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Karilynn


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((((Family)))),

I am asking for prayers for the family of Richard Antoun.  He was an anthropology professor that was stabbed to death yesterday in his office.  He was 77 years young. He had more energy at that age than 100 of me combined.  A sweet, gentle kind man who life touched many.  I found out at work.  His office use to be across from mine.  Hubby and I had many happy times sitting in his office, listening to his stories and learning so much from him.  He was a husband, a father, a grandfather as well as a world class scholar.  I saw him just 6 months ago and he was asking how I was coping with the loss of my beloved Tim.  I am heartbroken at the loss.  I am heartbroken for his family.  How one copes with such a tragic loss, especially around Christmas time is beyond me.  Please keep his family as well as his academic family in your prayers.  I haven't had the courage to go back to the building I called home for so long.  I wasn't ready to face the memories of Tim & I.  Now with this, it just breaks my heart.  A senseless act of violence from one of his students, over a situation in which he had no control over.  I just don't understand it.

Rest in peace Richard Antoun.  You were an extraordinary man.  You will be missed.

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I saw it on the news, senseless and tragic.
Prayers and condolencesto Richard Antoun's Family and all students he
has touched through the years.
I am saddened and so sorry to hear it affects you so closely.
My thoughts are with you, please take care of you during this
difficult time (((Kari))) May you find comfort remembering the wonderful things
that made him the special and kind person he was for you.

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((((((((Kari))))),

What a tragic loss, I am so sad for his family, his students and you my dear friend.

I know you are already suffering during this holiday season....they are tough to get thru....know you are in my prayers and I am walking the path with  you....know you are always in my prayers.  Sending prayers for his family..may they remember what a wonderful life he lived in this time of grieving.....

Love ya,
Andrea

-- Edited by Andrea12 on Saturday 5th of December 2009 05:09:22 PM

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Kari

Such a very sad event.  I am so sorry.  He and you will be in my prayers

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(((hugs)))  no

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I am so sorry you have lost your dear friend, Karilynn.  I will keep his family in my prayers and positive thoughts.

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This is indeed sad news. Senseless seems to be almost an everyday word . You have my condolences, Karilyn, and prayers for the professor. May justice be done.
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