Saturday, May 4, 2013

Losing a Friend


Yesterday I received the sad news that my oldest and dearest friend Joann, in Erie, PA, had been killed in a bicycle accident. It was ironic that we were on our way to watch the time trials in the Tour of the Gila, then go for a hike, since cycling and hiking were two of her favorite activities. In fact we passed by the above memorial to a fallen cyclist just moments after I got the news.
My heart aches for her long-time partner and our good friend, Joe, her mom, brothers and the rest of the family.
Rest in peace, my friend. I will miss you always.
 
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14 comments:

  1. BarbMay 4, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I'm so sorry, Gayle. Losing our oldest friends is difficult on many levels. Her friends and family have good memories that will keep her in their hearts. May she rest in peace.

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  2. Travels with EmmaMay 4, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    My condolences to you. It's never easy losing a good friend.

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  3. JackMay 4, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Sudden deaths are hard to wrap one's head around. I hope happy memories you shared will sustain you during this difficult time.

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  4. SherryMay 4, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Oh Gail I'm so sorry for such tragic and sudden news. Such a loss for those who loved her. It sounds as though she was just beginning her retirement life. I hate to think of bicycling as a dangerous thing to do but I know it is.

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  5. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009May 4, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    You and the family have our prayers for comfort and peace.

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  6. klbexploresMay 4, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    So sorry for the hurt and loss you are experiencing. Cherish all the special times you spent. It is such an awful reminder that life is just to short. Hugs

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  7. John and CarolMay 4, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    We're so sorry. May God be with you in your grief. Losing a friend is hard, and more so when you are far away.

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  8. Metamorphosis LisaMay 4, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. It certainly brings home how tenuous and precious life is.

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  9. NanMay 4, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    So sorry. Extra good friends are hard to come by.

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  10. UnknownMay 4, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and will pray for comfort for you during your sadness.

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  11. JimboMay 5, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    So sorry to hear about your friend's passing.

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  12. ErinMay 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Our deepest condolences on the loss of your friend.

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  13. Bobbie Johnson ArtMay 6, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Too sad, Gayle. I am so sorry.

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  14. LouiseMay 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. May she rest in peace.

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