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In reply to the discussion: My father died Sunday night [View all]glinda
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May good memories bring you peace. You have provided care and love to your parents...
Frustratedlady
Oct 2014
#6
Something else to think about is Gulf chems and Fracking chems....similar compounds.
glinda
Oct 2014
#65
Agreed, everything you read to begin with says it is disease that strikes older people ...
slipslidingaway
Oct 2014
#116
glinda, I am so sorry for your loss. that generation is gold. i hate to hear each time one goes.
roguevalley
Oct 2014
#72
My dad, also a WW II veteran (Marine Raider, 1st Marine Division) died of ALS in 2000.
catbyte
Oct 2014
#85
I am sorry for your tremendous loss. And I agree with your closing thought.
marble falls
Oct 2014
#103