SAD...we are so looking forward to longer days and sunshine.
Sadness.
Fortunately one of Pirate's longstanding friends had phoned him for a chat last week. Yesterday his wife texted Pirate to say that he had died suddenly.
Services team , all stationed in Germany in the early 1960s.
On the left, Mick Evans Army...emigrated to Adelaide.
In the middle, Mick Coupe, also Army I think, who has just died. A really good rider, rode as an independent (not a full professional).
On the right, Pirate, RAF, in the green and white kit of the Ashford Wheelers.
Speaking to him last week has eased Pirate's sadness. But it hasn't helped him when he is already feeling low with his health problem.
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Oh, gosh, I'm sorry for Pirate and for you. It's good that they had a chance to talk recently, but still, what a shock.
I'm with you on these dark days. I'm ready for the sun to come back.
...RIP Mack!
.You probably realise from reading my blog that I have been diagnosed with cancer. I have largely risen above it - reasoning that I need to enjoy what time I have left not live out the remaining days miserable about impending death. When there is a sudden death - I have had a few friends and family go like this - the sadness it leaves behind has to be tempered with the thought that 'in the midst of life' does at least bring about a sudden end rather than a long drwn out exit. Pass on my commiserations and I hope you both gain comfort from this fact
It's shocking when people your age die. Really brings home that it could happen to you (that's a generic you). I'm glad Pirate got to speak to him prior.
Unexpected passages such as this are always hard, I hope Pirate gained some comfort from the fact that he had one final chance to speak with his friend.
A sudden death comes as a shock. I am glad Pirate got to speak to his friend recently. Still that is no consolation to the sudden departure. I do strongly believe, live for today as tomorrow is unknown. It is raining in Massachusetts too. No wind, just steady rain and dark skies. The sun is predicted for tomorrow. We shall see?
It is certainly an understandable blow to Pirate. But, you know, when I go, I hope it is 'suddenly'.
I was just reading about the sudden unexpected death of a well-known radio disc jockey in Phoenix at 61. Regardless of the age, it's always a shock when someone you know dies. Sympathy to Pirate.
Not what Pirate needed right now but at least he got to have a final chat with him.
Sending a big hug, Weave.
Pirate got through one cancer treatment..ten years ago..we never thought that would trigger the cancer he has now.
Sorry to hear about Pirate's friend. Some things we just don't have any control over.
So glad there was that last conversation between friends. Yes, those of us of an age (which starts when? 70? 75?) have more physical and mental issues to deal with. I have befriended my death as an image of a crow sitting on my shoulder...she's always there, but quiet. And of course on my other shoulder is my image of my life...again just a presence for me, to consider that I walk between them with some kind of grace each day. Each of us has our own sense of our mortality, whether we deny it or not. And of course there is sadness when one we've been close to is suddenly gone.
Sympathy to Pirate, all losses are rough.
So sad when a friend dies. Sending you and Pirate a hug.
I am so sorry.
Those beautiful biking boys...
Indeed Fresca...still got Pirate here though...
Sending more Love xx
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