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Sand was 51. His death devastated his large, close-knit family and shattered this tiny community of fewer than 1,200 people in northwestern Iowa. His death also represented a growing manifestation of despair in rural America — farmers taking their own lives.

'He was my big, strong brother': Inside one Iowa family's anguish amid a rise in farmer su***des Troy Sand's su***de devastated his large, close-knit family and shattered this tiny community of fewer than 1,200 people in northwestern Iowa. His death also represented a growing manifestation of despair in rural America – the number of farmers taking their own lives.

July is National Bereaved Parents month. For those who have lost a child, I see you. I am you.

”Today I wrote a note to a bereaved mother. I wanted to say don’t believe all those sympathy cards. The ones that say “time heals” and “God only takes the best” and “may your sorrows be lessened.” You’ll only be disappointed. I wanted to say this is the most heart-wrenching, chest crushing, breath stealing tragedy on earth. I wanted to tell her there will be days she wants to die, and friends who will not understand some of the things she does or says.
I wanted to tell her she will still feel her child’s presence at times, sometimes so strongly that it is as if they are dancing just at the edge of whatever activity is going on. And other times she might not feel their presence at all.
I wanted to tell her that her life will not go back, that she will never be the same, because a piece of her left with her child. And that even though the pain does not go away, somehow her soul will eventually make enough room so she can hold it all– the grief, the pain, the joy and the love.
I wanted to tell her… but I didn’t. Instead, I wrote this: I’m sending love, for words are pointless right now. And that is the truth.”
Wonderfully written by Susi Costello
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Carol Channing, star of Broadway's 'Hello Dolly!' dies at 97 Legendary Broadway star Carol Channing has died, her publicist, Harlan Boll, told CNN on Tuesday.

Please join us in honoring the loving life and rich legacy of Pastor Stanley R. Williams.

Please join us in honoring the loving life and rich legacy of Pastor Stanley R. Williams. He was deeply religious and served his community and congregation well. He has transitioned to be with the Lord. Thank you for your guidance and love.

Please join us in honoring the loving life and rich legacy of Master Trooper Kevin K. Conner who was killed during a routine traffic stop.

Please join us in honoring the loving life and rich legacy of Master Trooper Kevin K. Conner who was killed during a routine traffic stop this past Wednesday. Trooper Conner had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two children. In 2011 he saved a driver's life when he extinguished a fire in the man's car after being involved in an accident.
“The Highway Patrol family is mourning the loss of a hero and will forever be changed by the tragic events that have occurred,” Colonel Glenn McNeill Jr., commander of the State Highway Patrol, said. “We ask everyone to please keep Trooper Conner’s family and all who knew him in your thoughts and prayers.” Thank you for your service. You live on in our hearts.

Congratulations to our Memphis friends!
Dana Taylor & Madeline Lyles! We love you both!

Congratulations to our Memphis friends!
Dana Taylor & Madeline Lyles! We love you both!

Please join us in honoring the loving life and legacy of Mr. Philbert Samuel Fishley.

Please join us in honoring the loving life and legacy of Mr. Philbert Samuel Fishley. This Tribute blanket honors his home country of Jamaica. Services by J C Boyd Funeral Services of Florida.