Europe needs to get real on defence; Britain needs to get real on Europe
13 February 2025
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29 June 2009
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It always makes me feel bad for families when they lose a dad to a horrible disease. My brother and I were in our early 20’s and my dad was a young 56 after a 4 year battle of cancer. To this day I have no memory of the funeral except my brothers face; that was the only thing I saw.
There are no words that will make it better. Best wishes to the family.
There is no good way to die for those who are left behind. When someone dies suddenly, you forever have lost the chance to tell them what you should and you never get to say goodbye.
My thoughts are with the Hodge family.
First of, I’d like to tell you I’m sorry for your lost. Henry Hodge must have been a wonderful man.
Secondly I’d like to congratulate you over your cause and the spirit you put into it. I’m writing you from Ecuador, Quito and I feel totally familiarized with your work. Here I also work with basically children with leukemia, only I do it through art. It’s great to know there are more people fighting for a better world out there.
best,
@Em. I concur. Beautifully put.