My Mother has passed

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Jim Cohen
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My Mother has passed

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My Mother, Marie Cohen, passed away early this morning. Many of my steel pals know of the long and sometimes arduous path of declining health that she had over the past 5 years and my efforts to try to keep her together. But we all know how the story ends, sooner or later, in her case just a week after her 92nd birthday. Thanks for all your well-wishes over the years. At least she did not suffer at the end and I'm grateful that my brother and two sisters and some of their children, and of course my wonderfully supportive wife, Jane, could be with us yesterday and today. Now time for a few deep breaths...
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Jim, so sorry to hear of your loss.
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Post by Darvin Willhoite »

Sorry to hear this Jim, we all know it's coming, but we're never ready.
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Post by Rick Barnhart »

I'm very sorry to hear this, Jim. I'll be thinking about you and your family.
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Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
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Post by Fred Justice »

Jim I'm sorry for your loss.
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Post by Sandra Scott-Wall »

Scotty and Mary as well as the entire Scott family sends our condolences to you and your family. We are all very sorry for your loss.
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Post by DG Whitley »

Jim, my sincere deepest condolences on your loss. As Darvin stated, we all know it is coming sooner or later for each of us, but nothing really prepares you when it happens. My prayers for you and your family.
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Post by Roy Rosetta »

Jim we are so very sad to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family have mine and Barbara's heartfelt condolences. We'll keep you and your family in our prayers.
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Post by Donna Dodd »

What more could a mother ask for?
She lived long enough to see her children grow up to become adults, to marry, to become parents, and teach her grandchildren of love & life. And, finally, she saw you and your siblings' strength in her own last five years of declining health.

It's a very tough chapter to close.
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Post by Carl Williams »

Jim,
My sincere condolences for the family at this very difficult time. Carl
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Post by Ron Whitworth »

Jim,
My sincere deepest condolences on your loss
to you & your family.
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Post by Mike Perlowin RIP »

My condolences Jim. This must be hard for you. But she lived a long full life, saw you become a great musician, and didn't suffer at the end.

I hope the love and support of all your friends here and elsewhere helps you get through this difficult time.
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Post by Billy Easton »

Jim
Meriul and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. It is tough to lose your mother. May you find peace in her passing.

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Post by Jerry Van Hoose »

Jim, please accept my sincere condolences regarding the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Jim
Sincere condolences from Ann and Myself.
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Post by Spencer Scott »

Jim.
We send our condolences to you and your family
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Post by Jon Light (deceased) »

Time, indeed, for some deep breaths.
I'm sorry for your loss, Jim.
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Post by Marco Schouten »

Jim,

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.
I wish you and your family a lot of strength and love.
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Post by Scott Duckworth »

My heartfelt condolences to you Jim.
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Our heartfelt condolences go to you and your family, Jim.
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Post by Craig Stock »

Prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
Regards, Craig

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Jim, My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Post by Fred Amendola »

I'm very sorry for your loss, Jim.
Thoughts and prayers.
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Post by Dale Rottacker »

Jim so sorry for you and your family...