Rep. John Murtha has passed away

SJR · 02-08-2010, 02:49 PM

After complications with gall bladder removal, Rep. Murtha has passed away at age 77.

WindwalkerII · 02-08-2010, 03:05 PM

I'm so sorry. He will be missed.

wallis104 · 02-08-2010, 03:07 PM

Oh My Goodness....... thanks for posting Shirley - I'll change the channel......

janice

CatsPaw · 02-08-2010, 03:15 PM

Sad news.

jimzmum · 02-08-2010, 03:22 PM

Ah, how sad.

Marina · 02-08-2010, 04:04 PM

How sad. I am sorry. He was a brave and good man.

bluemoon · 02-08-2010, 04:18 PM

Sorry to hear this. I expected the worse when I heard there were complications from his surgery.

chickypea · 02-08-2010, 05:22 PM

I am very sad.

chickypea · 02-08-2010, 05:55 PM

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

__________________________________________________ ____________________________

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 8, 2010

Statement by the President on the Passing of Congressman John Murtha

Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha. Jack was a devoted husband, a loving father and a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. His passion for service was born during his decorated career in the United States Marine Corps, and he went on to earn the distinction of being the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to Congress. Jack’s tough-as-nails reputation carried over to Congress, where he became a respected voice on issues of national security. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife of nearly 55 years, Joyce, their three children, and the entire Murtha family.

cathyb · 02-08-2010, 07:09 PM

May he RIP.

ohhhhhhhhhm · 02-08-2010, 07:41 PM

"Fear no more the heat o' the sun,
Nor the furious winter's rages;
Thou thy worldly task hast done,
Home art gone and ta'en thy wages...

Cami · 02-08-2010, 08:02 PM

Semper Fi, Colonel Murtha

jimzmum · 02-08-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cami

Semper Fi, Colonel Murtha

Beautiful. The perfect way to thank a great man.

Koi · 02-08-2010, 09:27 PM

Apparently his intestine was knicked during routine laparoscopic gall bladder surgery. He recovered from the initial surgery but complications developed.
I'm sure there's going to be more to this.

Sal Monella · 02-09-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koi

Apparently his intestine was knicked during routine laparoscopic gall bladder surgery. He recovered from the initial surgery but complications developed.
I'm sure there's going to be more to this.

Yes. His death may have been due to a medical error.

SJR · 02-09-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koi

Apparently his intestine was knicked during routine laparoscopic gall bladder surgery. He recovered from the initial surgery but complications developed.
I'm sure there's going to be more to this.

That happened to a member on our board, lalapeg. I can't remember why type of surgery, but she started bleeding internally, infection set in and it was because they had knicked her.

Miss Priss · 02-09-2010, 12:26 PM

At least he's already got an airport named after him.

(place sarcasm icon here)

Tandy · 02-09-2010, 01:24 PM

RIP Mr. Murtha.

I am glad that my surgeon did not pursue the removal of my scar tissue to take down my colostomy. He was afraid of cutting accidentaly into my intestines.

02-08-2010, 02:49 PM	#1
SJR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Podunk Town in East Texas Posts: 46,053	Rep. John Murtha has passed away After complications with gall bladder removal, Rep. Murtha has passed away at age 77. __________________ Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

02-08-2010, 03:05 PM	#2
WindwalkerII Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,160	I'm so sorry. He will be missed. __________________ History is made when passion is matched with principle. Vice President Joe Biden March 23, 2010

02-08-2010, 03:15 PM	#4
CatsPaw Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,984	Sad news. __________________ Save the earth! It's the only planet with chocolate on it!

02-08-2010, 03:22 PM	#5
jimzmum Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Metro St. Louis Area Posts: 12,854	Ah, how sad. __________________ Sometimes we ignore the good in our hands until we've lost it. - Sophocles

02-08-2010, 05:22 PM	#8
chickypea Elite Presidential Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 18,317	I am very sad. __________________ I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. Stephen Hawking Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama

02-08-2010, 03:07 PM	#3
wallis104 Topaz Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beautiful Chesapeake Bay, MD Posts: 5,978	Oh My Goodness....... thanks for posting Shirley - I'll change the channel...... janice

02-08-2010, 04:04 PM	#6
Marina Presidential Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 7,918	How sad. I am sorry. He was a brave and good man.

02-08-2010, 04:18 PM	#7
bluemoon Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United States Posts: 3,999	Sorry to hear this. I expected the worse when I heard there were complications from his surgery.

02-08-2010, 05:55 PM	#9
chickypea Elite Presidential Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 18,317	THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary __________________________________________________ ____________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2010 Statement by the President on the Passing of Congressman John Murtha Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha. Jack was a devoted husband, a loving father and a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. His passion for service was born during his decorated career in the United States Marine Corps, and he went on to earn the distinction of being the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to Congress. Jack’s tough-as-nails reputation carried over to Congress, where he became a respected voice on issues of national security. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife of nearly 55 years, Joyce, their three children, and the entire Murtha family. __________________ I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. Stephen Hawking Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama

02-08-2010, 07:09 PM	#10
cathyb Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 12,614	May he RIP. __________________ Who am I to blow against the wind

02-08-2010, 07:41 PM	#11
ohhhhhhhhhm Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,397	"Fear no more the heat o' the sun, Nor the furious winter's rages; Thou thy worldly task hast done, Home art gone and ta'en thy wages...

02-08-2010, 08:02 PM	#12
Cami Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 12,908	Semper Fi, Colonel Murtha __________________ Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. ~US Army Core Values Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~Leo Buscaglia

02-08-2010, 09:27 PM	#14
Koi Topaz Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,785	Apparently his intestine was knicked during routine laparoscopic gall bladder surgery. He recovered from the initial surgery but complications developed. I'm sure there's going to be more to this. __________________

02-09-2010, 12:26 PM	#17
Miss Priss Topaz Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,365	At least he's already got an airport named after him. (place sarcasm icon here) __________________ ************************************** Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos. ―Don Kardong

02-09-2010, 01:24 PM	#18
Tandy Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,414	RIP Mr. Murtha. I am glad that my surgeon did not pursue the removal of my scar tissue to take down my colostomy. He was afraid of cutting accidentaly into my intestines. __________________ I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. Life isn't about how you survived the storm. . It's about how you danced in the rain! Unite against Racism!

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