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JOHN ONEIL's avatar

I am so,so, sorry. I’m sending healing thoughts in your direction. I’m so glad you had each other. Be well friend.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you, John.

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Jeffrey Myers's avatar

Your love story is so special and unforgettable. Condolences for your loss, but your heart will heal. It will heal because you were able to share this unforgettable love. Rest, remember her. And wait for the world series moment that you will share together. She will always be with you because she is a part of you.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thanks again, Jeffrey.

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Robert D's avatar

I am so sorry Luke. I have tears in my eyes. You are so lucky to have had such a wonderful partner in your life who shared your passion. I feel your pain. I am truly hopeful that as time passes your heart continues to heal. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story of love and the wonderful person that your wife will always be. Your story is an example of how much we are impacted by a beautiful game but shows that relationships are so much more important than wins and losses. I wish you all the happiness in the world going forward and I’m sorry for the pain you are enduring today. I would love to have met her. Take care friend.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you for the kind words, Robert.

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Steve Davey's avatar

Such a beautiful tribute to your wife. Thank you for sharing your grief.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you, Steve.

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Lowell Thomson's avatar

Wow. Unbelievable. Thank you so much for sharing Carrie's story, and your love for each other and the wonderful game of baseball. (FYI, I found this post from Danny O'Neil's suggestion. I'm glad I listened to him.)

I hope to see the Mariners win the World Series someday, too. And if/when that happens, I'll be thinking of my own favorite Mariners fans.

Thank you.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you, Lowell.

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Mike B Carstensen's avatar

Well Said and so nice. Our prayers are with you

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you, Mike.

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Dennis Henn's avatar

Very moving. Just one more powerful reason we love baseball. That’s not always apparent following the Ms. Thank you

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you, Dennis. Baseball is the best sport.

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Kevin Cacabelos's avatar

To love, and to be loved. And to share a love for the Mariners. It’s not fair for you to lose any of that. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Once again, thank you Kevin.

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Brenda Maronde's avatar

Thank for sharing this beautiful journey with us. I remember your wedding well. It was so touching for Brad and I to see you and Carrie so in love, sharing the joy of companionship. You found a good one, as did she. May the loving memories outweigh the painful ones. She was special ❤️.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you so much, Brenda. Carrie always had a very fond memory of attending Brad's retirement ceremony in Fallon.

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Brett N's avatar

Beautiful

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Mike A.'s avatar

God Bless & God Speed, Luke.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you, Mike.

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TLC's avatar

So much love in this story! My heartfelt condolences to you.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you.

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Tyler's avatar

Luke, this is an incredible tribute to your love. Thank you for sharing your story. Love from a mariners couple in Deer Park, WA

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you, Tyler.

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Floyd's avatar

Luke, your story brought tears to my eyes too. I’m so sorry for your loss but really appreciate you sharing these wonderful memories of your wife.

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you, Floyd.

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dh's avatar

Thanks so much for sharing such a story, Luke. You were richly blessed with - and by - your wonderful wife...

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you.

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TheLadyJane's avatar

Beautiful tribute. You are in my prayers!!

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Luke Arkins's avatar

Thank you.

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