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Post by Lonnie on May 6, 2017 6:16:25 GMT -5
I'm at Fairview Southdale hospital. The doctors say I have a few hours to maybe a day or two. Internal bleeding from the same ulcer that they cauterized in Duluth last week.
Patti's email address is ppatton21 at hotmail . She will be slow in responding for a while.
I'll miss reading The Book Thief.
I'll miss the Vikings winning the Superbowl, but then, I could have lived forever and still not seen that.
I love each and every one of you. You have enriched my life beyond measure, and it's been a ton of fun. Thank you, God will take take it from here.
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Post by coachdoc on May 6, 2017 6:19:16 GMT -5
Your strength through this has been an inspiration, Lonnie.
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Post by millring on May 6, 2017 6:21:16 GMT -5
I can't thank you enough for taking the time to come out and meet me last week. I'll treasure the meeting forever.
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Post by Dub on May 6, 2017 6:32:03 GMT -5
Oh God, no! We love you, Lonnie, and our prayers continue. Knowing you has been a remarkable and wonderful experience we will always cherish.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2017 6:33:42 GMT -5
Put in a good word for us. Love.
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Post by Lonnie on May 6, 2017 6:35:37 GMT -5
Put in a good word for us. Love. Now that's funny right there, thanks, Tom. |
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Post by fauxmaha on May 6, 2017 7:03:04 GMT -5
Oh, damn, Lonnie.
I wish we'd had more time together, but I'll always have great memories of the Idiot Jams. Your "Walking in Memphis" at the Legion Hall last year was one for the ages.
You've been amazing through this. Much love to you and Patti.
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Post by kenlarsson on May 6, 2017 7:10:49 GMT -5
I'm heartsick to hear this Lonnie. Much love to you and yours.
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Post by Marshall on May 6, 2017 7:13:05 GMT -5
My God.
a lyric
"Mark is always there when you need a friend.
Or so he was
The body failed him but never his spirit
Now he's gone from us
I lie awake at night and stare at the ceiling
It's just not fair
That some find happiness. Some find sorrow
More than their share
Drift away, down this river
Try to be strong
Sometimes we fight the current
You've known it all along
Drift away, down this river
Have faith and be strong
Caught up in the current
The river plays it's song"
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Post by Fingerplucked on May 6, 2017 7:13:40 GMT -5
Lonnie, your strength and courage throughout this ordeal has been remarkable. You will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew you.
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Post by drlj on May 6, 2017 7:14:16 GMT -5
Lonnie, I cannot begin to tell you how much knowing you and finally getting to meet you has meant to me.
God bless you.
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Post by Village Idiot on May 6, 2017 7:18:06 GMT -5
We have been entirely blessed by having you among us, Lonnie. A guy like you hanging out with the likes of us is such a treat, and you're loved by everyone here.
You are right. God will take it from here, and we'll all meet again some day.
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Post by jdd2 on May 6, 2017 7:27:58 GMT -5
Pax vobis - Peace be with you.
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Post by t-bob on May 6, 2017 7:34:30 GMT -5
Lonnie
I was lucky and talked with you/Patti at the train depot Vinton IJ2016. You enriched my soul... it was wonderful conversation.
Godspeed
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Post by brucemacneill on May 6, 2017 7:34:35 GMT -5
May you find peace and comfort. At least unlike most others you are a part of recorded history. Your name, life and accomplishments are stored for posterity. The Internet has given you a form of immortality. Take heart in that knowledge that your life is not lost.
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Post by Doug on May 6, 2017 7:40:08 GMT -5
Lonnie, I'll miss you.
I'll miss the help and tips you've given so freely to us less talented.
Most of all I'll miss a friend.
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on May 6, 2017 7:42:46 GMT -5
God bless you Lonnie.
Mike
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Post by drlj on May 6, 2017 7:47:00 GMT -5
Lonnie, I hope you can feel the tremendous love that is being sent your way by everyone on this forum and by all who have been fortunate enough to call you friend.
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Post by theevan on May 6, 2017 7:50:02 GMT -5
Love and hugs, Lonnie. All else will fall in time, except those things that cannot die...that kind of love.
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Post by sekhmet on May 6, 2017 7:51:44 GMT -5
Lonnie. Hail and farewell. Larry and I join the legions of people who love you and Patti. You will always be a hero to me. We will all be along eventually and we'll look for you in the musician's section. I'm sure there is a special section, right? My tenderest hugs.
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