My husband lost his uncle from Covid weeks before Christmas; he was infected by his vaccinated daughter. His poor cousin was absolutely distraught because she believes it was her fault. I wish vaccination was the solution to prevent spreading this horrible virus, but sadly it is not. Sincere condolences for your loss. God Bless all lives lost. 

We are sorry for your loss and touched by your story.  Thank you for encouraging others to make healthy choices to protect themselves and others.  We need to come together.  Distant hugs.

I’m so very sorry for your loss! My sympathy and condolences go out to everyone who had the privilege of having known her. I did not know her, but want to send a message of support during this time of loss and grief. You all should be commended for bringing up this matter as well as how many people have been lost as a result of this virus and the number of families it has devastated. May the memories you shared together help get you through this period of intense grief. (I also lost a beloved loved one to this virus, last November, our 106 year old aunt. ) So many of us are connected through this Covid quilt of loss. Hugs to all of you!

I didn't know your mom, wife, beloved, but I certainly applaud your courage to call out these people who remain callously and willfully ignorant at the cost of others.
I am so sorry for your loss.
You have touched my heart and are in my thoughts and I've already prayed for you and will again.

Marc and family:  I am so sorry to hear that your mother's death could have been prevented. I applaud her, and you, for your courage to take this opportunity to educate people that anti-vaccers and refusal to wear masks put others at risk  --  it's not simply a matter of personal freedom.  My sincere condolences.  

Dear Terry, Amanda, & Marc & family, this is NOT a fake nice message🙂. I just read another article about your sweet mother’s death & your family’s courageous action to call out the fiction by telling the truth about Covid & the effectiveness of the vaccine. I’m disgusted at myself for not writing sooner. I belong to so many pro vaccine groups who call out the liars all day long. Ashamedly, I don’t believe we’ve thought how important it is to provide support to those doing the right thing, like you & your family. So THANK YOU. And I’m so very sorry for your loss of your mother & wife. Her death was 100% caused by vile anti vaxxers. I’m so glad your family publicly called it out. I’ve told my family that if Covid claims me, name names & call out those who willfully contaige!!💪💕Thinking of you during this sad time of grieving. Angela Gibbs

So sorry for your loss. Hoping your memories will bring you peace. 🌹

What they aren’t telling us, Vaccine wears off at 6months. 

First of all so sorry for the loss of your love one..💔💔💔💔 I know just how ya feel. In January my father & myself both where infected with covid...my dad was hospitalized, I was at home, but a few time thought I was going to die, or I should call ambulance to go to hospital but someone had to take care of the cat & dog.. my dad passed after only being there like 10 days... We had a full honors military funeral for him, but I was scared & still scared to be around people & I am fully vaccinated. I do know I can still get it, plus I have underlining health issues... I still wear my mask & watch were I go.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS FOR SHARING THIS TO THE WORLD. I HOPE MORE PEOPLE GO GET VACCINATED, LETS GETS THIS VIRUS UNDER CONTROL!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 We need 💯% of our people  to go get VACCINATED!!!! THAT'S ALL FROM A SMALL TOWN IN TEXAS..


I’m so sorry that you lost a vibrant, beautiful wife, Mother and Grandmother. She was much too young to expire. Her obituary is thoughtfully written expressing a truth many avoid. I applaud your courage. Grief comes in waves, when you least expect it…may God bless all of you as you grieve. May the rich memories of her life sustain each of you.

To the family of Candace Ayers, I am writing to offer my condolences as I don’t have a memory to share. I thank you very much for the words you chose to write your wife’s, mother’s, obituary.  I have cancer and am navigating daily life carefully.  Too many people don’t care about those who are vulnerable. It is hard to believe how cruel strangers have been to you, but I thank you for saying what needed to be said. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Anne Smith 

Thank you for the heart felt sentiments.  I am sad that people feel its okay to abuse others for their beliefs and especially at this time if loss.  Take care.  

This was a beautifully written obituary. I didn't know Candace before reading about what happened, but now I will never forget her. She will always be remembered for being part of the solution to get us out of the Pandemic--not part of the problem.

My deepest condolences. 🤍

I want to send my sincere condolences to the family of this lovely lady. I, too, have recently lost a loved one to COVID-19 and it's just brutal! I'm so sorry for your loss! I lost my 1 year old grandson to the Delta variant two weeks ago.  He contracted it from his grandfather who had been vaccinated and shed the virus on to my precious little angel. I pray that you are able to find peace, as we are still struggling to. 

I am so very sorry for your family’s loss.  I read the obituary and I also have a similar disease that makes me susceptible and this hit very close to home.  No family should have to go through this over something g that was preventable.  May your family find peace in love and  memories. 

My heart goes out to your family. Sorry for such a loss that did not have to happen.  It really hit home since I too was born in 1955.  I also was a military wife married Oct 11.  1975. . And coffee is my favorite morning ritual also. Again. She would be proud of your courageous words to remember her spirit.  We are all members of a human community and should care about others as I read in the Bible.



I have read many obituaries and the attached memories that generally come with them. 
Never have I seen a more bizarre compilation than this one, where "memories" have been replaced by a platform used to battle it out between the vaccinated and non-vaccinated.
Truly a sad state of affairs we currently find ourselves in!
Condolences on the death of your loved one. 

Hello. I would first like to share my deepest sympathies with your entire family and all of her close friends. 
Your story caught my attention because my own mother was born on Jan 26th, 1955. She, too, is also vaccinated and worked in healthcare, before retiring as soon as Covid came, 18 mos ago. Also, my 2 cousins are attending the Univ of Alabama (one as a sophomore, her sister as a freshman), as our family resides in central IL. 
I believe your moms obituary was both courageous and very heartfelt. I also believe she would be very proud of you for doing so. 
Ignore the nay sayers who are not making this a humanitarian health issue, but sadly a political one. 675,000 people passed away from the flu pandemic in 1918, yet we almost all get the flu vaccine each year without any issues, and although we are nearing that number for Covid-19 cases, it is looked upon much differently. 
Yes, vaccinated and unvaccinated people can spread this evil disease, but the body count would be so much higher without the vaccine and masks. That has been proven over and over, for example... My 48 yr old cardiac nurse cousin and her 72 yr old dad (both vaccinated) got Covid and did not have to be hospitalized. Her 46 yr old unvaccinated husband was hospitalized, came home on oxygen and now has pnuemonia as well. Also, my 57 yr old cousin in Ky was not vaccinated and passed away yesterday while in ICU with Covid. 
I understand the exemptions for health or religious reasons, I DON'T understand those doing it for "Political exemption". 
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and her friends, may she rest in eternal peace forever.

With Deepest Sympathies, 
Chaz and Phillicia D

I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Mother’s story caught my attention since we almost share the same name. My name is Candy Cay Eddins. I also have been fully vaccinated. I suffer from Lupus and arthritis and a few other health issues. Your Mother sounded like a great person and I know you miss her tremendously. My prayers are with your family ♥️🙏

Firstly, I’m very sorry for your loss. Secondly, thank you for the vital message you have shared  regarding the importance of the covid vaccine. I pray it will reach those who need to hear it most. 

Sincerely, 
Felicia, WV

Though we did  not know Candace, we have read about her death in today's newscasts. My wife remarks what a vibrant and good-hearted  woman she  appears in her photo. On behalf of the Marks family in Whittier, CA,. we extend our best thoughts and prayers to your family at this time.  


I saw this story yesterday on CNN, with Candace's family speaking about her and what happened.  I am so very sorry for your loss.  She sounded like a wonderful person.  Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences.  I lost my mother 2 years ago abruptly, it was very tough and I still continue to grieve.  I also just lost my sister a few months ago unexpectedly, so it's been really tough.  But grief moves in waves.  Think about the wonderful times and memories you've had with Candace throughout the many years and I'm sure she is with you in spirit.  May she rest in peace. 

I'm sorry for your loss and may  she rest in peace.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family.  
                          Sincerely 
                     Mr. and Mrs. Charles w. 
                                   Summers

Your family's tragic loss brought to my attention the fact that people who are vaccinated can still get COVID and every person infected with COVID can spread it to others.  I am vaccinated but the publicity of your tribute opened my eyes to the fact that being vaccinated is not a guarantee of immunity for myself or others.  

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.  My university - Duke University - is engaged furiously in research to help prevent this illness and even better, to treat it before it's too late.

Duke itself has an outbreak of cases right now - 349 students and 15 staff are positive.  98% of them were vaccinated, matching the 98% vaccination rate of the student body.

If some good can come of your tragic loss, perhaps it will be more awareness of 2 things - first, that even with vaccination, people are getting infected , and second, that when vaccinated people are infected they may not know it, and "shed" the virus just as profusely as unvaccinated.  

Let's all pull together as Americans, please - not everyone can be, or should be, vaccinated - PLEASE everyone, consult with your doctor.  It's individually specific, it's different for young men vs. grandmothers ... but we urge everyone to engage with your family doctor and help stop this scourge.  Thank you.

Although I’ve never met your family I was touched by the courage you exhibited in writing Candy’s obituary.  Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the extra burden of knowing it was preventable. I add my voice to others who wish  you peace during this very sad time.

Condolences to all of the Ayers family and friend near and far.
Only those who experienced a parental loss knows how heavy it is. 
Vital to your recovery is holding your family and loved ones close. 
Introspection and memory making helps so much to get through.  
During this process, I wish you peace.

May Candace's memory be a positive in your lives.



I'm so sorry for your loss. It shouldn't have happened. I didn't know Candace, but I have to thank you for being so brave, and calling out those who won't get vaccinated. She should still be here with all of  you. I will pray that the unvaccinated see this and decide to get vaccinated.  These unnecessary illnesses, and deaths, must stop.  My sincere condolences.

Dear Ayers Family,

Sending you all lots of love and prayers during this difficult time. As an immunocompromised person myself (due to Crohns, psoriatic arthritis, and fibromyalgia), I know the importance of getting vaccinated. I'm scared of getting breakthrough Covid-19 myself due to those who have chosen not to get vaccinated. You are all so brave and have my upmost respect for posting such a pointant and beautiful tribute to your wife/mom/Gagi. Just know she's now in Heaven looking down on you all with so much pride and love. I hope this message spreads far and wide to give those who are either hesitant or refusing to get vaccinated a good look at what they are doing to those of us who have been and have breakthrough cases. Again..please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers here in Afton, NY.

I am so sorry for your loss. Stay strong. 

Dear Mr. Ayers

Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your wife.  I felt compelled to write this message after reading about your loss online.

I hope that your loss will compel people to get vaccinated so others will not suffer the same preventable bereavement as you have.

With respect and sympathy, Martin Guise, Copenhagen, Denmark. Europe.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife, mother and grandmother. Thank you for sharing a spirit of strength in her obituary. May her memory be a blessing and may your voices save lives. 

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19  is the most important thing Americans can do right now. My deepest condolences to Mr. Ayers and the family from Syracuse, New York.

I can relate. My fully-vaxxed, mask-wearing husband of 21 years passed from this PREVENTABLE virus on June 24th.  I grieve with you and applaud your honesty. She sounds like someone I would have been friends with.💗💔💗

I support Barbara Sprouts post... I feel as she does, and also I am immunosuppressed. I have psoriatic arthritis and Crohn's. 
I am so sorry for your loss and commend you for the bravery to speak the truth of how you feel. 
As for those who have come to this condolences section and imposed your personal beliefs... Please stop, this isn't the place.
My sympathies to your family 💔

I’m so sorry for your loss.  Thank you for writing this brave obituary.  I’m sorry for some of the comments on it from people who still just don’t it.
Krystal C.
Louisiana 

I read about Candace’s story on CNN and wanted to thank her family for their bravery in sharing her story. I also have RA , am fully vaccinated with a booster, and take medication to treat my RA that leaves me immunocompromised.  I’ve been struggling to decide whether or not to travel across the country to see my family at Thanksgiving this year, and Candace’s story helped me make the very difficult decision to stay home. In November, it will be 2 years since I last saw my parents (now in their 80s) and I miss them so much, but the risk is too great. Thank you for helping me make this painful decision.  Your choice to share her story may have saved my life. ❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻

She was such a sweet woman. It's a shame she's gone because people didn't trust the government. They may not be entirely trustworthy but governments never do anything to hurt their own citizens. Get vaxxed people. I did it. Very few permanent side effects.  Vaxsneedation saves lives. 

I just read your mother's story in the news. My mother passed away in May from covid. As a R.N. and grieving daughter I want to commend you on the brave and necessary comments in your mother's obituary.  I share in this time the grief, frustration, and anger. Sincerely, Robin Rose (oklahoma)

I was very touched by your mom's obituary.  I am also immunocompromised because of Rheumatoid Arthritis and like her, I thought I was pretty protected after receiving the 2 shots of the COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask to go out and keeping away from crowded public places.

Reading your story made me realize how vulnerable I am and how quickly life could change for my entire family.

Thank you so much for sharing your story and please accept my sincere condolences.  God bless you and your family and give you the comfort needed to endure this tremendous loss.

I am so sorry for your family's loss.  It takes a great deal of strength to post this tribute to your wife and to let the millions of people who have not done what is right , read exactly how they affect everyone.  My she find PEACE AND TRANQUILITY along with the rest of your Family.  She is such a perfect Angel, she has done her part I only hope all others will listen. Prayers to you and your Family.

Hello I am from Virginia and read about your wife/mother in the news. Thank you for sharing in your time of greaf.  Losing someone so close is difficult but God will get you through this. I am sure she was a special lady. My sympathy to all of you.

It takes a tremendous amount of strength to share her story this way! Condolences and healing to you all. Take what support you can find from all this and toss the rest. May you find peace in yourselves, each other, and your communities.

- Stephanie RN 
3 years in ER, now 7.5 in hospice. COVID survivor (pre-vaccine). Vaccinated. Currently on medical leave for brain surgery, to return in December. 
You sharing her story gives me strength.
Thank you.

Dear Ayers Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.   It is tragic when another vibrant, caring, and giving person is victimized by the shameless and willful ignorance of others, 

Know your beloved is in heaven joyful with the Spirit and most importantly looking over each of you with God's loving hands.

Mrs. Ayers life reflection  is in the saddened hearts of many today.   Wishing your family and friends of Mrs. Ayers peace and comfort during this most difficult time.

Jeff McManemy



I am so very sorry and will keep your family in my prayers.  Breakthrough infections due to vaccine failure is surprising many families. 

I am so sorry to read of your wife and Mother's passing.  I have shared her story on my Facebook page in hopes to help others see how important vaccination, masks and distancing is for their self, their families and others.  Blessings to your family during this time.

Dear Ayers family, 
Your loss is shared by so so many of us with immune-suppressed loved ones. In gratitude that you put out your message to benefit others, as you grieve. We sadly discovered my parent’s chemo-induced immune suppression rendered her vaccine ineffective and gave a false sense of security 😞.  A booster would not help.  Hoping and praying the methods for treating our vulnerable with Covid take center stage, at this point. I pray for the soul of your beautiful mother/wife , Candace. 

I am sorry for your family's loss, which I learned about in a news story about the obituary.   Losing one's mom has to be one of the most painful losses.  That the vaccine failed makes it even more painful, I am sure.   I hope that the promise of eternal life gives you hope and comfort.     

I didn't know your mum Candace, but I wanted to offer my condolences to your family during this difficult time.  She fought the good fight and I am so proud of your family continuing to push for appropriate masking, socially distancing, and of course, vaccination.    

Wishing you the best from downunder.

Dave

I read about your mother and wanted to let the family know how brave they are. In the grief you are in you are still thinking of others. Think of the good times and hold the family close and be happy.

My condolences to your family, Covid has ruined many life’s and I’m so sorry for your loss. My family just went through the same losing my husband to Covid. 
Blessings to your family. ❤️

Candace, I'm so sorry.  Condolences to everyone who knew Mrs. Ayres.  This is certainly tragic, and as this event is viewed around the world, the message is clear, do your part to eliminate this pandemic.  

As a member of the human race, please, take one for all mankind.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been fully vaccinated and plan on getting a booster. I wear a mask and don't go out in crowds. 

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your  mother. I hope the loving obituary you prepared for her motivates some to get vaccinated....for others if not for themselves. There are too many sad stories.

So sorry to read of your loss.  The statement at the beginning of your loved one's obituary is very profound and heart wrenching, 
May God comfort your hearts and give you strength.

To your FAMILY 
I'm from  Springfield, Ga 
Bless you all for sharing MoMs Obituary. 
My Heart is so Broken for you all and so many Families and Friends that have lost their fight to live from this terrible virus. I'm not only Hurt, I'm ANGRY.  I will Pray for you as your heart tries to heal. 


I am so sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful tribute. I believe, as you do, that her death was absolutely preventable. I share your anger and am keeping you in my prayers. 

I am so sorry to hear of this sweet woman's passing.  May God grant peace to her family, somehow, knowing that this could have been avoided.
My prayers are with her family and friends.


My condolences to your family. This is so sad and this story caught my attention because I worry about covid, as my family is fully vaccinated. I'm sure this lady was special in your family/friends and may God send you light, as you move forward.

My deepest condolences.  I too understand your pain my father Michael Beck died Jan 20, 2021 at 74 after battling COVID for 8 weeks 7 of which on a ventilator.  He actually came off the ventilator after 49 days in ICU only to pass suddenly  of cardiac arrest 4 days later.   I never got to say goodbye to my father.  I only got to talk to him via FaceTime of which the day before he passed I told him I loved him and he was my “Hero”.   I was able to see him from the window one last time just hours before he died.     He was expected to survive which made it even more difficult.   I share your pain, your frustration, your anger at people when I hear them mock masks or the disease or the vaccine.  They will never understand until it affects them directly.   Know there are people here for you and pray her memory will be a blessing for you

I also did not know your beautiful mother, but I am so sorry you lost her. My father in law passed on the same day of Covid. He was also vaccinated, but likely was infected by someone that chose not to be. In that way, I understand your pain. Thank you for bringing some awareness to the world and I hope that Candace's story will help people to choose to protect another life. I hope that you are able to remain strong and stay healthy. 

I wish to express my sincere condolences over the loss of your family member under the present circumstances as well as my respect for the courage you have shown in stating what unfortunately needs to be stated. Your demonstrated courage is a fitting tribute to Mrs. Ayers' legacy.
May each and every one of you find the necessary comfort in the treasured memories of Mrs. Ayers.

Respectfully,

Steffen Schreiner
Arlington TN

My deepest condolences for the loss of Mrs. Ayers! Reading about her life she was very much loved and loved y’all. My father was one of those that preceded  Mrs. Ayers. He died of covid in 10-31-2020 before the vaccine was available but also due to people choosing their “freedom” over the health of others. My heart goes out to all of you. We also have something in common my dad was a grandfather of triplets as well. May she Rest In Peace. 

Dear Terry and family
I am profoundly saddened to learn of Candy’s passing., may you find comfort in your faith and in each other.
Rae

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother.  I did not know her and came across her obituary online.  I am so saddened by unnecessary deaths due to covid.  I loved reading about her life and your family is in my heart today. 

I am deeply sorry for your loss.i did not know Candace but I also had vaccine and I am also tested positive for Covid few days ago. I share your public awareness and knowledge of who is responsible. I really hope everyone would stop being selfish, paranoid or stubborn about their right to choose and do right thing GET THE VACCINE!!

To the Ayers family-I am so sorry for you at the loss of Candace(obviously a much loved wife & mother & a friend to many) Please accept my condolences on your loss. I think it was so brave & commendable of you to point out in her obituary that many deaths from  Covid could be prevented if most people would behave responsibly & use masks, vaccinations & avoiding crowded indoor spaces if possible. God bless you & your family .
Jane Jackman




Terry, I am very sorry for your loss. This was such an unnecessary tragedy.

I’m so very sorry for the Ayers’ family, friends and others who knew and loved Candace dearly. 

As a nurse, I've grieved for the patient, the family and friends left behind who want to say goodbye but cannot.  

The saddest part is that he or she among strangers, far from a familiar hand to hold, a final kiss or loving embrace. 

Be very proud for publicly addressing the tragedy and selfishness of others who could have chosen differently but did not. 

I will make a generous donation to Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation in Candace Ayers name. 

God bless you all!



I did not know your mother, but I read an article about your mother’s passing and I am so sorry that you’ve had to say goodbye to her.  It is my biggest hope that your message of the simple, preventable ways to stop the spread of Covid will reach many.  Thank you for sharing your mother’s life with us.

My husband, Ed Reisch, and I live in Madison, WI.  We grew up in Springfield and try to keep in touch with the news in the area.  Somehow we received a clip of the TV interview.  All I can say is:  “Thank you very much for bravely sharing the story of your mother’s unnecessary death.  Antivaxers are doing so much harm to all of us who are trying to comply with the best scientific advice that is available.  Hopefully, your speaking out might convince others to get vaccinated to help halt the spread!”

Candy and I were high school classmates. We had some great times and I have wonderful memories of times we shared. Sincerest condolences on the loss of a wonderful, kind, and caring person. 

Karla Sanders Enrietto

I  only met Candy a few times, but she was always a delight and the type of person that made everyone feel at ease.  I'm so sorry for Terry and the kids. We're all thinking of you.  God bless. 

David and I are saddened by your loss.  Our daughter, Michelle (Snyder) McAnarney is good friends with Marc since grade school. We pray that God will bring you peace and comfort in this time. 

Terry and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss of a great lady.  We were friends in high school and my memories of Candy were that she had a great smile, always happy go lucky and  she had the most infectious laugh.

She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

Edna Reed

Terry:  I never met Candy, but I remember you sharing stories at work about fun you had with your family.  I hope those memories will provide comfort to you and please know that your old friends are holding you close in our hearts.

Terry and family.  
       So sorry for your loss  Your openness about Cindy’s death shows strength and a powerful message. May her story make people think and respond with a vaccination. Terry hugs to you and your family. Thinking of you. 


Tom and Elena

Terry and family, so sorry to hear of Candy's passing at such a young age.  My deepest condolences on your loss. 

Candy and I have been friends since high school.   We just had lunch a few days before her birthday; she was at the restaurant before me and already had her cup of coffee in front of her!   I will miss her dearly.  Her family was the most important part of her life.  She loved you all more than anything.  Peace and comfort to all of you ❤️

Candy was a beautiful person inside and out. Condolences to Terry, Mandy, Marc and the grandkids. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers. 

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Candace Cay Ayers

June 28, 1955 – September 3, 2021

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