COVID super spreading family we know **Our friend has passed away**

[dvcgirl67]

Dan, I’m so very sorry for your loss. He fought the good fight. May his memory be a blessing to his family and to dear friends like you.

 

[SaintsManiac]

So very sorry, @Dan Murphy.

 

[22Tink]

Our good friend passed away about an hour ago. He had been moved to the hospice area of the hospital as the medical folks said that was basically what they were doing for him the past few days. and they want to free up the ICU's for more COVID's.

And as with so many hundreds of thousands of other people who have died from the COVID over the past almost year now, no family or friends allowed to be there at the end, just medical people. So very sad.

Thank you for your thoughts, support and prayers over the past 10 days.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

 

[robinb]

I am so sorry to hear that your friend died. I’m sorry for your loss {{hugs}}.

 

[neverlandsky]

Our condolences.

 

[little tess]

Very sorry for your loss and that of his family.

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

Thinking of you, Dan. I am so sorry about your friend.

 

[Heather07438]

Sorry for your loss of a good friend Dan

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

My condolences, Dan, on the loss of your friend. Sending you blessings.

 

[dznymemories]

So very sorry for the loss of your friend Dan. I still have a hard time with the fact that we cannot be with our loved one at the end. So very sad.

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[BadPinkTink]

We have very good, lifelong friends. In turn, all of their large extended family are friends. We are like family to and with them all. The older adults, like us in our 70's, and then the downstream kids and grandkids. They have continued to do family gatherings for birthdays and holidays during the pandemic.

So far, the COVID count in the family is......

Husband and wife (our friends, in their 70's)
His sister (80'ish)
Sister's 2 adult daughters (50's-60's). Sister's adult son (50's)
Husband and wife's 2 daughter's (40-50) and 1 son (45)
The 2 daughters' kids and husbands (husbands-40-50 and then their 6 kids and 1 boyfriend)

I think that is 18 people in one extended family. Apparently, all have been cautious, following the rules, other than the family get togethers.

Be safe, stay within your own 'bubbles'.

All have done relatively well. The boyfriend (late 20's) was hospitalized, on oxygen, cardiac ward. He is home now, recuperating.

The latest batch probably came from Thanksgiving and recent birthday.

ETA--1 additional nephew added

While the thread is still open, just updating....

The husband friend of ours, at the top of the list in the OP, went to the hospital today. He is 78. Has a temperature and low oxygen. Wishing the best for him, tough times. Our prayers are with him and family.

Our friend's daughter just updated me.

Not good. We just said our goodbyes. He doesn’t want further treatment. The ventilator will not help him and he doesn’t want it. He doesn’t want the bipap. He just has the nasal canula right now. It is heartbreaking. He’s very adamant. Doesn’t want any life saving measures.

They gave him Ativan and morphine and he is sleeping comfortably right now

Our good friend passed away about an hour ago. He had been moved to the hospice area of the hospital as the medical folks said that was basically what they were doing for him the past few days. and they want to free up the ICU's for more COVID's.

And as with so many hundreds of thousands of other people who have died from the COVID over the past almost year now, no family or friends allowed to be there at the end, just medical people. So very sad.

Thank you for your thoughts, support and prayers over the past 10 days.

This needs to be highlighted, the sequence of events, just one story in millions of others. Another family who are missing someone this Christmas , all because they continued to do family get togethers and thought they would be safe.

Big virtual hugs to you @Dan Murphy

Make that small sacrifice this year and have Christmas alone and keep your family alive.

 

[melk]

It’s so hard to lose a good friend. I’m so sorry, Dan.

 

[Owlpost23]

This needs to be highlighted, the sequence of events, just one story in millions of others. Another family who are missing someone this Christmas , all because they continued to do family get togethers and thought they would be safe.

Big virtual hugs to you @Dan Murphy

Make that small sacrifice this year and have Christmas alone and keep your family alive.

Very nicely put.

 

[antmaril]

My sincere condolences on the loss of your friend.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Oh, Dan, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and to his family. So tragic...

 

[Micca]

This is so sad, I'm very sorry Dan.

 

[Jennasis]

I'm so sorry Dan.

 

[leebee]

Our good friend passed away about an hour ago. He had been moved to the hospice area of the hospital as the medical folks said that was basically what they were doing for him the past few days. and they want to free up the ICU's for more COVID's.

And as with so many hundreds of thousands of other people who have died from the COVID over the past almost year now, no family or friends allowed to be there at the end, just medical people. So very sad.

Thank you for your thoughts, support and prayers over the past 10 days.

Ah, Dan... Strength, hugs, love to you and yours. Godspeed to your friend.

 

[mrsheppo]

Dan, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend