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Topic: a good friend of mine passed away...
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CatDude Prowler Junkie Posts: 1593 From: Charlottesville, Va Registered: FEB 2002
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posted 06-17-2003 09:29 PM
Didn't know if I wanted to post this or not... but many of you have become good friends, so I thought I'd let you know.A good friend of mine passed away Sunday - way too young. He was only 36. He was very happily married, no kids. He was an only child. I visited his parents today, who are friends of mine too. We didn't keep in touch very much over the last few years, but I wish we had. He passed away suddenly Sunday morning, apparently from a heart attack. He was a very large guy, but didn't appear to be sick and this really came out of the blue. Scott and I graduated high school together and we took classes together at the local community college, and for a while we lived in neighboring apartments. We shot basketball, we played darts, we played video games, we laughed a lot, and like most young adults, we drank a lot, too.... We had all good times. I was an usher at his wedding - that's the only time ever that I wore a tuxedo - I had all but forgotten about that. His name was Scott E. Thompson. He was an electrical/ mechanical designer, respsonsible for lay-out of drawings provided by Engineers. When we were closer friends he had a hobby of collecting music - probably rivaling many disc jockeys. He was very well loved, and will be missed. I am going to miss Scott. I can't begin to imagine how is wife feels. I know she is basically devastated. This rain we have been having over the last few days, I think are tears for Scott.
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CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 06-17-2003 09:33 PM
Damon,So very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. It always seems doubly hard when someone that young passes away. My brother was one week short of his 38th birthday when he passed away and all I kept thinking was that he wasn't supposed to go before me (he was 11 years younger than me). Just keeping thinking about all the good times and memories you had with him.....it will help. CJ and Bob
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CTProwler Prowler Junkie Posts: 3915 From: Sherman CT USA Registered: NOV 2002
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posted 06-17-2003 09:35 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss, sounded like a great fun loving guy!!You have to live every day to its fullest!!!For some there is no tommorrow!!!You can't take away those fond memories!!!------------------
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ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 06-17-2003 10:27 PM
Damon - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend's family.Larry and Lethia
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ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 06-18-2003 01:08 AM
Damon, sorry to hear you lost a good buddy. You are correct, that is way too young. Remember the good times and take it from an old guy, don't put off having fun. Don't save up everything for a rainy day, either. None of us know if we will make it to that rainy day. Drive your car, enjoy your time with your dad and have fun. Again, sorry for you loss.
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Blue Kat Prowler Junkie Posts: 537 From: Tucker, GA USA Registered: APR 2002
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posted 06-18-2003 06:07 AM
Let me add my thoughts and prayers . . . and you are right, he was way too young. Remember that life is too short, so enjoy the time that we have, and try to do at least one nice thing for someone else each day. It will reap so many rewards.
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Bob Hacker Prowler Junkie Posts: 1446 From: McHenry IL USA Registered: SEP 2001
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posted 06-18-2003 07:58 AM
Damon, Sorry to hear about your friend our prayers are with you. Bob & Colleen------------------
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Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 From: San Diego Area Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 06-18-2003 08:19 AM
Very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and their family, you just never know...Again very sorry,,,
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DR PROWLER Prowler Junkie Posts: 4079 From: TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA Registered: JUL 2002
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posted 06-18-2003 08:56 AM
Just goes to show you how important it is to live every day like it's the last! 36 is so young,I totally feel your loss.My Condolences to his family!
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Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001
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posted 06-18-2003 05:13 PM
Damon - we're very sorry to hear about your friend's death. I know you will continue to remember all the good times you shared with him.
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WildCat Prowler Junkie Posts: 6862 From: Just north of Louisville Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 06-18-2003 08:43 PM
Damon, good friends are hard to come by. Sorry to hear the loss of one. Live each day to the fullest and try and tell your loved ones how you feel because you never know when you will see them again
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BeWare Prowler Junkie Posts: 18511 From: Acworth,GA,USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 06-18-2003 09:31 PM
VCD , Sorry to hear about your loss. I just learned my Cousin who is only a month older than me (57), had three mild heart attacks and is having a triple bypass surgery.
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