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Woman dies after life spent in iron lung
AP ^ | May 28, 2008 | AP

Posted on 05/29/2008 12:48:16 AM PDT by Westlander

For almost 60 years, Dianne Odell lived inside a 7-foot-long metal tube, unable to breathe outside it but determined not to let it destroy her spirit.

Odell, 61, died Wednesday when a power failure shut off electricity to the tube and stopped the pump drawing air into her lungs.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: death; electricity; iron; lung
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Valiant Lady.
1 posted on 05/29/2008 12:48:16 AM PDT by Westlander
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To: Westlander

You would have thought that the relatives could spring for a grand to buy a back up generator for the pump.


2 posted on 05/29/2008 1:12:16 AM PDT by spokeshave (Hey GOP...NO money till border closed and criminal illegals deported)
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To: spokeshave
Insurance is like a parachute....you buy it when you don't need it.,...

And you can't buy it when you need it.

3 posted on 05/29/2008 1:13:57 AM PDT by spokeshave (Hey GOP...NO money till border closed and criminal illegals deported)
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To: spokeshave

That is a very shallow response.

Your a Jerk.


4 posted on 05/29/2008 1:16:26 AM PDT by Global2010 (Waiting for Hillary to pull the Rabbit outa the Hat)
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To: spokeshave

Helps to read the article. They did and were unable to get started, in addition they had hand pump.
But was to no avail, Go called her home.


5 posted on 05/29/2008 1:18:01 AM PDT by Nailbiter
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To: spokeshave

Some of us have 02 canisters and if nothing else we pull out the bag and pump by hand.


6 posted on 05/29/2008 1:21:44 AM PDT by Global2010 (Waiting for Hillary to pull the Rabbit outa the Hat)
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To: Nailbiter

It never ceases to amaze me the number of people who do not use the ‘Excerpt Read more at ____.’ Yet they are quick to comment.


7 posted on 05/29/2008 1:28:10 AM PDT by Westlander (Unleash the Neutron Bomb)
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To: Westlander

Indeed.

And those who cared for and loved her.


8 posted on 05/29/2008 1:30:32 AM PDT by Global2010 (Waiting for Hillary to pull the Rabbit outa the Hat)
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To: Westlander

thx


9 posted on 05/29/2008 1:31:24 AM PDT by Nailbiter
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To: Global2010

For All-

http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=ODELL


10 posted on 05/29/2008 1:36:28 AM PDT by Westlander (Unleash the Neutron Bomb)
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To: Nailbiter

#10


11 posted on 05/29/2008 1:37:45 AM PDT by Westlander (Unleash the Neutron Bomb)
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To: Westlander; Salvation

Strong faith in the gift of life.


12 posted on 05/29/2008 1:37:48 AM PDT by Global2010 (Waiting for Hillary to pull the Rabbit outa the Hat)
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To: Westlander

thx


13 posted on 05/29/2008 1:48:55 AM PDT by Nailbiter
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To: 8mmMauser; floriduh voter; Lesforlife; wagglebee
"Everyone she encountered came to her because they cared about her," he said, "so she grew up in her 61 years thinking every person is good."

It's amazing that her family was able to shield her from those who would wish to harm her. It seems her strength and kindness were characteristic of her family.

14 posted on 05/29/2008 1:53:24 AM PDT by BykrBayb (In memory of my Friend T'wit, who taught me much. Þ)
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To: Westlander

A good race well run, rest now.


15 posted on 05/29/2008 1:58:53 AM PDT by BigCinBigD (")
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To: BigCinBigD

Timothy ? - I love that verse


16 posted on 05/29/2008 2:11:52 AM PDT by Revelation 911
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To: Westlander
She was the last of a generation afflicted by polio, which paralyzed breathing. No more children will ever have to live in an iron lung again. God rest her soul.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

17 posted on 05/29/2008 3:01:55 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop

God rest her soul.

Indeed.


18 posted on 05/29/2008 3:10:01 AM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: goldstategop

think not

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ahEhcVW7oQ&feature=PlayList&p=950C4429394204FC&index=1


19 posted on 05/29/2008 3:12:17 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: Revelation 911
I'm not sure. i just thought it was approiate.
20 posted on 05/29/2008 3:13:27 AM PDT by BigCinBigD (")
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