Lawdwaz Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) I called a close friend of mine last Sunday afternoon, he lives in Colorado and we haven't talked a in few months. He had some real bad news........his brother in law (who lives in Boston MA and is married to his sister) was walking out of work and slipped and fell on the ice earlier that same day. Apparently he broke two vertebra in his neck; suffering severe spinal damage and went into cardiac arrest. When we talked after I had called him he said that Mark was in a "halo" and on a ventilator, complete life support. After looking closer they determined he had no brain function and was a quadriplegic. The decision to release him to the Lord was made Tuesday afternoon and he lasted 5 minutes after being taken off life support............ I'm not sure of his age but I'm thinking 55-58 and is survived by his wife and two children. What a horrible and tragic thing. I just got a text from my buddy, he and his wife just got into Boston from Denver, even with the horrid weather. Good thing as the family will need their support. Edited January 24, 2016 by Lawdwaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepsight Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sorry to hear of this tragedy .... another situation that shows how precious each day of our life can be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 That's terrible. Just never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfnelson Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sorry about your friend ! May God be with his family and comfort them in this time of grief. God bless them and may he rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 That is terrible, sorry for your friend and his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 that's a very sad story I'm sorry for your friend and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem18 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Very sorry for your friends loss. I'll say a few words tonight for the family to find peace in their time of sorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 That's sucks. Sorry to hear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 That sucks big time...............you just never know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet old bill Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 god bless him and the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 So whenever you think you have problems, along comes a story like this one that shows you how trivial your difficulties really are. My sincere sympathies go out to all those affected by this senseless tragedy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlammerhirt Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Wow..what a horrible turn if events.... Thoughts a prayers sent his families way! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Rat Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sad deal indeed......sorry to read about it. You wouldn't normally think that slipping and falling down can end your life. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas0218 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thoughts and prayers their way, never take things in life for granted they could be gone the next day. Being a new father leaving my wife and son in some sort of accident is one of my biggest fears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steuben Jerry Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 So sorry to hear about your friend's relative. Hearing about those things certainly helps me keep perspective on life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexerER Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Wow, shows how fragile life can be and how we should all be thankful for each day. My prayers go out to you and your family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papabear Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 so sorry to hear this I'll have a pray for him and his family tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Prayers sent for this family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 So sad to read of this. May God guide the family and all their friends through this Terrible loss. Give them peace in the memories and time they did have together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 You just never know when life will be turned upside down or come to an end. Live each day to it's fullest. Like it will be your last. And always let the ones you love most, know how you feel. Prayers sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critter4321 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 my condolences to your friend and family just a reminder of why you never go to sleep mad at others and say I love you to the ones you do everyday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thanks all, the prayers and well wishes are heard & appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg54 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Prayers for his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Larry....I extent my heartfelt sympathies for your friend's family and also to you...Losing a friend or a loved one is something you never get used to.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Im very sorry... Prayers out to all… and god bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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