05-22-2009, 03:28 PM
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Manwhore
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 15,495
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Originally Posted by Jax
I have some fond memories with this buddy, and frankly he taught me a few things about being a leader. Also, I am always thrilled that he took a liking to me. He is a 'shop floor' guy and I'm a suburban kid who is an engineer and a manager. I am proud to be his friend. To be accepted and "one of the guys" to folks like that is heady stuff to me. He made a difference to me.
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Tell him this. Every bit of it.
And I'll third this...
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Originally Posted by Lord Snow
the best thing you can do is treat him like a normal person.
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Spend time with him, don't dwell on his illness, and that'll go a long way toward making whatever time he has left a bit more comfortable.
Btw, I fucking hate cancer.
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In memory of my friend skip...
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