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Julia Wake's avatar

I have had this as unread until I could read it…now flying from Darwin to Melb I have tears. I am so sorry for the loss of this gorgeous woman to her family and friends. I have no doubt her spirit is alive and well. God bless.

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Amy Lewis's avatar

This was a joy, and also heartbreaking to read. Thankyou x

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Julieanne Wagner's avatar

Thankyou for sharing your reflecy=tion... The world is definately a better place having had Cal Wilson walk its path.. Big loves and hugs

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Jon Bennett's avatar

I have also been regularly thinking “What would Cal do?” in certain circumstances. She was kindness personified

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Andrew Gigacz's avatar

Beautiful stuff (as always) Damo. Cal's loss has floored me, and I only met her twice. For you and all of Cal's close friends, and of course Chris and Digby, I can't begin to imagine the magnitude of the void her loss has left you with. Big hugs from me and I know you will do her proud tomorrow. x

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Norbert Rodent's avatar

What Andrew said.

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Matt Stanford's avatar

Thought of Cal (and this tribute to her) while we were driving the Gibb River Road between Katherine in the NT and Derby/Darby (Broome) in WA just now. Naturally, felt the need to snap a pic of the wonderful Mistake Ck as we safely traversed it: https://imgur.com/a/S18Rl6V

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Damian Callinan's avatar

Mistake Ck is Top 10 material. Cal would have adored it. Thanks for reaching out, & subscribing Matt

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Selena Brennan's avatar

Such a lovely window into your special relationship with Cal. Thankyou for generously sharing that with us. I too have been consciously thinking WWCD. In that way, she's continuing to make the world a better place.

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Kelly Hardiman's avatar

Beautiful words to honour your friend. I love the gem analogy. I didn't know Cal personally, but her sparkle was undeniable.

Sending you strength and hugs for the days ahead. x

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Fiona's avatar

Thank you for this. So, so sad she’s gone; so, so glad she was here. (The world is now officially up Shit Ck.)

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Matt Stanford's avatar

The irony of reading your poignant words perched near, as I am, to Merri Ck is not lost on me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts; I'm sorry for our collective and your very personal loss. She was a treasure.

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Marcel the Comedian's avatar

Beautiful words, Damo. Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry you lost your friend. Sending love.

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Emilie Collyer's avatar

Oof. Beautiful. True. Hard. All the things. Yours from pretty close to Gardiners Ck. x

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