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Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
edited July 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
So after 4 years of suffering, immensely in the past year, my good friend and commute buddy, Dave, passed yesterday... Father of 3 and 46, avid music fan... He started getting tremors when he and I would commute to NYC together... And I was stunned when the diagnosis came... He worked until the end and was always positive... 4 years worth of declining health from a cane to wheel chair to bed ridden.... But always with a smile.... His kids spent a ton of time with him which I hope they will always remember...

So I hope everyone here appreciates the luck of the draw they have and enjoy the life they lead... A man who knew he was doomed lived all his limited days to the max... We should all do that..
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    you are so right my friend...sorry for your friend.. :(
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  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Rest in peace Dave.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    Adam----
    So sorry to hear about your friend, man. :cry: We lost my Dad to ALS...and it hurts every single day. He passed away six months after his diagnosis...he battled just like your friend did. Thoughts & prayers are with you & his friends & family. There are support groups out there...I could gather some info for you or his family if you'd like.

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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    So sorry for your loss. :(
  • Jeremys SpokenJeremys Spoken Posts: 7,578
    Rest in Peace Dave, sorry Adam.

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  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    mfc2006 wrote:
    Adam----
    So sorry to hear about your friend, man. :cry: We lost my Dad to ALS...and it hurts every single day. He passed away six months after his diagnosis...he battled just like your friend did. Thoughts & prayers are with you & his friends & family. There are support groups out there...I could gather some info for you or his family if you'd like.

    Matt
    Thanks Matt for the info... And so sorry you had to go through that...

    And thanks everyone for the kind words..
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  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    hugs to you, BD. I'm sorry about your friend.

    My husband's uncle died of Lou Gehrig's Disease (is that the same thing?) he died within 3 mos. he asked God to take him and he died the next morning.

    take care.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    Black Diamond wrote:
    mfc2006 wrote:
    Adam----
    So sorry to hear about your friend, man. :cry: We lost my Dad to ALS...and it hurts every single day. He passed away six months after his diagnosis...he battled just like your friend did. Thoughts & prayers are with you & his friends & family. There are support groups out there...I could gather some info for you or his family if you'd like.

    Matt
    Thanks Matt for the info... And so sorry you had to go through that...

    And thanks everyone for the kind words..

    anytime, man. and thanks.
    iluvcats wrote:
    hugs to you, BD. I'm sorry about your friend.

    My husband's uncle died of Lou Gehrig's Disease (is that the same thing?) he died within 3 mos. he asked God to take him and he died the next morning.

    take care.

    yup. it's the same thing. some people live with the disease for years, some for mere months. the progression varies with each patient. there is no "rough estimate" at all...and there is no cure...yet!
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  • Paulina87Paulina87 Poland Posts: 3,303
    So sorry for your loss :(
    hugs to you
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  • Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, BD, and that he was stricken with such a terrible illness. I think his friendship and the time you spent with him must have been a real gift to you. May he rest in peace.
    Black Diamond wrote:
    So I hope everyone here appreciates the luck of the draw they have and enjoy the life they lead... A man who knew he was doomed lived all his limited days to the max... We should all do that..
    I agree, we should all try to "live until we die." In the 90s I spent 5 years working with people who were terminally ill and they taught me much more about living than dying.
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  • youngsteryoungster Boston Posts: 6,576
    This is terrible news Adam and I am sorry to hear it. 46 is WAY too young to be passing away. Hopefully his family can find peace in due time.
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  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    So sorry to hear rhis BD.

    Someone so young dying is so hard, my brother-in-law died of cancer at 45, it seems so very unfair.

    Thinking of you and Daves family.
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,671
    So sorry to hear of your loss. So sad to think that his 3 kids lost their dad so young.
  • iamicaiamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    I'm very sorry for your loss.
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    Adam, your words got to me. i am sorry.
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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Adam, I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

    {{{HUGS}}} to you, give his family and kids my best.
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  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    BD, I am so sorry for your loss. Much Peace, love and light during this path of the journey for all his family and friends. :(
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    sorry for your loss

    thoughts are with you and your friends family
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    I'm so sorry for your loss.
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  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    RIP Dave...so sorry for your loss.
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  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    sorry bud......all the best

    i lost a close friend 2 years ago ...hurts everyday

    but ya gotta go on and live life like he would wants you to
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  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Greater Boston Posts: 12,553
    I'm so sorry, Adam. Such a cruel disease. My sympathy to his family and friends. It sounds like Dave was surrounded by love, I hope that is a comfort to you.
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  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    what a terrible disease. my thoughts........
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    :( Come here for a cuddle....
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