Hi everybody,
This is Hana, Ashley's wife. I am sorry to tell you but Ashley passed away this morning, Wed. April 2, 2002 in Florida.
Everybody who loved him and whom he made laugh, please pray for him and his children.
Things are going to be a little crazy now as I have no fucking idea what to do. Pardon the profanity but I guess you must be used to it from here.
I will post again the funeral arrangements and such.
Oh my God, Hana, I am so sorry to hear. I'm shocked. I can only offer your family my prayers. My sincerest condolences to you and all of Ashley's loved ones.
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Posted by: Seung | 02 April 2008 at 09:25 PM
Hana, darlin, if there is anything I can do please, please let me know. Ray's got my number and you can get all my other contact info off humidcity.
Damn.
Please let me know details when you have them.
Posted by: Loki | 02 April 2008 at 09:30 PM
Hana,
If you need any help whatsoever, including any legal eyes, I am there. Just reach out to Adam. He'll know where to reach me.
Posted by: Louise from Chicago | 02 April 2008 at 09:38 PM
Good lord. Many condolences. Please let us know what happened.
Posted by: Nancy Nall | 02 April 2008 at 09:38 PM
I'm overcome by this sad news. He was such a vibrant presence. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Posted by: Glenn | 02 April 2008 at 09:40 PM
much love to you Ashley, you were the best.
Sinn Fein, brother.
Hana, know that you have a lot of friends who are here for you and the children. Whatever you need, we are here.
Ashe
Posted by: Dambala | 02 April 2008 at 09:46 PM
I wish I knew Ashley better. But I do know without a doubt that he loved you, Hana, and he loved your children.
Posted by: Ray Ward | 02 April 2008 at 09:47 PM
Seung just told me and I was praying to god that this was some wicked April fools but its not.
I am so saddened by this loss I can't even imagine what you are going through right now but please know that I will be praying for you and you're family.
There are alot of powerful voices in New Orleans but Ashley's was the only one that I could always here every single word.
Dammit this one really hurts.
Posted by: Alex Morgan | 02 April 2008 at 09:51 PM
Oh, no! Hana, please contact me. [email protected]
Words are failing me right now. Ashley will be sorely missed. I am so, so sorry
Posted by: liprap | 02 April 2008 at 09:53 PM
Grace and I are both numb right now. We loved Ashley dearly.
I'm so sorry for you and the children. He was such a wonderful man.
Posted by: Adrastos | 02 April 2008 at 09:56 PM
ohmy, this is just awful. I'm so sorry. Anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate...
Posted by: Edward Branley | 02 April 2008 at 09:56 PM
Oh, Hana, I'm so sorry. I adored every word he wrote on our Wire blog and he was such a joy to know even to the small extent I did.
Please know that many, many of us are holding you and yours in our hearts.
Posted by: virgotex | 02 April 2008 at 09:57 PM
Our thoughts are with you. When he was here, just a couple of weeks ago, he lit up the house.
Anything you need, know that we're here for you.
A.
Posted by: Athenae | 02 April 2008 at 09:57 PM
Oh, Hana, I'm so sorry. I adored every word he wrote on our Wire blog and he was such a joy to know even to the small extent I did.
Please know that many, many of us are holding you and yours in our hearts.
Posted by: virgotex | 02 April 2008 at 10:01 PM
I'm so very sorry to hear the news. I didn't know Ashley personally, but I always loved reading his writing and his wonderful sense of humor.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by: Syl | 02 April 2008 at 10:02 PM
The other night I wrote about something that was bothering me and Ashley responded with love.
There are not enough words to express the joy that Ashley brought and his dedication to helping us out when we needed it. He shared what he had..we all felt it.
Posted by: Karen | 02 April 2008 at 10:02 PM
I am so sad I can't even breathe.
Ashley was my brother.
Anything, just ask. Anything.
Posted by: greg | 02 April 2008 at 10:03 PM
Ashley will be very missed; he was a very good man. My sympathies are with you and your family.
Posted by: saintseester | 02 April 2008 at 10:03 PM
I'm so sorry. Ashely will be sorely missed by many of us.
Posted by: fofalex | 02 April 2008 at 10:04 PM
I don't have words to express my thoughts. I am so sorry and saddened. You are in my thoughts.
Posted by: scout | 02 April 2008 at 10:07 PM
Hana, I am at your service to watch the kids. Please feel free to call on me any time. Any time. We all miss Ashley so much.
Posted by: Maitri | 02 April 2008 at 10:09 PM
Oh my God I am so sorry. Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.
Posted by: jeffrey | 02 April 2008 at 10:12 PM
Hana, I am so sorry. Ashley is the second person I know who's life ended prematurely in the last few days . . . .
Both irreplaceable. I miss him already.
Posted by: Seymour D. Fair | 02 April 2008 at 10:19 PM
my deepest condolences on the sudden loss of your beloved
Posted by: swampwoman | 02 April 2008 at 10:21 PM
I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Posted by: T. | 02 April 2008 at 10:27 PM