Widder, SASS #59054 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I'm sharing a little sadness with my Wire pards. I grew up with a handful of 'buddys'. From bed babies at Church, there was Eddie, Joe, Denny and ME. Later, at the age of 4, my family moved and another 'buddy' became a life long friend..... Charlie. Eddie, Joe, Denny and Charlie were my bestest friends all thru our teen years. School and Church, we were friends. Great friends. Never lied nor cheated one another. Shared secrets about our girlfriends, etc. A couple years back, Denny and Charlie passed away. Then Joe. Yesterday, Eddie passed away. Of us 5 close friends, I'm the last one to type this farewell to those who were a blessing to me when I needed it most. Those whom I could trust. Those whom I played music with, played baseball, football, and all those other things we do as kids and teens. They were the friends you shared your one bottle of Pepsi, RC, Coke, Nehi, Root Beer or Dr.Pepper. They were probably as good a friends as God could grant anyone, of which I was always thankful. Good Bye my Friends. You were all The Best. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I know the feeling. I started to come to the realisation that I know more dead people than alive. I have one aunt left from my parent's generation. Cousins are dropping off one by one. And now second cousins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 My deepest condolences. You were blessed to have had been lucky enough to have had such good friends and I’m sure it’s like losing a brother. May God grant you and Eddie’s family peace during this time of grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Widder! I understand and I share your sadness. A number of my musician friends have recently passed. I’ve been fortunate to have renewed friendships with a couple of high school friends because of my involvement in music!! I miss a few friends who have completed their journey and hope to see them again when I get to the end of the road. In the meantime, I am glad to have made new friends like you to share the rest of the adventure with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Widder, sorry for your loss. I am in my mid-50s and also have to too many funerals of the friends that I went to school with, primed tobacco with, marched beside in band and chased girls with. I have pleaded with two to take better care of themselves as we can have some impact on how long we are vertical and ventilating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: I'm sharing a little sadness with my Wire pards. I grew up with a handful of 'buddys'. From bed babies at Church, there was Eddie, Joe, Denny and ME. Later, at the age of 4, my family moved and another 'buddy' became a life long friend..... Charlie. Eddie, Joe, Denny and Charlie were my bestest friends all thru our teen years. School and Church, we were friends. Great friends. Never lied nor cheated one another. Shared secrets about our girlfriends, etc. A couple years back, Denny and Charlie passed away. Then Joe. Yesterday, Eddie passed away. Of us 5 close friends, I'm the last one to type this farewell to those who were a blessing to me when I needed it most. Those whom I could trust. Those whom I played music with, played baseball, football, and all those other things we do as kids and teens. They were the friends you shared your one bottle of Pepsi, RC, Coke, Nehi, Root Beer or Dr.Pepper. They were probably as good a friends as God could grant anyone, of which I was always thankful. Good Bye my Friends. You were all The Best. ..........Widder Prayers, Widder. Bittersweet times! This past week would have been our youngest grandson's 2nd birthday. Keep the faith for reunion...that keeps me going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Do him proud, Widder. Do him up proud. https://youtu.be/si_H9GXuGtU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Long term friends Are the BEST kind !!! And I am indeed blessed . I two have lost some, too many but I have been blessed to have some new Friends, in the CAS game .. With plenty of them going back over 20 years ... So Widder you are not alone, but it is the better to be the one left sending them of to the other side .. Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I’m thinking of doing a Tontine for a bottle of fine spirits with two old army buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Many of us are in that boat. Chin up and embrace the friends you have now. I'm down to my last long time friend. Neither of us buy green bananas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Widder, I feel for you, Sir. My deepest and most sincere condolences to you. I lost my childhood best friend years ago. I still enjoy the memories of the times we had. Still makes me laugh and brings a smile to my face. PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Sorry for your loss Widder. It is difficult to lose good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Sorry for your loss Widder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 "Some we loved The dearest and the best That time and fate of all their vintage pressed Have drained their cup a round or two before And one by one passed silently to rest." God Be With You Duffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Dear Widder, I am so sorry. Sincerely, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Wyatt Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Very sorry for the loss of your friends, Widder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Prayers for you my friend. "Make new friends, but keep the old. For one is silver the other gold." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 sorry to hear this , i know what your saying i lost one of my childhood friends late last year , we never forget those people evn when life takes us far apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Every one of my wife's girlfriends are gone now. She sat with each of them as they died from cancer. She is the only one left now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Sorry for your loss Widder, I have lots of friends but real mates don't happen a lot. My bestest mate passed in 2017..I miss him , the memories help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 My condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 God bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Condolences, Widder. I've lost a lot of the people I worked with for a long time. Not sure about the ones I grew up with, we're kinda scattered to the four winds. At the moment, there's only two of them that I know are with us, and I only talk to one regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Widder, your post reminds me of the MASH episode in which Colonel Potter shared a bottle with his new friends after learning the last of his old army buddies had passed. Utah Bob has the right idea. Toast your friends on their final journey. Root beer floats if that’s appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I lost two of my best friends, one was my cousin Jimmy 6 years ago and another best friend Flory 3 years ago. It's tough losing long time good friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Condolences on your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Sounds like you have lots of good memories you can cherish. My condolences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Prayers and thinking of you Widder. Mine have all left us as well. On a good note however, we were visited by my wife's best friend since she was 2 years old yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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