My friend, the hack . .

[IrishAm]

Those of us in the trade often refer to ourselves and fellow journalists as “hacks.” We can do that, because that’s what we are, although we prefer outsiders not use the term.

Tonight a dear friend, and fellow hack, died suddenly . . . I shall miss his wit, his turn of a phrase, his wonderful kindness. He would tell great tales of being educated by the Irish Christian Brothers in his homeland and of his love for the Latin Mass.

I shall miss him greatly.

Please pray for his soul and that his wife and sisters and friends are comforted.

We know our God does not leave us in the tomb; but this is a very hard night for those of us who are left . . .

Thank you.

 

[Trishie]

May God comfort you, his friends and his family from loss of the company and support of your fellow reporter. No one can replace him for you all, but we can pray for his soul and for the healing and welfare of his family in this sudden loss and grief.
God bless you all.

Jesus, be with him at his moment of death. Father, please receive him into heaven.

 

[the_phoenix]

Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen

 

[pyropam]

My prayers are going up for his soul and for his family. May he rest in peace.

 

[stove]

J†M†J
Praying for your intentions:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

God Bless
In Jesus through Mary
Steve

 

[Gail_OCDS]

+JMJTJ+

May your friend rest in peace, and may God comfort you in your grief.

I will remember you both in my prayers.

 

[betra2000]

Hail Mary full of grace
The Lord is with Thee,
Blessed are Thou among women
Blesses is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God
Pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen

 

[BeeSweet]

Eternal rest grant to him O Lord, let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.