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RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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RIP Cookie.
Christine, my condolences.
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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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even when you know it is coming it sure is hard
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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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RIP, Cookie. Our thoughts are with you, Christine and family...

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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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A sad day! RIP my friend. My condolences to all your family.
Cookie wrote: Thanks guys - you were so important to him. Christine
Christine, as you have seen he was very important to us too. We miss him too.
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as already said, he'll be greatly missed here and all around. sincerest condolences to you & the family Christine.
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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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Oh man...Cookie RIP, my friend..Christine, Spencer, we are thinking of you on this very sad day; nothing will take away the sense of loss of this special man, just as nothing can take away the memories of him...because Cookie is just unforgettable.
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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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Goodbye Cookie, and thank you.
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I'm so sorry to read this. RIP Cookie.
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My tears mix with yours.

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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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Godspeed brother, Christine and family I am sorry for your loss. I extend to
you and yours my deepest sympathy. He will be missed
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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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This sad news brings an emptiness to us all. May God give you the peace you deserve.
Mark

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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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I Am Sorry For Your Loss Christine.... I Guess Cookie Will Be On The Welcoming Commity Elsewhere.... Too Soon.... I'll Miss Ya Cookie crying1
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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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So sad to hear this. Rest in peace Cookie. My condolences to you and your family Christine.
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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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sad news. He was a great guy for advice and help, always with a positive outlook. He'll be missed by all.
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Re: RIP Cookie 1950 - 2011

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My deepest sympathy to his family and all that were touched by his life.
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