An unexpected trip
By Katy Murphy
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm in Uncategorized.
Tonight, I leave the state once again to be with my extended family — a trip I never expected to make. On Saturday, I lost my 15-year-old cousin Daniel, who was a sophomore in high school.
A reporter from the Cleveland Plain Dealer wrote a touching story about the tragedy and how Daniel’s classmates responded at their homecoming dance, a few hours after he died. Until a few years ago, his family lived in San Francisco. My uncle taught at USF.
I plan to log on when I can, and possibly post some new material. Steve Weinberg has written another thoughtful essay, which will be up in the next day or two. But if I’m slow to respond or moderate a comment between now and Monday, you’ll know why.
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September 22nd, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Very sorry for your loss, Katy.
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Thank you, LGR.
September 22nd, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I am so sorry to hear of your and your families loss. We will be thinking of you.
September 22nd, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Katy, my warmest condolences. While we appreciate all you do for keeping us informed and providing a forum for dialogue on education, I’m sure everyone will understand that you need to take the time to grieve.
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Katy:
Time to take care of family and yourself. My condolences.
Jim Mordecai
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:38 pm
My condolences.
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:52 pm
My condolences and prayers.
MLM
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:07 am
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. You’ll be in our prayers.
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:41 am
Katy,
My condolences to you and your family.
turner
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:10 am
Katy,
Many prayers to you and yours.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Katy,
I’m very sorry to her about your cousin. My prayers will be with you and your family. Take Care.
Kim
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
The Truth is – Family First.
My condolences.
September 24th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I’m so sorry, Katy. My condolences to you and your family.
September 24th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Katy,
So very sorry to hear about your cousin!
Thinking of you
In Community,
Ashley Thomsak
September 26th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Katy,
Saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family.
Mary Pippitt
September 26th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Katy
My condolences to you and your family. God be with his parents and your family.
Take care.
September 27th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Thanks to everyone for your kind words.
I’m home now, grateful that I was able to spend a few days with my family — especially my aunt, uncle and their two girls, as they grieved, celebrated Dan’s memory and prepared for life without him.
September 29th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Katy, I finally saw the link to the Plain Dealer story. What a tragedy; I’m so sorry. You are such a dedicated reporter, but remember to take time for yourself.