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...Carl had a massive heart attack twelve days ago. Since then, they've kept him on a breathing tube and trying to see whether there was any brain functioning left. Long story short, there isn't, and his sister is going to let him go tomorrow, which is a blessing. He was 75, a Navy vet, and the best man I ever knew. Despite--or maybe because--he had a gruff exterior...but the cliché "gruff with a heart of gold" might have been invented for him. He was incredibly decent and generous, once you knew him. And, incidentally, he hated Trump with an incandescent rage... ... There were only two people in the world I was close to, and he was one of them. I can't imagine the world without him, and I'm going to miss him...
spooky3
(34,452 posts)DENVERPOPS
(8,820 posts)Everyone is sorry, esp because he won't be alive to watch/enjoy the biggest ass, most corrupt president ever go down in flames.......
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)May he rest in peace.
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)gopiscrap
(23,760 posts)hlthe2b
(102,276 posts)His passage has already occurred I suspect, but may he RIP.
3catwoman3
(23,987 posts)My mom, who is 97, recently made a new friend, who is only 92. I will hope there may be a new friendship awaiting you somewhere.
whathehell
(29,067 posts)It's so hard to lose those we feel truly close to. Take care of yourself.
CatMor
(6,212 posts)it is so tough under that circumstance.
Phoenix61
(17,006 posts)Freedomofspeech
(4,224 posts)irisblue
(32,974 posts)🕯️
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)That had to have been so hard for his sister to make the decision. May the good memories make the grief easier for you both.
barbtries
(28,794 posts)redwitch
(14,944 posts)I always can spot the tough on the outside, sweet on the inside guys. I am sorry you have to say goodbye.
catbyte
(34,386 posts)CousinIT
(9,245 posts)Wishing you and his family and other friends peace and strength as he passes and afterward.
Harker
(14,018 posts)think and feel about you.
He's in good company in your heart.
sarge43
(28,941 posts)Condolences for his family and friends.
Fair winds and following seas, Sailor.
RainCaster
(10,874 posts)Just think how good your reunion will be, though.
Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)He will forever be in your heart, First Speaker....
alwaysinasnit
(5,066 posts)mercuryblues
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Raster
(20,998 posts)...
peacebuzzard
(5,172 posts)He sounds like a true hero.
So sad. No words can replace a loss like this.
backtoblue
(11,343 posts)Sorry for your loss.
handmade34
(22,756 posts)bittersweet as you are so fortunate to have him in your life...
patphil
(6,176 posts)Cherish all those memories, they helped each of you become who you truly are.
Patrick Phillips
MLAA
(17,289 posts)2naSalit
(86,612 posts)cate94
(2,810 posts)MartyTheGreek
(565 posts)He fought the good fight and you were there with him. Honor his service and your friendship with him!
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)democrank
(11,094 posts)Sending a hug
TygrBright
(20,760 posts)Lonestarblue
(9,988 posts)I lost a close friend of over forty friends this year, and its hard. As Im sure you already know, the grief and loss get easier, but so too do the good memories. I often find myself in situations where I think about how my friend would have reacted, and mostly I smile. My heart goes out to you in your loss.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Leith
(7,809 posts)Peaceful journey, Carl.
rurallib
(62,415 posts)yet it will still be hard.
My best wishes for you and Carl's sister.
May you both have wonderful memories.
Evolve Dammit
(16,733 posts)Ninga
(8,275 posts)IndyOp
(15,524 posts)essaynnc
(801 posts)It's very tough to loose your Best Friend.
Good byes are never easy, but they always come.
Remember and cherish him.
Feel the pain of his loss.
Take the time to allow yourself to heal.
Perhaps in the future, it may be possible to find a different friend.
Best wishes.
The_REAL_Ecumenist
(721 posts)Blessings to you & the REST of his family, (May have been your best friend BUT I believe that friends like you two were ARE family-Brothers from different Mothers) & may you all soon be filled with nothing but warm wonderful memories & the only tears you have are those you shed while recounting the lovely human being is was &/or busting a gut laughing...
Sounds like he was a GREAT treasure that Homo sapiens will SURELY miss...
Docreed2003
(16,859 posts)BigMin28
(1,176 posts)No matter how old we get, or how many we lose, it never gets easier. Shakes us to our core. Good vibes for you. May your friend RIP.
montana_hazeleyes
(3,424 posts)Bayard
(22,073 posts)There will come a day when you can remember him with smiles, instead of tears.
Take care
SayItLoud
(1,702 posts)CaptainTruth
(6,591 posts)redstateblues
(10,565 posts)onethatcares
(16,168 posts)sdfernando
(4,935 posts)for the loss but so glad you had him in your life.
Botany
(70,504 posts)"My closest friend is going to pass tomorrow."
Do what you think is the right thing to do and let love flow.
Stuart G
(38,427 posts)demigoddess
(6,641 posts)He earned it.
Fla Dem
(23,668 posts)I wish for him a peaceful journey and for you that you also find peace in your heart.😢
TNNurse
(6,926 posts)SammyWinstonJack
(44,130 posts)I miss him.
Duppers
(28,120 posts)Best friends are the best! The hardness of the world is often only softened by friend.
lillypaddle
(9,580 posts)and Carl's family. How very hard it must be.
busterbrown
(8,515 posts)One of the kindest toughest friends I ever met.
A Irish Vietnam Vet.. Denis was Awarded Silver Star....One can see all Silver Star Medal Recipients on line
He passed about 3 years ago..Agent Orange...In a Vet Hospital in Phoenix..
When we talked about 4 times a week...he always mentioned how well the MDs took care of him....
Really miss the guy!
Duppers
(28,120 posts)I can only imagine your grief. There's not yet a word adequate enough to describe a best-friend relationship. I'm so sorry you're losing such good and cherished person.
Maribelle
(4,783 posts)Remember that always.
Knowing my husband is watching over me helps me through the bad times.
WinstonSmith4740
(3,056 posts)Letting go is tough. This brought me great comfort when my husband crossed over. Your friend will be fine...his navy friends and family are gathering now to greet him.
Gone From My Sight
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone."
Gone where?
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me -- not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"
there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"
And that is dying...
Poiuyt
(18,123 posts)Ill always remember this.
Hotler
(11,421 posts)chia
(2,244 posts)JudyM
(29,248 posts)Treasured friends are worth more than anything. My heart goes out to you.
PS Remember that DU has a bereavement group....
MustLoveBeagles
(11,611 posts)seta1950
(932 posts)😢😢
lunatica
(53,410 posts)He will truly go in the company of his best loved people. Hugs to you and his family.
dlk
(11,566 posts)Ill pray for comfort and peace for you and your friends family.
jimlup
(7,968 posts)my condolences
samplegirl
(11,477 posts)I have a friend like this and there are no words for such a big loss. We are here for you.
blm
(113,061 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(175,735 posts)Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)Response to First Speaker (Original post)
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Upthevibe
(8,051 posts)deeply care for. May he R.I.P.
AJT
(5,240 posts)Grieving is a long hard process. At some point the joy of his memory will surpass the sadness of the loss. You were gifted with his friendship, that was an honor. I hope the thought of his love will make you smile.
TomSlick
(11,098 posts)flying rabbit
(4,634 posts)PatrickforO
(14,574 posts)AwakeAtLast
(14,125 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)May peace be with you and your friend.
majdrfrtim
(317 posts)Every new grief brings up every old grief.
Sigh.
Granny M
(1,395 posts)A real friend is a priceless treasure. Deepest sympathy for your profound loss,
malaise
(268,998 posts)argyl
(3,064 posts)He died at UT Southwestern in Dallas. Went in for a heart tuneup and he was diagnosed with leukemia and died several days later.
It was a surprise. It was unexpected and quick. I live overseas so I wasn't able to get to Dallas to see him again.
Grew up with him, thought a lot of him, and I miss him.
N_E_1 for Tennis
(9,722 posts)NNadir
(33,518 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,693 posts)OhNo-Really
(3,985 posts)best thing said to me was "take time to mourn". lost brother & mom same year.
Friends are family.
calimary
(81,267 posts)Marthe48
(16,959 posts)Even if you are separated, you will remember him. Sorry for your loss.
panader0
(25,816 posts)My friend of 44 years died in 2012. I think of him every day.
Damn, I'm going to cry again.
gademocrat7
(10,657 posts)Demovictory9
(32,456 posts)Miigwech
(3,741 posts)FakeNoose
(32,639 posts)May you look forward to meeting your friend one day in the Hereafter.
First Speaker
(4,858 posts)...a full twelve hours after they pulled the plug. He held on to life like a barnacle, which astonished the doctors, but not anyone who knew him. Smooth sailing, Carl...and many, many thanks to everyone who responded to this post. It's greatly appreciated...
VarryOn
(2,343 posts)I hope it was peaceful.