Life is Short

[ELD Pilot]

Lost my best friend and hunting buddy. We've been hunting together for most of my 63 years. Endured some tough weather in tent camps and trips over the years. Ups and downs and it all came to an abrupt end yesterday. He's had cancer for a couple years and chemo/radiation but on the 13th decided enough is enough with the punishment he was having from chemo. It'll be a sad season but I told him to save me a bunk in that big deer camp in heaven cause I'll be there eventually. Rough days these are losing family and friends. This one is a tough one. Many of you know what I'm talking about. Cherish those days you have cause they all come to an end.

 

[Eric300]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Like Hank said, "No matter how you struggle and strive, you'll never get out of this world alive".

Keep the fond memories

 

[joepistol]

sorry for your loss. He will remain with you in your memories from the time shared with him, cherish them. A few yrs ago one of my oldest friends from 7th grade on, passed. Shortly before his passing, I grew tired of listening to his constant negativity, & we stopped communicating. I regret my actions now. Then, last week, my best friend & only one I have had contact with from middle & h.s. passed. Also from ca. The geographic distance between us had limited the time spent together the past few years, & I regret not making more effort staying connected with his life. As I've gotten older, harder to keep moving. It's true, no one gets out of life alive. The future's ( or even tomorrow ) is promised to no one.

 

[ELD Pilot]

sorry for your loss. He will remain with you in your memories from the time shared with him, cherish them. A few yrs ago one of my oldest friends from 7th grade on, passed. Shortly before his passing, I grew tired of listening to his constant negativity, & we stopped communicating. I regret my actions now. Then, last week, my best friend & only one I have had contact with from middle & h.s. passed. Also from ca. The geographic distance between us had limited the time spent together the past few years, & I regret not making more effort staying connected with his life. As I've gotten older, harder to keep moving. It's true, no one gets out of life alive. The future's ( or even tomorrow ) is promised to no one.

None of us get out of this world alive. It's still was too soon for a 66 year old to say goodbye. Found myself this morning one button on my cell phone away from sending him a text. I just can't accept he isn't here. Can't say I've ever had this with any other death. It'll take some time but acceptance will come. He stayed positive his entire time thru the cancer until the last few days when he stopped his chemo. He was a tough SOB.