My Super Grandmother passed away today

She was 88 and had been battling Alzheimers for 20 years. She was 8 when Action #1 hit the stands and like many of her generation she got caught up in the first wave of Superman awe. The Fleischer cartoons captured her imagination and never let go for the remainder of her life. She would later introduce me to those when she bought be the series on VHS for my 16th birthday. All through out my life she would encourage my love of comics and I’ll always treasure the memories of our many trips to Dave’s Comic Shop in Mesquite, Tx where she’d always buy me a bundle of Superman titles each trip. My favorite of these was John Byrnes Man of Steel mini-series from '86.

I will always treasure her and will miss her dearly. I’m just happy she’s in a much better place now.

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im sorry for your loss sending positive vibes

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What a remarkable woman. It sounds like she was a wonderful grandmother to you and made sure you knew you were special to her. I’d love to see some pictures of her, if you are able to share when the time comes <3

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Thanks @Applejack I’m sure that can be arranged :slight_smile:

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Always great to hear the orginal fans that made it what it is today. I Thank your grandma what a wonderful fan.

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My deepest condolences, friend. May she rest in eternal peace…and may her memory live on through you and generations to come.

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I’m sorry to hear about your Grandma’s passing.

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Im sorry to hear this. My family mourns for your loss.

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You have my prayers and condolences. She sounded like an amazing woman and friend.

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God bless.

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I’m sorry to hear about the passing. The DC family is here for you if you need anything.

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I’m sorry to hear this. I love that you two were able to share your love for comics and turn it into something so special. I wish you a calming peace during this time. :heart:

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Much love to you and your family. I hope you are able to be surrounded by comfort and peace during this time <3

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I’m sorry for your loss, but glad you had such an amazing grandmother🍀

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Sorry to hear about your loss.

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I’m very sorry for your loss. Take care.

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I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all of you. AppleJack, KittyKrawler and all of you mods set a goal to make the community on this service something unique. Something special. A true and sincere online family. Well guys, mission accomplished. DCU is truly a very special. I had no desire to share this news anywhere else online. But here it just felt right. You guys are all incredible and I love you all!

Thank you again!

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My condolences

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Sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences, too.

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I’m sorry sorry, and you have my condolences…Funny how your story mirrors mine. My grandmother (Nana to me…) was 89 and also suffered from Alzheimers and dementia…its such a nasty and heartbreaking experience to have to see… I unfortunately had to watch her slowly degrade so by the end she wasn’t my Nana anymore… I’m sorry to hear you had to go through the same thing mate…

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