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Offline ironglow

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Sad day for me...
« on: January 18, 2024, 03:32:18 AM »
  Just 2 days ago, I received a notification that my old Army buddy, who I visit every 3-4 years, had been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer.

  This morning, I received an E-mail from his wife...she said Ken is at rest..gone home..

  Ken was a solid Army buddy and solid citizen, up there in the Green Mountains of Vermont..  Lord, welcome him home...
If you don't want the truth, don't ask me.  If you want something sugar coated...go eat a donut !  (anon)
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Re: Sad day for me...
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2024, 03:40:20 AM »
 God Bless Ken

So sorry for your loss
My Condolences to All

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Re: Sad day for me...
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2024, 03:42:40 AM »
  Thanks Tommy...  Now that we have the internet, I look up the guys I served with..sad to say, I get mostly obituary notices..
If you don't want the truth, don't ask me.  If you want something sugar coated...go eat a donut !  (anon)

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Re: Sad day for me...
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2024, 06:59:29 AM »
Sorry for your loss. May your friend rest in peace.
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Re: Sad day for me...
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2024, 07:39:46 AM »
Sorry to hear of that
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Re: Sad day for me...
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2024, 07:46:06 AM »
Godspeed IG, my prayers for you.

When I used to make smart remarks to Dad about getting old, he used to say:  Just wait, you will see, you will see.
Now I know what he what making referrence to; in that manner I wish I was blind once again.  :(
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Re: Sad day for me...
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2024, 10:55:20 AM »
  Thanks guys,,

   At my age , I tend toi speak flippantly about my own mortality.  For instance, short of having an active daily newspaper, our local
   Pennysaver prints obituaries...along with some school sports and hesps of advertisments.

  I joke regularly, telling loved ones the only reason I even look inn the Pennysaver..is to see if my piucture is in there this week.

  Why do I do that? I just hope it does soften the blow when I do go, and that it may shorten any grieving period thereafter.
If you don't want the truth, don't ask me.  If you want something sugar coated...go eat a donut !  (anon)

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Re: Sad day for me...
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2024, 04:46:14 PM »
Sorry brother, pancreatic cancer is a vile thing. Sorry for your loss.

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Re: Sad day for me...
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2024, 11:40:55 PM »
i salute him and pray for his family
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