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.
Hana, Anything I can help with, please just let me know.
Ashley was a good person and someone who made you think that you were special even when you couldn't see it.
He will always be aces in my book, and my heart goes out to you, him and the kids.
Posted by: GentillyGirl | 02 April 2008 at 10:30 PM
Good Lord. I am so, so sorry for your family. My condolences.
Posted by: Kevin | 02 April 2008 at 10:30 PM
I am speechless and stunned and sad. My condolences.
Posted by: Huck | 02 April 2008 at 10:52 PM
This is a real loss. Sinn Fein.
Posted by: e | 02 April 2008 at 11:08 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this.
Posted by: Michael | 02 April 2008 at 11:14 PM
Dear Hana,
You must know that Ashley was beloved by many. He was a powerful soul with a gentle touch to those he loved who will not soon be forgotten. Neither will you. There is nothing you could ask for which wouldn't be answered. Please accept my condolences. I'm so very sorry.
Posted by: Schroeder | 02 April 2008 at 11:17 PM
Hana, Ashley really loved this picture of him with his drum that Alexis took during the Silence is Violence march.
http://humidcity.com/2008/04/02/the-doctor-has-left-the-building/
Once more I abjure you to call me if you need anything. I will try to stop by soon and help with the kids and such.
ALL our love.
Posted by: Loki | 02 April 2008 at 11:18 PM
I am so sorry. My dad died unexpectedly two months ago so I know how shocking it can be.
I'll be sending you all positive thoughts. A few things that I was told that helped me.
1) The grief will come in waves. One second I was coping, the next I could hardly breath from the pain.
2)Expect sudden laughter to over take you. We all burst into hysterical giggles based on an old joke of my dad's. It helped to remember the laughter.
Take care of yourselves.
Spocko
Posted by: spocko | 02 April 2008 at 11:22 PM
Oh, Hana, my heart aches with this sad, sad news and there is no part of me that is able to imagine this world without Ashley in it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children.
I'll be out of town from Friday until Monday evening, but otherwise, please know that I am here if you need me.
Posted by: LisaPal | 02 April 2008 at 11:54 PM
My deepest condolences to you and yours.
Posted by: joejoejoe | 03 April 2008 at 01:28 AM
I am so sorry. I never met Ashely but was an avid reader of his blog. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Lisa | 03 April 2008 at 04:16 AM
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Posted by: racymind | 03 April 2008 at 04:18 AM
I am so sorry to hear this. I was never fortunate enough to meet Ashley in person but enjoyed reading his blog for a long time now. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by: Lisa | 03 April 2008 at 04:28 AM
Hana, I am in shock. I just had an exchange of mails with Ash on Tues...I can't believe this. I just can't believe this. I hope at some time you will let me know what happened. My mail add is: csevienna@gmail.com. I just can't believe this. I've had to come back to the blog 2 or 3 times now this morning just to make sure it isn't one of his...right. You and the children will be in my thoughts. I wish there were something more I could do.
Posted by: Skip Higgins | 03 April 2008 at 04:34 AM
I'm so sorry. I scarcely knew him, having met at one KdV party, but I read his blog religiously. I was always left feeling that I should be doing more to fight for our city.
I'll be sure to call out the fuckmooks today.
Posted by: ClarkT | 03 April 2008 at 04:50 AM
I am so sorry. We're going to miss Ashley.
Take care,
Clay
Posted by: Clay | 03 April 2008 at 05:36 AM
Hana, this is Elliott, we met a few times around Mardi Gras and various outings. Please do know ALL of us are here to help if you need us. Just go through the list.
We've lost a great one. I'm so so sorry.
Posted by: HammHawk | 03 April 2008 at 05:41 AM
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Posted by: del | 03 April 2008 at 06:04 AM
I'm sorry Hana. He will be missed.
Posted by: rdpeyton | 03 April 2008 at 06:04 AM
I'm sorry Hana. He will be missed.
Posted by: rdpeyton | 03 April 2008 at 06:04 AM
I am so, so sorry.
Posted by: chrissie | 03 April 2008 at 06:14 AM
My thoughts and condolences are with you and your family.
Posted by: stacey0821 | 03 April 2008 at 06:14 AM
"Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light."
I am almost inconsolable, Ashley was a good friend and a great person. All of us at CTI are thinking of you and will help in any way we can.
Adam
Posted by: meliador | 03 April 2008 at 06:22 AM
Oh, Hana. I am so sorry for you and the kids, so very sorry. I'm stunned. Y'all are in my thoughts. And Ashley will be dearly missed....
Posted by: G Bitch | 03 April 2008 at 06:28 AM
I only knew Ashley through the blog, but it was clear how much he cared about his friends and family. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Frolic | 03 April 2008 at 06:36 AM