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Gov Kathleen Blanco dying of cancer
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:58 am
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:58 am
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We are about to lose one of our leaders. Say what you will about her politics (I oppose them); she is a decent person, and cancer sucks. It's sad to see it end like this, but nature has a way of dealing bad hands to people. Our State will soon be mourning. God be with you, Gov Blanco.
This part is particularly striking as both a husband and a father. I dread the day that either my wife or myself must leave each other and our family behind.
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Former Gov. Blanco: 'No escape' from her cancer
We are about to lose one of our leaders. Say what you will about her politics (I oppose them); she is a decent person, and cancer sucks. It's sad to see it end like this, but nature has a way of dealing bad hands to people. Our State will soon be mourning. God be with you, Gov Blanco.
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She said her husband Raymond, known by friends as "Coach," has been her biggest cheerleader through 54 years of marriage.
"We've had a lot of fun together," she said
This part is particularly striking as both a husband and a father. I dread the day that either my wife or myself must leave each other and our family behind.
This post was edited on 12/6/18 at 10:01 am
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Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:59 am to Midget Death Squad
Sad to hear.
This post was edited on 12/6/18 at 10:02 am
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:59 am to Midget Death Squad
frick Cancer
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:59 am to Midget Death Squad
Sad to hear. She seemed like a nice lady who was in over her head.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 9:59 am to Midget Death Squad
I hope her last days are peaceful.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:01 am to deaconjones35
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Link doesn't currently work for me.
Should work now
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:14 am to Midget Death Squad
Very nice person a good mom and a doting grandmother.....in the end, that's all that really matters
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:17 am to Midget Death Squad
She was a decent governor pre-Katrina.
fricking cancer
fricking cancer
This post was edited on 12/6/18 at 10:18 am
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:31 am to Midget Death Squad
The Blanco’s are good people. I don’t agree with their politics but I know them personally (one of the girls was the maid of honor at my wedding).
I am always impressed by how tight they were as a family. They also were some of the most humble, warm, and gracious folks I know. I always wished Ms. Kathleen wasn’t a democrat.
I am always impressed by how tight they were as a family. They also were some of the most humble, warm, and gracious folks I know. I always wished Ms. Kathleen wasn’t a democrat.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:35 am to Midget Death Squad
frick cancer.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:45 am to Midget Death Squad
She is a great person.
Glad to see the "all liberals are filth" crowd hasn't shown up.
Glad to see the "all liberals are filth" crowd hasn't shown up.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 10:55 am to Midget Death Squad
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This part is particularly striking as both a husband and a father. I dread the day that either my wife or myself must leave each other and our family behind.
I agree with your assessment of Gov Blanco. She seems like a good person and her governorship was simply overwhelmed by Katrina for which she was not well prepared (few were).
I’d just like to say that you sound a little over dramatic about death in general. She must be in her mid-70’s. She had a decent run and a good life. She might be cashing in a little sooner than some, but hey, we’re all mortal. Death is a part of the deal.
I pray that she is spared much suffering and for the consolation of her family upon her departure.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 11:09 am to Midget Death Squad
Sad to hear but we are all dying from the day we are born. It's just a crapshoot as to what takes you out of this physical world.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 11:21 am to Midget Death Squad
I got to meet her in 2004. Shortly after her term started. Very nice person.
Yes, she was way over her head with Katrina/Rita, but outside of Gen Honore, was their a single leader at any level of government that really performed well during those days?
From late 2001 through Katrina... the entire "natural disaster management" protocol took a back seat to terrorism preparedness. FEMA went from a cabinet level entity to a tiny part of Homeland Security.
There's a reason why disaster prep is such a big deal now.
Whatever her mistakes were... I truly believe she had the best interest of her state at the top of her mind, at all times.
Fair winds and following seas, governor.
Yes, she was way over her head with Katrina/Rita, but outside of Gen Honore, was their a single leader at any level of government that really performed well during those days?
From late 2001 through Katrina... the entire "natural disaster management" protocol took a back seat to terrorism preparedness. FEMA went from a cabinet level entity to a tiny part of Homeland Security.
There's a reason why disaster prep is such a big deal now.
Whatever her mistakes were... I truly believe she had the best interest of her state at the top of her mind, at all times.
Fair winds and following seas, governor.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 11:24 am to LSUFanHouston
All I really know about her is she helped keep the Saints in New Orleans. Prayers for her and family
Posted on 12/6/18 at 11:33 am to 225bred
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frick Cancer
Posted on 12/6/18 at 11:35 am to Midget Death Squad
This has been going on for a while. I wasn't a fan, but it's sad to hear.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 1:05 pm to Bourre
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She seemed like a nice lady who was in over her head.
This.
Sad to hear. Cancer rarely happens to the people that truly deserve it.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 1:08 pm to Midget Death Squad
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her husband Raymond, known by friends as "Coach,"
New Iberia. Oh, the stories I could tell about the CHS coach.
Posted on 12/6/18 at 1:11 pm to Zach
She is a very nice and authentic person, didn’t agree with her politics but she did some good for LA
Terrible for her to be fighting cancer, hope her last days are peaceful
Terrible for her to be fighting cancer, hope her last days are peaceful
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