Sad Day
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Sad Day
After several agonizing days, the best friend I ever had passed away this morning... At 51 years of age he had lived twice as long as many had expected, having battled several life threatening illnesses... He conquered them all as best he could and never once complained... His lifeless body was found Tuesday evening on the restroom floor of his favorite bar in his transplanted hometown in Florida... Despite all efforts he never again regained consciousness... He died like he lived, playing hard and enjoying every day to the fullest as though it might be his last... I'm gonna miss him...
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My condolences- I know what' that's like. Mine left at 61, living the same philosophy. Hope it mellows quickly.
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I'm sorry for your loss brother.
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Re: Sad Day
Condolences from here Rad ......
It is not the matter, nor, the space between the matter,
but rather, it is that finite point at which the two meet,
that, and only that, is what is significant...........
(Of course, I could be wrong) ..........
but rather, it is that finite point at which the two meet,
that, and only that, is what is significant...........
(Of course, I could be wrong) ..........
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i will have a drink for you...
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Condolances Rad.
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My Condolences Brother
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Our prayers are with you brother
He can now be out of pain and with his Lord
May your pain ease quickly
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He can now be out of pain and with his Lord
May your pain ease quickly
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Sorry for your loss my friend, I'm toasting you and you friend. Take care...
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Life is so short....and some times it may seem like it will never end...
So sorry for your loss and others that may be suffering from this as well.
I'm sure your good friend is in a better place.
Kind regards to you and yours.
Larry
So sorry for your loss and others that may be suffering from this as well.
I'm sure your good friend is in a better place.
Kind regards to you and yours.
Larry
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I've lost many close over the last few months. Just goes in streaks. All were under 30 years old. I do know how you feel. It really does hurt. Wish you and his family the best.
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I'm sorry for your loss Rad. Wish there was a way we could help through this tough time for you.
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Re: Sad Day
Sorry about your loss. Losing a friend is always hard. At least he lived life the way he wanted.
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I raise my glass. Condolences, Rad. Time will dull the pain. Each of us have specific amount of time, and interact with a limited number of people.
Glad you and him had great times, while they lasted!
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Glad you and him had great times, while they lasted!
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Sorry Rad... Please accept our sincere condolences from across the pond.
I know what its like to lose someone close, it hurts. Hope it mellows out soon bro...
I know what its like to lose someone close, it hurts. Hope it mellows out soon bro...
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Re: Sad Day
To bad he was drinking crap at the bar and not your stuff.
Good luck rad and the best to your friend.
Good luck rad and the best to your friend.
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It is really tough to lose a good friend. Hang in there and we will have a drink to him.
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I'm sorry for your loss rad.
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It is always hard to and I am sorry for your loss. After time I find that something will remind me of an old friend or family member that has died and a smile forms on my face!
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Sorry to hear it Rad.
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Thanks, everyone... Just got off the phone with his daughter and agreed to be a pallbearer along with several other friends of ours... He'll be buried just the way he wanted, in a printed shirt, shorts, and sneakers... The only things missing will be the braces and wheelchair as there's no need for those now... He's free of pain and the entrapment within his own body... I've heard rumor that he'll be sent off with a bottle of Tequila and a shot glass... Viewing is Wednesday afternoon and evening with the funeral to follow on Thursday... I may not be around much on those two days...
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You go see your friend off. I think HD can survive without you for a couple days. Maybe?
Some things are more important.
Some things are more important.
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Re: Sad Day
Yairs Rad, death and funerals are shit sad things. Enjoy your times with him. I'm at the age now where folk are falling from the perch almost every week. It is difficult.
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"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." Phil. 1-3
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