Lisa's story has been inspiring - kudos to Tom Batiuk for his courage to share it with so many.

Kathleen  Winkler
Wooster,  Ohio

I have been reading Funky for a while and seeing Lisa'a plight brought back memories of my mom who died in 2006. My mom spent the last weeks of her life in bed, sleeping or talking to us. My dad and Les both were by their sides and took it very well. I saw today's strip and once that guy in the mask came closer, I wonder if that is what my mom saw. This has been an incredible storyline and very emotional one to read/write by everyone. hats off to Tom for creating such a wonderful character in Lisa. She was one of a kind.

Jesse  Salinas, Jr
Mesquite,  Texas

For Lisa and Bonnie and all the mommies we have lost. For Nancy and all the friends who battle on. Please work fast to find a cure!

Kendra  Elliott
Encino,  California

Lisa is now in a place where it will always be her favorite time, autumn. She can jump in piles of leaves any time she wants. Lisa is every suvivor, those of us who have won our battle, those of us who are fighting and those who have lost their fight. We will miss her but her legacy will live on to inspire us all. She has given courage to all people battling cancer with her strength , sense of humor and dignity. Lisa, you fought a tough battle. May you be at peace.

Linda  Miklusak
Whiting,  Indiana

May you rest without pain my friend......

A.  F.
Canal Fulton,  Ohio

I am saddened by the death of Lisa - her death reminds me of the death of my friend by lung cancer. I watched as he was reduced from a strong vibrant person to a frail shell. I saw him a few days before he died and he was so frail, I was afraid to almost breathe on him because I thought he would break. I was unfortunately gone when he died (my father-in-law died the same day as my friend so I was over 3,000 miles away supporting my wife). I miss my friend. It's been over a year and I really miss his laugh, his humor, sharing of books and playing poker with him. I guess the problem is that I said goodbye too soon.

Chuck  Miller
Anchorage,  Alaska

lisa was a very strong and realistic character. she will be missed by all. as i recall, the hospital made the error in reading her scan the second time. If they would have read it the right way, maybe things would have ended differently.

joyce 
maple hts,  Ohio

Lisa, Thank you for being you. You have taught us all how to live and how to die. I will miss you. Peg

Peg  M.
Newington,  Connecticut

Lisa what an inspiration. Your story touched me and your friends and family. loved you beyond words . remember you will never walk alone.

mary  lehmann
munster,  Indiana

Honestly - until your storyline, I never became "involved" with any "character" of any "story"... I'll miss you!

Charlene  Grigg
Roanoke,  Virginia

My beautiful sister Lisa Sheers passed away April 27, 2007 from cancer and we miss her so much. She had a good heart and was a beautiful person inside and out. We all need to work to find a cure for this horrible disease.

Debra  Turner
North Olmsted,  Ohio

Goodbye, Lisa. You fought this d**n disease so bravely. As difficult as it was to watch you die, I had to see you every day, to honor you and your fight. I too am fighting breast cancer. I hope to be on this Earth a long time to come but you never know. I will miss you and your story.

Heather  McAuslane
Gainesville,  Florida

Lisa, You represented every woman who has been diagnosed, yet to be diagnosed, in remission, and those who have died from breast cancer. May your death not be in vain.

Brenda  Alston-Mills
Raleigh,  North Carolina

May all the Lisa's in the world be blessed with family, friendships and love during your difficult time. My prayers are with all of you

Peg  K
Cleveland,  Ohio

I'm heartbroken over the loss of Lisa. I hoped that she would overcome her breast cancer. Hopefully, this would draw more attention for a cure for this deadly disease.

Shannon 
San Diego,  California

Lisa - showed courage, acceptance, love and hope - she went on with her life - fulfilled her dreams to a certain point -and then - reconciliation --- I was diagnosed in 2000 - It is a journey we made together. Good bye Lisa

Joan  Funkhouser
Toledo,  Ohio

I have literally grown up with Funky and the gang. I have always enjoyed the strip and wathching every body going through life like the rest of us, one can certainly relate to their situations. I've followed the Lisa series from the beginning and am sad she is gone, I feel equally sad for poor Les, he's certainly been through his share of trials and tribulations, now he has to deal with being a young widower with a child. One would hope as the seris continues he will again find happiness and get through this trying time. Also One would hope you start making me laugh again and give the serious side of life a rest for a while, all I need do is look outside my door to see all reality I can deal with, I need to laugh again when I read Funky Winkerbean,the comics, I think were meant to be "funny". I appreciate your good intentions concerning breast cancer and the desire to remind people to get a check up, and I believe you have achieved that goal. Thanks for all the laughs through years and keep up the good work!

Gary  Fabian
Cleveland,  Ohio

we'll miss you Lisa

Tony  Spicchiali
Raleigh,  North Carolina

I am amazed how attached I have become to Lisa ever since she entered Les's life. When I read today's strip (Oct. 4, 2007), I was extremely sad. Thank you, Mr. Batiuk, for bringing Breast Cancer awareness to the public.

Mary Pat  Kline
Lexington,  Ohio

You have touched me and my family....

Nicole  Normand
cleveland,  Ohio