Farrah's funeral mass
Wednesday July 1, 2009
It took place at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral in Los Angeles on Tuesday, and seemed to represent everything about Farrah Fawcett, and the Catholic imagination--if you can imagine that combo. I can, or I would like to....
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Too bad Farrah wasn't there for the send off.
Oh wait, she was there...but probably wasn't in a position to enjoy it. Seriously, where ever she might be, she is no longer in pain.
That sounds like a wonderful, loving, and tasteful sendoff for a lady of many talents, not just good looks. Requiem aeternam Farrah.
may god be with her and please everyone pray for her son farrah we will all miss you
I think that Farrah touched the lives of many when she allowed the filming of her treatments for cancer. What is normally very private and very personal became very public as her battle with cancer was aired on TV. Here was a well known and strong personality in her weakest moments. How humbling for us to be permitted to observe those last days, to see the struggle and to see the hope. This is the sort of courage that generates hope in the lives of others. Thank you Farrah. God is with you.
I only saw some of the documentary, but from what I saw she was much smarter than I ever realized and she expresses herself so intelligently and sweetly. I was really amazed at her bravery and
strength. I feel so bad for her Dad and hope he is being cared for through all of this. I did not realize he lost another daughter to cancer, Farrah's sister, some years back. I think I would just like to hear a bit more about Lee Majors having been an abusive husband and Ryan O'Neal, an abusive significant other, so that woman can know that Farrah also suffered emotional, mental and spiritual pain from these relationships and yet had a forgiving spirit, a heart of reconciliation and mainly a determination to persevere. I hope she went 'gentle into that good night'. I pray for her son (and others who suffer addictions) and for Redmond's recovery from his addiction/s, so that Farrah may smile from above.
Farrah Fawcett was a woman as many mothers who had to fight many battles in life. When you have a child that you cannot reach it hurts. Her pain and suffering was agonizing to watch. I admired her bravery and willingness to share her story for the benefit of others. The Bible says" to be absent from thre body is to be present with the Lord." I know that she has now found peace. I hope that her son will honor her memory by being the person she always prayed that he become.Rest Farrah you are missed and loved.
Farrah Fawcett was an icon within her own right. She touched the lives of all that knew her in whatever capacity. I am hurt that she had to leave this world before her son could pull his life together. The ones you love can hurt you the most. I admired her bravery and cherish her story that she shared with so many to leave her mark on humanity as a legacy to try and reach others for the greater good even after her passing. I love you farrah Mitchell Congress
It is not fair, she wanted to live, and whats worse is that the day she passed so did michael jackson yes that was said to. But it seems like it took away from her and the fans that is just terrible, she was still beautiful, funny and down to earth, and m. Jackson we haven't heard nothing for awhile, and the last time we heard it was all bad so dont get me wrong it is all said but please give all us time to morne our prayers are with the family may god keep her out of pain and in peace. Thank you
To the poster who wrote: "I think I would just like to hear a bit more about Lee Majors having been an abusive husband and Ryan O'Neal, an abusive significant other, so that woman can know that Farrah also suffered emotional, mental and spiritual pain from these relationships and yet had a forgiving spirit, a heart of reconciliation and mainly a determination to persevere."
There has never been anything said or written about Lee Majors being abusive to her, even by Farrah and therefore your comments are unfair as well as inaccurate. Posted to a Catholic site I found it really disappointing that you did not bother to check the facts but instead chose to label Mr Majors without any evidence to back your statement up.
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