Sussex & Kent ME/CFS Society  - Sadly Missed   |2008-12-18 19:11:34 The recent tragic death of Lynn Gilderdale has again highlighted how severely ME can affect a minority with the illness. The Gilderdale family who have always been supportive of our organisation have taken part in many awareness campaigns and fundraising activities over the years including a Silver Fish fundraising project co-ordinated by Richard Gilderdale’s colleagues in the Sussex police force. We remember also a number of us along with Richard attending a celebrity golf day in Surrey a few years ago. Lynn and her mother Kay were always willing to help highlight how things are for the very severely affected. Reply 10   0

Eleanor Dent  - i send my love at this time of loss   |2008-12-24 12:54:33 Dear Kay, Richard and family, I am so sorry that Lynn has died. I know she is beyond pain and suffering now, but I pray for you that you may be comforted. God bless you all. I have had moderate ME for six years. Eleanor Reply 1   0

Kay Gilderdale  - Thanks from Lynn's family   |2010-02-02 12:10:55 Thanks from Lynn's family To Colin & team and everyone at the Sussex & Kent ME Society, especially those who contributed to the online Book of Condolences for Lynn, We have been overwhelmed with letters, cards, emails and calls, offering sympathy, kindness and support. The same love and understanding comes through in all the messages that you have written in the Book of Condolences and we are deeply moved by it. Thank you all. Lynn was very special, we always knew that, but what we did not know was just how much she was loved by all her friends and those who were inspired by her courage. Although she was too unwell to see anyone, apart from her family, nurses and doctors, she somehow managed to reach out to people, to comfort and support them. Her efforts to gain proper recognition of the seriousness of M.E. will go on. Our work has not finished yet; it will continue (Lynn's instructions). Her journey will c... Reply 9   1

Kay Gilderdale  - Thanks from Lynn's family (2)   |2010-02-02 12:17:47 The knowledge that Lynn is at rest now, away from the terrible pain and struggle she endured for far too long, helps all who loved her cope with the terrible loss. She had suffered so much, we had hoped her amazing courage and determination would be rewarded with recovery. It was not to be, but she's at rest now and free. Thank you again for all the kind and supportive messages. We are touched to know how much Lynn meant to everyone. Love and thanks, Kay (on behalf of all Lynn's family) Reply 2   1

Kirsty Jamieson  - In Support   |2010-02-03 21:50:37 Dear Kay and Family, I am writing having just been brought to tears by the Panorama programme. I was diagnosed as having ME in 1987 at age 8 after a bout of gastroenteritis. For the next six years I was admitted to hospital more times than I can remember. My body was displaying symptoms of chronic heart disease, spondolosis of the spine, symptms associated with brain tumour, I lost the sight in my left eye, collapsed on a road walking to school and had to be home tutored throughout primary 7(i was too weak to attend school) reulting in losing my friends and subsequently was bullied in high school. I was assigned a child phsychiatrist at the age of 9 because I told anyone who would listen that I wanted to die. I saw myself in your beautiful daughter and there is no doubt in my mind that had I had to endure ME for as long as Lynn did, I would have prayed for a Mum like you . What the legal system put you through was Reply 5   0

F. Berry  - admiration   |2010-02-12 10:00:22 I so admire your courage and selflessness in helping your daughter. My daughter is 16, and has been ill for a year, it has robbed her of so many things. I hope i can be as good a mum as you were to lynn. Keep helping people to understand, cause they dont, and that is so lonely. Reply 0   0

Karen Turner   |2008-12-19 08:49:36 my thoughts are with you at this very sad time. I only hope Lynn's passing will prove to make a difference for others suffering so severely from this tragic and devastating condition. Strength and love to Kay and the rest of the family. x Reply 4   0

Jon Stokes  - Sincere wishes   |2008-12-19 09:15:26 My hearlt felt sympathy goes out to the Gilderdale family Jon Brighton Reply 0   0

Linda Austin  - Thoughts are with the family   |2008-12-19 09:46:15 My thoughts are with family and friends at this hard time Reply 1   3

Liz Gates  - Remembering   |2008-12-19 09:51:01 Fondly remembering a very brave young lady Liz Eastbourne Reply 0   0

Zec Richardson  - God rest   |2008-12-19 10:18:33 God rest to one who suffered yet still fought for a cause and thought of others. may God now give you the peace you deserve. Reply 3   0

Susan  - Tragic waste   |2008-12-19 10:49:04 Lynn's mother Kay was quoted as saying "It was one of Lynn's greatest wishes to help ME awareness, that her work to help ME awareness continued after her death so others would not have to go through the same suffering." Though the severity of Lynn's condition may have been rare, I hope it serves to remind the health services that ME is very real and we need more research and funding so her death will not be in vain. My deepest sympathy to Lynn's family. Reply 4   0

wendyj  - sad news   |2008-12-19 11:13:05 so sorry for lynns parents for the loss of their daughter i didnt know her but a lot of my online friends did , and she sounded a very special and carin person to know i wish i had known her, RIP lynne Reply 1   0

Liz  - Rest in Peace   |2008-12-19 11:18:41 So sorry that Lynn suffered so much when she was alive, may she have peace now. My thoughts are with your family at this sad time. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you tight through your grieving. Liz- Brighton. Reply 1   0

Julia   |2008-12-19 11:41:19 My thoughts are with Lynn's family at this very difficult time. Julia Reply 0   0

Irene Thorpe  - 2 little 2 late   |2008-12-19 12:05:38 another ME sufferer let down by the NHS and Government. We need a diagnostic test sooner rather than later with treatments for subsets as soon as possible. My thoughts are with every ME sufferer and their familys especially those like Lynn and her family. May God give you the peace you deserve Lynn Irene -Rotherham Reply 6   0

scarlett  - In God's Care   |2008-12-19 13:14:18 God bless Lynn Gilderdale - may she be in blissful peace at last God bless Lynn's Family & friends - I hope they find comfort & are soon able to remember Lynn with a smile on their face & a warmth in their hearts xx Reply 1   1

Linda J  - Heartfelt sympathy   |2008-12-19 14:21:07 Condolences on your sad loss Reply 0   0

Dorothy   |2008-12-19 17:18:55 My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time - she was a very brave young lady and has highlighted the awfulness of this debilitating illness - May she now find peace - My thoughts are with her family - take care of yourself and be gentle. Reply 4   0

naomi  - in memory of a very special person   |2008-12-19 19:33:38 I knew Lynn as Jessie through on-line ME comunties, she warmed my heart and was a true inspiration. Despite her terrible suffering, Jessie always put everyone else first, despite her horrendous pain she always offered comfort to so many people with her amazing kindness. Her spirit lives on and will do always. I can bot begin to imagine what it must be like for the family, whose bravery and dedication in caring were second to none. God bless x Reply 1   0

susan goodall   |2008-12-19 19:42:14 Lynn is not suffering any more but the worry of legal action is an added suffering for Kay. I wish her strength to bear this additional trial. And thanks for all the work Lynn and her family have done to help educate the general public about the plight of ME patients. Reply 1   0

Monique   |2008-12-19 20:59:47 Lynn; rest in peace, "It was one of Lynn's greatest wishes to help ME awareness, that her work to help ME awareness continued after her death so others would not have to go through the same suffering." My thoughts are with your family at this hard time. Reply 0   0

jacqui butterworth  - Mrs   |2008-12-19 21:30:41 My heart goes out to the Gilderdale family. Lynn was so young to have suffered so much, I hope they can find peace, Jacqui Butterworth ME/Lyme suffererfor 22yrs aged 67. Reply 0   0

Astrid  - Rest in peace   |2008-12-19 21:41:30 Dear Lynn Rest in peace, There are no words for this. It is not fair. My thoughts are whit Lynn's family at this very difficult time. Astrid from the Netherlands/Holland ME suffer Reply 0   0

Tom - Dublin  - Hopefully something will be learned from this   |2008-12-19 23:49:26 I'm afraid I don't believe in Lynn's ability to read this but I'm grateful to Lynn for making her photo available when she was alive to highlight the illness and other work she and her family helped with. I'm sorry to read of the very difficult life she had. I hope lessons will be learned from this. For example, perhaps research could tell who are the people who will have bad reactions to vaccines? Is it to do with genes? How the immune system is at the time? I only know of Lynn's story indirectly but it seems she wasn't always as severely ill and tried to exercise when she wasn't bedbound. Hopefully lessons could be learned from this; perhaps some people can do more from exercise but some can be made worse. If graded exercise was a drug, there would be all sorts of warnings. They'd also try to work out who has bad reactions. Adverse reactions could be reported through yellow cards. Also generally there... Reply 6   0

Caroline Shepherd nee Reeve  - rest in peace Lynn   |2008-12-20 09:56:19 So sad to hear of Lynn's passing. Rest in peace Lynn from all your school friends at Uplands CC, Wadhurst. xxxxx Reply 1   0

Neil Harrison Riley  - A Great Sadness   |2008-12-20 11:23:00 All of us at The ME Association were greatly saddened by the news of Lynn's death. It was a sober reminder of how devastating this illness can be and its effect on the lives of relatives and friends. Events such as this make us all even more determined to find the cause of M.E. and a treatment that works. Neil Riley, Chairman, The ME Association Reply 2   0

D. de boer  - Your Free Now!   |2008-12-20 13:57:01 No more pain, no more fatique, no more stupid docters, no more stupid people who did not understand your condition and no longer a sick body... your now a free spirit, an angel in heaven!!!!! Dean ME-patiënt for 11 years in Holland Reply 5   0

brigitte  - rest in peace   |2008-12-21 00:16:33 My heart goes out to you. Rest in peace dear Lynn. Reply 0   0

Anonymous  - Rest In Peack, My angel firend.   |2008-12-22 13:31:19 May you rest in peack, Lynn. I will miss your love, support, and courage always. May God give you strength, Kay, for I know the road ahead is long and hard. My prayers and thoughts will always be with you, Richard, and all the rest of your family. Jazzie Reply 0   0

Anne  - Deepest Sympathy   |2008-12-22 19:00:50 What a tragedy. Deepest sympathies to all the family. Reply 0   0

Antoinette  - Gone but not forgotten   |2008-12-22 19:16:53 My deepest sympathy to Kay Gilderdale and family at this very sad time. May God give you strength for the journey ahead. One mothers love to another. Mother of 15yr old ME sufferer David. Belfast Reply 0   0

jacqui butterworth  - Mrs   |2008-12-22 20:20:39 So very sorry for your loss of a beautiful daughter and hope that Kay and family can overcome such a tragedy. God be with you all. Jaxqui Butterworth sufferer22yrs Reply 0   0

Liz   |2008-12-22 22:58:59 R.I.P Reply 0   0

Laura  - Awareness succes   |2008-12-23 12:18:56 Lynn is sleeping now. When she wakes up she will be well rested and feeling great and full of live and energy. She wanted to help ME awareness and she did. To mrs. Kay Gilderdale I wish you the very best. For it is not easy caring all these years for your daughter. Well done. My thoughs are with you and your family. Laura from the Netherlands mother of an ME-patient Reply 0   0

Stephen O'Kane  - deepest sympathy   |2008-12-23 18:25:12 My deepest sympathies. You have been very brave to accept Lynn's loss in the way you have. Reply 0   0

Jackie C., Michigan, USA  - peaceful love   |2008-12-23 21:20:49 "Jessie"/Lynn was my dear friend for the past few years. I treasure every moment we shared and will always be grateful to her courage and example. May she always be remembered with the respect and love she so rightfully earned. My heart breaks for what she endured, and for what her family is going through. May they all have comfort in knowing that Lynn was very special to so many people around the world. Kay, thank you for letting me be a small part of Jessie's last birthday in such a wonderful way. You are a very special woman whom I admire greatly. May continued strength be with you. To all Jessie's (Lynn's) friends and family, please remember her with continued love and support for what she believed in. For my dear young friend, you are always in my heart. Stay near, spread your wings, and fly free. I'll miss you even more than you knew. Jackie Reply 1   0

Janet   |2008-12-24 11:24:29 My hearlt felt sympathy goes out to the Gilderdale family. May you spirit now be free Lynn now that your pain and suffering is over. How brave you were to fight so hard for our cause, I will always be grateful and you will always be remembered. Janet Reply 0   0

Jane Colby and The Young ME Su  - Executive Director   |2008-12-24 17:26:55 All of us at the Trust wish to offer the family of Lynn Gilderdale our heartfelt wishes in this most tragic situation. In the 1990s, among a number of other media interviews, I took part in a memorable radio broadcast publicising the injustices perpetrated upon young people with ME. Lynn's case was featured anonymously in that programme and I also described some of her terrible hospital experiences in my first ME book 'ME - The New Plague' in 1996. I was pleased that her local newspaper contacted me to give me the opportunity to comment on Lynn's death. We must all continue to fight for these young people's rights. We must work to ensure that the physical cause of ME is established so that such treatment does not continue, with the risk of making very sick young people even sicker. For continue it does, even in 2008. We all remember you, Lynn. Such a brave and lovely young woman. Jane Reply 2   0

Lise  - Love you mate   |2008-12-26 19:58:42 Dear Lynn, Though we had words, mostly my fault I know, please remember that you were always in my heart & thoughts. You remain very special to me & always will be. I am grateful you no longer have to suffer, though saddened for your family who loved you so much. Hugs, I love you mate & always will, Your Lise xxx Reply 0   0

Sylvana Vella   |2008-12-28 15:47:22 Being the mother of a 17 year old girl who for the past 4years has been a moderate to severe sufferer I felt so sad to read about Lynn's suffering. I understand Kay's pain and frustration at the inability to help our daughters get better. Lynn's passing will not be in vain. May the medical practitioners listen to our needs that we might find help in our time of extreme suffering. My condolences to Lynn's family and may Lynn rest in peace. Reply 0   0

Trev  - Simple Tribute   |2008-12-28 20:37:14 Lynn was a brave young woman, I pray for her and her family and that her death not be in vain Trev Castleford Reply 0   0

Clara Valverde  - Thank you   |2008-12-29 05:52:19 Thank you to Lynn and her family for the awareness they brought to so many. Our support and condolescence to her family. Clara Valverde President ME-CFS League, Spain www.ligasfc.org Reply 0   0

S. J. Griffiths.  - Out of the living nightmare that is M.E. and at p   |2008-12-29 09:29:11 After having severe M.E. for 15 years I know what Lynn has been through. Not only the hideous, life stealing symptoms, isolation and lonlieness, but also the complete ignorance and unwillingness of other people to understand the seriousness of M.E. I send my love and support to Kay and the Gilderdale family at this very sad time, and thank you for all your hard work in raising awareness over the years. Reply 3   0

Maria  - deepest sympathy   |2008-12-29 10:37:18 Our heartfelt condolences to the Gilderdale family, in particular Lynn's mother. We have dealt with M.E. for the past 17 years and know how severe it can be. Maria Reply 0   0

Pere Comín  - From my heart   |2008-12-29 10:52:23 This message for giving support to Lynn's family and for say from my heart I'm so sorry about Lynn's passing away. My condoslescence, from Spain. Reply 0   0

Carole Howard  - I understand Lynn   |2008-12-29 14:13:44 My deepest sympathy to Lynn's family. I do believe that Lynn is finallly resting in peace. Not only was Lynn's death tragic but so was her life. Reply 0   0

Silvia  - Thank you   |2008-12-29 14:35:48 Thank you for show us your life, Lynn. We´ve learn of you. Thank you to your family too. I hope that your never change. I'm in the same situation, I'm lucky for to have my parents, like you Lynn. My support to Lynn's family. Reply 0   0

lídia monterde   |2008-12-29 15:03:34 We are so sorry about Lynn's passing away. Our condolescence.from Spain. lídia monterd Reply 1   0

Christine  - Peace at last   |2008-12-29 17:51:07 A very tragic end to a tragic life. Lets hope it was not in vain and valuable lessons will be learned. Deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family. Reply 0   0

gloria guardiola   |2008-12-29 17:51:28 our support to Lynn's Familily from Spain My condolence Reply 0   0

Angelina   |2008-12-29 18:08:10 Our support to Lynn's family. Love. Reply 0   0

Angelina Zurita   |2008-12-29 18:10:32 We are so sorry about Lynn's passing away. Our condolescence. Love Reply 0   0

Josette Lincourt  - Condolences and wishes of courage   |2008-12-29 18:12:01 To Lynn's family, most heartfelt condolences on this great loss. For Lynn, the years of suffering are over, but for the family, the grieving which existed already just due to Lynn's bad health is over also, but the grieving for her loss is just beginning. Wishing you all great courage, but particularly to Lynn's mom Kay : surround her with your love if you are close, call her, visit her, because she is the one who will suffer most from the emptiness. One can never stop grieving the loss of a child, but with time you will be able to re-build your own energy. May life reserve very good moments for you in the years to come. Reply 0   0

Nuri Alàs  - Federacio Catalana de FM i SFC Catalunya   |2008-12-29 19:44:26 "Our support to Lynn's family" "We are so sorry about Lynn's passing away. Our condolescence" "from Spain" Reply 0   0

Mary Schweitzer, USA  - Our thoughts and prayers are with you   |2008-12-29 20:25:42 The thoughts and prayers of many of us in the U.S. are with you all at this sad loss. May the new year see an end to the tragedy that envelopes the disease M.E. and the invisibile suffering of its victims. Her soul is free. My deepest condolescences to the family. Reply 0   0

Gaspar  - Mr   |2008-12-29 20:26:15 Love from Madrid. Reply 0   0

Vanessa   |2008-12-30 01:02:01 My condolences and support go to the Gilderdale family at this sad time. Vanessa, Australia Reply 0   0

Tanya Selth  - suffering no more   |2008-12-30 01:19:05 I didnt know Lynn at all but are truely saddened by all the things which ME brings including lack of understanding of the general community etc May lynn rest in peace now and my thoughts and prayers are with her family who suffered with her. May something good come out of her passing. Tania, Australia (ME sufferer of 12 yrs) Reply 0   0

Michelle Strausbaugh  - Peace   |2008-12-30 06:03:40 Here in Portland, Oregon, eight time zones away, my only connection to Lynn has been through the media, as well as the horrific illness we share. One journalist I read said that she had an "exquisite face" and "haunting brown eyes" and indeed in the pictures of Lynn that I have seen, her beautiful, unforgettable eyes always draw me in. But, of course, since I didn't know Lynn, I have very little in the way of profundities to contribute without sounding pithy and trite. So I will just wish the Gilderdale family peace. A most deserved and heartfelt peace. Reply 2   0

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Isabel Webster   |2008-12-30 12:45:06 Your strength and love has been an encouragement to everyone who has heard your story. God bless you all, Isabel (M.E sufferer for 27 yrs) Reply 0   0

BELEN BORJA  - All my support from Madrid, Spain (BELEN)   |2008-12-31 09:50:43 Just would like to give my support to Lynn's family from Spain.My name is Belén, live in Spain and belong to Madrid's SFC association, I'm ill aldy since one year ago, all I can say is a big Hug to the family even if I don't know you personally.Brgds, Belén Reply 0   0

Joan Vaughan  - Blessings   |2008-12-31 14:50:26 God bless Lynn and her family Joan Sussex & Kent ME/CFS Society Reply 0   0

Darren  - Condolence   |2009-01-01 12:02:00 With deepest sympathy Reply 0   0

Susan - North East  - Such a waste   |2009-01-01 21:58:34 Lynn seemed such a lovely much loved young lady, who had to cope with so much. My thoughts are with all her family at this tragic time. Love & Peace Susan (ME 10 years) Please let this be a wake up call to the Medics and Government on how debilitating and life destroying this illness is. Reply 0   0

Carmen B   |2009-01-02 12:29:31 My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Lynn's family. May the God of Love give you the comfort and strength needed to keep going. Thinking of you from Australia. xxxxxxxxxxxx Reply 0   0

Ida Lonardelli Zammit  - Ida from Malta - Rest in peace   |2009-01-02 16:34:11 Dear Lynn Rest in peace, now your sorrows are over. Fly again free! Here in Malta, and for the world, you will always remain an example of strenght and of a brave person. Our thoughts are with your family and friends at this hard time. God bless you all Reply 3   0

Ian  - Re Lynn   |2009-01-03 15:32:40 Dear Lynn my love and prayers are with you at this very sad time. God bless you and all who new you. Reply 0   0

Francisca Gutiérrez Clavero  - Our support to Lynn's family   |2009-01-03 20:54:19 Our support to Lynn's family I have cfs. Reply 0   0

trish  - mrs   |2009-01-03 23:24:07 sending my deepest sympathy to lynns family especially her mum what a wonderful angel who obviously loved and cared for her daughter i am suffering with this awful life destroying illness my once lovely home is now my prison just wish people didnt judge m e sufferers my prayer is that one day there just might be help for people with this illness then that beautiful young lady might hopefully be looking down and smiling i pray she is now a beautiful angel free from pain god bless all her family Reply 0   0

AFIMA   |2009-01-04 12:13:00 We are one Patiens's Association of FM in Denia, Spain Our support to Lynn's family We are so sorry about Lynn's passing away. Our condolescence from Spain Reply 0   0

maria  - sorry so much   |2009-01-04 21:01:39 Im spanish. Im very sorry about lynns passing away. Our condolencence from Spain. Mucha fuerza para seguir luchando. besos.Kess. Reply 0   0

Carmen Ovejero García  - Condolences   |2009-01-05 15:59:08 "Our support to Lynn's family We are so sorry about Lynn's passing away. Our condolescence" "from Spain" (desde España) Reply 0   0

Rosa Ovejero García and family   |2009-01-05 16:00:36 "Our support to Lynn's family" "We are so sorry about Lynn's passing away. Our condolescence from Spain" (desde España) Reply 0   0

Sheila   |2009-01-06 16:58:38 I keep thinking of you and your family, Kay. You are in my thoughts so much. Sheila Reply 0   0

Allison Lazarus  - Love, light and truth   |2009-01-06 17:12:16 God Bless you all. You are all in my heartfelt prayers. With love, warmth, kindness, compassion and understanding. Allison x Reply 3   0

allison  - Your life had a purpose   |2009-01-12 14:37:37 Dearest lynn Every life has a purpose and sometimes it may not look like that as none of us can see the "overall bigger picture" of God's plan. Just reading the messages and the newspaper and hearing people talk - your life has a true purpose and that is making a changing and lasting difference. God bless you, God has called you to be an angel. Enjoy heaven - you are free to be wherever you chose to be. With love and blessings allison x Reply 1   0

Fiona McAughey   |2009-01-06 17:49:40 sending much sympathy to the family - take care xx Reply 0   0

Julia Young  - With much love   |2009-01-06 18:18:18 I've suffered with M.E. since I was 17, and am now in my 22nd year of it. My love, best wishes go to you all, the pain and suffering you have all endured, including Lynn is truly horrific. I wish you much peace and love in the future which doesn't come close to what you deserve most, and that is to have back your daughter Lynne. Be proud of her corageousness though in her long, unthinkable battle .... she really is a heroine. With much love, Julia X Reply 0   0

Tracey Lilly   |2009-01-06 21:25:36 Althiugh she suffered so much with this dreadful, poorly understood condition at least her death has hi lighted the need for research and treatment development. My thoughts are with her friends and family at this sad time Reply 1   0

Conor   |2009-01-07 14:17:30 When I first heard of Lynn's story I was touched. May God be with you at this time and from my family and I, we are sorry for the loss of your daughter. Reply 0   0

Veronica Jones   |2009-01-10 13:45:08 Lynn did so much for others in her lifetime and even after her death is raising awareness so that others may not have to suffer as she did. She touched the lives of countless people with her heartbreaking photo on the 25% group website My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Reply 0   0

Laurence Swift   |2009-01-10 18:24:33 With condolences and deepest sympathy to the Gilderdale family on the loss of Lynn. From Laurence, 62, ME almost 14 years but partly recovered. Reply 0   0

Pat   |2009-01-12 21:57:50 I'm in my 20th year of this. It can wear you down even if you are bright and bubbly to start with. It muct have been much tougher for Lynn and her family. Reply 0   0

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Nico   |2009-01-13 14:51:04 I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like Lynn was a brave and bright young woman with her life cut short. Through the negect of the goverment not paying attention to this real and serious illness, that so many of us have to endure in silence. My thoughts are with Lynn and family hope you will find peace knowing that Lynns battle with this devastating illness is over. all my love and deep sympathy Nico xo Reply 0   0

gabriel O Donnell ~ A life of  - Mr   |2009-01-15 18:53:01 My heartfelt sympathy goes Lynns devoted mother and family. I have moderate M.E for five years and due to your beautiful daughter Lynn I intend on recovery to spend my life assisting those with this condition and perhaps heavens willing spirit Lynn will accompany us on this mission. I can say with some certainty that this saintly girl is happily at peace now. As I have never meet anybody that deserves heaven more. This world was no longer an appropriate place for gods child. You are all in my heartfelt prayers daily. During these difficult days. With love and blessings Gabriel. PS. i would like to make a small donation to the Gilderdale family but i am unaware of any fund. Reply 1   0

gabriel O Donnell ~ A life of   |2009-01-15 19:03:16 you will have joy........ Reply 0   0

gabriel  - a life of purpose   |2009-01-15 19:04:49 you will have joy...... Reply 0   0

Gill Suttle   |2009-01-15 21:16:37 All at Ross ME Group send their sympathy and support to Lynn's family. Gill Suttle Reply 0   0

Cruz González García   |2009-01-18 18:35:13 "Our support to Lynn's family" "We are so sorry about Lynn's passing away. Our condolescence from Spain" (desde España) Reply 0   0

Anonymous   |2009-01-18 20:10:08 "Our support to Lynn's family" "We are so sorry about Lynn's passing away. Our condolescence" "from Spain" Reply 0   0

Kathy  - She will live on in our hearts & minds.   |2009-01-29 13:04:16 I taught Lynn when she was a bright, positive and eager young girl at Uplands CC. In spite of all her suffering since those qualities shone through in her desire to be well and to be alongside others also struggling with this illness. Kay, you are in my thoughts and prayers in your grief. Kathy [Sheffield ME Group] Reply 0   0

Mair Ellis   |2009-02-05 09:04:39 I have only just heard of Lynn's tragic death as I have been so ill myself. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The trivialisation of this terrible disease and virtual conspiracy to suppress the truth about its nature is a scandal. I hope her death will not be in vain but will further highlight the need for proper research and treatments. God bless you Mair Reply 0   0

Rebecca Woods  - With Sympathy   |2009-03-04 16:44:27 Just to add that I am thinking of Lynn's family and friends at this time of loss; and everyone who has felt the resonance of her death. Reply 0   0

Pippa  - P. Watson-Smith   |2009-03-20 18:11:44 My heartfelt condolences to you Kay and Richard. Apologies for not having the time to speak at the funeral. It really was the lovliest service - in menory of Lyn.May you both be given the strength to get through this difficult time. Reply 0   0

Lorraine Geoghegan  - Ms.   |2009-03-25 19:31:34 Just wanted to send peaceful thoughts to the family of Lynn Gilderdale and to acknowledge the difference Lynn made in her life and through her death. She will be remembered by many. blessings Lorraine Geoghegan Reply 0   0

fiona   |2009-03-26 18:43:35 Heart felt wishes to you all Reply 0   0

Faye Barnden   |2009-04-18 17:01:51 Kay, Richard and family, We, as a family, were so moved, reading your story. We have lived with ME since our older daughter, Elanor, now 31, was diagnosed at the age of 8 ( at last, beginning to improve) and I have it too. Love has been our greatest friend. We shall think of you and your beautiful Lynn and wish you strength from the great well of love that you all have shared together. With all best wishes, Faye, Alan. Elanor and Olivia Reply 0   0

Joan N.Ireland  - God Bless   |2009-04-21 23:02:26 May God Bless the whole family and give you all strength through this difficult time. Reply 1   0

Marian Lang  - Marian Cornwall   |2009-04-25 16:03:01 Praying for you. Most people can't cope with pain for a day. What an amazing person Lynn was. My daughter is in constant pain but even I can't imagine how hard it must have been for you all and still is! Reply 0   0

Teresa   |2009-04-25 19:51:44 Brought me to tears reading Lynn's story. I hope that you find some comfort and peace through the rest off your life's. What a brave person Lynn was you must be very proud of the way she fought ME and also the way she wanted to help other's. An angel on earth and now up above, Best Wishes to you all. Reply 0   0

patrizia  - from italy   |2009-04-28 09:16:40 un abbraccio Reply 0   0

Stephen Kempton  - mr   |2009-05-19 12:03:30 I am a long term ME sufferer myself though nowhere near as bad as Lynn was and was very moved and saddened by the reports in the media of her death. Reading about her experience had quite an effect on me and I have been inspired by the courage with which she faced her everyday struggle to live with the illness. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with those who were close to her. Reply 0   0

Elaine English  - an inspirational woman   |2009-07-04 01:18:16 Kay, my thoughts and prayers are with you - you are a truly amazing woman. You have taken love to its extremity. Elaine - an ME sufferer Reply 2   1

Elaine English  - Lynn   |2009-07-04 01:20:18 Kay My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are an amazing woman and your love is an inspiration. love Elaine Reply 0   0

Jess Webb  - Hoping you have found peace Linda   |2010-01-19 10:09:41 It really touched me this morning reading about Linda and her poor Mum. People who haven't experienced M.E can not even begin to imagine how hard it is to live with, the pain, the sleepless nights, the pure exhaustion, the memory loss and the overwhelming feeling of your life passing you by, feeling like a spectator. I have lived with M.E now for more years than I care to remember and still suffer now. Both Linda and her Mum were brave and those who choose to judge should live one day as they must have. I hope Linda finally found peace xxxx Reply 0   0

Rodney JAMES  - Condolences and Support   |2010-01-20 16:14:32 Although some time has passed since we have been in touch with Richard and Kay who were our neighbours in the early 70s, Carol and I have warm memories of their friendship and at this time can only offer them our sympathy and support but wish we could do more. All but very lucky parents worry about their children but we simply cannot comprehend the suffering both Lynn and the family must have suffered over so many years and adequately express our admiration for them. Now that she is at rest perhaps the healing process can begin even if it is never completed. Reply 0   0

Alison Bailey Castellina  - Member CMOs Working Group, support leader   |2010-01-22 23:03:29 My website on ME is http://fatigue.wikispaces.com. It sets sout how to treat ME with diet and allergy treatment. I am very sad to read about Lynn's case and the immense suffering that this terrible illness has caused her whole family. I cannot agee that anyone should help someone to their death in ME. Though I myself was tempted to suicide for a few moments, even as a strong Christian, I believe in hope, even in ME. With so little help for families and patients, as well as "dark" treatments being offered by some qualified medical professionals, I can easily understand this situation. But we must not give into despair, either carers or patients. We cannot allow people to take the law into their own hands, just because this is a terrible situatiion. God rest, Lynn. Reply 0   3

ME Survivor   |2010-01-25 23:21:01 Kay must be devastated by the loss of her beautiful daughter, her grief must be monumental, unfathomable. Lynn suffered too much, for too long and was heroic in her bravery - an attribute she must have inherited from her loyal and uber-compassionate mother. May your grief be gentle on you Kay. Reply 0   0

pauline gander  - Lynn, Kay and family   |2010-01-26 19:55:54 I ha ve followed the news since Lynn`s death and my heart goes out to you all. After all her pain and suffering she is finally a peace now, no more pain. Kay`s trial has upset me deeply and at last you can no grieve properly. Kay, you were so brave and such a kind Mother, you could not have done more for Lynn. Reply 0   0

Wayne (from Melbourne, Austral  - Deepest condolences   |2010-01-27 05:31:44 Dear Kay, Richard and family, Please accept my deepest condolences. As a sufferer of C.F.S. (triggered by a viral illness) 15 years ago, I know from first hand knowlege how devistating this illness can be. May Lynn rest in peace, pain free, and may you gain peace knowing that you did all that you could for her. Lynn was very fortunate to have received your love, support and understanding. Reply 0   0

Zelda   |2010-01-27 09:17:50 My heart goes out to you for all the suffering that you've been through. What you did must be seen as a great act of love, to relieve your lovely daughter's unbearable suffering. I hope that you find peace of mind and comfort now that Lynn is at last at rest. Zelda Reply 0   0

Ian Harvey   |2010-01-27 10:55:00 My heart goes out to you. The long running debate that has raged in the local & national press has shown a family that couldnt be closer. I have had ME for about 8 years and if my health deteriorates to the extent that I'm bed bound and unable to care for myself with no likelihood of improvement I'd like to think that I would have someone arround me who help me do what I want. There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. Buddha Reply 0   0

Janice  - Chosen parents to a special girl   |2010-01-27 14:00:52 My sincere condolences to a very brave family. Be comforted by the knowledge that because of your love and care, Lynn is no longer in pain and distress. I'm sure that God in his wisdom had a purpose when he picked you to be parents to this very special girl. May her spirit live on in the fight to recognise ME as a registered illness and rest assured that her ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten by anyone who suffers from the same condition. Reply 0   0

Christine   |2010-01-28 12:36:57 I have just read about Lynn in the Daily Mail and have enormous admiration for the amazing love and courage of this whole family. What a courageous young woman Lynn was. The immense love and strength shown by Kay is truly incredible. God bless you all. Reply 0   0

karen Coughtrey   |2010-01-29 09:05:42 My thoughts are with all Lynn's family at this tragic time. As a M E suffer myself, I know the pain and turmoil this invisible illness brings to all it affects,and their families. God bless Karen Reply 0   0

Pippa Foley   |2010-01-29 11:21:15 May there be peace for you all now. You are in my thoughts. Pippa Reply 0   0

wendy jordan  - so sorry   |2010-01-29 11:49:54 so sorry for all what youall have been through i hope now lynn can rest in peace iam thinkin of you al here and all the m,.e comuinity are all here ,and online wend a sufferer of m,.e since 1993 from midlands Reply 0   0

Lucinda Blackadder  - Condolences   |2010-01-29 12:14:29 Dear Kay, Richard and family, My sincere condolences to you all. I can totally empathise with you as my daughter was in a similar situation to Lynn, although not as severely affected.She has had ME for 7 years, bed bound for 2. My daughter used to be part of the same forum as Lynn and would often speak to me about her. I was in a position similar to yours but can only begin to understand how you must have felt and what you have been/ are going through. I would have done the same as you. I am so so pleased that the jury saw sense at your trial, what a tragedy that you had to go through it in the first place. My love and sincere best wishes Lucinda Blackadder Reply 0   0

Jan  - Peace in your heart and mind   |2010-01-29 15:54:57 I have had me for 23 years and my daughter has recently been diagnosed. Life is a struggle for most people at some time, but most of the time for those of us with ME. I feel fortunate that we are not severely affected, and can only begin to image the all-consuming care and support given by Kay and Richard to their beautiful daughter, so sad. I hope now that Lynn is at peace, the family will be too. Love and strength to you all Jan Reply 0   0

Angele  - Rest in Peace   |2010-01-29 22:47:47 My sincere condolences to all that knew and loved Lynn. Angele (M.E sufferer for 7 years) Reply 0   0

Jan  - Fly angel   |2010-01-30 10:46:56 You are looked after now Lynn and no more pain ... fly high and smile down on us. severe M.E sufferer of 20 years God bless & look after your family Reply 1   0

Lis  - Peace from Pain & Suffering   |2010-01-30 14:16:36 My heartfelt sympathy to all Lynn's family. What an extraordinary, brave & special lady has been lost but her memory will be with us all forever. Lis (M.E. sufferer of 30 years) Reply 1   1

Paul in Sussex  - Support   |2010-02-01 09:39:05 I wish to express my sincere support for the Gilderdale family during what must be the most awful of times. Paul Reply 1   0

emma from lincoln  - Wishing you Peace x   |2010-02-01 21:06:53 I just want to send my love to Kay and the whole of Lynns family. It was clear she was loved and Im sure her lovely family made her painful years so much more bearable. Remember the happier times. Wishing Lynn peace now. Emma xx (ive had M.E for ten years) Reply 1   0

jackie  - best wishes to Kay and family   |2010-02-02 15:30:18 I am so thankful your ordeal is over regarding the court case. My symapathies with all of the Gilderdale family at this time. Such a dreadful thing to go through. I respect the bravery of both Lynne and Kay especially, and my condolences to Richard and Steve too. I hope you can all move on to a less traumatic future. I've had ME for 19 years. Jackie Reply 1   0

Lis  - Peace From Pain & Suffering   |2010-02-02 15:38:45 My heartfelt sympathy to all Lynn's family. What an extraordinary, brave & special lady has been lost but her memory will be with us all forever. Lis (M.E. sufferer of 30 years) Reply 1   0

Eddie Lewisohn  - A thank you to Mrs Gilderdale   |2010-02-02 17:53:06 I would like to express my thanks to Mrs Gilderdale for the courageous and selfless support you gave your daughter, and my sympathy for your loss. ME sufferers and their carers have for too long been denied the simple human right to be taken seriously. Your daughter has shown the world that ME is a real physical condition. Now, we can confidently insist on proper biomedical research until a cure is found. I hope the tragic death of your daughter proves to be turning point for us all. E Lewisohn, London N6 Reply 1   0

Shirley Gooding  - I have so much admiration for Lynn   |2010-02-02 21:26:39 My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you Lynn . Your daughter was very special as is her Mum. You will be remembered for all the right reasons. God bless. Shirley (FM and ME sufferer for 25 years ) Reply 2   0

karen connolly (dublin)   |2010-02-03 08:57:38 dear kay, my daughter niamh who is 15 in march has been sick 2years now with m.e( a yearwas spent bedridden and housebound). Shes really been sick since glandular fever in 2006. Its been a horrific nightmare for her, her brother conor whos 17 this year, her dad alan and me. She stayed in Temple Street Hospital for a week in oct 2008 nov 2008 and for 7weeks in may+june 2009. Thannkfully we got a new doctor in may 2009 who changed everything.Niamh has been very very slowly recovering since and i thank god for that doctor.Im so sorry that Lynn didnt make the same recovery.God bless best wishes x karen Reply 1   0

C  - M.E. for 23 years   |2010-02-03 17:06:46 Heartfelt sympathy to the Gilderdale family and hope you are finding the strength to get past this. Sever M.E. sufferer in my 22nd year of being alone, housebound and mostly bedbound. I often wish I could go to where Lynn is now. Reply 1   0

wendy   |2010-02-03 17:17:38 I have severe ME and feel so sorry that you have lost lynn to this terrible andmisunderstood illness. When I heard that Lynn had died, my heart went out to you. Thankfully, she is at peace. Reply 1   0

Annabel Schleutker  - deepest sympathies   |2010-02-03 17:21:53 Dear Kay and family, I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I have had ME for 11 years and was thankfully only bedridden for 16 months and was never as bad as Lynn. I found those 16 months unbearable so Lynn showed such courage during all that she faced for all those years. Lynn suffered so so much and I am glad she is at peace now. All my love to you who obviously showed such devotion and love to a precious daughter. Annabel Schleutker Reply 1   0

Karen Evans  - Amazing Courage   |2010-02-03 18:02:41 The courage, dignity and determination showed by both Lynn and Kay is a huge shining beacon to everyone who faces this dreadful condition every day, sufferers and carers alike. I wish all the family peace. Karen (M.E. sufferer for 15 years) Reply 1   0

Paul Kayes  - So Sorry   |2010-02-03 18:44:56 I'm so sorry to read about all the suffering Lynn endured so bravely and I sorry that you had to watch Lynn suffer. Also that you had to go to trial, thankfully the jury and judge were sensible. Well done on speaking out so clearly on behalf of Lynn and people with M.E. Paul. Reply 1   0

Matthew  - Deepest Sympathies   |2010-02-03 20:42:42 Dear Kay, You have shown yourself to truly be an angel to your daughter, herself an angel too for having been so brave for so long with such tremendous pain and frustration. It defies belief and any sense of morality that you had to be put through such a trial when you have clearly shown your love and selflessness for so long. I couldn't imagine a parent doing more for their chid. Seeing your daughter in such pain must have been a nightmare in itself, that you had to be dragged through the courts is inhumane. I'm so relieved that it is over for you and that your daughter is finally at peace. Lynn's death was by her own hand and she clearly could take no more pain. You only did what any loving parent would have done, given the extreme circumstances and such little time to react. God be with you and bring peace to you, Lynn and all your family. I feel that your daughter, yourself and all of your family have shown immense c... Reply 1   0

maggie  - Miss   |2010-02-03 21:28:54 As a Christian with ME I do not know what to think except of course that it is very sad and that my thoughts are with you. May Lynn rest in peace. 17 years is a long time to endure ME at such a severe level, and also for you to care for your daughter - well done for all the love and care you gave her Reply 0   0

Janice  - Remembering Lynn   |2010-02-03 21:37:35 My sincere condolescences to Lynn's family, relatives and friends. May Lynn rest in peace and that her family be allowed to grieve in private. Sincerely Janice, New Zealand Reply 1   0

Lesley Watson  - In our thoughts   |2010-02-03 23:03:19 Dear Kay & family, First of all, my family join me in sending sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your beautiful daughter, Lynn. My own daughter, aged 12, has had M.E for about a year & a half, which is bad enough, but I cannot imagine how horrendous it must have been for Lynn to suffer this illness for so many years - and indeed how heartbreaking it must have been for you, her family, to witness it. I can't begin to tell you how relieved I was to hear the outcome of your trial, Kay - but I wish you hadn't had to go through all that, it was senseless and cruel beyond belief. No doubt Lynn has touched many lives, and will always been remembered, even by many who never knew her personally - she has helped greatly to raise awareness of this devastating illness. I wish you all peace for the future, and hope that you will able to hold on to your happier memories of Lynn, during the difficult times ahead. Wit... Reply 1   0

Victoria Storey   |2010-02-03 23:28:33 So sorry for your loss. I wish I had known your daughter, clearly she was exactly the type of person every human being looks for in a friend. Even though her body was failing her, you did not, and there is nothing in this world to compare to the love you showed her throughout her life. Love to you all. Victoria (ME 16 years) Reply 1   0

Katie  - What can I say?   |2010-02-04 00:45:03 As I say, what can I say to you? Nothing really. Except that I too am a young woman severely affected by ME. I have been housebound for 7 years and can only understand too well why Kay felt that she could no longer 'live' (if it can be described as a life) with this illness. During my worst patches I too have often wanted to leave the suffering of this mortal world and I feel intense pain knowing that this other fellow sufferer was so let down by the system and the lack of understanding of this horrific illness that death was her only option. My thoughts and prayers are with you all tonight. My only sense of peace comes from knowing that your precious daughter is now free from ME, and that there is some sanity in the justice system. With my heart-felt love to you all. Reply 1   0

lorraine  - Lynn may you be at peace now   |2010-02-04 05:25:01 so sorry you have lost youre beautiful daughter may Lynn be at peace now, and that you and youre family keep all youre beautiful memories of lynn alive, i just wish people could realize what a bad illness M.E. is and not be so ignorant to this illness. my thoughts are with you. from lorraine (M.E. 5 years) Reply 1   0

Charlotte   |2010-02-04 05:58:47 My prayers and thoughts are with you. I hope you will be able to find some peace in the yrs to come. Reply 1   0

Eleanor Dent  - Peace and comfort   |2010-02-04 10:27:48 Dear Kay and family, I wish you all peace and may you be comforted after your long ordeal. Lynn is at peace and I know you will all be together again in a happier place. May God bless you all. Eleanor Dent, a sufferer of moderate ME/CFS for seven years. Reply 1   0

Linda Webb  - Courage   |2010-02-04 11:41:18 Dear Kay, As a parent and a long term ME sufferer I would like to salute both Lynn's courage in living with severe ME and yours Kay for being willing to make the Panorama programme with all you have been going through over the last year - I don't think I could have done that but you have, and it is already making a huge difference to people's perception of ME as a serious illness. Thank you, Linda Reply 1   0

Vikki Walker  - Miss   |2010-02-04 13:05:07 First of all I am very sorry for the loss of Lynn though deeply saddened by the severity of her illness. I myself as a sufferer of M.E for 6 yrs with an uncertain future has been given a glimmer of hope that the public awareness raised by lynn's tragic death & suffering has helped the cause immensley. Kay, I am overjoyed that you were cleared in court & hope that you can receive comfort knowing that you & lynn have made such a huge difference. My thoughts are with u. Reply 1   0

Ruth  - Empathy & Smypathy   |2010-02-04 21:48:39 I have been an ME sufferer for 14yrs, when I heard about Lynn, I cried.She must have been one hell of a fighter with one hell of a wonderful supportive family.I have, many times been in a place where I thought 'if this is it for the rest of my life.....', well at the moment I have the strength to carry on,especially knowing my little boy needs me very much and loves me as I am. I hope that I will be as supportive and as loving as you were with Lynn. I am sorry that no cure has been found or something to help with this awful illness. I would like to send my sympathy to Kay and all of Lynn's family in this really difficult time xxx Reply 1   0

Ken  - So Sorry   |2010-02-04 23:02:46 Being a carer of an FM and ME sufferer for 25 years,I can understand how difficult life has been for you, seeing your daughter suffer. I respect and admire you for your unfailing devotion. I wish you peace. God Bless. Reply 1   0

Annie  - M.E is so misunderstood.   |2010-02-05 00:48:20 I suffer from M.E. and have done since I was 18, it's slowly getting worse but no body understands, the only person who I have come and help me is my mum. Everyone says you have to keep trying to do this and that but I tell them I can't anymore it hurts and I'm too tierd. Lynn's case has touched my heart and I think she and her mother are very brave, it has made me cry and I hope now that Kay can use her experiences with M.E. to help others with this terrible condition and raise awareness. Rest in peace sweet Lynn I hope you know there are people who understand why you wanted to end your life. Annie Reply 1   0

Kathleen  - Sincere Sympathy   |2010-02-05 18:18:12 My daughter has severe ME for 13 years and at times wishes to die,so Ican empathies with you in your sorrow . I am sure some good will come out of all this suffering Hope you will find peace inthe knowledge that she is now happy. Kathleen Reply 1   0

Lisa  - What a courageous family!   |2010-02-06 02:57:29 Dear Kay and family, I want to say what a courageous family you are and the justice system should never have put you through what you went through. I didnt know Lynn and only knew of her plight when it was on the news. I suffer with M.E too and have done so now for 8 years and for 18 months of this time, I was bed bound. I have days now where I have to remain in bed due to pain also but not as bad. Lynn was a poor wee love and in her photo looks so happy despite the agonising pain she was in. What an inspiration to all sufferers Lynn has been and will continue to be. I hope you and your family can grieve now without the justice system looming over you and that you can take comfort knowing that everyone was in agreement with you and what an absolutely fantastic Mum you are. My thoughts are with Lynn knowing she is no longer in pain and also with you Kay and family. A totally inspirational family. Lisa x Reply 1   0

Steve  - Sincere Condolences   |2010-02-09 20:50:24 My sincerest condolences for the tragic loss of your daughter. I have had M.E. for 22 years, and can only hope that things improve soon for sufferers in the UK. My admiration goes out to Lynn's family for their strength and dignity. Steve Reply 1   0

Valerie  - Love and Empathy   |2010-02-11 14:06:54 I have always cried when I have read stories about Lynn and her family. As a long-time M.E. sufferer, although not as severe as Lynn, I can share those feelings of despair. I would like to thank you for highlighting our difficulties. I have sincere admiration for your strength and the unselfishness of Lynn and Kay to always think of others. Lynn has left a lasting legacy and will not be forgotten by many. x Reply 1   0

Sheila  - May you find peace   |2010-02-11 14:26:50 Kay, I am so pleased that your trial is over and that the jury realised you only wanted the best for your beloved daughter. As the mother of a similar aged daughter with long term ME, I have hoped and prayed for this outcome. I hope you can gradually have peace and come to terms with all that has happened. Bless you. Reply 1   0

Suzanne & Graem Trim  - Reat In Peace   |2010-02-11 15:42:05 Dear Kay, so glad your ordeal with the authorities are over at last. The case should never have been brought. I ( Suzanne ) have suffered for 15 years with ME, but not the severity of your dear daughter. We wish you all the joy from ow on. Love Suzanne & Graeme Reply 0   0

Phyll Richardson  - Special thoughts   |2010-02-11 16:01:53 Dear Kay Thinking of you at this time. I have recently 'recovered' from yet another bout of ME which has been part of my life for 30 years and my heart goes out to you. Lynn's action has brought to the attention of everyone just what a terrible illness ME can be and not one to be dismissed lightly as has often been the case. Her death will not be in vain and she has done a great service to all people whose lives are affected by this disease. Love and warm wishes to you. Phyll Reply 0   0

Karen Sayer  - God bless you   |2010-02-11 18:26:05 Just to let you know that myself, and obviously many other people, have been thinking of you all. Be strong. Reply 0   0

Maureen   |2010-02-11 18:32:45 My heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine what your daughter and your family went through for all those years. I pay tribute to your steadfastness and courage. I wish you peace Reply 0   0

Maureen   |2010-02-11 18:36:29 I pay tribute to the love you showed for your daughter. I cannot imagine what she, you and all your family went through. The courage and steadfastness you showed are wonderful and I wish you peace now. Reply 0   0

Lisa Ellis  - So brave   |2010-02-11 19:00:44 I wanted to say after watching the documentary about Lynn and her mum how brave they both are. Lynn for what she had to endure and Kay for being there every step of the way. My heart goes out to you and your lovely family. I have had ME for a long time and have wished at times that I will fall to sleep and never wake up. You are a very brave lady Kay, and I wish I had a mom like you. You did not deserve what you have been through and the police and PCS have a lot to answer for. If they only understood the pain that M.E brings then maybe they would understand. May Lynn be happy and free from pain where she is now and may you and your family enjoy a peaceful life remebering all the happy times you had with Lynn. God bless you all Reply 0   0

phil  - peace at last   |2010-02-11 19:12:48 i too have ME/CFS and have suffered for the last 2 years chronicly, hope you find peace now. and i agree the CPS should never have been so cruel to bring a court case. take care. Reply 0   0

Teresa Warbis   |2010-02-11 23:02:31 May you receive the strength to carry on without your lovely daughter. I was shocked and truly saddened to hear of her death. She was like a ' beacon in the wilderness' and gave hope to all fellow ME sufferers. Having ME since 1993, I can truly understand the highs and lows both Lynn and yourselves have endured.I will keep Lynn and her lovely family in my prayers. God Bless. Reply 1   0

Pauline McLeod  - Mrs   |2010-02-12 10:59:20 Sending my love, warm thoughts and prayers to you all. Reply 0   0

Kate   |2010-02-12 11:35:24 My thoughts and prayers are with Lynns family during this difficult time. I have been an ME sufferer for 2 years so understand what it is like to live in pain and suffering. Lynn and Kay-two brave and courageous ladies. RIP Lynn Reply 0   0

Liz Costa  - Miss   |2010-02-12 12:44:29 Lynn did more from her bed to help raise awareness of ME than almost anyone. Although only through TV images, I feel I know you so well like we were acquainted. I cannot really accept that she is no longer with us but she is at peace now. Love you all! Reply 0   0

tomas o byrne  - mr   |2010-02-12 23:11:13 Dear kay Richard and family i am so sorry for your loss.i have been reading your story in the daily mail in ireland. my hart goes out to you to tihink how brave you were to help lynn . i suffer with M.E and at times wish the pain would just stop my taughts and prayers are of you and lynn always Reply 0   0

Rain Cumiskey  - Thank you   |2010-02-12 23:11:49 I live in the U.S. and have had M.E. for 24 years. We all know the devastation this disease causes. My deepest sympathies for the loss of your daughter and the further trauma brought upon you because you honored your daughter's wishes. I wish you peace and comfort. Reply 0   0

Phyllida McCormick   |2010-02-13 06:05:48 Dear Kay What a selfless act. I hope I would have the strength of love to do such a thing for my child. I have had M.E. for 40 years but never to such a degree as your daughter. I will try to remember, next time I feel sorry for myself, that I can at least spend part of the time coping, even if it's not the life I had envisaged for myself. The law needs to be changed. That you had to go through a court case on top of grieving for your daughter is barbaric. I hope you have support around you when you need it because I can imagine the difficulty of what you have been through comes in waves of anguish. Yet I'm sure you treasure your independence. With the best of wishes Phyllida Reply 0   0

Lily  - My thoughts are with you   |2010-02-13 12:11:49 Dear Kay, My heart goes out to you. You are a very caring Mother. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful Daughter. You have both brought this much misunderstood illness to the attention of the world. It should not have taken this sadness to do that. My Daughter has sufferred M.E.for 12 years and has at times felt life was too hard to live. You have my deepest admiration for the love and support you have given to your courageous Daughter Lynn. Reply 0   0

Juls  - Sincere wishes   |2010-02-13 12:26:41 My thoughts are with you! Juls Thomas Reply 0   0

Jan Palace  - thankyou   |2010-02-13 21:38:35 Thankyou for the courage and selfless love that you have shown. Against all opposition you have struggled, made a stand and won a victory for love. I hope that you are blessed with peace. (fellow M.E. sufferer) Reply 0   0

Julie  - A beacon of Hope   |2010-02-14 23:36:48 So many people with ME are with you in their thought, prayers, & thanks that you have come through this horrendous (lifelong) trial as a family with dignity. For once the public can see the severity of this misunderstood illness; your experience has made many of my sceptic friends more understanding. Thank you for your stand, Kay. God bless you, Angel Lynn. Another person with M.E. Reply 0   0

Christine   |2010-02-15 12:25:14 What a fantastic Mum you are. I wish you and your family the very best for the future. I have had ME for 20 years so know the depths of despair and loss of hope it brings. Your tragic case has really helped us. Reply 0   0

Sarah Blackler  - To all Lynn's family   |2010-02-16 13:05:27 How sad to lose someone in this way, to such a terrible illness. But also I wanted to say how brave Kay was to help her daughter to die when she so clearly wanted to. Kay's courage and dignity in the face of this terrible decision has done such a lot for others who may be facing similar difficulties Reply 0   0

alan connolly   |2010-02-17 11:04:43 dear kay, very sad ordeal for you and your family. what a beautiful brave girl lynn was. sorry to see her suffer the horrific illness that m.e is from such a young age. best wishes alan Reply 0   0

Suella Postles  - Love and warm wishes   |2010-02-22 19:24:51 I send you my love and warmest wishes to Lynn's family at this devastating time. The agony and heart-searching that must have gone on for so long is heart rending. I wish you peace and time to heal your very tragic wounds. Love, Suella Postles Reply 0   0

Alyson Read  - Bless You   |2010-02-25 20:08:37 I do not know how to express what I wish to say - your love, compassion, courage are boundless. I cannot imagine how hard life must have been for you all, but wanted you to know that I believe you are an amazing mother who is an inspiration to all of us caring for children with ME. Lynn is now at peace - I pray that God's love and grace will enfold you and help heal the pain that you feel. God Bless. Alyson Reply 0   0

Laurence   |2010-03-01 14:25:53 Dear Lynn, you are/were the beautiful fairy, the perfect angel. You still inspire me. If I were 30 or 40 years younger I might have embraced you. But I too have been damaged by this disease, for the past 15 years. I may not feel suicidal. I put on a "normal" face for the benefit of my 2 sons. I can function, sort-of, for a few hours a day. But I can understand what you went through. I can only wish you Peace & Wilderness. Laurence. Reply 0   0

Lucy  - RAISE AWARENESS OF M.E in honor of Kay!   |2010-03-03 19:18:22 I am in my 30's and have had M.E since the age of 18. It is a severe and often misunderstood illness. We are not malingerers and are in genuine need of funding and research into the causes of it and treatment or a cure. Someone needs to take this illness seriously and do something about it. Love to brave Kay and her family. Reply 1   0

Lucy  - Sincere apologies for mistake above...   |2010-03-04 19:37:11 ...RAISE AWARENESS of M.E in honor of Lynn! Reply 0   0