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CanonRay

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13. My friend of 61 years is dying of ALS.

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 08:37 PM

Jun 23

We said our goodbyes on Zoom on Wednesday last week. She has stopped eating and tomorrow she will stop drinking. She is one of the most active and energetic people I ever knew. I'm sad beyond words.

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A great friend of mine passed away yesterday and it leaves me feeling a bit sad. [View all] imanamerican63 Jun 23 OP

Sorry about your friend's passing. nt in2herbs Jun 23 #1

My condolences MustLoveBeagles Jun 23 #2

That's beautiful SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 23 #3

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Jun 23 #4

I'm sorry for your loss. chowder66 Jun 23 #5

My condolences Lifeafter70 Jun 23 #6

I hope for many hugs for you to help you get through this. calimary Jun 23 #7

Thank you. imanamerican63 Jun 23 #9

So sorry! A great friend (imho) is like a treasured family member. electric_blue68 Jun 23 #8

Condolences to you and a lovely tribute to your friend. n/t SheilaAnn Jun 23 #10

Condolences. And deep appreciation to you for sharing your friend's stories. pat_k Jun 23 #11

My sincere condolences. Good friends are treasures 💐 Deuxcents Jun 23 #12

My friend of 61 years is dying of ALS. CanonRay Jun 23 #13

So sorry for the loss of your friend. May every livetohike Jun 23 #14

Nice tribute.. Permanut Jun 23 #15

I am so sorry for your loss, imanamerican63 MIButterfly Jun 23 #16

A lovely tribute imanamerican63. Safe travels. c-rational Jun 23 #17

I am very sorry, imananerican63. May his memories be a blessing to you. debm55 Jun 23 #18

On Friends Forever wyn borkins Jun 23 #19

What a nice poem! And particularly appropriate. 70sEraVet Jun 23 #20

I Wrote It One Mile Ago... wyn borkins Jun 23 #22

No wonder its so appropriate! 70sEraVet Jun 23 #24

It sounds like you had a very special bond, which is something to treasure. 3catwoman3 Jun 23 #21

So sad to lose long time friends. I lost a buddy of. mine a few monts ago. mitch96 Jun 23 #23