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My bhest friend has died

badboybobbadboybob Member Posts: 1,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited January 2002 in General Discussion
My best friend has just died of lung cancer. He stopped smoking some 20 years ago but it still got him.I thought after Viet Nam death of friends would not bother me again, but now I can barely see to type. Gosh I'm gonna miss the guy.
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  • Evil ATFEvil ATF Member Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm very sorry for your loss, BBB.He's in a better place than us now. Let us know if you need to chat about it. We're here for ya'.
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  • simonbssimonbs Member Posts: 994 ✭
    edited November -1
    I'm sorry to hear that.
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  • Gordian BladeGordian Blade Member Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's tough to outlive your friends; only outliving your kids or spouse is tougher. My sympathies.
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  • BullzeyeBullzeye Member Posts: 3,560
    edited November -1
    Mine as well, bob.It's tough to lose a friend, especially one you've known for a while.I've been there. The sadness will seem unbearable for a while, but it will diminish with time.Best of Luck.
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  • GreenLanternGreenLantern Member Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My sympathies are with you! Best friends are one of the greatest things a person can have!
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  • alledanalledan Member Posts: 19,541
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear this! I know how you feel! I lost my two best friends within a year of each other.
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry to here it BBB. The closer they are the tougher it is. Also, the older we get the more it touches us. I hope he found peace and freedom from pain. I wish peace of mind on you.
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  • timberbeasttimberbeast Member Posts: 1,738 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bob, I'm so sorry. I lost my best friend last year, I know how you feel.What you need to do is to celebrate his life, and remember all the things about him that made him your best friend. Obviously he was a great man. That's what to keep in your heart. His passing cannot diminish that.It was his time, and we'll have ours as well. Carry on the way that he would want you to. My prayers and condolences to those left behind. He made it home.
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  • Josey1Josey1 Member Posts: 9,598 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    BBB,I grieve for your loss.
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  • bartobarto Member Posts: 4,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    lost my best friend in the bering sea 4/11/86 & havnt been to sea since.my deepest sympathies. barto
    the hard stuff we do right away - the impossible takes a little longer
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,339 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear of your loss Bob. He is in God's hands now.
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  • concealedG36concealedG36 Member Posts: 3,566 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My condolences Bob, I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.With sympathy,concealedG36
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My deepest sympathies, bbb. Wish I were more eloquent.
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  • whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What Tbeast said. I'm terrible sorry friend.CLouder...
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  • RUGERNUT3RUGERNUT3 Member Posts: 247 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What else to say but I'm sorry. Sad to say,I dont think we ever get "over it", we just get past it Bob...
    "ANY" EXCUSE IS A GOOD REASON TO BUY "JUST 1 MORE".& VICIE-VERSIE![This message has been edited by RUGERNUT3 (edited 01-11-2002).]
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Condolences Bob, I too am nearing that age where my friends and self will be moving on ... Not that age has much to do with it, just that with age we know when the end of the path is much closer than what it was when we set out on the journey.
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  • thebutcherthebutcher Member Posts: 374 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family.
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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    BBB, this has not been a good week here on Gun Broker. I am indeed saddened to hear of your trouble over the loss of your best friend.Best friends are sometimes closer than family members. At least that has been my experience in life.Words are very powerful at times. We were all taught that the pen is mighter than the sword, but at other times, they fail us. Death is such a time.You will both be remembered in my prayers.-Charlie
    It's the stuff dreams are made of AngelNRA Certified InstructorMember: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD. njretcop@copmail.com [This message has been edited by njretcop (edited 01-11-2002).]
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  • Ms. BeastMs. Beast Member Posts: 496 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear this, BBB. It is always hard to have a friend pass away. I like to think they are in a better place and think of the good times I have had with them.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Deepest sympathy Badboy. You are a fortunate man to have had a friend for whom you cared so much. Celebrate his life and remember he will always be with you.
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  • .280 freak.280 freak Member Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    BBB -Condolences from .280 freak and family.Tough thing to lose a friend, I know.
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  • Bubba JoelBubba Joel Member Posts: 5,161
    edited November -1
    Bob, I so sorry for your loss...Death comes to us, no matter the age...But the older we get, the more friends and family it visits.He would want you to remember the good times, I'm sure...
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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sincere condolences from Mudge and Mrs.Mudge.Mudge
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  • j2k22j2k22 Member Posts: 329 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    same thing happened to me last week; it's a terrible shock when they are still "young" and it seems like they should still have many years ahead. I guess that it is one of the bittersweet rewards of living long- you attend a lot of funerals.My deepest sympathies to you.
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    I can't add or improve on what Beast and njretcop said. The pain of a good friends loss does not dimminish over time or distance, lost a few in country and a few here. The good Lord didn't make very many who qualify as GOOD friends, the loss of any is a powerful wound. Sincere condolences from Shootist3006.
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  • tidemantideman Member Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    BadBoy, You may have lost him, but you will always have him in you heart. Being there for his family and with his other friends will give y'all the opportunity to share each other's personal experiences about your best friend. You'll soon find yourself laughing about the good times and remembering him as he would want you to. My deepest sympathies to you in your time of grief.Tideman
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  • moparmopar Member Posts: 338 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bob Your friend has left this earthly realm and gone to a better place,but he will always beat your side and your loving memories of himwill keep him alive in your heart and mind until one day you shall both meet again. My deepest heartfelt sympathies to you myfriend.
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  • COWBOYKIDDCOWBOYKIDD Member Posts: 239 ✭
    edited November -1
    Badboybob.. Im sorry to hear the lost of your friend also.. Its a sad day to loose someone you love or care about. What helps me is usually the fond memories.Kidd
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  • OtomanOtoman Member Posts: 554 ✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear of your loss of your best friend. This has happened to me twice. You never get over it completely, it is almost as bad as loosing one of your parents! One passed away over 10 years ago and I still think of him all of the time.
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  • SXSMANSXSMAN Member Posts: 2,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    After two days of searching for words that might comfort,they elude me.May the sorrow your feeling be replaced with fond memories of the lives you shared.Very sad.Jonathan
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  • competentonecompetentone Member Posts: 4,696 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You have my sympathies, Bob.May the fond memories of your friend comfort you now in your time of grief, and always.Sincerely,Joe
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