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Copepod - terrible news :(

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Shocked to hear this sad news. RIP, Copepod.
 
Hi All,
She welcomed me and gave great advice, will be sorely missed I'm sure.
What terrible sad news, my thoughts are with her family at this very difficult time.
What a wonderful moderator.
 
So sorry to read this. God bless.
 
I am shocked to read this very sad post. Copepod was a much valued member of the forum and very positive lady whose contributions, experiences and comments were appreciated by many.
 
I haven't posted in years but wanted to express my condolences on the forum that she was such a big part of and had great impact on. I remember her well from when I first joined, newly diagnosed just a scared 21 year old, she gave me advice and guidance and to many others too, she was loved and will be missed

RIP Copepod xx
 
I've just seen this very shocking and sad news. I am very sorry and want to pass on my condolences. RIP.
 
Oh, I am desperately sad about this. I think Copepod was an excellent person and I will miss her dreadfully. She was another voice of reason on this forum and listened to me even when I went off on one.

I know I am very late with this, but condolences to everyone.

Andy HB
 
So shocked by this news. Her posts were always helpful and to the point, she must have helped so many people directly and indirectly. A massive loss to the forum. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family.
 
I was thinking, it would be good if we could all do something in Copepod's memory.

I know marine conservation was very important to her and she was very opposed to disposable plastics, so here are a few suggestions along those lines - everyone should be able to do at least one of these:

* Take the Greenpeace pledge to help put a stop to plastic pollution, or sign one of the many petitions going round at the moment against plastic pollution, such as this Friends of the Earth one (there are plenty of others, if you want to google for a different one).

* If you're still using disposable insulin pens, ask your doctor to change you to a re-useable pen with cartridges, eg Novopen Echo

* Join or make a donation to the Marine Conservation Society

* Sign up to take part in a beach clean with the MCS or the National Trust (or google to find another voluntary organisation doing this).

Other people may have other ideas, please post and let us know if you do. @Northerner - do you know if her family is asking for money to go to a particular charity in her memory?
 
So sad to read this news. Condolences to her family.
 
I have heard from her sister. Unfortunately, the postmortem proved inconclusive so they are awaiting further tests. However, since there are no suspicious circumstances they have been able to book a date and time for the funeral, which will be held on 6th February at 10 am. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend as I am booked to travel elsewhere on that date, and can't change my plans. However, if anyone would like further details, please send me a private message.
 
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