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jimotter



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PostPosted: April 5, 2007 7:13 AM    Post subject: Lost a Friend Reply with quote

I lost a friend yesterday, Lung cancer from heavy smoking took him. He was only 54 years young and he left behind a wife and two teenage children. I did not get to see him very often and I feel pretty bad as I did not to not see him after he fell ill a month ago. Peace be with Maruyama-san.
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PostPosted: April 5, 2007 8:53 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

sorry to hear of your loss, jim, and the family's loss; this will be especially hard on those teenagers... Sad
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PostPosted: April 5, 2007 9:05 AM    Post subject: {{{{{{{ JIM }}}}}} Reply with quote

Sorry to hear of your loss..... I'm sure he understood Jim, friends usually do. It's hard on our hearts when we lose a friend but it's our memories that keep them alive.

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PostPosted: April 5, 2007 9:24 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm very sorry to hear about your friend, Jim. Sad

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PostPosted: April 5, 2007 9:24 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

One day those boys will want to hear your stories of their father. It will mean a lot to them.

I am sorry about your loss. Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: April 5, 2007 9:25 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

So sorry, Jim. The loss of a good friend is difficult. I'll keep you and his family in my prayers. Faith, my friend.
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PostPosted: April 5, 2007 9:52 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jim,

My heart goes out to you. Losing someone is always hard and even worst, is knowing that smoking was the cause.

Hug your wife, and be thankful you have such a full life, and had a good friend while he was here. Loss is never easy, but look to those you have now, and love with all your might.

Big Hug and Comfort and Love to you
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PostPosted: April 5, 2007 10:55 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jim, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your good friend, and such a sad loss for his family. Healing thoughts to all who are hurting and sad.

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PostPosted: April 5, 2007 7:30 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry to hear of your loss, Jim. God Bless-
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PostPosted: April 6, 2007 12:37 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just want to say thank you to each and everyone of you. Everyone who new Maruyama will miss him.
Jim
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PostPosted: April 6, 2007 3:21 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm sorry to hear about your loss Sad .

sending you love from NY.

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PostPosted: April 7, 2007 6:21 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jim, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will miss your friend and will cherish the fond memories you have of him.....know you have set a wonderful example for his children by choosing not to smoke.
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PostPosted: April 7, 2007 9:27 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jim, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend! That is very hard! I agree with Kay that you are setting a wonderful example for his kids by not smoking. I lost a close friend a couple of years ago, and I too did not get to see her before she died. That is hard, but it is meant to be.....although I did not realize that at first.

Blessed be, Jim!
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PostPosted: April 16, 2007 10:36 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jim,

I'm so sorry for you loss.
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PostPosted: April 19, 2007 4:57 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Again thanks everyone. Just yesterday they posted a mememorial to Maruyama on the internal television channel for the Army bases in the vicinity. It made me smile to think of my friend and the listen to all of those folks who were watcing with me talk and say so many good things about his life. I have always liked what John Travolta said in the movie Ladder 49 when he was speaking on his friends death, "Celebrate his Life", that is what I shall do.
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