Feb 14 2009
Farewell To A Friend
I am struggling to find the words tonight to express my feelings. I lost a friend and co-worker today, and I am still in a state of disbelief.
It’s hard to describe how much my co-workers are like family. We spend long hours together everyday. And often find that we know more about each other than we do about our spouses or loved ones. The bonds that we share don’t end when we leave the job. And when Mark retired 14 months ago because of his illness, he was still a part of us. We continued to include him in our activities, and some people even took time out to take him and his wife to lunch.
And now that he has passed, he continues to be a part of our family. We each are individuals and grieve in our own way. But yet we remain as a family and shoulder our grief as such. I know that when I return to work on Sunday, I will have people to laugh and cry with.
So, Rest In Peace My Friend. You may be gone but you are not forgotten.
I am sorry for your loss. We spend so many hours with our coworkers it is painful for us when they are hurting and when they pass on.
Mark was fortunate to have friends like you.
I know this is a tough time for you and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times you had together and smile when you think of him. Take care of yourself.
Sorry to hear about your friend and coworker, it can be difficult to process. I hope your memories of him will be of some comfort.
You have my sympathy as well. I can’t tell you how to respond or what to do–that would be insensitive–just that you aren’t alone. Take care!
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your colleagues can find comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Davida