I'm afraid we've suffered a loss

[Dakkareth]

I'm sorry.

A friend's roommate died last year - it was bad enough. To have one's own long-time friend die must be among the worst experiences there are.

 

[SnowDog]

I can only imagine how difficult it is to deal with something like this.

My thoughts are with you, your gaming group, and your family.

 

[Enkhidu]

Rel,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need to talk, you know where to contact me.

 

[fusangite]

My condolences. It's hard to come to grips with the death of someone so young.

 

[Lola]

Rel, my offer elsewhere stands for anytime you need it. But I thought I'd post here also to comment on what you said about when your daughter asks where "Uncle Ted" is. Yeah, that will probably be a painful moment. One of the hardest things I ever had to do is to sit my son down and tell him my grandfather had died. But as time passed, he would ask me "He's in our hearts even if he isn't here, right?" or say "I miss granddaddy." And that comforted me, reminding me that it's ok to miss someone who's gone, and that eventually the memories will bring smiles instead of tears. Take time to grieve when you need to. Sometimes people act as if that's a shameful thing, but it's a natural coping mechanism that works really well in most cases. Don't be afraid to lean on others, either. That's what friends and family are for.

 

[BSF]

Rel,
I am sad to hear it. Losing gamer friends is a little weird sometimes. It hits you in a different way than other friends. Keep the memories alive.

Realize that all of his gaming buddies will react differently. Especially any recent additions to the group. They may feel very badly, but as a new member, they may not feel like they are enough a part of the group to really share in the grief and mourning.

Your daughter will ask questions, but as a kid, she will also offer a different type of insight into this. My 4 year old son still talks about his great grandmother passing away a few years ago. But, the way he brings it up is hardly ever sad.

I wish I could say more to help.

Take care and be at Peace

 

[wizardoftheplains]

My sympathies. Peace be with you.

gary

 

[Caspian]

Condolences

My sympathies to your loss. A close friend/gaming buddy of mine died just over three years ago of complications in surgery. I understand it rather sucks right now, but it gets better later.



Jonathan

 

[Blood Jester]

Rel:

I'm very sorry to hear this news. I wish I could offer more.

 

[Mercule]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

I've been lucky in that I've had only a couple of friends (close or otherwise) pass away, and the last was a decade ago. Still, I do miss them.

Maybe that's the best testament you can give. In missing them, you acknowledge that they have impacted you and your life.