Daughter of Ill Senator Dick Durbin dies

[murielm99]

Source: cbs2chicago.com

Joe Shoemaker, Communications Director for U.S. Senator Dick Durbin issued the following statement on the death of the Durbin's oldest daughter.

"Christine Ann Durbin, daughter of Senator Dick Durbin and Loretta Durbin passed away today from complications relating to a congenital heart condition. Chris Durbin, 40, fought a heroic lifelong battle with heart disease and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family."

Read more: http://cbs2chicago.com/local/dick.durbin.Christine.2.854220.html

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My condolences to our wonderful Senator and his family.

[dennis4868]

1. terrible news...

:-(

[Olney Blue]

2. My condolences to the Durbin family.

[Kittycat]

3. God this is awful

:(

[zanne]

4. That is just so sad. nt

[democrank]

5. Rest in peace, Christine Ann.

What sad news.

[shadowknows69]

6. So young so sad.

RIP.

[Occam Bandage]

7. Oh, that's sad.

[lamp_shade]

8. Oh my

[madmax]

9. Condolences to the Durbin family

[babylonsister]

10. Aww, my heart goes out to the Durbins. Very sad. nt

[AbbeyRoad]

11. Oh, no. That's really sad news.

As you said, murielm99, my condolences go out to our Senator along with the entire Durbin family.

[rebel with a cause]

12. I have never met Senator Durbin but love him just the same.

He has done a great job here in Illinois and if he should somehow lose on Tuesday, I would take to the street screaming. But I am counting on Chicago to keep us under his protection.

I feel very saddened by the news that Christine Durbin died today. My heart goes out to Senator Durbin, his wife and their other children and to her husband and son. May there be peace in knowing that her death frees her from the pain that she has endured throughout her life, and that she is at last at rest. I can only imagine the pain that comes from losing ones child, and it is a pain I hope not to endure. I do know the pain of losing a mother, and so I really feel empathy for her son. Words cannot say the sorrow that this family feels today, and I won't even try.

[murielm99]

17. I've met him and his wife.

I've had my picture taken with him.

He has had a home for years in our state capitol. He actually LIVES there, unlike some Washington politicians.

In addition to fulfilling his duties in Washington, Durbin is very active and supportive of grassroots politics. That is how I know him. Durbin understands the importance of building and sustaining the party from the most basic to the highest levels.

[rebel with a cause]

42. Yes, I am from Illinois also and know his history.

He was trained by our late great Paul Simon who lived in my area. Durbin comes down here every so often, has an office here, but due to my illness I have never met him. I have met his office personal. ;)

He was suppose to come down with Obama in 2004, but there was an emergency vote in Congress and he did not make it. I hated that I missed meeting him then. He has been down here several times since then, but I have no transportation to go see him plus my health prevents me from attending rallies and such where I would have to stand. (not much public transportation in small towns and none taking you from my town to another one unless you can afford a taxi.)

Both Durbin and my congressional representive Jerry Costello grew up in East St. Louis, which I find interesting. Durbin does now live in Springfield. I try not to send him messages anymore, since I was actively talking to both his office here and the one in Springfield there for a while. My daughter came to the conclusion that he would think I was stalking him. :rofl:

[never cry wolf]

57. This is sooo sad, I love my Senator!

I thought he was a downstate native, from Springfield of not too far from there... Just got back from to the NW burbs from Champaign, Dads night for the Marching Illini Dads so this is the first I have heard.... Peace to the Durbin family...

[nancyr]

13. Very sad.

Nothing can compare with losing a child.

[stillcool]

14. that is so sad.

[ejbr]

15. condolences n/t

[Hawkeye-X]

16. My condolences to Sen Durbin.

May her memory be for a blessing. (Old Jewish custom)

[Critters2]

18. Thank you for posting this, muriel.

I'd been in meetings all day, and hadn't heard this.

My heart goes out to our senator and his family. How difficult for them all.

[dhill926]

19. so much sad news for Illinois folks lately.....

too bad Christine and Studs won't be around for the celebration.....

[Ellen Forradalom]

20. Oh no! How awful!

I love Dick Durbin. My condolences to him and his family.

[Danmel]

21. How sad

Deepest condolences to the Durbin family

[maddezmom]

22. so sad

condolences to the family. :(

[mokawanis]

23. Sorry to hear this

Only 40. What a shame. Condolences to family and friends.

[emdee]

24. So sorry for Dick Durbin and family...he's a stand-up guy. nt

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[sellitman]

25. Deepest condolences.

As a parent I cannot imagine.

[JDwho]

26. So sorry, prayers to his family. I can not imagine such.

[The Shadow]

27. Very Sad

My condolences to you Senator Durbin and your family

[SalmonChantedEvening]

28. Condolences to Senator Durbin and his family.

:cry: :hug:

[Mind_your_head]

29. My heartfelt condolences Mr. & Mrs. Durbin. eom

[rosesaylavee]

30. My condolences to his family.

What a sad sad thing.

[BeyondThePale]

31. As the parent of a heart kid, it really hits home...

Our thoughts go out to the Senator and his family.

[Window]

32. Sincere condolences to the Durbin family and friends.

[whistle]

33. My deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers go to the Durbin family

[DogPoundPup]

34. Devastating news...How horrible for the Durbin Family

My thoughts are with them ~

[emilyg]

35. So sad.

[TKolmsi]

36. How very sad; may she rest in peace.

[PatSeg]

37. How truly sad

[Va Lefty]

38. Very sad

My thoughts go out to the Durbin family

[grace0418]

39. Oh, that is terrible. I am so sorry to hear that news.

Senator Durbin is such a good man through and through, and it pains me greatly to think of the pain he and his family must be enduring right now. Rest in peace, Chris. My condolences to your family.

[Raine]

40. Much sympathy to the family nt

[rasputin1952]

41. Sad. so sad...

My thoughts and prayers to the Durbin family, may the pain be swiftly gone, and the healing come quickly.




In the early morning rain,
another daughter died today,
each must go their own way,
in the early morning rain.

[lonestarnot]

43. So very sad.

I am sorry Sir.

[stlsaxman]

44. so very, very sad.

Condolences to all the Durbins.

[blm]

45. Peace to you and your family, dear Senator Durbin.

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[ThatsMyBarack]

46. So sad.

My prayers and condolences go out to the Durbin family. O8)

[Jack Rabbit]

47. ((()))

Pebbelz.com

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

48. This is heartbreaking

He is one of my favorite senators. My deepest condolences to him and his family.

[madrchsod]

49. that`s just to sad ....

he`s is the man who has helped guide barack to the brink of the presidency and his daughter dies...sometimes i wonder about our fate

[melody]

50. What a horrible thing to happen to someone who has given so much of himself

That's just horribly sad.

[grannylib]

51. How very sad...my thoughts and prayers are with Senator Durbin, his wife,

and all who loved their daughter.
Nothing worse than losing a child.

[wisteria]

52. Very sad news, My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Nothing could be more heartbreaking then losing a child.

[Trajan]

53. The most horrific thing for a parent ....

is to bury their own child ....

My family wants to extend our deepest sympathies to the Durbins in their time of sorrow.

There are no further words that can suffice ....

[lenegal]

54. How very sad.

Rest in Peace, Christine

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

55. Deepest condolences to our beloved Senator and his family

We mourn their loss.

[GinaMaria]

56. So sorry for your loss Senator and Mrs. Durbin

[LeftishBrit]

58. That is awful. So sorry to hear it.

[Union Yes]

59. Sen. Dick Durbin's daughter dies

Source: CNN

CNN) -- The daughter of Sen. Dick Durbin died Saturday from a congenital heart condition, the Illinois Democrat's office said.

"Chris Durbin, 40, fought a heroic lifelong battle with heart disease and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Durbin family," said Durbin's spokesman, Joe Shoemaker.

Chris Durbin worked for 16 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington.

Survivors include her husband, Marty Johnson, and son, Alex.

Her death comes as Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate, seeks a third term in Tuesday's general election.

Funeral arrangements for his daughter were not immediately announced.





Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/01/dick.durbin.daughter/index.html

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Heartfelt condolences to a great Senator and his family at this very difficult time.

May she rest in peace.

Peace

[louis-t]

60. How sad. He is one of my favorites.

A real classy guy.

[Union Yes]

62. Aye, he is my Senator and a great American.

He's already got my vote from early voting. As if thats important at a time like this.

Your right though, he is a class act all the way.

[Kookaburra]

61. My heart goes out to the Senator and his family.

[LosinIt]

63. Oh No!

Heartfelt sorrow for the Senator and his family.

[orbitalman]

64. You just hate to see this happen....

to such a stalwart American family. Our deepest sympathies.

[TheCowsCameHome]

65. How very sad - My deepest condolences to Dick and his family.

[bdamomma]

66. oh how horrible

my deepest sympathy to Senator Durbin and his family.

[bitchkitty]

67. R.I.P. Christine Ann. n/t

[crim son]

68. I can't imagine surviving the death of one of my children.

My heart goes out to the family.