death close to home

Avenel, New Jersey
September 21, 2015 5:03pm CST
my aunt's very good friend passed away this weekend. he had a heart attack in the middle of the night. i didnt know him very well but its still shocking because we did all have dinner back in the spring when she came to visit. he seemed to be in fine health, he must have been in his 50's or early 60's. he had a family. its making me realize that every day truly is a gift and so are the people closest to you. give everyone you love a hug today.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
21 Sep 15
It just demonstrates that we don't know what's coming, so we should make the most of what we have.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
22 Sep 15
I lost, both my favorite uncle, and my college best friend this past year. it's been a hard one for many. -hugs- And you are right, each day could be anyone's last.
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• Avenel, New Jersey
22 Sep 15
im sorry for your losses. :(
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• Centralia, Missouri
22 Sep 15
@sprinklesare4winners it was a pretty rough year, still is, esp for my aunt, she is lost without my uncle.
• Avenel, New Jersey
22 Sep 15
@Jessicalynnt i cant imagine. it is definitely something that takes time and never truly heals fully.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
22 Sep 15
I am sorry about your aunt's friend. It does make you realize that you should never take life and loved ones for granted.
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@jstory07 (139816)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Sep 15
We need to stay in touch with our good friends and family because you just never know when something could happen to them. Think how bad you would feel if they were gone and yoiu had not kept in touch with them.
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@gregario888 (1276)
• Aurangabad, India
22 Sep 15
It is very unsettling when a dear one with whom you joked or laughed, is no more.I lost a young and bubbly cousin, six months ago to a heart seizure. Till this day, I can feel the numbness of that loss.
• Shreveport, Louisiana
22 Sep 15
Sorry for your loss. It's true that every day is a gift, and we need to cherish it.
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@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
22 Sep 15
@sprinklesare4winners,you are absolutely right.Every moment is a gift.We don't know which moment is our last moment in this world.
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
22 Sep 15
I'm so sorry about your aunt's friend. It is always hard when someone passes away but when it is totally unexpected, it's even harder.