This is Val, Aaron's sister. My family and I are still working out what we wanted to say and do on the site. But at this time, however briefly, I thought it was best to confirm that yes, Aaron did pass away. We found out for certain yesterday.
Please write me at val at valsadie.com or valsadie at aol.com for information on the funeral arrangements.
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You don't know me at all, but my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
It's a hard thing to read, too. If not nearly so hard as to write. I only knew him through his writing, but that's enough to miss him something fierce.
My deepest condolences to your family. I also only knew Aaron through his writing, and I will still miss him very much.
Val, God bless you and yours. I only knew Aaron from his words; we went back and forth with each other. I'm so, so sorry.
I have visited this site a few times, and marveled at the beauty of Heathers photo's of Aaron, and want to say even though we are strangers I feel the tug of my heart at such a sad loss. Know that there are many out there, whom this has touched deeply today. I find myself sad even though I have never spoke to Aaron.....my thoughts and prayers are with your family. He is at peace, and a place where all is calm.....
I only knew Aaron through this site, but I will say that his wit and politics have been an inspiration. My prayers go out to you and your family.
I had the chance to meet Aaron in Chicago in June, and have just heard this terrible news. Val, I am so, so sorry, my heart goes out to you.
I, like so many others who have written here, did not know Aaron personally...I only knew him through his writing. I'm so saddened to know that the world has lost such a brilliant and good soul. I send my heartfelt prayers to your family and all of Aaron's friends, though I wish there was more I could do. Please keep us posted as to any arrangements and memorials for Aaron. I know I for one would be happy to donate to something that was important to him.
I met Aaron with Rachel in Chicago. Val, I'm so sorry.
I've been visiting this site for a couple years, only ever posted once. I have often thought, "How happy it makes me that there are people like Aaron in the world." Well, there is one less now.
My condolences to his family. I will always remember him.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Val. I hope you take some small comfort in the fact that Aaron's writing was read and enjoyed by a lot of folks; you can see just by this thread how many people he touched and inspired. He will be greatly missed.
My condolences to his family and friends. I only knew Aaron through his words here but I too will miss him.
I am so sorry to see Aaron gone. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Val. My sympathies to you and your family.
My condolences to the Hawkins family. I haven't been online much the past 2/3 months, so I was shocked to find out today about Aaron.
I so regret not making the trip to Chicago this past June. There were plans for about dozen of us bloggers to meet during Juneteenth. Once that fell through, I thought about meeting Aaron during the most recent BEA.
He'll be missed tremendously.
I went to high school with Aaron at Crete-Monee High for a year before moving back to Chicago. We used to hang pretty tight for a while watching Dr.Who and reading comics. I live in Japan now and I found this site a few months ago by Googling his name. I send condolences to the family. This cat was way cool. My heart goes out.
Sam
My condolences to your family.
I, like many others, have been an avid reader of this site. I only know your brother by his writing.
May ask, what happened? I feel like I'm coming into the middle of the story, that I'm missing a part of the narrative. How? Why? Where?
Sorry, just want to know.
Incredibly sorry to find this out. My sympathies.
I'm so sorry. Your brother was a wonderful writer.
I am so very sorry for your family's loss. Aaron will be missed.
My condolences to the family :(
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and to yours. The Internet will miss Aaron.
I am so, so sorry. My condolences to your family. I never met Aaron in person, though I thought it would only be a matter of time. I am mourning tonight for someone who I only knew as pixels on a screen; I can only imagine what you who knew him all his life must feel.
Oh my. I was also a reader. And he will be missed greatly. I am so, so sorry.
This is a real stunner. Aaron was too funny to die.
Please accept my condolances.
I just found out about Aaron's Diary.. and am soo saddened by this news. My prayers are with all of his family and all of his dear friends and hope that his life will be celebrated in the Great Heaven's of Life! Hugz n Lub, Bebe da FairyGodMum
RIP Aaron
I'm sorry to hear that. An inspired mind who will be missed, obviously, by many. I'm glad I had a chance to share in his gifts.
I first started reading Aaron's weblog a year or two ago and I was always in awe of his writing, biting and sarcastic as it could be. I'm very sorry to hear he passed away and my condoleances go out to his family and friends.
He will be missed
I didn't know Aaron personally, but I am friends with and work with his sister Karen. My heart goes out to the Hawkins family along with many prayers. May God give you all strength during this difficult time.
We all love you Karen...
Tammi
I am very sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept my condolences.
I am so sorry. Aaron was a thoughtful, humorous and intelligent writer. I only knew him in the blogosphere, but his wit and sharp insights will be missed.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
My condolences to you and your family. I pray that you find peace in these moments. Your brother touched a lot of people through his words.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
So, so sorry...Aaron's voice was truly unique and although I only found this site a few months ago, I will miss it.
Supportive thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear it. You're in our prayers.
I'm sorry for your loss. May he Aaron at peace.
Aaron will be missed. You have my deepest sympathies and condolences.
Very sad news. He was a fine writer, one of the good guys of this world, and will be missed by all.
I'm sorry for your loss.
My condolences to your family in this difficult time.
I feel as though I lost a family member. I hope you and your family make it through.
My deepest sympathy, he will be missed.
This is a terrible loss for the blog community. My condolences to you and your family. Please know that there many, many of us out here thinking of you.
if there is anything you need -- geeky assistance with things around here, is mostly what i have to offer -- please email me, i'm pretty handy with MT and servers and things.
i can only imagine what you're going through, but i know i want to help in any way i can.
Val,
You have the condolences of my family.
God Bless your family.
Joel Gaines
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
To Val, and to all of Aaron's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. I miss him more than I would have thought possible for someone I communicated with entirely through a computer. Nalo put it very well. I'm crushed by what's happened, but I know your pain must be so much greater. Perhaps it could provide some small consolation to know that Aaron was loved and appreciated by so many in the blog world, including me. As Laura said, it always made me feel better to know someone like Aaron was out there, and I feel the loss of him greatly. He will be remembered fondly by many for a long time to come.
Aaron seemed like a great guy. My condolences for you and my family.