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Below is the official statement regarding the death of allnurses.com Founder, Brian Short. Some of you may have seen an earlier statement posted here that contained additional information. We have removed that statement because we are committed to protecting the privacy of all concerned. Thank you for your support. We are committed to pursuing the allnurses mission and supporting our community. Thank you for your continued support.

Official Statement Regarding Passing of Brian Short, Founder of allnurses.com, September 12, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the unexpected death of Brian Short, founder of allnurses.com. We respectfully request that you grant the company's employees, friends, families and associates privacy during this difficult time. allnurses will continue to support nursing professionals by providing an unparalleled peer-to-peer online community where they can share experiences and learn from and support one another.

Please use this thread to post your comments of condolence and gratitude for Brian who created this wonderful nursing community that has benefited so many.

This is a sad news. I weep for the family :( RIP

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Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

Sad news. I really don't know what to say other than my thoughts are with those personally affected and those who knew the family well.

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I am so sorry for the profound loss of the Short family. I'm praying for their loved ones, co-workers, community and my fellow nurses and others as the struggle for meaning and peace continues.

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So sorry to hear about Brian Short. I pray that his family and friends find a way to grieve appropriately and be able to overcome this emotional trauma.

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

You have my support and compassions.

my deepest support for all.

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Specializes in Utilization Management.

I'm in shock, complete shock.

How tragic - how awful - my prayers and my family's prayers going out to all their family and friends.

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I was so very shocked to hear this. My condolences to the family. What a tragedy... my oh my..

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Specializes in OR 35 years; crosstrained ER/ICU/PACU.

Oh my God. I'm so very sorry to hear the terrible news. I saw a quick report online. Where would we all be without Brian? I wish I could understand, but it's sonething none of us can. Asking for God's blessings to family, friends, coworkers, & our community of Nurses here at AllNurses.

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May all be embraced in love and prayers during this most sad and difficult time.

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Specializes in Education and oncology.

Like so many others- in shock. Please keep all in both families in prayer and we may never know what? Why? Grief beyond words for lives lost. But pray to keep allnurses going for everyone who have benefitted from Brian's legacy...

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May they RIP. So sad for all affected. Prayers!

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May their memories be a blessing. A tragic loss for all.

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