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> Carol's message in the blog:
>
> Gone
> Bob died in his sleep this afternoon. It was as peaceful as anyone could have
> wished: I was sitting beside him, and he breathed in, and out, and didn't breathe
> in again. He had been unconscious since yesterday evening and showed no signs of
> distress at any point.
>
> This morning, I read him his latest messages and talked to him, and stroked his
> hand. I doubt he heard or felt any of it, but if part of his brain was still on
> duty, all he heard during his last hours were the voices of his family and all he
> felt were the touches of warm blankets and loving hands.
>
> It was everything I could have asked for, except to have him back. Gone
> Bob died in his sleep this afternoon. It was as peaceful as anyone could have
> wished: I was sitting beside him, and he breathed in, and out, and didn't breathe
> in again. He had been unconscious since yesterday evening and showed no signs of
> distress at any point.
>
> This morning, I read him his latest messages and talked to him, and stroked his
> hand. I doubt he heard or felt any of it, but if part of his brain was still on
> duty, all he heard during his last hours were the voices of his family and all he
> felt were the touches of warm blankets and loving hands.
>
> It was everything I could have asked for, except to have him back.

My heartfelt condolences to the family and to everyone who cared about Bob. I did not
know him well, but I am grateful, nonetheless, that he passed peacefully and with his
loved ones surrounding him.

I believe that, although they are unable to respond, people in his situation can
indeed hear our words and feel our love. God Bless Carol, and Godspeed, Bob.

kimberly