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Avant, you've had a lot to deal with this week.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 14, 2006 at 11:45 AM
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Avant Gard
Death is a difficult at its best. A new daddy experience I guess. How will you tell the boys?
posted by
Justi
on October 13, 2006 at 5:46 PM
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Blanche
Actually, it was two days ago. Very fresh still.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 3:52 PM
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SYMPHONY
It will take awhile for it to set in. It happened just two days ago.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 3:51 PM
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Avant, I am sorry to hear that this was so recent. I had thought this was
one of your earlier experiences. My heart goes out to this man's family, and to your whole communiity. In an area as small as you are in, it must be very close. It's been a week for you, hasn't it?
posted by
Blanche.
on October 13, 2006 at 4:54 AM
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I am so sorry....
posted by
_Symphony_
on October 13, 2006 at 4:40 AM
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Mrs Tanga
It's hard to know what to do.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 3:53 AM
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Always sad to hear about death...
Mrs Tanga
posted by
Tanga
on October 13, 2006 at 3:45 AM
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marie
That is exactly what everyone around here is right now. He was killed the day before yesterday in a head on collision. He was thought to have had a heart attack and went into the opposite lane. The driver of the other vehicle is in stable condition.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 3:33 AM
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so sad, although I just caught your story and know little...
Don't know what to say really, it leaves me speechless.
posted by
marieclaire66
on October 13, 2006 at 3:28 AM
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Azur
Thanks. It was a somber event.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 3:18 AM
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Lovely thoughts avant-garde
very moving
posted by
Azur
on October 13, 2006 at 2:47 AM
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Tanga
Yes! All except a nagging cough.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 2:45 AM
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Whacky
You're right. One is never ready, even when you see it coming.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 2:45 AM
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Bright Irish
Good to hear from you. Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 2:44 AM
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Cameraeye
They will, I'm sure.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 2:44 AM
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Blanche
I'm sure if you're worried about your legacy, it will be a good one.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 2:42 AM
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faholo
Thanks. I'm not sure anything great will come out of it, but it does make everyone stop and reprioritize.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 2:41 AM
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Mason
Thanks. And, you right. It reaches its tentacles far beyond our awareness.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 13, 2006 at 2:40 AM
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Has Luke fully recovered?
posted by
Tanga
on October 13, 2006 at 1:01 AM
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So sad and such a shock!
But there is never a time when it isn't.
posted by
Whacky
on October 13, 2006 at 12:09 AM
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avant-garde
Very Sad.. I hope the family remains close and comfort one another. I tried to round up two dogs one time when they escaped from a neighbors yard and they almost got me run over. I know you'll do your best for the family.
posted by
BrightIrish
on October 12, 2006 at 10:02 PM
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Your story is touching and significant. I hope the memories of this fine man will enrich your community.
Lou
posted by
Cameraeye
on October 12, 2006 at 9:19 PM
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Avant-Garde, it makes me think of what legacy I want to leave.
Because nothing in life is guaranteed, especially not life itself. I have good news, the editor contacted me. I hope things go that way for you, too, you're an amazingly good writer, I hope with a great future for your paramedic stories. I've never read any similar ones.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 12, 2006 at 9:12 PM
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Avant isn't it amazing that from something so sad as death
healing can come to those left behind? Sorry you have lost the physical presence of a friend. I believe there always remains an emotional and spiritual connection with those who die before us. Maybe your support can lead this family to peace and growth in love for one another. Well written story, thanks for sharing!
faholo
posted by
faholo
on October 12, 2006 at 4:37 PM
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blackcat
Well, as far as this situation is concerned, there has been some feuding going on. Really petty stuff. Hopefully, this will wake some of them up.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 12, 2006 at 3:40 PM
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nonconformist
Yes, they do all seem very shocked right now.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 12, 2006 at 3:39 PM
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OFFBEATS
I'm sure it will take months to fully set in. It's just too soon to grasp it all right now.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 12, 2006 at 3:39 PM
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...death changes you... no matter how many times you cross
paths with it... there's always some change within... well written, very sensitive...
posted by
MasonGarrett
on October 12, 2006 at 3:38 PM
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death may bring people closer, or drive them further apart...
it's never easy to know. This was well written.
posted by
-blackcat
on October 12, 2006 at 3:27 PM
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That's sad and difficult to deal with I'm sure.......
posted by
nonconformist
on October 12, 2006 at 2:42 PM
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avant
How very sad! It is hard to go to be in a familiar place and not have the familiar people there. Every loss is noticeable..
posted by
Offy
on October 12, 2006 at 1:32 PM
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