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J. L. Ward III's avatar

My son was on the search team yesterday for Malaya. I live in Idaho but will relay your post to my son immediately even though he probably has the news already. God Bless you Celia for getting this story out to everyone in your sphere, and prayers for Malaya's family.

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Frontera Lupita's avatar

JLW III…You changed your ‘Substack’ handle. 🤔🧐

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Unjected Resister's avatar

Kinda by default. I use both.

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doug's avatar

God bless you and your son

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doug's avatar

Good god. I already have tears welling up in my eyes. God bless her and let her be an example of beauty and bravery to everyone

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AdriMans's avatar

Who better person that the one who gives their life for others? In this case, she who gave her life for her family is more deserving of heaven and so much loved by God because she understood this principle of love, selflessness!

I am sad for them because death is a terrible punishment but my faith tell me that she is happy and full of joy for what she did and free of pain. Life is fragil and it is so short comparing with the eternal life. We will miss them until we will be reunited again. Malaya your name is love and you are love!

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The Real Mary Rose's avatar

No words.

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Cat's avatar

Deepest sympathies to Family and friends of this precious young lady! Tears flowing ! Prayers to all✝️♥️🐾🐾❤️‍🩹💔✝️

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Jeffrey Pitts's avatar

So much loss and sorrow in Texas Hill Country right now. 🙏

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Jan Dumas's avatar

What a strong soul and a beautiful look-alike to her mom! I wish I had comforting words to send, but they are not able to rise because of the sadness felt for this family.

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RM's avatar

R.I.P Malaya, May the Lord comfort your family and your friends.

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iterating Roger W.'s avatar

That is a terrible loss.

Many losses on floods. Big numbers are not just a statistic.

Rest in Peace.

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VICTORIASPANGLER6591's avatar

So sorry for this family. She is their hero.

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Barton Cockey's avatar

May God grant the family peace and grace to continue on.

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Ekoh's avatar

I am saddened to know her family will never get to be with her again.

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ROK3333's avatar

Sad, very brave. I wonder, how many unrecorded acts of heroism on Gaza

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Ann Bouchard's avatar

Very touching. Brings me to well up of tears inside. Unfathomable wreckage. RIP.

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MBP's avatar

This is so horrific. I can't even imagine.

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BornAlive's avatar

i truly believe there are souls incarnated here at this moment to deliver a powerful message of love. these souls either complete their mission and go or they leave because their hearts have not been illuminated and their human fears overtake the mission. this eldest daughter completed her soul mission. without a doubt. may we all send her tremendous love on her journey home to her maker and PROFOUND spiritual support on the astral plane for the meaningful loss this family has suffered. peace peace peace sweet soul.

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