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Title: Farewell
Post by: JV on December 17, 2011, 08:32:48 PM
It was a tough afternoon as I attended the funeral of a lifetime friend.  He and I went back a long time.  Dispite several adversities during his lifetime, he never lost his sense of humor.  He left behind 3 daughters and several grandchildren and a lot of friends.  He lost his battle with cancer this week, a battle he thought he could win despite doctors indicating otherwise.  We never got into any trouble we couldn't manage to get out of including tormenting his younger sister, who was our favorite target.  He was the best man at my wedding 45 years ago.  He was the kind of guy you definitely trusted to watch your back when needed.  I regret not spending more time with him the last few years, always seemed to miss conections.  I feel there is a huge void in the world tonight but will cherish the memories.  Save me a seat old buddy.
Title: Re: Farewell
Post by: customsawyer on December 17, 2011, 08:42:11 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Post by: sawguy21 on December 17, 2011, 08:44:21 PM
Friends like that are rare, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish the memories.
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Post by: Chuck White on December 17, 2011, 08:49:23 PM
Always sorry to hear such news, my condolences!

As already expressed, "Cherish the memories"!
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Post by: WDH on December 17, 2011, 09:27:00 PM
John,

I am very sorry to hear this.
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Post by: Buck on December 17, 2011, 09:46:49 PM
Condolences....I know what you're going thru.
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Post by: CHARLIE on December 18, 2011, 12:21:15 AM
I'm sorry you lost a good friend. Please accept my sympathies.
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Post by: Norm on December 18, 2011, 06:01:23 AM
Boy that was a tough read JV but I'm sure your friend is looking down on you with a smile for that great post remembering.
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Post by: Burlkraft on December 18, 2011, 06:51:03 AM
Sorry JV
It's tough losing those long time friends.

My condolences
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Post by: WH_Conley on December 18, 2011, 08:04:32 AM
I hate to hear it.
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Post by: OneWithWood on December 18, 2011, 08:47:44 AM
My condolences, JV.

It is always hard to be the one to say good-bye.  In time the memories will invoke more smiles and joy than feelings of sorrow.
Title: Re: Farewell
Post by: Warbird on December 18, 2011, 11:15:21 AM
He's no longer in pain and he's won the biggest battle of them all.  You are lucky to have had such a great friend and judging from what you wrote about him, he was lucky to have you as a friend.  You have my condolences.
Title: Re: Farewell
Post by: nas on December 18, 2011, 08:22:52 PM
My condolences JV

Nick