MY best friend ever...just died.
Bill's wife...widow now I guess...jeez.
She just called.
Sounds like she's still in shock.
Sounds like an aneurism.
She says he 'bled out ' in the ER.
Shit, I'm in shock.
He and I were like brothers.
Damn.
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We bought our first house.
Newly weds.
The lady we bought the house from was Bill's aunt.
"My nephew lives next door. You'll like him."
Yes we did.
He showed up the day we moved in.
"You a Scotch drinker?"
"Yeah."
"Come over at 5. I'll feed you some Scotch and then burn some steaks on the grill."
"Deal."
We were in our mid 30s.
Sometimes we'd decide it was a good idea to drink Vodka Stingers* and sit on straight-back chairs in the back yard just to watch the sun come up.
Did I mention that we were in our 30s?
*Equal parts ot chilled vodka and green crème de menthe.
Condolences for his family and you.
I'm so sorry, trof.
My deepest condolences to you and his family and friends.
Sudden deaths are so tough on the survivors. Take care of yourself, and remember that there is no timetable for grief.
of times with Bill help to ease the sadness .
And so is losing someone you are holding in your arms.
It is all so very sad. As synchronicity goes, this just came into my inbox, and it adds perspective. Will go and upload it and insert it.
here goes:
I can't even imagine the shock.
dammit 
and thoughts to Mrs. Bill - those phone calls are HARD.
Of course you're in shock. Sudden deaths are really, really hard on the family and friends.
It's so hard to wish that we'd just had one more visit, one more phone call, one more
chance to be together. Hold tight to the memories of your friendship and may you
have strength to help grieve with and comfort Bill's widow.
Hugs to you.
What a shock that must be.
glad you had a good long friendship. I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry.
It's a shocking way to loose someone. That's how my kid sister went.
