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Matthew Farr
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Username: mgy401
Post Number: 218
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:18 am: | 
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I am truly saddened by this news. My prayers go out to her and her family.
"To my mind the world of today awoke April 15, 1912." - John B. Thayer
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David Allen Lambert
Member
Username: davidlambert
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:32 am: |
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I was so sad to hear that Millvina has finally left us. I have had the honor of knowing her as a friend since 1987 when I met her in Boston, Massachusetts at at Titanic Historical Society gathering. We struck up a friendship which allowed us to be penpals for many years. She even met my eldest daughter (now 13) when she was 2. I have a photo of Millvina holding her. From that point on every Christmas Millvina would sign her card "Auntie Millvina" and send a present to Brenda. I remember having tea with her and Bruno multiple times, and just talking about life - not just the Titanic. Millvina was a lady and a close friend who I shall never forget. May her memory go on as the last of the Titanic's passengers are finally together - and my friend is now able to be with her father since she was 9 weeks old. I will miss you Millvina - with love David Lambert, and family. |
Jerry Nuovo
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Username: jerry_nuovo
Post Number: 655
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:34 am: |
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It is sad news to hear of her passing away and what a coincidence that she passed away today May 31st which is the 98th Anniversary of Titanic's launching.Regards,Jerry |
Lyn Loven
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Username: limey
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:58 am: |
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I just hear of Millvina's passing on the news. It feels like we have lost the last link to the Titanic. I hope she is at peace and with her family now. |
Darren Honeycutt
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Username: darrenscott
Post Number: 705
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:58 am: |
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Millvina was an inspiration to all that knew her. I was blessed to have written to her for 15 years. We shouldn't be sad now as Millvina had a long and happy life. Most of all, she was loved by so many people. I will never forget the first letter I received from her, she was asking about ME and asking me questions about my life. I think Phil Gowan said it best when he said "she would be an interesting person to know even if she hadn't been on the Titanic". |
Amanda Ratliff
Member
Username: mander
Post Number: 115
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 1:10 am: |
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I'm so sorry to hear of this dear little ladies passing. However, I'm glad to hear that her life that began with such tumultuous disaster ended so peacefully as I'm sure she would have wanted. God bless you Milvina as you at last are reunited with your beloved father. |
Matthew Newman
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Username: matuatay
Post Number: 567
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 1:21 am: |
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At least we who didn't get the opportunity to meet and get to know her personally will always have our documentaries and interviews with this fantastic lady to look back on. And we can take peace in knowing that Millvina is no longer sick and is in a much better place. God bless you, Millvina and thank you for everything. You will never be forgotten.
Matt Newman
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Lucy Steigerwald
Member
Username: lucystag
Post Number: 157
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 2:04 am: |
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I just heard the news. Rest in peace, Ms Dean. I hope you had a wonderful life, as well as a long one. I know your family is now happy to greet you, but we're all sorry to lose you here. Cheers.
"Lad, if 'e was in that and came through it, 'e'll do you son, 'e'll do you."
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Sarah Smith
Member
Username: sarahwriter
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 2:39 am: |
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All those on the Titanic have now sailed home.
Rest in peace, Millvina Dean. |
Robert T. Paige
Member
Username: jnb
Post Number: 1127
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 3:41 am: |
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http://news.aol.com/article/last-titanic-survivor-dies/505453?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl1|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.com%2Farticle%2Flast-titanic-survivor-dies%2F505453
[Moderator's Note: This message, originally a separate thread in a different topic, has been moved to this pre-existing thread discussing Ms. Dean's death. MAB]
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert T. Paige
"The best I've seen, Ma'am....hardly any rats !"
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Holly Peterson
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Username: alzbeta
Post Number: 229
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 4:09 am: |
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Your sentence was so touching, Sarah, that it almost made me cry. So true, and so poignant. Everyone - from the youngest child who drowned amongst those cruel waters, to the tiny infant who lived a long and fulfilling life that has now just ended - is now at home with God. |
Michael H. Standart
Moderator
Username: mstandart
Post Number: 27663
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 4:15 am: |
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>>A long life, well lived.<<
I think that just about sums it up in a nutshell.
I had just got home from work when my Dad broke the news to me. He caught it on the headlines on his homepage earlier today.
I wish I had known her. Everything I'd ever seen or heard about Millvina pointed to a lady who had grace, charm, greater patience then perhaps may have been warrented under some circumstances and above all, class. She will be missed.
To those who knew her and counted her a friend as well as to her family, you all have my sincere condolances.
Cordially,
Michael H. Standart
Equal Opportunity Curmudgeon
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Joe Russo
Member
Username: joserus
Post Number: 558
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 5:40 am: |
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Rest in peace Milvina. |
Joe Russo
Member
Username: joserus
Post Number: 559
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 5:43 am: |
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Now that she's gone, the tragedy now belongs to the ages. |
Chung Rex
Member
Username: chairrex
Post Number: 12
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 5:44 am: |
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I heard the sad news when I woke up a few hours ago. The story finally goes to an end.
Rest in peace, Millvina Dean and other 2200 people on board. |
Leah Stoler
Member
Username: faithinme401
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 6:06 am: |
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Rest in peace, Millvina. You will truly be missed! |
John Clifford
Member
Username: hjca
Post Number: 1525
Registered: 11-2000
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 6:08 am: |
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quote:To those who knew her and counted her a friend as well as to her family, you all have my sincere condolances.
Thank you, Michael.
I wish you had the chance to meet Millvina, just as I had wished to meet several other Titanic survivors. I finally admitted that Millvina was going to be the only survivor I would get to know.
I admit that I enjoyed sending postcards to Millvina, from many of the places I traveled to.
Millvina enjoyed hearing our stories, and what we were doing, and where we traveled to.
I always figured that a card or a letter was the best thing to send to her, instead of many a souvenir, though I admit I did remember how much she enjoyed hearing about the story of the James Brothers, during her visit, in 1997, to Kansas City. From that I sent her a copy of a "Wanted: Dead or Alive" poster about Frank and Jessie James, during a 1999 visit to the Smithsonian Postal Museum, in Washington DC.
My two other stories:
1. Whenever I sent Millvina a birthday card, I made sure to use two 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' stamps (plus any additional postage), issued by the US Postal Service. That way she could see, immediately, the purpose of my cards;
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2. I am grateful I got the chance to visit Millvina during my last two visits to Southampton, in September 2007 and August 2008. Both times I left noting that I would have to accept that it was the last time I would ever see Millvina.
Now I am thankful for those wonderful, albeit brief, visits with her and her friends.
"Thank you, Millvina"!!
"CHEERS"!!!
John Clifford
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Jonathan Niccolls
Member
Username: jonnicc
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 6:12 am: |
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It is the end of an era. This is a day of history for all of us. My condolences go out to Millvina's family and friends. May The Good Lord Bless Millvina Dean, may The Lord Shine His Continence upon her, have mercy on her, and give her everlasting peace. |
Dawn Roe
Member
Username: beatatune
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 7:00 am: |
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Miss Mellvina,
While I have never known you, the world has known about your legendary connection to the fateful journey of Titanic. Your journey has been inspirational and will continue in your memory. May you rest in peace.
Dawn Roe-Port Byron, NY USA |
Cody Gentry
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Username: egypt1292
Post Number: 57
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 7:16 am: |
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I'm saddened by the story of her death. But now she can be with her father, who was lost in the sinking. What a wonderful lady.
'Olympic', 'Titanic', and 'Britannic'... you said 'Gigantic' earlier... :/
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ash briers
Member
Username: s2hsr
Post Number: 131
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 7:16 am: |
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is this true that her passing was on the 98th anniversary of the launching of the titanic? thats what i heard. |
Elizabeth Gabbard
Member
Username: crikesnike
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 7:41 am: |
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Was honored to help with the display that held her suitcase in Branson, Missouri at The Titanic Museum. I tell her story to passengers every day as a crew member of Titanic Branson. It is not just a job to us, it is our honor to continue their legacy, which is their memory....As long as their remembered, their never truly gone. RIP Milvina Dean. |
Adam Jacob Beals
Member
Username: ajsimon
Post Number: 11
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 7:49 am: |
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Just found minutes ago...God Bless Millvina. |
password
Member
Username: miss_angela
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 8:00 am: |
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An era closes. Rest in peace, Miss Millvina. |
hannah roland
Member
Username: titanicrider
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 8:18 am: |
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Dearest Millvina, may you rest in peace. You have been an inspiration to so many people like myself with your story. When the 100 comes I will be there for you. God Bless,
Hannah |
