He will be missed.
Things have been quiet on the blog this week because it’s hard to be ‘upbeat’ and ‘happy’ when you’re dealing with a big pile of stink.
Last Saturday we lost a friend. A good friend and a good man. Someone who we should have taken more time to get to know better before he passed. He left behind a young wife and two young children. He was 42. He was also a fireman.
Yesterday was his wake. Firemen from several local departments were there to pay their respects, it was a sea of blue dress uniforms and a sea of tears. Strong men showing heart felt grief to a stricken family from seeing one of their own taken too soon.
He did not die in a fire, he died from a terrible cancer that just would not let go.
He will be missed.
April 19th, 2008 at 9:49 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. That’s just too young.
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April 19th, 2008 at 9:56 am
I’m sorry about your friend. Cancer sucks.
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April 19th, 2008 at 10:06 am
::: hugs ::: Sorry for your loss.
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April 19th, 2008 at 11:18 am
What a sad time. Lots of hugs and prayers going out to you and his family!
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April 19th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Sorry to hear that, Jess.
I will be down in GB tomorrow and I’m sure I’ll get the full story then.
Take care, both of you.
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Oh Jess.
There are no words. My heart goes out to all of you, and to his family.
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
that’s way too young! ::hugs::
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April 19th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I’m so sorry, hon. What a terrible thing to have happen, and more so for someone so young.
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April 19th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
oh, I’m so sorry. That’s just terrible…I hate cancer and how unfairly it seems to target good people.
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April 20th, 2008 at 8:06 am
I’m sorry, big hugs.
April 20th, 2008 at 9:58 am
So sorry for your loss
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April 20th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
That is so very sad. 42 is way too young indeed. Sorry to hear this awful news. :o(
Take care.
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April 20th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
I’m so sorry.
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April 20th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
That just sucks. 42 is too young and his poor children and wife will have a hole in their lives forever. Watching someone die and not being able to do anything about it has got to be one of the most devastating and horrible experiences there is and I hope that you, RR, and everyone else touched by this loss find solace in each other.
April 20th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Sorry to hear about your friend. Thinking of you .
April 20th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
I’m sorry for your loss.
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April 21st, 2008 at 4:20 am
My condolences. x
April 21st, 2008 at 8:39 am
i’m sorry about your friend. stupid cancer.
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April 21st, 2008 at 8:52 am
I’m so sorry…
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April 21st, 2008 at 9:02 am
I’m so sorry for your loss.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:09 am
Oh, Jess. I am so sorry to hear this. I’m thinking of you.
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April 21st, 2008 at 5:11 pm
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. As an almost 42 year old myself, I agree it is far far too early.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 6:51 am
I’m very sorry for your loss.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hopefully the widow and family will be comforted by your love and support. Hugs.
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:00 am
I am sorry, Jess.
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April 23rd, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I’m so sorry.
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:50 pm
So sorry Jess. The C word is a seriously evil thing. Big hugs and warm thoughts to all.
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