Yesterday I lerned my best friend had passed.

[CanonRay]

We were roomies in college, and met 54 years ago. He was a year younger than I. I had a missed call at 6am from his phone, and he was no early bird. When I called back his brother answered so I felt my gut tighten. Sure enough, they found him the evening of the 16h. He had apparently come in his house and lay down on the bed and never got up. The bed was not even mussed. He had a pacemaker but otherwise was in great health, and very conscious of his diet and exercise.

One of the truly nice guys in this world...he is and will be missed. He never married, but was very content with hi life in the town where he grew up. He was always happy.

I stayed at his house last June, and I'm so thankful I got to spend some time with him. You just never know when you are going to lose someone close.


This one hit me hard.

[The Polack MSgt]

1. My condolences for the loss of your friend.

[blm]

2. (( CanonRay ))

Peaceful - it sounds like he had a peaceful way about him, even in his passing.

Condolences to you and the family.

[AllaN01Bear]

3. ""

[barbtries]

4. I am so sorry for your loss.

You are not alone. I just found out yesterday that the husband of a family member died. He'd been sick with cancer for over a year but did not want anyone to know. This man was in his fifties.

When one of my 2 lifelong friends was dying, I went across country to visit her. It was a sad visit but I am so happy that I did, because it meant so much to her. I am really happy for you that you were able to spend time with your friend!

[MLAA]

5. I am so sorry for your loss.

A college roommate can be a special friendship, both experience so much that is new and living in close quarters. May the memories of your adventures and laughter bring you some comfort soon. 💗

[50 Shades Of Blue]

6. Deepest sympathy. Losing a friend is so hard.

[onecaliberal]

7. I'm so sorry to hear this.

Hugs. Sending peaceful vibes.

[Wicked Blue]

8. My condolences to you

[Goddessartist]

9. Sending you lots of love,

and may he fly high.

[Deuxcents]

10. (((💐)))

[redwitch]

11. I'm so sorry.

May good memories fill you and sustain you.

[brer cat]

12. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[LoisB]

13. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. My condolences to you, his family, and his friends. It is always

doubly sad when the world loses one of the nice people.
Hugs

[people]

14. So very sorry.

That would put a giant hole in my heart to lose my best friend. Glad you were able to spend time with him last June.

[Elessar Zappa]

15. So sorry.

RIP to his soul. You’ll be in my thoughts.

[mnhtnbb]

16. It is hard to lose friends

who have been in our lives for so many years. People who knew us when...

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Hope22]

17. Love and more love to you.

I’m thankful you had a visit with your friend. Friendship is magical. I imagine you will hear and see your friend when you least expect it. My heart goes out you. 🙏🏼💗💗💐

[whathehell]

18. I'm so sorry, CanonRay

It's so hard losing those close to us.

[onlyadream]

19. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I lost a friend like that 4 years ago, it came out of the blue and words can't describe the loss. I think about him all the time (knew him since I was 8).

Interestingly, when I found out he passed (it was April fools day, the first week of lock down in 2020) I was so distraught that I had to get out of the house to do something. So I got in my car and started to drive down the road. Soon as I pulled out of my driveway, I noticed my mailbox was open. I thought it strange bc everyone was freaking out about Covid and NO one was out. Then, as I drove down the road, I noticed that every single mailbox was open. My friend was a mailman. I really did think he was sending me a message that he's okay.

[OldBaldy1701E]

20. I am sorry about your loss. (n/t)

[Mickju]

21. I'm sorry.

I know that is very difficult.

[niyad]

22. I am so very sorry for your profound loss. May you and all his loved

ones find peace.

[irisblue]

23. I am so very sorry for your great loss

[multigraincracker]

24. I'll share some of your pain.

I got a pacemaker about 3 years ago. I read the average life for someone my age that got a pacemaker is 5 years. The only thing going for me is I don’t have any A-fib.
I really don’t wish to out live my loved ones, but would like to outlive all of my enemies.
Peace be with you.

[ancianita]

25. I'm sad for your loss, and glad for your time together and fond, peaceful remembrance of him.

[Karadeniz]

26. So sorry for this....

[iluvtennis]

27. So sorry for your lost. n/t

[SWBTATTReg]

28. At least you spent some recent time w/ him. Thank goodness for small miracles. We really never know when

we all will go to the big theater upstairs, but one must, if they can, try to get w/ friends and family and spend quality time w/ them. Sure things are different after 54 years, but the tug of friendship is still strong, and you're still thinking of them (and them you), and that's what counts. My best to you and his family.

[Old Curler]

29. Sorry for your loss

Unexpected death is so hard. My wife of 35 years died a similar death this Easter Saturday. She was 68 with no health issues. May time heal your heart.

[FemDemERA]

50. I'm sorry, Old Curler

[Old Curler]

53. Thanx.

Thanks.

[calimary]

30. When the good guys go, we are all just a little bit poorer.

I’m so sorry about the loss of your friend. I wish you comfort and great solace. You don’t mourn alone as long as you’re here.

[cate94]

31. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[keopeli]

32. Wishing you strength, peace, and warmth as you deal with this terrible loss.

I feel deeply for you, though I don't know you. Your struggle is familiar to me and I wish I could offer you more consolation. Life is fragile. What a blessing that you were able to have a good visit last June.

Blessings to you, CanonRay.

[pandr32]

33. I am so sorry.

[Mme. Defarge]

34. May his memory be eternal.

[Joinfortmill]

35. Old gal here. I hope that's the way I go, nice and easy. Very sorry for your loss, but I believe he's still with you.

[livetohike]

36. I'm so sorry for your loss. May every good memory

of your times together and the stories you’ll tell always bring a smile .

[mgardener]

37. I am so sorry

My cousin died in the Fall.
He was like my big brother growing up.
We parted ways during COVID. Thought it was over blown. Was never going to get the vaccine
AND Trump.
I thought about calling him last summer and I did not. Our last conversation was so terrible.He developed lung cancer caught COVID and died.

[Hekate]

38. I'm so very sorry for your loss

[world wide wally]

39. Peace

[UpInArms]

40. (((((HUGS)))))

I am so sorry 😢

[XanaDUer2]

41. Sorry

[CanonRay]

42. Thank you all for you well wishes and expressions of sympathy

Love the support DUers always show.

[Oopsie Daisy]

43. I'm sorry you're going through this. It's very difficult (and sobering) to watch same-age classmates *

* and playmate cousins, and younger siblings die before we do. I hope your friend lived a good life and that you have many comforting memories of the times you spent together. Be well.

[CanonRay]

46. I have so many memories

as he was a unique individual. I'm sure he's pissed he can't vote Trump out.

[gademocrat7]

44. Condolences

On the loss of your dear friend.

[OldSWODog]

45. condolences

CR, greetings...losing family is one thing, losing friends that we have chosen is somehow different but still hard to fathom...take care of yourself and fondly remember your roomie...OSD

[sdfernando]

47. Im so sorry CanonRay

Losing a best friend is so hard. In many ways harder than a family member.

Relish the good times you had with him, which I'm sure are many.

[FemDemERA]

48. I'm sorry for your loss

May you Find comfort in a lifetime of special memories.

[sinkingfeeling]

49. My deepest condolences.

[walkingman]

51. So Sorry. There is nothing like old friends - they know all our highs and lows. ☮

[littlemissmartypants]

52. So sorry, CanonRay.❤️