I received an e-mail from our friend Chris Muir this morning that his sister passed away yesterday. Please continue your prayers and good thoughts for Chris and his family, who will be struggling with this tragic loss. Day By Day will return, but in the meantime, he and his family need time to themselves.
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Comments (25)
Posted by mistercalm | October 14, 2007 8:44 AM
I'm so sorry.
Posted by Formerly known as Skeptic | October 14, 2007 8:56 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and his family.
Posted by Scott Pinkerton | October 14, 2007 9:02 AM
I'm so sorry, Chris. I'm praying for you and your family.
Posted by Tom | October 14, 2007 9:18 AM
Chris,
I go to your cartoons first thing everyday. They always cheer me up, and they remind me of conversations my wife and I have sometimes.
I know you only through your work, but I hope you know there are a lot of people out here like me who support you and feel for you and your family. My mother died young (54), too, and it is a tough time for all.
You're in our thoughts.
Tom
Posted by nbpundit | October 14, 2007 9:28 AM
For Chris and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
May the light of the Lord shine upon you,
and the wind always be at your back
Posted by AnonymousDrivel | October 14, 2007 9:53 AM
My thoughts are with you and your family this sad day, Chris.
Posted by Teresa | October 14, 2007 9:59 AM
I'm very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by newton | October 14, 2007 10:04 AM
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Chris.
Posted by ERNurse | October 14, 2007 11:36 AM
Chris, may God wrap His arms around you and hold you tight.
Posted by KendraWilder | October 14, 2007 11:46 AM
Cathy fought so valiantly for so long. Chris and his family, and Cathy's many friends, are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Carl | October 14, 2007 11:54 AM
Chris and his family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers in my household.
Posted by Lokki | October 14, 2007 12:45 PM
Our most sincere prayers go out to the Muir family in their time of mourning
Posted by BobParrick | October 14, 2007 1:03 PM
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Chuck Adkins | October 14, 2007 1:22 PM
God Speed Chris.
Posting to my Blog as well...
Posted by Steffan | October 14, 2007 1:52 PM
I'm very sorry to learn of their loss.
If there's anything any of us can do, please let us know.
Posted by Moultrie Creek | October 14, 2007 1:53 PM
May time and wonderful memories do what no words can. God bless you all.
Posted by Dennis | October 14, 2007 2:42 PM
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Catherine O Lord;
And let Perpetual Light Shine upon Her.
And May Your Grace Fill the Hearts of those Catherine has left behind that they may find solace knowing Catherine is receiving Her Reward.
Posted by Pejman Yousefzadeh | October 14, 2007 3:53 PM
My sincerest sympathies to Chris and his family. Chris has always been a gentleman who exhibited the grace and dignity we all wish that we could have. I am sure--difficult as it is--that he is summoning all of that grace and dignity to help his family get through a very difficult time.
Posted by Christoph | October 14, 2007 5:40 PM
Chris, I'm not a fan of your cartoons (I'm not that familiar with them), but I can relate to how terrible losing your sister must be and I am sorry for your loss.
I am sorry for hers too.
I pray that there is an afterlife and your sister is blessed in it.
Sincerely,
Christoph
Posted by km | October 14, 2007 8:53 PM
I am very sorry for his loss.
Posted by Jeanette | October 14, 2007 9:15 PM
My heartfelt prayers and sympathies go out to the Muir/Forsythe families. This is a deep grief, but I pray God will wrap His arms around all of you and give you the comfort you need.
Posted by Bonnie_ | October 14, 2007 9:26 PM
I'm so sorry, Chris. I pray for you every day. Your sister is no longer in pain; she is safe and happy and complete. And beautiful!
Those of us left behind, those are whom are sad, and in pain, those are for whom we pray. We're the ones left behind, while those who go ahead are free. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by Mark Soper | October 14, 2007 10:56 PM
Our prayers are with you, Chris, and your family. God is with each of us in both our joys and our sorrows, but especially our sorrows.
Posted by John Furutani | October 15, 2007 7:39 AM
Best wishes and deepest condolences, Mr. Muir--and to your family, and your sister's family, if any.
Posted by longwalker | October 15, 2007 9:31 AM
She will be in my prayers.