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I was just speaking to a friend today about WoT and found out that RJ has passed. My deepest condolences to his friends and family. I only knew him from the books but from what I've seen on the website, he was a great man beyond being an author. Peace to you.

he was a wonderful writer and no

doubt in death as he did in life

he will walk away with a smile

for the better.

I have only just learned of this tragic turn of events. His books where a marvel to me and long ago entrenched themselves as my favorite series.

I will say little more as all I could say is to speak coldly of his books, but I will not because there is more here then the loss of a great author. But by all accounts the loss of a great human being who never gave up no matter the odds.

My deepest heartfelt condolences go to his family & friends. Your grief is shared by all who have read and been touched by his writings.

Robert Charles McPherson

"Dovie'andi se tovya sagain!"

"It's time to roll the dice!"

it is a creul joke that fate plays on us when he choses the greatest and most beloved of us all to tke the life of, someone loved by millions. I've almost cried several times about this after i found out... his books were truely a lone bright spot in the life of a teeager (now almost 15)and offered a magical and amazing world to escape to, a world that is believable. I hope he reconsidered about not allowing anyone else but him to finish his works... I've been making it my lifetime dream (for the past four years) that I shall become a director and get to work with RJ bringing the WoT to life... Though it is a long time (maybe forever) away, It's always been my dream, and now more than ever, to honor RJ and his work with the reverence it deserves.

I'm really sad to see him go.

"The Wheel of Time" the book really made a difference in my life, helped me. any time the world losses an artist, or anyone, is tragic, he will be missed, by those who knew him, those who only knew of his work, and all those many years from, those not even born yet who will read his work. A great man, who left a greater mark.

my favorite books

i am going to miss reading his books my condolences to the family

He will be missed in more ways than can be described with words. We will never forget.

Condolences to us all,The saddest news possible, I loved your writing since the Conan Magazines in the 70s Gods gain is our loss May the Creator shelter you in his hand

My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I feel the need to add my little voice to the chorus of people missing him. He will never be forgotten, of that I am sure! Thank you, Sir, for touching my heart with your writings...

Sad sad news. Amazing writing surely will be missed by millions.

My thoughts and prayers to RJ's family and friends. Thank you for sharing him with us. I've known his world and characters longer then my wife and most of my friends. The Dragon will be missed but never forgotten.

I have just returned to "civilization" after a year long journey.

This is the first site i checked after my email, your books were

an inspiration to me Sir Rigney.

I am in tears...I cry for a man I never met yet who's words have touched

me deeply, a truly great man.

He has Awoken

I was truely speachless and dumbfounded when I read this tonight, I had no idea. Please except my deepest heart felt condolances to RJ's family, especially Harriet to whom I've come to expect to always have a page of her own. I unfortunatly have never met Mr. Jordan, but I know that I will miss him. I'm not a avid reader, but when I started reading the Wheel Of Time, the writing style made me feel like I was there in the story. I couldn't put the books down. Thank you Mr. Jordan for giving me the love of reading. You will be missed.

How tragic and sad to have lost RJ at such time. my prayes will be added to the many others who will praying for him and his family.

Robert Jordan provided me with the types of positive role models in his characters that I never had in my life when I was growing up and for that I will be forever greatfull.

RJ got me back into reading books and iv enjoyed every single book of the WoT series he is a great loss to the reading world an obviousley a loss to his family long may his books continue to be read and if possible a film of his books be made so his memories and work may live on with everybody he has touched with his excellent writing.

I'm so sorry... I'm 34 and for more than a third of my life I dreamed and improved as a man with your books, Mr. Jordan. I will never forget you in my prayers, RJ. Never.

Andrea

Son just told me about this. Have been going through some tough times in the last year and the thought of what RJ was going through without giving up, gave me inspiration to not give up. Was so looking forward to the next book, was praying for his recovery and pray now that he is no longer suffering and has found peace. Gonna miss you RJ. Keep an eye out for the rest of us when we travel that road. May your family find consolation from knowing the many people you touched in this world.

Blessed be friend.

What do you say to the greatest writer who ever lived. Not being a writer but only a reader its hard to put in words what I have been feeling since hearing about the loss of a great man. Thanks Mr. Jordan, thank you for all you have written and for your examples on how to live the life of a man with faith. We love you, we will miss you dearly. God be with your family and help them through these difficult times. We miss you already.

I'm sorry to hear the news, Harriet, Wilson, everyone. . .I just got back on the blog today after not visiting in a month. What I learned was so very sad and stung my heart, but also might have been good to. God won't let his people suffer something they don't have to, but he will allow someone very special to change the lives of many people and give them strength not EVER to give up. That was the good part. I know I'm only in the 7th grade, but you've really inspired and touched me, RJ. At 123 book pages written in two years and still going strong, I think you've made an impact on me. I will finish this book, and RJ IS already on the dedication page. Thanks RJ.

Love to all!

KK

Robert Jordan was an author that will always be remembered, so many nights I remember intoxicating myself in his literature sometimes staying late up into the night to see what would happen next even knowing how early I had to get up. It's sad to see you go RJ, but hopefully you are at rest and know how many people are still here to do their best to comfort your family and loved ones, and how many people you have made just like me continue to read and enjoy every minute of it in the process.

My sympathies go out to RJ's family and close loved ones, I pray that you can find comfort in knowing that he is in a far better place than we are now, God be with you.

Jason

For a great author I'll let another great author's work speak.

"Here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea, comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say, "Do not weep!" for not all tears are an evil."

- Gandalf, at the Grey Havens

Thank you RJ... you go into the west, but your light will never fade.

Mr. Jordan, wherever you are, thank you for sharing your talent with the world. The Wheel of Time saw me through some very dark times in my life and is largely responsible for my own fledgling writing career.

You're my hero, Mr. Jordan. God bless you.

I am in awe of his powers to create. RJ's passing is such a great loss to this planet. Irreplaceable.