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From: "Bonnie Gruchalski" <>
Subject: Re: [VAUGHN] Sad News
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:17:17 -0500
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Linda,

It happens so many times to us all that we get wrapped up in our own daily
life that we forget to 'keep in touch' or we don't say 'thank you' enough.
Then a death happens & we find ourselves saying "I wish I had'a" or "I
should'of". I'm sure your friend Misity knew in her heart that you were
always there. It's an unwritten law in friendship...."you may be out of
sight, but you're never out of mind." Cherish the times that you did have.
There are many who don't have moments like that to cherish or remember.
Don't dwell on the little stuff; dwell on the good moments you had. She
knows.

I'm a Vaughn too, but I don't think we are related. My Vaughns were from
Kentucky & then settled in Shawneetown, Illinois.

Bonnie Gruchalski


----- Original Message -----
From: "LWelden" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 2:21 AM
Subject: [VAUGHN] Sad News


> The internet can be a wonderful thing. At times like this, I'm not so
> sure. I have met and corresponded with many folks over the years,
> regarding Vaughan Vaughn research. I have many friends that I've never
> met. Friends all the same and a friendship cherished. When I hear of a
> Vaughan Vaughn friend passing, I feel that deep feeling of remorse but
> not as much as I do tonight upon learning of the passing of one our own.
> Ten years ago I first corresponded with Misty Flannigan regarding her
> Vaughn research. We became internet friends and corresponded for many
> of those years. We did not limit our corresponding to research although
> that was a big part of our chats. Many times we spoke regarding our
> families, our children, our lives.
> When Maiser shut down in 1997, it was Misty that urged me to start the
> RESOURCE Page. Misty created our banner. Misty was the first to send
> me files to upload to the new site. Misty walked me through web page
> building. Misty took over the Vaughn list when we had problems with it.
> Not enought times did I tell her thank you and to think that I will
> never be able to thank her again, makes me feel very sad.
> A member I spoke with tonight in the chat room told me Misty had passed
> away. I still can't believe it. I am numb just thinking about it.
> Misty was only 45 years old when she died. She died on December 2, 2004
> just weeks before her 46th birthday. MANY times we tried to arrange a
> meeting and never did it transpire. As things go, Misty and I slowly
> quit corresponding. She was never forgotten, it's just that we went on
> with things in our individual lives and didn't correspond as we used to.
> How I wish, now, that I had made more of a point to meet with her.
> I have corresponded with many of the people on these lists for uncounted
> years. I think of you all as friends and just wanted this oppertunity
> to say "Goodby Misty, I sure miss you" and "Thank you, Everyone, for all
> these years." I may never get the oppertunity to meet you but you are
> always in my thoughts. Without you, we would be no where near where we
> are in our research.
> Most Sincerely,
> Linda Conaway Welden
>
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