Some sad news - arrowqueen - rest in peace

MacAllister · Mar 24, 2008

I've just confirmed a rumor that's been floating about seems to be true. Our friend and longtime community member, Arrowqueen, died a few weeks ago. She'd been unwell for a while, I knew -- and I didn't know her nearly as well as some of us, nor for as long -- but it sounds as if the end came rather suddenly for everyone who did know her well.

I'm posting this here, because Irene frequented this room quite a bit, when she was on AW. You can find some of her books, here, under "Kate Benedict."

I wish I had something more articulate, profound, or elegant to say. She will be missed. She is one of ours.

Full stop.

Stew21 · Mar 24, 2008

Terribly sad news. RIP to one of AW's own.

mscelina · Mar 24, 2008

I knew her only briefly, but she was a class act and a lovely lady.

Cassiopeia · Mar 24, 2008

I've spent hours with her in the AW chatroom. I had wondered as of late where she'd been. I'm deeply saddened by her passing. She was such a joy to talk with. I'll miss her greatly.

ETA: I am usually articulate but words fail me. Arrowqueen was a great source of inspiration for me. She often encouraged me and others to keep trying, to keep writing and not to worry so much.
In the last year she lost a sister to cancer as well and in spite of her grief she did her best to be there for us. I wish we could have been there for her.

We love you AQ and we'll be reunited one day.

III · Mar 24, 2008

RIP Arrowqueen.

Sheryl Nantus · Mar 24, 2008

Shwebb · Mar 24, 2008

I miss our Sarky Besom. I spent so many Friday nights with her. Always her chat time--she made us a date. The only time she drank, I think, too. Vodka and Coke. After a while I'd ask her if she could type a straight line.

Always great at drawing out the best in everyone. But never shied away from a good and feisty conversation. My Fridays will never be the same. She was one of the first friends I made here, too.

Jongfan · Mar 24, 2008

This is awful news. Arrowqueen was a classy lady. I can't believe she's gone.

I'll miss your amazing sense of humor, AQ

In your honor,
I've topped you up
and lit your fag so you may properly bark at the moon.
Rest In Peace.

Calla Lily · Mar 24, 2008

May she rest in peace.

jst5150 · Mar 24, 2008

Very sad. RIP.

Cassiopeia · Mar 24, 2008

*raises a glass* To our lovely lady, we shall forever keep you in our hearts!

HeronW · Mar 24, 2008

I wish I'd known her.

Ol' Fashioned Girl · Mar 24, 2008

Oh, no! What a sweet lady... and wonderful person. So sorry to hear she's passed. A candle will be lighted this evening, even though lighting her way is overdue. She'll see it from afar and know we're thinking of her.

Sarita · Mar 24, 2008

Sad news. You'll be missed, Arrowqueen.

drachin8 · Mar 24, 2008

bluntforcetrauma · Mar 24, 2008

I didn't know her, but I'm nonetheless saddened by the news.

Arrowqueen-At Rest

I just checked her member thingy. This is particularly difficult to read in light of the news.

Date of Birth:
November 21

Biography:
Born. Still not dead yet.

Location:
Scotland

Sex:
Female

Interests:
Reading, archery, chatting round the world.

Occupation:
Writer.

Dawno · Mar 24, 2008

I'm pretty shaken up about this. My son always carries with him a coin she sent him when she heard he was in Iraq. I only knew her online, but I thought of her as a friend, and that she took the time to send something to my son to help him keep his spirits up -even when she was going through so much herself, well, that made her even more dear. My prayers go out to her family.

IceCreamEmpress · Mar 24, 2008

So sad to hear this news.

Perks · Mar 24, 2008

Arrowqueen was a delight. I'm very sad to hear she's gone and we should tag something here a 'sarky bessom' to remember her by.

And this is a reminder to us all that, although most of us will never meet in person, we are friends - friends in fact, if not in proximity. We know more about each other than many people who know our 'real' names and faces.

As such, let someone in your physical circle know, should something happen to you, that your friends here would want to know, to send up prayers, laments and remembrances.

RIP, Arrowqueen. Very much 'P'.

x

Unique · Mar 24, 2008

So many times she made me laugh when I didn't think I had one laugh left inside.

Cassiopeia · Mar 24, 2008

I was meant to see her when I was in the UK. I fell ill during that time and didn't get to go. I'm so devastated that I didn't.

bluntforcetrauma · Mar 24, 2008

Could there be a remembrances room dedicated in her name on AW?

Perks · Mar 24, 2008

bluntforcetrauma said:
Could there be a remembrances room dedicated in her name on AW?

Lovely idea.

aka eraser · Mar 24, 2008

She was a long-time online bud, a fine writer, a better person, and I'll sure miss her.

Haggis · Mar 24, 2008

Very sad news. RIP.

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