Author Topic: On a very sad note... (Read 4800 times)

Steve · « **on:** November 05, 2005, 01:05:53 pm »

I received word yesterday that a good friend of mine passed away in his sleep.

Rob was 40 years old. He just got married last month and they were expecting their first child this April. I went to school with Rob in Jr High and we played hockey together. About 5 years ago, he came to work for me at Beachcomber and later moved out of the city to start his own business. He was an awesome guy with a great sense of humor and full of life.

Him and I talked on Monday and we were going to get together yesterday for lunch. He was so excited about his business, his wife and the fact he was going to be Dad! We joked about that...

He passed away Wednesday due to complications with a liver disease he's had since he was very young. There was no sign of this happening and on Wednesday morning, his wife tried waking him up, but couldn't.

40 year old's aren't suppose to die in their sleep. I've never been much for religion but if there is a God, why take away someone in their prime especially when he just got married and their child is due in 5 months. I just don't get it...

The service is Monday and it will be one of the toughest days I've ever had...

Steve

Hot Tub Forum · « **on:** November 05, 2005, 01:05:53 pm »

spaman-- · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2005, 01:22:27 pm »

Steve,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Rob.Nothing anyone can say can ease the pain of his loss, as this is the natural grieving process.The only words I can try and dispell is that I know there is a God and he has a plan, while we dont always understand it, �sometimes our losses are great for us here on earth. the deceased I believe are the lucky ones as they are in a place far better than we can ever imagine. Im certain as �he was a great person , Rob is in the right place God has created for him, all the while he will watch over his family and friends that mourn his loss. I will put you and Robs family in our church prayer chain. Hang in there �buddy!

Even though you dont know him please remember "God is good all the time"

Brookenstein · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2005, 01:22:36 pm »

I'm so sorry for your loss Steve. My thoughts are with you and his wife.

HotTubMan · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2005, 01:43:24 pm »

My condolences to you and his family. Truly a sad and unfortunate turn of events.

Rayman · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2005, 03:43:31 pm »

My sympathies go out to you and Rob's Family. Everyone is always too young to die, but this one hits home.

Ray

Lori · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2005, 08:21:03 am »

I'm so sorry to hear that, Steve! It is always hard to lose someone close to us, no matter what the age!

My prayers are with you and his family!

salesdvl · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2005, 09:53:33 am »

Sorry to hear of this, Bud.

r100rs · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2005, 07:48:29 am »

My condolences also to his family and yours.

Hope these help -

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Love is the daughter of life, comfort to trouble and strife,
She's always beside you to help you carry on,

Oh they say that the stars in the sky,
Are the souls of the people who die,
Will we meet them again when we reach our destination?

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Go with love upon your journey, go with wonder in your heart,
May the light be there to guide you through the terrors of the dark,
You have always been a good friend, but I won�t know when you
Have arrived, and I wish that I could see you one more time;

r100rs

Steve · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2005, 06:51:07 pm »

Thanks again everyone.

Yesterday was a very tough day. The service was beautiful and even his Mom and Dad spoke. I would be too medicated to stand, let alone talk if I was ever in that position. There was a video diary of his life and both his brothers spoke as well.

I couldn't see much of the video myself through the tears as they played "The Dance" by Garth Brooks. It was tough.

There was 250-300 people I would guess and Rob would have been very honored by this celebration of life of his. It was tough standing there in the same spot where he was married just 1 month ago. I couldn't even look at his wife. I couldn't imagine the pain...

A slightly new outlook and respect for life is what I've been given and it's too bad it takes this kind of tragedy to wake us up sometimes.

Thanks again everyone for being so supportive through this. Your words, prayers and poems certainly helped and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all.

Steve

Spatech_tuo · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2005, 07:17:28 pm »

Steve,
My condolences for your loss. I've never met you in person and probably never will but I hope when my time comes I have a stand up guy like you there to say a few kind words. Hang in there.

Steve · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2005, 07:37:57 pm »

Thanks my friend.

stl-rex · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2005, 12:00:33 am »

I'm sure times have been very difficult for you recently. I, being 40 can relate to the observations. My thoughts are prayers were with you.

Hot Tub Forum · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2005, 12:00:33 am »

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