Dear Abby Compassion and silent grief in losing a child
Readers share hurting experiences after child loss. Abby urges open mourning, suggests Compassionate Friends support, and condemns well meant but blunt comments. Plus Q&A on a Carson stamp mix up and guidance for a teen with breast asymmetry and possible prosthesis options.
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Compassionate Friends
Abby
U.S
Carson
Johnny Carson
Ruth
Rachel Louise Carson
Infant death shocks Cedar Rapids family
The death of 2 month old Jesse Michael Weimer in Williamstown Massachusetts is attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J D Weimer of 1221 Norwood Drive SE were notified. Parents are Mark Weimer and Dr Susan Yates Weimer. Services are pending in Williamstown.
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J.D. Weimer
Norwood Drive
Jesse Michael Weimer
Williamstown
Mass
Mark Weimer
Cedar Rapids
Susan Yates Weimer
Memorial Day flag display to honor veterans in Cedar Rapids
The Memorial Salute of Flags Committee will place 320 flags today and Thursday in Cedar Rapids to honor military veterans. Flags will be displayed in downtown Cedar Rapids and Czech Village until Monday, with a dedication ceremony at 10 am on the Second Avenue bridge. The group collects burial flags from families and will continue accepting donations until June 10 at local schools.
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Memorial
Cedar Rapids
Fifth Avenues
First Street
Fifth Street
Czech Village
16Th Avenue
Second Avenue Bridge
Peter R. Teahen
France
Teahen
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran School
Cedar Rapids-Marion Catholic
Cedar Rapids City Meetings And Sessions Listed
Today schedule shows 9 am city council and Rapids Review Board sessions at City Hall. At 4 pm library board meets at Dispute Settlement Center. Evening items include Hiawatha council special session at the fire station and Black Coalition with Cedar Rapids safety officials at the Police Academy.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Review
Hiawatha
Community Public Library Board
Third Ave
Hiawatha City Council
Black Coalition
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Linda
Lancaster
Abigail van Buren
Liversal Press Syndicate
Tom Underwood
Sears
Henry Witwer
Witwer Insurance
Emerald Knights Drum Corp Hall
New Shiloh
Center Point Rd
N.E
Black Hills
Yellowstone
Metro Kiwanis
Embassy Club
Schartz Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mum
Peck’s
Blairs Ferry
Edgewood Rd
ABWA
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
Hayward
Wide World of Sports
Lake Superior
Apostle Islands
Knights of Columbus
Mount Vernon Road
S.E. Doors
Milwaukee
Lakefront
Charter Coaches
Adv
Ra Power
Vickie Sedlacek
LeAnn Boehne
St. Louis
Six Flags
Grants Farm
Pierson’s Florists
Ellis Blvd
Center Point Road
C Street
Siebke Hoyt
Downtown
Westdale
Kalona
Friendsmobile
Buttons & Bows Preschool
Edgewood Road
Glenbrook West
First Ave
Peck’s Flower Shop
Apple River
Winifreds
Dakota Black Hills
Mt. Rushmore
Crazy Horse
Passion Play
Cubs
Baresh Rental
Baryshnikov Ballet
Des Moines Civic Center
The
Linwood
Harlequins
Jacelyn
Barry Manilow
Chicago
Illinois
Travel and Transport
Mississippi
Gary Feaker
Linn County
Teamsters Hall
Town Road
Kieck’s Department
32Nd St. NE
Novak
14Th Avenue
S.E
Johnson Nut Company
Joann Halverson
Alaska
Canada
Yukon Territory
Ann Dundon
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Iowa
National Association For Foreign Student Affairs
Linn Civitan
Tara Youells
Linn Association For Retarded
Village Inn
Sok Rick
Rockwell Band
Rockwell
Duck Pond
C Avenue
Ray Manuel Cook
Gainesville
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Patricia Dochterman
Georgia
Kelly McCarthy
D Ave
Lightning Mall
Ae Fates Ay
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