Remembrance
March 31, 2021 at 10:29 am 38 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 2 April 2021
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When I reported for work as a member of their team, Rich engaged with me at once and we became fast friends.
He found my personality a little uptight. He helped me relax by going for two-hour lunches at the nearby watering hole.
I remember him sharing his mother’s cookies that she sent during the holidays. “Mom thinks I’m still her little boy,” he laughed.
A few years later, Rich succumbed to pancreatic cancer, the same disease that killed Steve Jobs.
Needless to say I miss him. His passing left an emptiness in my heart that will never be filled.
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1.
Iain Kelly | March 31, 2021 at 1:08 pm
Sad story, but at least they had that life together.
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plaridel | March 31, 2021 at 8:43 pm
iain:
he was a true friend indeed. glad to have met him in this life.
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msjadeli | March 31, 2021 at 5:35 pm
Plaridel, I really hope this is pure fiction. Sounds like Rich was a good guy.
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plaridel | March 31, 2021 at 8:43 pm
msjadeli:
it’s actually based on a true story. you can find the extended version here.
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msjadeli | April 1, 2021 at 8:11 am
Just read it. My condolences to you, Plaridel.
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plaridel | April 1, 2021 at 3:49 pm
msjadeli:
thank you.
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msjadeli | April 1, 2021 at 4:04 pm
You’re welcome.
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granonine | April 1, 2021 at 7:21 am
I thought it sounded like a true story. Sometimes it’s hard to tell, but there was just something about this one. I’m glad you have such positive memories of your friend.
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plaridel | April 1, 2021 at 3:50 pm
linda:
you thought right. it was about friend who passed without me knowing it. you can read the rest here.
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granonine | April 1, 2021 at 7:28 pm
I did read that post. So sad.
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plaridel | April 2, 2021 at 12:09 pm
linda:
thank you.
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Keith's Ramblings | April 1, 2021 at 8:15 am
A bittersweet story plaridel, thanks for sharing.
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plaridel | April 1, 2021 at 3:49 pm
keith:
thank you for reading and support. much appreciated.
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Dale | April 1, 2021 at 8:27 am
This feels like a true story, Plaridel.
Sorry for your loss!
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plaridel | April 1, 2021 at 3:49 pm
dale:
thank you so much.
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Dale | April 1, 2021 at 4:17 pm
My pleasure
17.
elmowrites | April 1, 2021 at 9:37 am
This reads like a true story; if so, it sounds like you had a wonderful friendship and a sad loss.
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plaridel | April 1, 2021 at 3:48 pm
elmowrites:
it was based on a true story summed up in 100-words. the complete version can be found here.
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draliman | April 1, 2021 at 9:41 pm
Quite sad, but they were lucky to have met him.
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plaridel | April 2, 2021 at 12:09 pm
draliman:
what’s especially hard was that i didn’t have a clue that he had died.
21.
Bear | April 2, 2021 at 6:37 am
True friends never truly leave us… they just become beloved memories to be cherished for eternity. What a sad tale this week. Know the feeling all too well.
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plaridel | April 2, 2021 at 12:08 pm
jellico:
thank you for your kind comment. much appreciated.
23.
GHLearner | April 2, 2021 at 9:15 am
This is so sad. It is hard to lose a friend, especially when they die too young.
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plaridel | April 2, 2021 at 12:08 pm
gabbi:
i totally agree.
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James McEwan | April 2, 2021 at 11:28 am
Sad story, at least you enjoyed the time together.
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plaridel | April 2, 2021 at 12:08 pm
james:
if that was a consolation. thank you for reading.
27.
athling2001 | April 2, 2021 at 2:18 pm
A sad story. I hope he can find comfort somewhere.
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plaridel | April 3, 2021 at 8:47 am
anne:
hope springs eternal.
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Susan St.Pierre | April 2, 2021 at 4:11 pm
It so tragic to lose some people. The world ‘feels’ forever changed.
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plaridel | April 3, 2021 at 8:46 am
susan:
such is life.
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Tannille | April 2, 2021 at 9:26 pm
I’m sure you carrying him with you everyday offering a subtitle influence. Bitter sweet when people who touch us pass.
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plaridel | April 3, 2021 at 8:46 am
tannille:
well said. thank you.
33.
rochellewisoff | April 3, 2021 at 3:23 am
Dear Plaridel,
This has a ring of truth to it. There’s never enough time is there? Lovely story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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plaridel | April 3, 2021 at 8:46 am
rochelle:
thank you for reading and support. it’s much appreciated.
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Brenda's Thoughts | April 3, 2021 at 6:38 am
I’m so sorry for your loss of a good friend, Plaridel, but this was a wonderful way to remember him.
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plaridel | April 3, 2021 at 8:45 am
brenda:
it’s very generous of you. thank you.
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notestowomen | April 6, 2021 at 12:58 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about your friend, Plaridel. He sounded like a really special guy. It’s always a blessing to have such friends. They’re one in a million.
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plaridel | April 7, 2021 at 3:32 pm
notestowomen:
i totally agree.