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I first met him in Junior High when his family moved into a house in the neighborhood. He went into the USN 20+ years and was an ardent America First Trump supporter these past 7 years. His adult son passed away (overdose) almost 2 years ago. He just started collecting SS retirement this year. I just found out he had developed lung issues (not mesothelioma) after he died. His wife told me yesterday that he had severe emphysema and COPD from years of smoking. He lived out of state but we were in contact about every week. He was an honest, well meaning, soft spoken and good natured guy that you could depend on. He had a great sense of humor with a side of crazy.

This is the 2nd long time close friend I've lost in just the past 3 months. It sucks getting old. I'm still in good shape for my age but sadly so many less fortunate friends are falling by the wayside as time moves on. It may be the natural order but it still sucks to watch it happen around you with increasing rapidity. I'm already running low on top tier long time friends and most live out of state now.

Don't mind me, I guess I'm just venting. My "Golden Years" are apparently made of iron pyrite. I'll continue to do what I can to make the most of them before I inevitably hit the exit ramp myself, someday.

Cherish your time with close friends and family while you can and make great memories. You will never regret it.

I first met him in Junior High when his family moved into a house in the neighborhood. He went into the USN 20+ years and was an ardent America First Trump supporter these past 7 years. His adult son passed away (overdose) almost 2 years ago. He just started collecting SS retirement this year. I just found out he had developed lung issues (not mesothelioma) after he died. His wife told me yesterday that he had severe emphysema and COPD from years of smoking. He lived out of state but we were in contact about every week. He was an honest, well meaning, soft spoken and good natured guy that you could depend on. He had a great sense of humor with a side of crazy. This is the 2nd long time close friend I've lost in just the past 3 months. It sucks getting old. I'm still in good shape for my age but sadly so many less fortunate friends are falling by the wayside as time moves on. It may be the natural order but it still sucks to watch it happen around you with increasing rapidity. I'm already running low on top tier long time friends and most live out of state now. Don't mind me, I guess I'm just venting. My "Golden Years" are apparently made of iron pyrite. I'll continue to do what I can to make the most of them before I inevitably hit the exit ramp myself, someday. Cherish your time with close friends and family while you can and make great memories. You will never regret it.

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Deepest condolences on the loss of your long time compadre, Lurker.

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Thanks PlatosCaveman, I appreciate it. I wish the poor guy had at least another 10-15 years left on the clock to get some enjoyment out of his golden years. He had recently moved to a town near Daytona Beach, I was looking forward to seeing a race with him someday.

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Indeed. I maintain friendships with folks from every season of my life but have found those bonds of brotherhood I forged in boyhood have been the deepest and strongest. Can go years without seeing each other and pick right up like we were in the saddle together just the day before. There's a strength and comfort in mates that know you for you. His memory will live on in the tales you tell.