Hard loosing friends

[Alien]

I just lost another friend to cancer. It happened rather quickly and he had decided that the attempt to combat it was going to be too horrific to live with so he just let nature take its' course. Thankfully it was over much quicker than any of us knew it would be as he only went into full Hospice care 3 weeks ago. He emailed me 3 weeks ago thanking me for the good times we had flying models together and I had a feeling that would be the last I heard from him. He was 84 and had a very full life and loved sailing yachts. We had a special group forum where 5 of us spoke regularly. A bit like the good morning thread here.
One of Australias' famous singers, Johnny Farnham has just gone through the exact same procedure that my friend refused.
I am just thankful that he didn't suffer too long unlike another friend I lost a couple of years ago.
May they rest peacefully forever.

 

[NHBX]

Doug, sorry for the loss of your friend. It never gets any easier, the best we can do is keep the memories close in our hearts.

Prayers

Luther

 

[Alan W.]

My condolences. Its never easy or painless. I lost a good friend who was more like a brother to cancer a few years ago.

 

[riptides]

Condolences to you.

I try and remember the good times with my friends and that always dulls the pain for a moment.

 

[ponytug]

I'm sorry for your loss. I think I t is great to have people close who make a positive impact on our lives. It sounds like some wonderful shared memories there.

All the best,

Peter

 

[Alien]

I guess a lot of us are at an age now where these outcomes are inevitable. You never become immune to the pain.

 

[GeneV]

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Doug, sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and flying buddy. May he be flying that plane he always wanted up in the infinite blue sky!

 

[kenmbz]

My condolences

 

[Thomas]

Special thoughts/prayers to you and the family.