Liz will be out for a bit.

[Pierce Tondry]

I just got off the phone with our favorite Hawaiian resident and I have bad news. Liz has asked me to let everyone know her brother was killed* today. She'll now be dealing with that on top of raising kids, working, and all the other things she crams into each 24-hour period. Unfortunately, she's not likely to be around the internet while she and her family come to grips with this.

She is in Hawaii and we are not, so we cannot express our condolences in person. I was thinking, though, that a thread full of well-wishes might help if she gets a chance to check 'Fans. If you think of her as a friend, leave her a message here. I'd recommend avoiding mention of God or religion in anything you say of out of respect for her personal beliefs and the state of things right now. She might be more open to it later, just... not now.

Also, I don't have a ton of money but I'm going to try and put together a small care package for her. If anyone would like to contribute goods and/or services, let me know.

*I know more details than that, but in the interest of being clean and brief, that's all I'll say on the subject. She can mention anything she likes when she's around again.

[Morgan Evanar]

That's brutal =/ I've never lost a sibling, but I know how bad loosing a family member can be. You know if you need something gimme a call and I will do my best to make it happen.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Oh my gosh :( If you need anything at all, call me or text at any time. I can't imagine what something like this feels like, but I'm always here to listen and offer support if you ever need to just talk.

[Rossos Atrapes]

I'm not very good at comforting other than staying quiet and listening; as you have plenty of much closer friends than myself already doing that (and more), I am unable to do more than tell you that my heart and sympathies, as inadequate as they are, go out to you and your family.

[Emelie Shadowstar]

:( oh no....

Liz, you and your family have my deepest sympathies. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through and anything I type here feels completely inadequate. You'll be in my thoughts.

[Xavier Synik]

My condolences Liz. There's nothing more difficult then losing a family member. I know you'll be strong for your family, but make sure to take care of yourself too.

[Sanis Prent]

Gimme a ring when you can, china. You know I'll clear my schedule for you.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Oh Liz, I'm so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do, you know you can count on me. :hug Love you chica.

[Yog]

I don't even know what to say. Condolences for your loss. You'll be in my thoughts while you deal with this. :(

[Mu Satach]

Liz - I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Callista]

Much love and so many hugs sent your way, Liz. I can barely imagine what you and your family are going through, but it's devastating just to think about it. Keeping you in the forefront of my thoughts. Take care of yourself and know you have such a huge, concerned support system here sending waves of love.

[Liam Jinn]

I'm sorry Liz. If you need anything or want to talk, my number hasn't changed.

[Crusader]

Liz, you and your family have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother.

[Miranda Tarkin]

:( My condolences and there is nothing I can say to make the grief you are suffering any better. But if there is anything I can do, let me know. Let any of us know.

[Brax Osyrus]

I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts. May you have peace and strength during this time.

[Anne Phoenix]

I'm very sorry for your loss Liz. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts for recovery from this personal disaster.

[Rutabaga]

I've lost a sibling (my older and only brother), although not in such a traumatic way....my heart goes out to you, Liz, as well as my sincerest condolences. :hug

[Captain Untouchable]

Oh, no. :(

I have no idea what to say... but you know how to get in touch with me, if you need someone to listen.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I don't even know how to react to this.

I will just echo what others have said: that we love you and we are here for you, if you need us.

[Droo]

Liz, I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts during this terrible time. My deepest condolences.

[Sudoku]

Anything I say would just be repeating everything everyone else has said. I'll be praying for you and your family :hugs

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Very sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts, Liz. :( /hugs

[Wyl Staedtler]

Thanks all of you, for the kind words and thoughts. The support is greatly appreciated.

It's been a very surreal few days(?) but oddly very methodical. None of us really know how to approach the situation, how to process the fact that our big brother - our kind, good, loving brother - simply doesn't exist anymore. Given the violent nature of his death, I'm not sure that we ever will.

There's been a lot of anger but other than that, the family is just very... exhausted isn't the right word; deflated? We're all meeting in Vancouver this month, at any rate, which is much needed.

Take care of yourselves and I'll be back with you guys soon. :hug

[Charley]

Call me after 8 PM CST today (or I'll call you). Do want to talk some more.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Take care of yourself Liz :hug you're never far from my thoughts and prayers. :)

[Chaz de Coventina]

Just a note (didn't want to make a new thread): I'll be heading to Canada tomorrow to meet up with the family in Kelowna. Our Gran went into hospital there and she's stopping her meds tomorrow; we don't expect she'll last very long after, a day or two at the most. Certainly not long enough for us to take her home. :(

Much love to all of you, will keep in touch when I can. Be safe and kick back a few pints at BN for me (and try to keep all your fingers and toes!)

xo

Liz

[Morgan Evanar]

Best of luck to your Gran and you and your family.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Love you Liz, be safe :hug