An Old Friend Passed Away

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
December 30, 2019 2:49pm CST
Actually someone I dated years ago. We remained friends. Just got the call a few minutes ago that he suffered a heart attack. It was very unexpected. He had just retired. Went home to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Seems like that happens a lot. We work our entire lives. Retire. Go home. Sometimes die right away. I know it sounds depressing but it is reality a lot of times. Another reminder to make the best of every moment you have in life. Enjoy the little things.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
30 Dec 19
I'm so sorry Carol. I searched for someone I dated in high school...long story...but I finally "found him"...but he had passed away many years before at the age of 47 from a heart attack. I was devastated because there were things I needed to say to him.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Dec 19
It is harder than I thought it would be. Very unexpected.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
30 Dec 19
@CarolDM I was surprised how upset I was too; but we were very good friends. I'm sorry that it hit you so hard.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Dec 19
@LindaOHio I think it as because of what I'm going through with my uncle.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Dec 19
I'm sorry for the loss of a friend. I've heard that a lot about retiring and then dying almost right away.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Dec 19
@CarolDM You're welcome.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Dec 19
Very sad, thank you.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
31 Dec 19
I am so sorry for your friend. This happened to my father, he retired and one month later he suffered a heart attack.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
1 Jan 20
@CarolDM Your mother was really young, we surely just never know.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
1 Jan 20
@CarolDM It is horrible to lose your mother when you are so young, I can imagine what a terrible time for you.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Jan 20
@LadyDuck Yes I was only 14. Very hard times.
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• United States
31 Dec 19
aw, my condolences, hon. yes ma'am, happens more oft than many realize. one should ne'er take any day fer granted, regardless 'f age 'r circumstance. ya jest ne'er know when yer ticket# 'tis gonna be called.
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• United States
2 Jan 20
@CarolDM yer welcome, hon. i know, 'tis been a domino 'ffect here fer some years.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Dec 19
Thank you, it just never seems to stop. Life is short.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jan 20
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@NJChicaa (127116)
• United States
30 Dec 19
That is so sad
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Dec 19
Yes it is.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
31 Dec 19
You are so right about that. We never know when our gig is up. Enjoy every single minute you have. Every single one.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
31 Dec 19
@CarolDM TOO short.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Dec 19
Life is short.
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@shaggin (74988)
• United States
31 Dec 19
That is such sad news. If only we were able to retire earlier and could enjoy our lives more. I think my generation won't be able to retire until 75.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Dec 19
Very sad indeed.
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
30 Dec 19
So sorry to hear this.
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
30 Dec 19
@CarolDM Your welcome
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Dec 19
Thank you.
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
31 Dec 19
Very upsetting news for you and I understand exactly how you feel right now.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Dec 19
Caught me off guard.
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
31 Dec 19
I'm sorry to hear this sad news.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Dec 19
Thanks
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Dec 19
Sorry about your friend.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Dec 19
Thanks
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
30 Dec 19
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s so sad, but so true. I’ve had that happen to a few good friends after their retirement, too.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
30 Dec 19
@CarolDM Exactly!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Dec 19
Thank you. The unexpected ones are the ones that hit you harder.
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@JESSY3236 (22199)
• United States
1 Jan 20
Sorry for your friend.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Jan 20
Thank you
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
31 Dec 19
@CarolDM I am so so sorry for your loss.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
31 Dec 19
@CarolDM You are welcome.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Dec 19
Thank you
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
30 Dec 19
I am sorry to hear this. I found out recently that someone I dated had passed away as well. He spent his whole adult life in the East but was buried in the West where he was from. I am not sure if it was his wish or something that was just easier for his sister since she still lives out there..RIP
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Dec 19
It is hard no matter the circumstances. Thank you.
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• United States
30 Dec 19
RIP the poor friend sorry to hear this Carol.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Dec 19
Thanks.
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Feb 20
Sorry about your loss. Yes, I've wondered about that too. Work. Live. Retire. Die. I wonder if there's "statistical" truth to it.
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
31 Dec 19
I am so sorry Carol. We really have to enjoy our lives, even the little things that bring us happiness.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Dec 19
Thank you, we just never know.
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