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#1 Post by hermillion » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:09 am

We had all been hoping that the report was mistaken, but it has now been confirmed.

A small plane crash this afternoon took the life of my friend Rhonda Badeen-Lunn, along with the lives of her three teen-aged children, Kathryn (16) and 14-year old twins Michael and Adrienne. The four were flying to Houston to spend Fall Break with Rhonda's parents, and their pilot was a family friend and much-loved local Episcopal priest, Dr. Bill Wiseman, who also died in the crash.

In addition to being a good friend, Rhonda was my ob-gyn for 23 years -- ever since we moved to Tulsa when my daughter was 8 weeks old. She was also the first person to see the face of my son. Rhonda always had a smile on her face, and a kind and caring nature. Her children were smart, active, and full of promise. I remember how excited Rhonda was when she found out she and her husband were pregnant for the first time. She was thrilled to finally "put all that theory into practice".

Please send prayers for Bill Lunn. How does a man handle losing all that's dear to him?
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#2 Post by TheConfessor » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:29 am

Nancy, I'm very sorry to hear about this tragic loss. I'll be thinking of you and the others who touched by this awful event.

Here are more details from the Tulsa World:
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article. ... spanc56181
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#3 Post by mrkelley23 » Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:28 am

It's tempting with stories like this to try to reach for eloquence. I can't even try -- words can't express it. I'm sorry.
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#4 Post by otherindigo » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:22 am

Such sad news.

Most definitely they are in my prayers.
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#5 Post by christie1111 » Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:36 am

Heartfelt prayers to you and to the father and husband.

I can't even imagine how you open your eyes after a loss like this.

Hugs to you Nancy.
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#6 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:36 am

Words fail me too. I will add him to my prayers.
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#7 Post by nitrah55 » Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:02 am

So sad. Prayers here.
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#8 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:11 am

Condolences to all their friends and family.
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#9 Post by kayrharris » Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:12 am

My heart is heavy for the entire extended family as well as yours.
Words are little comfort at a time like this.
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#10 Post by ne1410s » Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:30 am

Oh, Nancy, this is so terrible. My heart goes out to all left behind.
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#11 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:35 am

I am so sorry for your loss.
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#12 Post by fuzzywuzzy » Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:41 am

Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly
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#13 Post by Beebs52 » Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:52 am

I am so sorry Nancy. This is horrendous.
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#14 Post by silvercamaro » Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:00 am

I saw this reported on the news as "storm-related," without knowing the tragedy also would touch anyone here. My condolences go to your doctor's husband, the extended families of your friend and the pilot, you, and the students at Cascia Hall, who lost their friends, too.
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#15 Post by Bob Juch » Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:12 am

My condolences to you, their families, and everyone who knew them.
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#16 Post by peacock2121 » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:41 am

My heart breaks for everyone whose heart is breaking. May they all find peace and a purpose to go on.
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#17 Post by Ritterskoop » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:53 am

Good thoughts your way and toward others left behind.
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#18 Post by mellytu74 » Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:19 pm

Thoguths and prayers coming for you, your family and the loved ones of those involved.
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#19 Post by ontellen » Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:05 am

What a tragedy. My condolences to all who knew them and especially the hubby & father. What a horrible thing to happen to you. No one and I mean NO ONE deserves this.

My prayers to all involved.

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#20 Post by gsabc » Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:35 am

How terrible. My condolences to you and to the surviving husband and father.

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#21 Post by ladysoleil » Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:28 pm

I'm so sorry for your loss.
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#22 Post by T_Bone0806 » Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:43 pm

Terrible, Nancy. Just terrible.My heart aches for you and their loved ones.
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#23 Post by a1mamacat » Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:03 pm

How tragic. Warm thoughts are heading to all from us.
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#24 Post by scarlet235 » Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:13 pm

Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear about this. My prayers are with you and the families of those involved in this tragedy.
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#25 Post by Tinrinrin » Sat Oct 20, 2007 1:22 am

That is so very sad. Prayers for all who are touched by this tragedy.
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