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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Douglas has asked that I let the members here know that due to a personal tragedy in the family, he will not be partcipating for awhile. He requests that you NOT PM him or e-mail him, or call. Please allow our friend time to grieve, and respect his wishes. He will return when he feels ready.
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dw...1229da0ab.html

Cole used his mother's last name.
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Douglas Mariani is his cf name

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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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God, that's just terrible.

My prayers and condolences.:sadange l:

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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Very sad
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Truly sad. I'm so sorry.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Prayers go out for him and his family.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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I cannot even imagine....
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We are so sorry. Doug we will miss you for a while, but you will be in our thoughts.
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Very sorry to hear about this sad news.
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Bad - Bad deal for all those involved,

a prayer for you and your family,


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I'm at a loss for words...
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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don't even know what to say..... for ALL those involved
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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Really sorry to hear that.
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