Smoke for the Passing of A Great Friend

[Abaniko]

Eric died peacefully in his sleep after a 2 year battle with Diabetes. It got him bad. Two amputations in 04, half the right foot , then 3 months later, just below the knee on the left. 2 months in the hospital total. Last 6 months, things started getting bad again. The in home Nurse found him yesterday afternoon.
They were getting ready to tell him that his other leg was going to come off...
We've been brothers since '75. He LOVED blades and their history. Deep into SCA and Ren Faires when he was younger. Became a small boat sailor in later years. A martial spirit and a Pagan heart, but a bit more poet than warrior. Physically, at one time, one of the strongest men I ever knew, Best man at both my weddings. I miss his conversations, and his hospitality. Eric turned 51, exactly one month ago.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Dying by pieces is frustrating. Be glad he lasted long enough for you to have known him.

 

[Novadak]

Smoke from Seattle. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.

 

[namaarie]

Smoke, man. Sounds like a good guy who lived a good life. Smoke rising.

Chris

 

[munk]

It is good of you to remember him here. Prayers from Montana.


munk

 

[Big Bob]

Prayers from Southern Illinois.

Bob

 

[Andrew Taylor]

That sucks, especially at 51. At least he is in a better place, but I offer my condolences to you and for those left behind,

 

[tedwca]

Smoke for a good man

 

[Sylvrfalcn]

He sounds like a good man, and with friends like you who loved him, a rich man. I'm sorry to hear of his passing, and sorry for your loss.

Sarge

 

[Nasty]

Smoke up...

 

[spiraltwista]

Lighting Smoke...

 

[jefptw]

Prayers from Taiwan.

 

[Eric006]

I am sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.

Eric

 

[Yangdu]

Prayers from Reno, may his soul be at peace.

 

[Bufford]

I hope peace may be found from within. Smoke sent.

 

[ferguson]

Smoke and prayers for your friend, and for you.

Steve

 

[Fiddleback]

Prayers from Atlanta bro. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Abaniko]

Thank you everyone. Although Eric was an unapologetic Luddite when it came to computers and the net, he would have loved the idea of offerings for him coming from around the world and our nation. Your kindness and consideration, I feel, does ease his road to peace.
Namaste,
Donald

 

[sogguy]

Smoke and prayers from Boise.

Dick

 

[Howard Wallace]

~~~Smoke~~~