I found out that a friend of mine past away over the past weekend.
I knew him for 27 years. He and his wife worked with me at a trucking company through the 90's. They both are great people and would do anything to help. Over the past 20 years or so, Mick had some medical issues, some very serious. He last issues, he was battling cancer and diabetes. He fought hard, but it beat him.
There is a bit of ironic funny story I want to share.
I kind of lost touch with them, not on purpose, but knowing they both had their hands full dealing with Mick's health issues. We talk about every month or so, but I had not seen him for a few year(that was my fault. I thought about going to see him, but never did). The last time I saw him, we had quite the discussion about Obama and health care. He was no Obama supporter, but here is the funny part. He was a Trumper thru and thru! But here about six months ago, I get a message to call him, so I did. We talk for awhile and got caught up with all the things he had gone thru and how he was still fighting. Then our talk turn to politics. I thought "oh boy here we go"! But is floored me when he was no longer a republican and if he was able to vote next year was not going vote for Trump. He went on to say that "Trump has embarrassed the country and was not the person he thought he had voted for"! We chat for awhile longer, but he was getting tired, so I said I would try to get over to see him, but dang it, I failed! I know a lot of people know someone who having medical issues and haven't seen them for awhile. I will be kicking myself for some time, because I could have went and seen while I was home for 3 months dealing my own health issue. So, don't put off what you can do today. Go see that person. You will make them happy to see you.
Rest in peace my friend, I will miss your friendship.
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I am sorry for your loss; it's hard to lose a good friend without getting to say goodbye.
I am sure, though, that he knew you were his great friend. We just can't always do what we wanted to.
May he rest in peace.
