The Queen Mother has died [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

WebmasterPenny

03-30-2002, 12:05 PM

Yes, very sad. I just saw it on a Newsflash :(

Still, she had a full & remarkable life - nearly 102!

Penny

UKDEB

03-30-2002, 12:21 PM

My girls just called out of the upstairs windows to tell me. I was enjoying a soiree (just dh and me :D), basking under the patio heater!

It's very sad - somehow you just thought she'd go on forever, didn't you? I'm glad she died peacefully and didn't have to endure illness.

squitty

03-30-2002, 12:26 PM

This is such sad news:(

Banzai

03-30-2002, 12:38 PM

I am sending my condolences from the other side of the Atlantic.

Maleficent2

03-30-2002, 01:22 PM

this is a sad day....our condolences to all our British friends.

Mal:(

Dan Murphy

03-30-2002, 01:27 PM

My condolences to all our UK DIS family. http://ks.gamerzparadize.com/smileys/sad/frown11.gif

DaveH

03-30-2002, 01:39 PM

My condolences to the family and our UK DIS family and all of the UK.:(

April76

03-30-2002, 01:48 PM

Sincerest condolences to her family and the UK.

I was very sad to hear of this but I'm glad she went so peacefully.

CathyCanada

03-30-2002, 01:59 PM

So very sorry to hear this. She was an amazing woman who saw a lot in her lifetime and she will be missed. :(
Cathy

BobBrazeal

03-30-2002, 02:23 PM

I heard this on the radio today. A truly remarkable woman. She will be missed by all. Condolences to her family and all our UK DIS family.

Smee

03-30-2002, 03:34 PM

Oh, that is so sad. I always admired her....a truly great lady.

Taryn

03-30-2002, 03:40 PM

What a nice smile she had...

I work for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation here in Canada... sort of a sister to the BBC... we have been hard at work for while compiling material for eventual broadcast when such sad news came to be.

Just wanted to let you know that respectful and appropriate coverage of the services will be done here in Canada... at least by CBC Radio. We kind of felt like she was ours too... and will be thinking of you in the coming days...

Sending thoughts of strength to the Royal Family and all those who loved the Queen Mum...

Astrid

03-30-2002, 04:08 PM

The Queen Mother will be sorely missed by all. She had reached an amazing age but I think we all felt she would carry on forever.

May I say how heartwarming it is to get so many messages of sympathy from all of our friends here in America and Canada - thank you.

mmouse37

03-30-2002, 04:29 PM

Our heartfelt condolences to all of the UK on the passing of a wonderful woman. She truly was a shining light and a person of dignity and honor. I am glad she passed on peacefully in her sleep.

MJ

floridamum

03-30-2002, 04:47 PM

Deeply saddened by the loss of the Nation's Grandmother, she was a great royal, very popular with everyone and will be sorely missed.

olena

03-30-2002, 06:02 PM

My heartfelt condolences to the royal family and Britts everywhere.

She was an incredible lady.

Boots

03-30-2002, 06:35 PM

Sending my condolences to each of you.

Patabel

03-30-2002, 09:22 PM

Deepest condolences to the Royal Family, to the UK DIS family, and to all the UK friends. She not only will be missed by her countrymen, but by all in America as well. What a lady!

KaraJade

03-30-2002, 11:28 PM

Our condolences to all of our DIS friends in the UK, she will be missed.

PKK/MJK

03-31-2002, 12:42 AM

Our deepest condolences to Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Family and all of our UK DIS family on the loss of the Queen MUM!! She has been a symbol of graciousness and class. We will miss her!! What a terrible month for the Queen. She has endured the loss of her sister and now her treasured mother! Our prayers go out for her!

WDWfan,uk

03-31-2002, 04:15 AM

She was a very gracious lady, and I'm sure the generation to whom she was a great figurehead during the war when London was bombed, are feeling particularly sad at her passing. Her life spanned a complete century and as Cathy says, she witnessed great change and momentous events. For someone who had "Queenship" thrust upon her unexpectedly, she carried it off supremely well.

jjcollins

03-31-2002, 06:34 AM

A remarkable LADY what a Friend we have lost here in Northen Ireland.The loss is even more felt by our Irish Guards.The Queen Mother was Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards and every year on 17 March, St Patrick's Day, she presented soldiers with the traditonal Irish symbol, a sprig of shamrock.

Quis Separabit-----“WHO SHALL SEPARATE US”

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

jj.............:(

Joyce DC

03-31-2002, 06:55 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. To quote my own 93 year old mother, "She was one hell of a lady." Mother doesn't mince her words. :) Thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your country.

Joyce

Edayy

03-31-2002, 09:43 AM

I was truely saddened when i saw the newsflash yesterday evening - she was a remarkable lady and she will be missed. It is reassuring to know that she had such a vibrant life. Keeping the queen and her family in our prayers it must be an extremely difficult time for her.

Eda

CarolynU

03-31-2002, 10:00 AM

I echo everyones' sadness and gratitude to all our overseas friends who are sharing the nations' grief. Carolyn

Dopey & Grumpy

03-31-2002, 10:43 AM

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your lose of Queen Mum. She was an icon we will miss seeing her. She seemed so amazing and we know her lost is felt deeply. Our prayers are with all of our Brit friends.

luvmydogs

03-31-2002, 12:07 PM

Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Queen Mother. What an example of courage, grace, and honor this True Lady was. Our thoughts are with you, dear friends in the UK, and with our special UK DIS Family.

Bwalker

03-31-2002, 02:24 PM

To all of my UK friends, I wanted to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful Queen Mum. You couldn't help but smile when you would see her in the news or the papers. I know she will be solely missed.

Aloha,
Lorraine

Claudia1

04-02-2002, 03:34 AM

A little late but I wanted to send you my sympathies. She was a beautiful lady.

About 16 years ago, my DH and I sailed on the QEII. The Queen Mother was there to see us all off because it was the 50th anniversary of the Queen Mary. Quite an occasion. I will never forget seeing her in person. Her eyes and smile were genuine and very, very beautiful. We were in London last August during her birthday celebration. I enjoyed seein her again on the the TV (not in person) and also enjoyed seeing the public adoration given to her.

Truly a remarkable lady!

Serena

04-09-2002, 09:52 AM

I wanted to offer my condolences as well. I've been listening to the media and it's obvious that she was well loved.

I'm sorry :(