When a friend dies.

[Dec66]

Condolences.

I've had two close friends go in the last 12 months; one a couple of months older than me (colon cancer) and one a couple of years younger than me (brain haemorrhage). Losing parents and older relatives makes you put your life in perspective. Losing friends the same age pulls you right up short.

 

[theloafer]

sad to hear ..... Condolences Archie

 

[Elysian_Roads]

Sad news. Losing a friend is never going to be easy, especially one so entwined in your daily life. My condolences.

 

[numbnuts]

It is always sad when someone dies, but celebrate his life, he would not want you to be sad, take care

 

[midliferider]

Condolences.
That is really sad news.
As others have said, use this situation to reflect on one's own life.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Just remember all those good times Archie. Take care.

Edit - one of my long term (30 years or so) cycling pals died some years ago now. I missed him terribly for ages and still reminisce with others about our rides. Lots of good things to remember

 

[alicat]

Sounds like it was unexpected and so a shock. Condolences and take it easy on yourself.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

My condolences, Archie.
Sad news.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Very sad news, my condolences @Archie_tect

Your colleague leaves a fantastic legacy though: 1500 individuals and families who have a safe place to sleep tonight, and you can be reminded of his part of that story every time you pass one of 'your' houses...

 

[GM]

That's sad news Archie, my condolences.