Caught me by surprise /Death of a Relative.
By Chevee
@Chevee (5905)
United States
May 10, 2009 2:07pm CST
I just learned that a distant relative of mine has passed. We were not that close but we saw each other occasionally.
Have you every just had people in your life that you didn't see much but really admired? Well this is one of those people, he really worked hard in the local area here, was a member of the city council, worked with the voting committee every voting day that we had. I am just used to seeing him around.
I was told he died of a massive heart attack.
You are here one day and gone the next, it really is a tough pill to swallow. I will miss him, I know voting now will not be the same. I am used to going to him for directions and advice.
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6 responses
@neerajpandey_13 (1765)
• India
11 May 09
This type of news always shocked ourselves. Sometime this type of news also disturb us. But we have to understand that overall it is also one part of life cycle.
@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
10 May 09
Yes I have, several times. It does shock us, doesn't it? It goes to show that life is short especially to some of us few who's lives end at such a rather young age. I lost my fiance 18 years ago when our house caught fire and burnt to the ground. I didn't know about it till later on that day that the event even happened. What a shocker when I heard the news. Try to know this, he's in a much better place and isn't feeling any pain now. May he rest in peace!
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
11 May 09
sorry, chevee. you know that why we should try to stay in touch w/family & friends that we care about . it's hard to do w/so much that goes on in your life but it's something we should all try harder to do. it's a real eye opener when something happens like that. agin i'm very sorry for your loss.
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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10 May 09
Hi Chevee,
I am so sorry to hear about your lost, it is hard when you lose someone, I still can't get over the lost of my mother and its nearly seven years now and life in not same same anymore. Hugs.
Tamara
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
11 May 09
Hi chevee~I am so sorry about your relative's passing. I do
understand what you mean though. Even though you don't see
someone that often and you aren't really close, you can still
admire them and respect them and be used to seeing them around.
And knowing that they won't be around anymore is sad. I know
you will miss him and I am sorry for that.
