Comments | 3rdof4: Loss of a Friend

3rdof4

Loss of a Friend

Jul 02, 2010 22:56

Just had to say, I will miss my friend so much. One day just fine, the next gone. No matter how many times I think, I need to live in the moment, it didn't really sink in until now. He went home from work and was found next to his car, keys in his hand. They say it was a pulmonary embolism, blood clot in his lung. He was 54, no symptoms, just ( Read more... )

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mezzo_cammin July 3 2010, 05:14:51 UTC

I am so very sorry for your loss. *hugs*

3rdof4 July 4 2010, 22:17:43 UTC

Thanks so much, I've been with his family and ex-wife, they are flying in from everywhere. You find out so many pieces of the puzzle talking with relatives. His father was in the Marines and they lived all over the world. After he got his degree at LSU (he was in the LSU Marching Band), then 20 years in the Marines, he became my co-worker and friend just 8 years ago. Such an interesting man, and I am proud to say he will be joining his Dad and Marine buddies in Arlington after a memorial service tomorrow.

gaffsie July 3 2010, 10:40:45 UTC

I'm so sorry about your loss.

3rdof4 July 4 2010, 22:21:45 UTC

Thanks so much, I will definitely remember this 4th of July weekend. Lots of friends telling good stories of Jesse...

winkingstar July 3 2010, 23:13:19 UTC

Oh, wow. I'm so sorry. *hugs*

3rdof4 July 4 2010, 22:28:24 UTC

Thanks for the hugs, makes me feel better. Now I just have to get thru the memorial service tomorrow. There have been lots of laughing and tears from all who knew him. I have to say the folks who make kleenex have had good business the last few days. I do believe I should have good clear sinuses for a while :)