ATTENTION! ALL WHO KNOW DEMOLITION WOMAN.

**powstash** · 02-07-2007, 10:16 PM

Hang in there Doug. Particle and I were both talking this afternoon about tough times we went through (he with his hip destruction near death tree incident and me with my brain surgery one year ago) and how the board really came to life to rally to us in those tough times. Although our experiences were just a blip compared to what you are wading through, use this thread, the vibes, the love of the maggot community as something to lean on. I remember crying while reading a print out of posts my friend brought me just hours before going into surgery.

The saying "Anything for a maggot" REALLY does mean ANYTHING. Please don't forget that. The Utards and all maggots will rally behind you on this. That's not just rhetoric

**Plakespear** · 02-07-2007, 10:26 PM

Stay strong and my thoughts are with you and your family & friends.

**JTrue** · 02-07-2007, 11:01 PM

Shmoe, you are in my prayers...

**Monique** · 02-07-2007, 11:19 PM

Doug, you can make it through this time even though it feels impossible. You can stay here and you can carry your wife's life forward as part of yours. Your friends will help you. Whether we know you well or not, we're all with you.

**halfduz** · 02-07-2007, 11:30 PM

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**Xover** · 02-07-2007, 11:40 PM

one second at a time, one minute at a time, one hour at a time, one day at a time Doug ..... please do not be afraid to reach out or cry out for help ... all those here in Utah and on this board are ready and willing to drop anything to help you pull through this - when you're ready, let us help my friend, let us help

**Lynx** · 02-07-2007, 11:41 PM

this is worth repeating......

Originally Posted by Monique

Doug, you can make it through this time even though it feels impossible. You can stay here and you can carry your wife's life forward as part of yours. Your friends will help you. Whether we know you well or not, we're all with you.

let the memory of her adventurous spirit inspire you to carry on, one step at a time, no matter how small. you can do it

**wanghoeby** · 02-07-2007, 11:47 PM

Traumatic events like these are like being in caught in an avalanche. One moment you're doing just fine and the next you feel so helpless, lost in confusion and panicking that you'll never find a way out. But by golly you have to keep swimming and know that no matter where you end up your friends will be at your side shortly to help you out.

I know it's been said a lot, but we're definitely here for you man. Keep kicking and hopefully it will get better.

My sincerest condolences to you and those who cared for your wife. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

**Rippinsick** · 02-07-2007, 11:54 PM

My condolences. Thoughts and prayers sent to you, family and friends.

**PaSucks** · 02-07-2007, 11:54 PM

shmoesmith,
Deepest sympathies from PA. You have an incredible community here to stand on, please do so! Life WILL go on, and you WILL heal.

Jeff

**erica_z** · 02-07-2007, 11:57 PM

Doug,

just look at all these posts of encouragement and friendship from people you have never met, myself included.

hang in there. Life is precious, and the world is a better place with you IN it. We're all pulling for you.

-erica

**Moss-Back** · 02-08-2007, 12:01 AM

Truly horrific news. I just cannot fathom losing my sweetheart to such an unimaginable fate.
Typing these words, as a distant stranger, just seems utterly inadequate....

You MUST Be Strong, You MUST Carry On.
Honor her spirit and the memories of your life together, and continue along the path. I believe that is what she would want for you.
You CAN get through this. Be patient, and let Peace come to you.

**Conundrum** · 02-08-2007, 12:03 AM

Doug,

We've never met. I can't imagine what you're going through but if there's anything that an unknown friend can do....

Deepest condolences,

Nate

**mock1** · 02-08-2007, 12:03 AM

My good friend took his life six months ago. One day he was here the next he was gone. I'll never know the reason why he did it----but what I do know is now six months later everytime i think of him and all the shit we use to do a smile comes across my face. I miss him. Time will pass for you and smiles will replace the grief you now feel. Don't dwell on what has happened, you are not the only one that misses her, help the others that grieve for her as well. Remember her well.
Buckle up you got some living to do.

**Woolbury** · 02-08-2007, 12:09 AM

Doug, I also want to add my codolences and let you know my thoughts are with you. I know with the help of those here and around you, you'll find the strength to carry on.

"The pain is too strong, the hole in my heart is too big. Keep the faith. Keep the faith"

**birdman829** · 02-08-2007, 12:18 AM

don't really know what to say except that I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
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**f2f** · 02-08-2007, 12:20 AM

my sincere condolences...

**Telenater** · 02-08-2007, 12:37 AM

This community was a support to me in a difficult time.

I'll add my voice to the collective in offering support to you.

**lph** · 02-08-2007, 12:39 AM

Everything, I try and type is completely inadequate. I am at a loss.

Doug, I am sorry.

Britt, I am sorry.

**Squirrel99** · 02-08-2007, 12:40 AM

Doug, there are more than 15,600 hits on this thread and over 360 posts. although we never met, there are plenty of us out there and here to lean on and people who care about you. Stay strong during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.

Tim

**skifishbum** · 02-08-2007, 12:41 AM

Damn I still am having a hard time fathoming the totally vivacious full of stoke and energy person I met could succumb to inner demons so powerfull as to give up the greatest posession we have.
Like pstash said work just wasn't cutting it today. So I skinned out, tears in my eyes, Macy Grays song The Letter and a certain Queen song stuck in my head. Damnining the addictive qualities of this place and thinking about just how frail and fragile life is, but most of all wondering why?
I sat on the peak for a while and decided maybe it's not for me/us to really know why. I placed a few flowers and made some turns in memory cause I didn't know what the fuck else to do.

Britney may your soul and spirit live on in peace and happiness that for whatever reason these mountains and life could not. Hopefully your in a better place and will smile down upon us. Godspeed and RIP.
Doug continue to hang tough. For some reason you are being given a shitty test Please don't fail

**mudshark** · 02-08-2007, 12:46 AM

None of us can feel your crushing pain, loss and sadness
the truth is that it won't get easier soon
share your burden, we are strong together
the loss will always be there, but the memories
and shared experiences will heal and revive
your spirit
May comfort find you soon...

**skiaholik** · 02-08-2007, 12:54 AM

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there man.

**mavrick** · 02-08-2007, 01:09 AM

man just met you this past weekend and worked with brit.. I was completely shell shocked to hear the news when I went into work today... never thought either of you would be in this situation considering the positive energy i saw being produced ..... vibes man...stay strong
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**bwells** · 02-08-2007, 01:14 AM

From a lurker,

I hope and pray that you can hear and feel what all the people who love you are trying to tell you right now: You matter very much to a whole lotta people.

I also pray that, wherever she is, your wife can hear and feel all the love that you and everyone else in her life have for her, and that she can take all the joy that others felt in knowing her in this life on into the next.