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Old 02-07-2010, 03:54 PM
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I just got back home from the mountains. A friend of ours was reported missing in a remote section of my state. While a group of us were out searching the area for him we found out that he had taken his own life. Very sad and tragic ending for such a wonderful human being as he was.

Most of the group raised a glass of cheap whiskey in his honor, (I raised my water glass) and toasted his memory.

You will be missed, you big teddy bear.
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Old 02-07-2010, 03:57 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss WakeUp.

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Old 02-07-2010, 04:00 PM
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I'm so very sorry that you lost your friend. That's an unimaginable thing to have happen. Sometimes this world is just too much to bear & the pain too great.

I'm sure this news may have tempted you to have a drink of that whiskey. I'm so glad you didn't. It's really best to go through these things clear-headed - it took me a lifetime to realize that. Sending love to you.
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Old 02-07-2010, 04:03 PM
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I'm so sorry. Hugs and prayers to you and everyone else who loved and cared about him.

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Old 02-07-2010, 04:19 PM
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For a friend to die is bad enough, but when they take their own life it's a thousand times worse. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Old 02-07-2010, 04:24 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss.

I hope that your friend has found peace.
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Old 02-07-2010, 05:11 PM
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I'm so sorry you are hurting, I hope you and your friends can find some peace.
(and big ups to you for turning down the whiskey, what an enormous thing that is)
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Old 02-07-2010, 06:27 PM
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So sorry to hear this.
I hope you are doing alright, hang in there.
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Old 02-07-2010, 06:37 PM
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I am so very sorry to hear about this tragedy...I admire what you did in turning down that Whiskey at such a raw, vulnerable time. Hugs to you.

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Old 02-07-2010, 07:01 PM
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I am sorry for your loss. That is so hard. You hang in there with your water, your sobriety and your support system. All best wishes for you.
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Old 02-07-2010, 07:35 PM
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Old 02-07-2010, 07:52 PM
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Saying prayers for you and your friends and the family. So very sorry to read this.
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Old 02-07-2010, 09:26 PM
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Prayers of comfort for you and his loved ones.
Sorry to know of this tragedy....
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Old 02-08-2010, 12:28 AM
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My sincere condolences to you and your friends and his family.All my best wishes,
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Old 02-08-2010, 04:33 AM
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How sad....I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.
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Old 02-08-2010, 07:11 AM
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Thanks everybody. Whenever I hike the trails of the shimmering green rainforests, I will forever remember my friend and his spirit will be with me.
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:26 AM
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