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Headphoneus Supremus
I met Jim at work about 15 years ago. He was a project engineer, and I respected his ability to cut through crap and get things done. We made a great team and solved a lot of problems together, and fast. We got to be good friends and went on annual houseboat trips on Lake Powell for years. He left the company almost 10 years ago to help with his wife's real-estate business and, as things worked out, be Mr mom when their 2 children arrived. We stayed in touch and always had a blast together.
Things changed a year ago when he came down with ALL, a very agressive form of leukemia. The initial chemo had him in the hospital for 2 months, but they got it in remission. It only stayed that way for 6 months, then came back with a vengence.
After a long battle that I was always certain that he would win, he passed away last night. His wife, children, family, and friends will miss him the rest of their lives.
Jim was barely 40 years old.
I did not post this to bring people down, and I appologize for that aspect. I am posting it as a reminder to everyone:
Be thankful for your life, your family, your friends, and all that you have. Life is short at best, and the end date is not defined. You could lose a loved one, or they could lose you, at any time. Cherish the moments for what they are; too short and far too fleeting.
gerG
Things changed a year ago when he came down with ALL, a very agressive form of leukemia. The initial chemo had him in the hospital for 2 months, but they got it in remission. It only stayed that way for 6 months, then came back with a vengence.
After a long battle that I was always certain that he would win, he passed away last night. His wife, children, family, and friends will miss him the rest of their lives.
Jim was barely 40 years old.
I did not post this to bring people down, and I appologize for that aspect. I am posting it as a reminder to everyone:
Be thankful for your life, your family, your friends, and all that you have. Life is short at best, and the end date is not defined. You could lose a loved one, or they could lose you, at any time. Cherish the moments for what they are; too short and far too fleeting.
gerG