An Old Friend Gone Too Soon

Toby, am so sorry to hear that. My best friend died also. I was more grief stricken than his son......and his son gave me a few words of wisdom...."we all expect to lose our parents some day. Programmed into us. But we NEVER expect to lose our best friend"...So true. This rips away a big chunk of our lives. Hang in there.....one day you'll be able to celebrate his life. One day.... But not now.............................FW Bill
 
Man I am so sorry for your loss!! We are never ready to loose someone close even
though we know it is inevitable. I will pray for you and his family!
 
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived." Gen George S Patton.

I know, a different context. Still, prayers of Thanksgiving to the All Mighty for the blessings He bestowed on you via your friendship with him are not out of line. Cuz your heartfelt eulogy clearly shows the bounty of the blessing he was on your life.
 
Man how lucky you were to have known Gary. Those kind of friends are indeed rare and priceless.

I love how you're celebrating his life even in your grief. I have a feeling that Gary would like that.
 
Sorry brother, I know the feeling much to well.
 

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Badboymelvin wrote on BlueFlyer's profile.
Hey mate,
How are you?
Have really enjoyed reading your thread on the 416WSM... really good stuff!
Hey, I noticed that you were at the SSAA Eagle Park range... where about in Australia are you?
Just asking because l'm based in Geelong and l frequent Eagle Park a bit too.
Next time your down, let me know if you want to catch up and say hi (y)
Take care bud
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Hyde Hunter wrote on MissingAfrica's profile.
may I suggest Intaba Safaris in the East Cape by Port Elizabeth, Eugene is a great guy, 2 of us will be there April 6th to April 14th. he does cull hunts(that's what I am doing) and if you go to his web site he is and offering daily fees of 200.00 and good cull prices. Thanks Jim
Everyone always thinks about the worst thing that can happen, maybe ask yourself what's the best outcome that could happen?
 
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