Sad News

[nmedge]

Got the news that another friend that served with me in the Air Force has passed away. In the last 3 years many have died. I am in my late 60's and didn't consider myself that "old". I guess I am. Not very much of us left and makes you wonder when my time will come. Guess I have been relatively lucky when it comes to health issues. Between family and friends I don't have many left. I guess your senior years are not as golden as everybody would think they are. Lonely would be a better word to describe it.

 

[Bassbob]

My condolences brother.

 

[Belt Fed]

Very sorry to hear.

 

[mikep]

i am sorry to hear about your loss. my grandmother used to say, "ahhh, the golden years... they're brass as hell." wise women.

 

[ex13F]

I know just what you mean. All my friends except one have crossed the river and he has leukemia. One day we'll all attend that grand reunion.

 

[Old_Me]

my condolences to his family and to you.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Hope all is well!

 

[Annihilator]

My condolences sir, sorry to hear this, you take care!

 

[Recusant]

My condolences nmedge. As far as getting old, the way look at it is that any day I can be seen and not viewed is a gift.

 

[somorris]

I’ll add my condolences for the loss of your friend. I went to a funeral yesterday. . It reminds you how fragile life is.

 

[wolfpack076]

Sorry to hear about your loss Brother...

 

[belladonna]

So sorry to hear of your loss, my friend. I am about your age and I have lost several in the past few years. Truly makes you think. My condolences to you and your friend's family.

 

[XD94045]

Prayers up brother.

 

[Grayfox]

My condolences as well.
I've reached this odd stage in my life where all my friends have either passed away, moved away or simply moved on. I have only the internet to hang out with.
While the plan is to hang around this old world for at least another 20 years, the truth is that at my age and with my health issues, I could fall over dead any second. Not exactly how I pictured my golden years.

 

[The Night Rider]

My sincere condolences

 

[Lock n' Load]

Hang in there nmedge, you're not that old. As you can see from all these posts, you have a lot of friends here on the forum. Take comfort in knowing that your friend is in a better place where there is no illness, pain, suffering, or worry. Thoughts, prayers, and sincere condolences coming your way.

 

[Keystone19250]

Condolences and prayers.

 

[Mr.W.]

In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.

Prayers abound. . .

 

[nmedge]

I'm fine, it's just another part of life. My christmas card list gets shorter each year.