I have had a sad day today.

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@ausnikki (4054)
Brisbane, Australia
December 9, 2006 3:45am CST
I was at home on the computer when an ambulance pulled up out the front of my house.Then another ambulance and two police cars.I didn't know what was going on.After a while the two ambulances left but the police remained.About an hour later a funeral service van turned up and they removed a body from the house across the street.I am not sure as yet who passed away.It's so sad watching the family in distress.I feel so sad for the family,especially losing a loved one so close to Christmas.RIP neighbour,you are in a better place now,resting in the arms of the Angels
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@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
9 Dec 06
This is very sad indeed. I was going to say that I hope whoever it was, that they went in peace. But I'm assuming that because there were police officers there, that this was not the case. I'm sorry about your neighbour, this would've been a tough site to witness.
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
It was a tough thing to witness.
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@lissaj (532)
• United States
10 Dec 06
It is always hard to lose someone, but around the holidays has to be just awful. My heart goes out to that family. As for the police, anytime you call 911(emergency) here, the police usually show up, even if you didn't call for them.
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
I still have no idea what happened,I haven't seen movement in the house today.
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• India
9 Dec 06
well its better to rest in the amrs of the angel than to be rammed under a truck but it should not have happened on the christmas day i empathise with this.
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
wtf???
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• Philippines
10 Dec 06
ROFLMAO. yeah that's better and you don't have to tell everyone about this.
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
You know there really are some heartless mongrels in mylot.If you don't have anything nice to say then just piss off!!!
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@Sunset50 (1397)
• United States
9 Dec 06
It's a very sad story but a reminder that we do not know when we will lose someone we love. This being so close to Christmas, it made me stop to think. Have I told the ones I love how much I love them? Do I have issues with anyone that are more important than not having them at all? I wish you a blessed Christmas with your family and friends. I feel for your neighbor and their loss at this special time of the year.
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
Thank you,I wish you a blessed Christmas too.It does make you think.Life is so short.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
9 Dec 06
Oh I am so sorry I know what you mean I have known a lot of People loosing their loved ones so short before Christmas and it is not good at all it has to be awful as every year they will remember it as a sad time
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
It is a terrible time to lose a loved one,well anytime is of course but so close to Christmas.They will always associate Christmas with the loss of their loved one.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 Dec 06
That is too sad for words. Did you know the family?
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
I don't know the family well,except for the father.He has been very kind to me over the years.I so hope it wasn't him who passed away.It is possible though as he is an older man.
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• United States
9 Dec 06
losing a loved one is a terrible thing to go through. i lost my 2 year old daughter going on 7 years ago this february. and the heartache goes on.
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
I'm so sorry for your loss.My condolences to you.To lose a child would be horrendous
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• United States
9 Dec 06
i'm sorry about your daughter, sydnadntjsmom. that is very sad. hugs to you.
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• United States
9 Dec 06
you're so sweet and kind hearted. I'm sorry you had to watch that. *hugs*
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
Thank you for your kind words.It was a sad thing to watch.Thanks for the hug.
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
9 Dec 06
Yeh it makes you think about your own mortality, it is very sad to see.
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
It is sad to see.
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@pikaapi (1744)
• India
9 Dec 06
If you are born, you should die, this is a law, but love in humans cannot be suppressed, i feel sorry for your neighbour.
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
I feel sorry for my neighbours too.It's terrible to lose a loved one.
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@volschenkh (1043)
• South Africa
9 Dec 06
Its amazing how seeing something like this happen makes you take your own life in reevaluation. Suddenly you become hyper-conscious of your own mortality and what you this need to do in life! Hope you also experienced this feeling together with sadness.
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
Yes,I had those fellings too.It certainly makes you take stock of your own life.
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@Ambur25 (1006)
• United States
9 Dec 06
It's very sad to watch someone else in distress. But that means you have a compassionate heart darlin'.
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
Thank you for your kind words
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@qouniq (1966)
• Malaysia
9 Dec 06
my brother in law  -  I took this picture when he was admitted to ICU........
I feel sorry to the family also that the have lost someone they love when christmas is coming. My family also have experience such very sad moment when my brother in law has passed away 6 days to eids. I understand how the family feel as i have been through it......
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.It is a sad time.
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• United States
9 Dec 06
It is very sad to lose anyone at anytime, but much harder at holidays or family events such as birthdays or anniveraries. I lost my dad in Sept. of this year and my mom in 98 both their birthdays were last week. And with the holidays it has been a very tough time for me.
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
I'm sorry for your loss.The holidays are hard when you have lost a loved one
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@rockboy (79)
• India
9 Dec 06
i have anice day
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
Well good for you.
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
9 Dec 06
yep. it's always sad when someone passes away. whether it's a member of your family or someone you know ... even someone you really don't know of. it's just painful when you know that someone was left behind. but it's reality. it's life.
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
It is life,I know you're right but it was a shock.Seeing the family grieving was heartbreaking
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@icequeen (2840)
• Canada
9 Dec 06
Yeah...we have seen similar things happen on our street...and it is sad...poor people...but sometimes it is for the best...and the person doesn't have to suffer anymore....like you said..they are in a better place.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
9 Dec 06
that is sad, very sad. any loss , irrespective of age, is a great loss to the family. i hate ppl saying he was old and sick, it's good he passed away. it's the presence of ur loved one that matters the most. it's true suffering is not desiorable and one yearns to die happy and peaceful dtill to the ppl around its HIS LIFE that is more imp.
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
It is sad,and a great loss to the family I'm sure.
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@Adversa (406)
• Australia
9 Dec 06
I dont really know what to say Nikki.I'd offer my condolances, but I can only do that to you, and it didnt happen directly to you. Instead I wish you strength and courage. no doubt your going to need it if you are planning on comforting this family in distress. Good luck to you, and big hugs.
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
Thanks adversa,I don't know the family very well except for the Dad.He has been very nice to me and the kids over the years we have been here.I don't know who passed away yet,I guess I will know soon enough.Thanks for your kind words,hugs back.
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@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
9 Dec 06
I am sorry to hear of your traumatic day. Did you know these people well? If so, maybe you could see if they need anything. If not, maybe make them a cake or cookies. Just let them know that you are there and are willing to share their pain.
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@fadzy1314 (174)
• Pakistan
9 Dec 06
i dun beleiuve in teses things....ppl make themeselves their days sad or happy
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