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Sometimes life just insn't fair...

Rockin' Doc Sep 07 2006 09:52 PM

I just received word that the daughter of my friend and colleague lost her battle with leukemia this afternoon. She is survived by her parents and three older siblings. Ashlyn Lankford was 10 years old.

ScarletKnight41 Sep 07 2006 10:02 PM

That is so sad RD. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

seawolf17 Sep 07 2006 10:21 PM

Doc, our condolences to your friend and Ashlyn's family and friends.

cooby Sep 07 2006 10:22 PM

I'm so sorry Rockin' Doc. Your thread title says it all.

KC Sep 07 2006 10:31 PM

I don't really know what to say other than cute kids should be allowed to grow up.

Edgy DC Sep 07 2006 10:39 PM

I'm really sorry. I see online they had a site to raise funds for her care. If they're still accepting donations, I'd be happy to contribute.

SteveJRogers Sep 07 2006 10:45 PM

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Rockin' Doc Sep 08 2006 07:28 AM

I believe the website was started as a school project by the teachers and students of the elementary school Ashlyn attended. I will check to see if they are still in need of funds and let anyone that is interested know what I find out in the next few days.

Rotblatt Sep 08 2006 09:34 AM

I'm sorry, RD. That's just terrible. Do let us know about the website & donations!

MFS62 Sep 08 2006 09:47 AM

How terrible. Our hearts and prayers are with her family. Later

Methead Sep 08 2006 10:47 AM

Ugh. Sorry to hear that, Doc. Not fair at all.

Yancy Street Gang Sep 08 2006 10:50 AM

That's just awful. Every parent's nightmare.

Centerfield Sep 08 2006 12:16 PM

Terrible. I can't begin to comprehend what that must be like.

Justbec Sep 09 2006 09:27 PM

Prayers to her family. So sorry Doc. ((hugs))

old original jb Sep 09 2006 10:44 PM

Condolences. I can't even begin to imagine, nor do I want even to try.

Elster88 Sep 10 2006 08:43 PM

My condolences.

Valadius Sep 11 2006 12:17 AM

My condolences.

soupcan Sep 11 2006 12:19 PM

This day just keeps getting worse and worse. My condolences.

Willets Point Sep 11 2006 12:26 PM

No that isn't fair at all. My sympathies to her family and friends.

SwitchHitter Sep 11 2006 01:07 PM

My heart goes out to her family and friends. Including you RD.

Rockin' Doc Sep 11 2006 07:31 PM

I attended Ashlyn's funeral service earlier this evening. Both her parents and her three older siblings seemed to be holding up remarkably well given the circumstances. Her teacher gave a beautiful eulogy to "a child radiated life" through her spirit and enthusiasm. I spoke with Ashlyn's father briefly yesterday afternoon. He said that he greatly appreciated the outpouring of love and gifts extended by the community during Ashlyn's illness. He said the family was doing as well as could be expected and requested that anyone wishing to make donations, please make them to the Childrens Hospital at UNC - Chapel Hill in order to benefit other sick children and their families.. I appreciate the concern shown by all of you for a little girl that you never met. It's great to know we have so many wonderful people that frequent this board.