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Last weekend a colleague was killed in an automobile accident, along with two of her daughters.
She had just dropped her husband off to work and was on her way home.
She was hit head on by a drunk driver.
I knew her, but I didn't "really" know her. My dealings with her were always pleasant, as she was a very cheery and helpful sort. Very friendly and outgoing.
Today I found out that her remaining two children are in the hospital, one fighting for her life -- lapsing in and out of a coma.
One of the children will be buried tomorrow. I believe it's her eldest daughter.
My colleague was a contractor and had no health insurance.
One of her coworkers said to me today that he found it beyond belief that a household that included a married woman who worked two jobs and her mate had no health insurance. I was dumbfounded that he said that. He also told me that the funeral home is being completely heartless, callous and cruel as they are demanding that her family pay $9K up front for the funeral arrangements.
Perhaps that's the general view out there by some, re: the insurance speculation. But a huge majority of us know better.
My heart goes out to the remaining family members - especially the husband. I can't imagine how he's getting through this.
An email went out late this afternoon asking for donations. One can either donate to the bank or the funeral home. Fuck the funeral home. I plan to donate Monday morning at a local branch.
This is one of my many reasons why it is IMPERATIVE that we get the Democrats into the White House.
I have faith in them doing the right thing on health care.
The Republicans are too busy mocking good people who actually try to help their fellow man.
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