Farewell to a FReeper FRiend - Max McGarrity

FR | 3/12/04 | Gabz

[Gabz]

It is with heartache and tears I inform the rest of the FReeper community of the loss of another one of us.

FReeper Max McGarrity passed away peacefully while taking a nap on Monday March 8, 2004.

Max and I have been online buddies and real life friends since we first encountered each other on another forum back in 1998. Without Max I would never have found Free Republic when I did.

There has been a very long standing joke between Max and me, we "cyber flirted" all the time on such threads as the Smoker's Lounge..... the joke being that Max is not a he, but a she.

My dear, dear friend leaves behind a very close family that misses her dearly. I ask all of my FReeper FRiends to keep her family in your prayers.

Thank you.

[Gabz]

Rest in Peace, Max.......you are already missed.

[cripplecreek]

Max has enlisted in the army of god.

[IronJack]

So long. Ave atque vale.

[mylife]

Im wishing that I had got to now him.

If he was anything like you Gabz

[Gabz]

On other message boards Max McGarrity was known as Spinner. here is a link to what I wrote for the forum where we first met...

Farewell to a Friend

JaJ and SL - I could really use your ping lists here....

[SAMWolf]

Prayers offered for FReeper Max McGarrity, his family and friends.

[metesky]

I will miss Max. He was one of the good guys...

Rest in peace.

[Gabz]

Freepers are so amazing.....I can't believe how many have already replied......

[McGavin999]

May God welcome her home.

[workerbee]

May she rest in His eternal peace.

[mountaineer]

Prayers that her friends and family are comforted in this time of loss.

[Jean S]

I am so sorry to hear this. Max was a great freeper.
My prayers are with him.

[DumpsterDiver]

On other message boards Max McGarrity was known as Spinner...

Gabz, I'm so sorry to hear about Max. I always enjoyed her posts.

Didn't Spinner also post at alt.smokers?

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Prayers offered for the family!

[Gabz]

What amazing people and what an amazing community I have found here.

I am so thankful she dragged me here a few years ago.

[Arpege92]

Rest in peace fellow Freeper!

[mylife]

Carry home, I have returned, through so many teardrops and so many smiles

[Just another Joe]

A one time ping for a great FReeper and nemesis to all anti-smokers everywhere.

I'm sorry for bumping the list three times in one day. Won't happen again for a long time.

Rest in peace, Max/Spinner, knowing that the fight will be continued by people you mentored.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh, Gabz, I'm SORRY!!!!

[Fiddlstix]

R.I.P. Max

Thanks for posting this, Gabz

[Bella_Bru]

And I got so wrapped up in reading you thing about he instead of she, which I never knew, I said he.

Max, you are the nemesis of all antismokers. Rest knowing that you fought hard for freedom for even those that it is acceptable for even the "right side" to kick.

[Salvation]

May he rest in peace.

[Salvation]

Prayer Ping!

Please notify me via Freepmail if you would like to be added to or removed from the Prayer Ping list.

[Gabz]

She would totally love that comment!!!!!

I feel bad that I can't answer every comment - but I just can't.

I debated a very long time today as to wether or not I was even going to post this thread - we toasted Max long and hard in the Lounge today - but I finally decided I should.

[Slip18]

You did the right thing, Gabz.

Again, may she rest in peace, and may her family have solace.

[Gabz]

Thank you, Joe.....sorry to have asked you once again to hit your ping list.

[pollywog]

Thank you for sharing this Gabz. I am so sorry. How old was she? had she been ill?
My prayers go out to her family and to you.
Polly

[Gabz]

Thanks, my FRiend.

[Indy Pendance]

May God take this gentle soul and lift Max to the heavens. Gabz, your loss is great, we will shoulder your burdens. Peace and God bless this fine Freeper. Tears are shed.

[Gabz]

Thanks, Slip.

[Fawnn]

Condolences and prayers for you and your friend, Max. May she rest in God's peace.

[NRA2BFree]

Prayers have been sent for Max's family. May God comfort them and her loved ones. Gabz, she was Blessed to have a caring friend like you. May the Lord grant you comfort during this difficult time.

[Gabz]

Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

She had been ill for a short period of time and her family, especially her grandchildren will tell you she was far too young.

[Indy Pendance]

I'm having a cigarette in memory of Max right now.

[SShultz460]

Rest In Peace Max, I will miss you.

[Cboldt]

Hugs. Thanks for sharing your story. I never knew the connection between Gabz and Max McGarrity.

Prayers offered for Max's family and friends.

[MamaLucci]

My sincere sympathy to you and all who loved her.
Rest in peace, Max.

[Eastbound]

My deepest condolences, Gabz. Prayers offered.

Dave

[facedown]

RIP Maxie, you'll not be forgotten.

[blam]

God bless Max, RIP.

[fellowpatriot]

So sorry to hear this. Max will be missed!

[Happygal]

Joe, appreciate the ping on this one.

Gabz, I'm sure Max is smiling down from a heavenly place, and smiling. There are not smoking police in heaven. *S*

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam. (In case you are wondering, this is a Gaelic blessing for the deceased)

[StoneColdGOP]

Vaya con Dios, Max.

Fare thee well...

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks for the weaving of our lives, one with another. We join Gabz in prayer for the family of beloved Max, that You will walk with them through this dark time, knowing that beyond the shadows, joyous reunion awaits. In the Name of Jesus, we praise You for Your goodness and mercy, Amen ...

[Auntie Mame]

I'm so sorry........

She will be missed.

[cmsgop]

Gosh, What a great poster, He will be missed very much, Prayers to the Family...

[an amused spectator]

I never knew "he" was a "she", but I always liked Max.

May she rest in peace.

[moonman]

Our condolences to you, family, friends and fellow FReepers. God Bless us all.