Awful news. A tragedy. I agree, it seems like something on the news but the Internet brings us closer to those we would have never known. I'm thinking of all those people.
I to only knew Lorie from the boards but she has offered great adivce, support and friendship. My she and her husband rest peacefully and the others in MO have the strength to rebuild.
What terribly sad news. I'm another one who didn't know Lorie in person, but I do feel that I knew her 'virtually' via the boards. It's so tragic that such a lively, outgoing person and her husband should be taken from this world so suddenly.
My thoughts are with her family and friends everywhere, and also for everyone else effected by this terrible event.