I just found out one of my friends died this morning.

[AirmensMom]

:cry: He was like a second father to me and I always called him Pop. He had emphysema -- he'd smoked for most of his adult life. He lived in PA and I haven't been able to go up and visit for a while. I called him a few weeks ago but he was too sick to talk, or even listen. His daughter just called us. I miss him already. :cry:

This has been a lousy day.

[SeattleGirl]

1. I'm so sorry to hear that, AM

My condolences to you, and to your friend's family. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

5. Thank you, SG.

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

2. My heart goes out to you

:hug:

My deepest condolensces to you and to his family.

[AirmensMom]

6. Thanks, KW.

:hug:

[Left Is Write]

3. I'm sorry.

:(

[AirmensMom]

7. Thanks, Left Is Write. I am too.

It sucks. He was one of the good guys. :(

[ceile]

4. My condolences, AM.....

:hug:

[AirmensMom]

8. Thanks, ceile.

:hug:

[LaurenG]

9. I'm sorry AirmansMom

I will be thinking of you and and his family and sending thoughts and prayers.:hug:

[AirmensMom]

10. You're great, OhioBlues.

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[ThomCat]

11. I'm very sorry.

:hug:

[AirmensMom]

13. Thanks, ThomCat.

:hug:

[RevCheesehead]

12. I'm so sorry for your loss.

In time, you'll be able to recall the memories with a smile, and celebrate his life. For now, go ahead and grieve - it shows how much you love others. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

14. Thank you, Rev.

Right now I'm just in shock. It feels like a whole era is gone. :hug:

[RevCheesehead]

16. Believe me - I know exactly what you mean.

:hug:

[AirmensMom]

17. I know you know.

I'm sorry about your Mom. How are you and your Dad doing? :hug:

[Call Me Wesley]

15. Safe passage to your friend

and peace and comfort to you. :hug: Might he be free of suffering.

[AirmensMom]

19. Thank you, Wesley.

I do know it wasn't much fun for him and he was suffering terribly. That's such a horrible illness. I wish I could have the old, healthy Pop back.:cry: :hug:

[bigwillq]

18. Oh hon, I am sorry.

:hug: This truly has been an awful day for you. :hug:

I am sorry for your loss. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

20. Yeah, I don't want another day like today.

It's nice to have so many caring friends here. That helps. :hug: :grouphug:

[u4ic]

21. Oh, AirmensMom!

I'm so, so sorry...
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug::hug: :hug: :hug: :hug::hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug::hug: :hug: :hug: :hug::hug: :hug: :hug: :hug::hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[AirmensMom]

23. Thanks, u4ic.

It's been a hell of a day.

:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

22. My sincere and heartfelt thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies

are extended to you, your family and the family of the friend you have lost:hug: I'm so sorry to hear this

Once again, my most sincere thoughts, prayers and condolences:hug:

[AirmensMom]

24. Thank you so much, socialdemocrat1981.

It helps to know how much my DU friends care. :hug:

[Fleshdancer]

25. my condolences AirmensMom

I am so very sorry for your loss. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

26. Thank you, Gloria.

It's times like this when I really appreciate DU. :hug:

[rockymountaindem]

27. My condolences n/t

[AirmensMom]

29. Thanks, rockymountaindem.

[In_The_Wind]

28. I'm very sorry, AirmensMom.

[AirmensMom]

30. Thank you, Joani.

:hug: I just love that hug! :loveya:

[mvd]

31. Very sorry, AirmensMom

Sending out my condolences. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

34. Thanks, mvd.

:hug:

[Magrittes Pipe]

32. Damn.

I'm so sorry to hear that. :(

[AirmensMom]

35. Thank you, whoisalhedges.

I'm sorry, too. :(

[Texasgal]

33. Oh.. I am so sorry.

I just buried my best friend yesterday, it was very sad. So, I know how you feel. They say that time heals all wounds....

My prayers go out to you. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

37. I saw that on the other thread this morning.

I'm really sorry about your friend. Sad doesn't begin to cover it. I hope they're right about time healing it.

My prayers go out to you as well. Thanks. :hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

36. I'm so sorry...

:hug:

[AirmensMom]

38. Thanks, Goddess.

:hug:

That picture in your sig line always makes me smile.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

40. Then I'll post again...

because it sounds like you could use more smiles right now...
:hug:

[AirmensMom]

41. You're too sweet.

:loveya: Thanks. :hug:

[MaggieSwanson]

39. I'm so sorry to hear that.

Thinking of you today,

Maggie

:hug:

[AirmensMom]

42. Thank you, Maggie.

It helps to know we're not alone. :hug:

[Sugar Smack]

43. I'm so sorry, AirmensMom.

I know it's hard. Please take care. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

44. Thank you, Sugar Smack.

:hug: I'll take care. :hug: