Saddened Once More
Sadness
It is with sadness that I write this post. Another of my friends has succumbed to his illness and passed on to a better life. “Buck” was a former co-worker of mine. He passed away Tuesday at the age of 50 – his 51st would have been this coming Saturday – which now is the day of his funeral.
Buck and his wife Chris have had many battles to overcome in their lives – many of them would have made even those with the strongest of wills crumble. Buck’s health started to decline due to an incident at work from which he never really fully recovered. Heart issues, diabetes, PTSD, and other issues took their toll on him.
I remember Buck for his humor and quick wit. Although I didn’t always agree with him on certain issues, I knew him to be a loving father and husband.
Donna (close friend and co-worker) and I took a meal over to Chris, Alaina, and Otto and visited for a while. Chris is heartbroken as she just lost her best friend and husband. She’s trying to be strong, as she always has been, but I told her, “it is alright to take the “S” (for Superwoman) off your chest now, and give yourself time to grieve.”
Once more, my heart goes out to the family, and my prayers and thoughts will be with them always.
To Buck, my Buckaroo, your spirit lives on in my memories. I hope that now you can finally find the peace that you’ve been looking for.
It is with sadness that I write this post. Another of my friends has succumbed to his illness and passed on to a better life. “Buck” was a former co-worker of mine. He passed away Tuesday at the age of 50 – his 51st would have been this coming Saturday – which now is the day of his funeral.
Buck and his wife Chris have had many battles to overcome in their lives – many of them would have made even those with the strongest of wills crumble. Buck’s health started to decline due to an incident at work from which he never really fully recovered. Heart issues, diabetes, PTSD, and other issues took their toll on him.
I remember Buck for his humor and quick wit. Although I didn’t always agree with him on certain issues, I knew him to be a loving father and husband.
Donna (close friend and co-worker) and I took a meal over to Chris, Alaina, and Otto and visited for a while. Chris is heartbroken as she just lost her best friend and husband. She’s trying to be strong, as she always has been, but I told her, “it is alright to take the “S” (for Superwoman) off your chest now, and give yourself time to grieve.”
Once more, my heart goes out to the family, and my prayers and thoughts will be with them always.
To Buck, my Buckaroo, your spirit lives on in my memories. I hope that now you can finally find the peace that you’ve been looking for.
Comments