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Lelia's Husband Don Ruben

Buckwirth
Buckwirth CSN Member Posts: 1,258 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Passed away unexpectedly on 9-15.

Don was a lawyer and, among other things, specialized in drug laws. One of the last things he did (and while he was in treatment for H&N) was an interview with the staff attorney at Drug Policy Alliance:

Don Ruben Interviews Tamar Todd

I knew Don only through Lelia, but I know enough that I am sure I would have enjoyed his company, and will always regret I never got the opportunity to meet him.

Blake
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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 CSN Member Posts: 8,307 Member
    #2
    So Sorry
    So sorry to hear....always like losing a family member.

    Thoughts & Prayers,
    John
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  • jim and i
    jim and i CSN Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #3
    Yes, I agree with John, like
    Yes, I agree with John, like losing a family member. My sympathy to the family, especially Lelia.

    Debbie
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  • Hondo
    Hondo CSN Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #4
    Hi Blake
    Thanks for letting up know, just so sorry to hear the news.

    Hondo
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  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 CSN Member Posts: 3,228 Member
    #5
    So sad to read this. My
    So sad to read this. My condolences to Lelia and her family.
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  • palmyrafan
    palmyrafan CSN Member Posts: 396
    #6
    Am so
    very sorry to hear about his passing. We've lost another great one.

    His family will continue to be in my prayers.

    Teresa
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