oh god

[thescarletwoman]

I just got an email from a good friend of mine from school with horrible news.

My thesis advisor passed away yesterday.

I had planned on going to Cleveland this week to see him one last time.

Yes, in the end we had our differences and I know I was ticked at him -- but still. I spent over a year in his office nearly every day. He, over the course of my thesis, was like a second father to me. When he retired, he pulled me into his office and started giving me box after box of books. Because I needed to start my collection off correctly for grad school (which obviously never happened).

I still remember all of our thesis meetings at the Book & Bean when we got tired of sitting in his office. Me with a mocha whatever and he with his Italian Sodas.

I just can't stop crying.

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[gmth.livejournal.com]

Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear about it. *big hugs*

[kimby77.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.. :( *hugs*

[kerryblaze.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so sorry.

[cruisedirector]

*hugs* I'm so sorry.

[a-falling-sky.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

[avengangle.livejournal.com]

:( Me too. He was the first professor I actually met at B-W.

Also, he died from the same thing my dad had twice (and survived). :(

[wakeupem.livejournal.com]

Wait. Who was it?

[thescarletwoman.livejournal.com]

Dr. Hartzell. :(

[wakeupem.livejournal.com]

Oh man. :( That really does suck.

[anjenue.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, sweetie. <33333333

[jacquie-o.livejournal.com]

And the hits just keep coming...wow, Lia, I am so sorry.

You need a vacation, a nice, peaceful, retreat of a vacation.

Take care of yourself and take a deep breath.

**hugs**

[ragdoll.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Oh honey, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. That's horrible. Feel better soon!

[starshine-rain6.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I didn't realize Dr. Hartzell's health had gotten that much worse in the last few years... he shall be missed. My phone is on if you need someone to talk to.

[avengangle.livejournal.com]

He pretty much retired and fell apart.

[sugarjet03.livejournal.com]

*big hugs*

[annearchy.livejournal.com]

Oh Lia, I'm so sorry. What a shock for you and everyone.

[sensorium.livejournal.com]

*hug* I'm so sorry to hear that. I know I don't comment often, but I just had to on this one... you'll be in my thoughts over the next few days.

[adaptor.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear. I'm so sorry for you loss.

Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.

[doubtful-salmon.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. ♥

[chenoa-dawn.livejournal.com]

{{HUGS}}

I'm so sorry. I remember when one of my favorite teachers passed on, it was so shocking.

Love you sweetie... (It's Faith... in the "other" account.)

[dark-branwen.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so sorry, sweetie. I can't imagine what it's like to lose a mentor, and with such bad timing as well. He sounds like he was very generous.

*hugs again*