad, I am thinking of you. I have known you here so in a way I knew your husband also since he was so much part of you. I have no doubt your family is lovely and tight around you now.

davsand

(13,421 posts)
190. Deepest sympathies to you and your family, MadFloridian.
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:36 AM
May 2013

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.



Laura

Divernan

(15,480 posts)
192. Very sorry to hear of your family's loss.
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:37 AM
May 2013

I have always had the greatest admiration for MadFloridian's contributions to this forum.

Overseas

(12,121 posts)
197. My condolences to dear MadFloridian. She is a wonderful woman.
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:49 AM
May 2013

I've learned a lot from her and thank her for her wisdom.

 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
198. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Mon May 20, 2013, 10:04 AM
May 2013

MadFloridian's posts are a highlight of DU, I send all good thoughts to you all.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
203. Such very sad news....
Mon May 20, 2013, 10:16 AM
May 2013

Please accept my condolences for your entire family. You and your Mom will be in my thoughts.

SalmonChantedEvening

(31,952 posts)
206. My sincere condolences, FloriTexan
Mon May 20, 2013, 10:28 AM
May 2013

MadFloridian has been a good friend to me for years. May your pain be lessened by the love in your hearts.

RIP Mr. MadFloridian.

 

Tierra_y_Libertad

(50,414 posts)
211. "Be of good hope in the face of death.
Mon May 20, 2013, 11:24 AM
May 2013
"Be of good hope in the face of death. Believe in this one truth for certain, that no evil can befall a good man either in life or death, and that his fate is not a matter of indifference to the Gods." - Socrates

hootinholler

(26,449 posts)
214. Oh dear
Mon May 20, 2013, 11:40 AM
May 2013

My heartfelt condolences. The great husband and father comment smell of a life well lived and loved. Peace to your family in these times.

dmr

(28,347 posts)
220. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:05 PM
May 2013

love leaves a memory no one can steal. (an old Irish saying)


I have much admiration for MF, and am so sorry for her loss. My condolences to you and your family.


AllyCat

(16,189 posts)
225. Thank you for letting us know. So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear dad
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:46 PM
May 2013

Hugs to MadFloridian on the loss of her husband.

Blecht

(3,803 posts)
226. I'm sorry for your family's loss
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:48 PM
May 2013

Your mother's posts are always something I look forward to reading.

TBF

(32,063 posts)
228. My condolences to your family -
Mon May 20, 2013, 12:50 PM
May 2013

I think very highly of your mom and her writing skills. Peace and comfort to you both at this very sad time.

Moostache

(9,895 posts)
231. All my condolences for your loss.
Mon May 20, 2013, 01:08 PM
May 2013

I hope that days ahead bring you peace and happy memories for the times you were able to share.

librechik

(30,674 posts)
232. oh, no. What a sorrow.
Mon May 20, 2013, 01:09 PM
May 2013

My condolences to MadFloridian's family, which must be devastated by this loss.

Lars39

(26,109 posts)
234. So sorry for the loss of your loved one, FloriTexan.
Mon May 20, 2013, 01:16 PM
May 2013

Please convey our condolences and a big hug to your mother for us.

DFW

(54,403 posts)
236. {{{{{{{{MF}}}}}}}}}
Mon May 20, 2013, 01:31 PM
May 2013

She had told me privately that things were not good a while ago. I had no idea how not good.

Sorry, words fail me for now.

sibelian

(7,804 posts)
237. I'm very sorry to hear that.
Mon May 20, 2013, 01:35 PM
May 2013

My commiserations to the family. MadFloridian has been a very long-standing presence on this board... I hope she can heal soon.

best wishes...

xxx

s

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
243. Thank you for letting us know
Mon May 20, 2013, 02:07 PM
May 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad he passed easily but now comes the hard part for all of you.

I consider Madfloridian to be one of the best here, continually fighting for what's right especially in the arena of education.

Warpy

(111,269 posts)
253. I'm so sorry
Mon May 20, 2013, 02:53 PM
May 2013

We're all sort of a dysfunctional family here and we're here if you or MadFloridian need us for anything.

Peregrine Took

(7,414 posts)
254. Very sorry. She is one of my two favorite DU poster's and a passionate progressive.
Mon May 20, 2013, 02:59 PM
May 2013

Hope she can find some solace from her grief and she can always find a shoulder to cry on or just chat here at DU.

Catherina

(35,568 posts)
258. I'm so sorry and sad to hear this
Mon May 20, 2013, 03:53 PM
May 2013

I'm so sorry, so sad to heart this. Please accept my condolences for you and your whole family. Please give Mad my love and a big hug.

 

Larkspur

(12,804 posts)
261. Dear MadFloridian & Family
Mon May 20, 2013, 04:48 PM
May 2013

My deepest sympathies for your loss. May your husband/father rest in peace.

onethatcares

(16,169 posts)
264. my best thoughts to
Mon May 20, 2013, 05:30 PM
May 2013

the MadFloridian family, from Onethatcares in St. Pete

May you have solace in his lifes work and ways.

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
267. Dear FloriTexan
Mon May 20, 2013, 05:54 PM
May 2013

I think you con get an idea of how well thought of your mom is here at this extended family. Very sad to hear about your loss, but know that many people hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you all.

truedelphi

(32,324 posts)
280. Feeling bad hearing this news.
Mon May 20, 2013, 07:47 PM
May 2013

My deep condolences to your mom and the rest of your family, and thank you for letting us know this.

KoKo

(84,711 posts)
281. MF...All my thoughts are with you through this. So sorry to hear about Mr. MF.
Mon May 20, 2013, 07:51 PM
May 2013
You have friends and supporters here who are with you in our thoughts.
Senting Supportive (((vibes))) your way.

Regards and another
KoKo

blackspade

(10,056 posts)
286. I'm so sorry to hear about this.
Mon May 20, 2013, 09:55 PM
May 2013

My thoughts are with you and my favorite mad Floridian.
I'm so sorry for your loss.

Peace

 

darkangel218

(13,985 posts)
296. Souls never die x
Tue May 21, 2013, 12:12 PM
May 2013

Madfloridian, you will see him again.


Please realize that. Spirits are eternal, and your husband is now smiling back at you. Please know he has actually never left you x

FloridaJudy

(9,465 posts)
298. I'm so, so sorry.
Wed May 22, 2013, 08:07 AM
May 2013

I didn't know him well, but he was one of my Facebook gaming buddies. He always struck me as a funny, smart, kind man. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. I can't even begin to imagine how much they must miss him.

Octafish

(55,745 posts)
299. (((((((LOVE)))))))
Wed May 22, 2013, 09:14 AM
May 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences.

Prayers and wishes for strength, peace and love for you and yours, MadFloridian.

Through your wise words, I have learned you and your family are truly remarkable and kind people.

necso

(3,416 posts)
305. My condolences.
Wed May 22, 2013, 12:06 PM
May 2013

And while I'm sure that nothing can make up for the loss, perhaps there is some small comfort that can come from the community's appreciation of her tireless passion and dedication to activism.

livetohike

(22,145 posts)
306. Dear MadFloridian and family
Thu May 23, 2013, 04:44 PM
May 2013

My sympathy on the loss of your husband May all the good memories of his life help to bring you comfort and peace.

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