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General => Welcome & News => Topic started by: educatedindian on November 16, 2009, 01:38:52 pm

Title: Very Sad News
Post by: educatedindian on November 16, 2009, 01:38:52 pm
One of our longtime moderators, Frederica Bickle, has passed on.

A family member will be checking her account from time to time, so condolences may be sent there.

I will remember a woman who was always thoughtful and always spoke with calm and grace no matter the issue.

She will be missed. Our prayers and best wishes to the family and friends.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: Ric_Richardson on November 16, 2009, 01:44:48 pm
My Prayers are with her and her family!
Ric
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: critter - a white non-ndn person on November 16, 2009, 03:04:24 pm
i'm sorry to hear.  Thoughts and heart for her, her family and friends.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: Moma_porcupine on November 16, 2009, 03:36:59 pm
I'm sorry to hear Frederica passed on. I'd noticed she hadn't been around for a while , and I wondered if she was OK.

I hope her family finds some comfort in the part of her that continues on, through the words and insight she shared here.

I'm not sure about the idea of Frederica's family member continuing to use the account which is in her name.  It seems there is likely to be a problem in that people will continue to PM Frederica's account thinking they are talking to Frederica,  and that they are talking to a moderator, when in fact the info is going else where.

I know there is some small details I told Frederica in private , which I chose to share with Frederica, and that I wouldn't want anyone who wasn't a longtime trusted member of NAFPS to know. And I would imagine other people might have shared similar info and have similar feelings.

So if a family member has access to Frederica's private messages, that could make some people feel uncomfortable.

Sorry to be thinking practical at a time like this, but, wouldn't it be better if Frederica's account was closed and Frederica's family member opened a new account for themselves, and introduced themselves? Then people could say hi and express their condolences directly.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: ska on November 16, 2009, 04:14:12 pm
Prayers for the sister who has passed on.

My condolences and prayers for her dear family.

ska
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Post by: apukjij on November 16, 2009, 04:32:09 pm
my condolences to her family!
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: tachia on November 16, 2009, 07:17:54 pm
sad news indeed .. our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this most difficult time ..

she will certainly be missed by us here .. she always tried very hard to be objective and was always helpful when i went to her with a problem .. i am saddened by this news of her passing .. .. ..


i also have to agree with moma, though none of us likes to be practical at times like this .. i know from first hand experience in my own life that not being practical when someone passes from us, expecting others to be respectful and do the right thing .. does not always happen and often has dire consequences .. i think that in our grief we tend to want very much to believe in the "humanity" of others, the niceness, the caring and compassion, etc .. .. unfortunately it does not always work out that way in the end  .. i think a good many of us shared very private things with frederica that we would not want just anyone reading or knowing about .. .. with this in mind i agree that her account should be closed and another opened for her family  ..

much love and prayers for her family and friends .. she was a valued and trusted friend of many of us here ..
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: wolfhawaii on November 17, 2009, 07:17:10 am
My condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. I agree with what has been said above  regarding the necessity of privacy. She will be missed.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: LittleOldMan on November 17, 2009, 10:22:46 am
prayers ascend "LittleOldMan"
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Post by: bls926 on November 17, 2009, 01:10:30 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Frederica's family and friends.
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Post by: Smart Mule on November 17, 2009, 03:39:10 pm
My condolences to her family and friends. Thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: Freija on November 17, 2009, 06:23:32 pm
So sorry to hear this!

Wishing her family and closest friends a safe journey through times of pain and sadness.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: Defend the Sacred on November 17, 2009, 06:58:56 pm
Prayers, thanks, and condolences for Frederica and all her loved ones.

She made a difference in the world. Her work was, and is, appreciated. May her loved ones on the other side welcome her with joy and celebration of her life. Slàinte Mhath.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: earthw7 on November 17, 2009, 09:17:50 pm
Oh My  :'(
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: MaryWhiteWolf on November 18, 2009, 02:54:13 am
My deepest, heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. She will most certainly be missed. I found her to be very informative and kind. I shall miss her and her posts. May she be welcomed into the arms of Creator and look down upon us with love and fondness.

MaryWhiteWolf
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: piya on November 18, 2009, 04:19:57 pm
My thoughts and prayers to Frederica and family
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Post by: taraverti on November 22, 2009, 08:17:44 pm
Prayers and condolences offered. In my personal beliefs, she is no doubt still assisting NAFPS.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: uktena on November 23, 2009, 03:53:20 pm
I haven't been around much lately, and I only just got this very sad news.  Mnogaya lyeta (memory eternal), and my condolences to all her family and friends.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: Ingeborg on November 24, 2009, 12:32:14 am
Frederica will be missed dearly. I have lots of respect for her and I learned a lot from her. Thanks and condolences for Frederica and her loved ones.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: cherokee on November 27, 2009, 11:55:52 am
I really stay there, the words stuck in mine throat.... the message about Frederica´s late has made me deeply saddened...

Oh dear Frederica we will miss you!!!!

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers also. - May the CREATOR hold your family and friends in the palm of his hands.


Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: NanticokePiney on November 30, 2009, 04:58:38 am
     :(   My prayers to her and her family. She was very gracious and enlightening.
Title: Re: Very Sad News
Post by: TRIBALMOONS@yahoo.com on December 01, 2009, 08:01:00 pm
Prayers and Smoke for the Family of a truly remarkable Woman.