Good bye Sensei and Domo Arigato

On Dec. 30th, the wife of my Aikido Sensei, also a 3rd Dan and co-insutructor with her husband, lost her final battle..that with Pancreatic Cancer

Her funeral, actually, per her family, a celebration of her life, was held tonight at my church.

It was a bitter sweet affair at best, but it was good to see how many people she touched in her 59 years.

People from all segments of her life were present including a nice showing from the local Aikido community.

She is seriously going to be missed...

R.I.P. Susan...
God willing, we'll train again on the other side...

Domo Arigato Sensei...:notworthy:

Very nice tribute. Condolences to all and prayers for the family.

RIP

I hate Cancer and what it does to the individual and families. Thanks for sharing Gordon. RIP

P.C. Took 3 of my friends away in less than a year. I hate it!

Bless the family. Im sorry

Ms. AntiVenom said:

P.C. Took 3 of my friends away in less than a year. I hate it!
Bless the family. Im sorry

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Thanks, It's the scariest of the cancers to me. One of those that they say you can't do anything about...and no one seems to know where it comes from

THOR said:

I hate Cancer and what it does to the individual and families. Thanks for sharing Gordon. RIP

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Me too my friend

Brad@TheCorvetteShow said:

Very nice tribute. Condolences to all and prayers for the family.
RIP

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Thanks Brad and a great pic of the kids in your avatar:thumbsup:
Take the time to enjoy them.

I'll pass the well wishes along to the family.

Gordon

I'm sorry to hear that Gordon. My thoughts are with you and her family and friends.