What a shock

[KT0930]

Hubby just called me and told me our neighbor died today. He worked on cell towers and fell off one. I didn't know him at all and barely know his wife, but they have a son the same age as my son and he was probably 3-5 years younger than me, so I'm having trouble grasping it. Just had to get it out and let others know...know what I mean? I just can't imagine losing my husband that suddenly and at such a young age.

Thanks for reading.

[Chicken Little]

How very sad.   

[KICKSTART]

  its so sad when anyone dies , it really makes you think doesnt it .

[Sluff]

Everyday I read the obituaries and everytime I see someone die younger than me I say well I beat him. Seriously though it's too bad.

[keefer51]

When i worked for the government a few years back they were building a tower behind the building. I remember hearing about how much money they made to build the thing. One of the workers fell and died. I didn't know the man but i was scared and sad for his family. The risk they take to build those things is great. I am so sorry for their loss.

[Sluff]

When i was younger I used to paint water towers and did bridge work. It's amazing the risks we took. I've used swing stages and one time 93 feet above the water the guy on the other end didn't tie off and down the stage went on his side. I just hung there for about an hour or so till they could get the other end secured with a crane and hook. Very scary and bruised but I was glad I was tied off. The other guy survived a belly flop from 93 feet up. Just amazing I figured he was done.

[KT0930]

Sluff, it's amazing he survived!! How scary for you, as well. Glad everyone was safe.

Turns out this guy had cut his finger and leaned back to put a band-aid on. Apparently just a couple of months ago he was telling one of the other dads that we know that with all the safety harnesses they have, that it's "virtually impossible" for them to fall. Kinda makes you double-think everything you say like that.

I need to go over there today and let her know that we're willing to help out any way we can, maybe make dinner for them a couple of times, etc. I'm not looking forward to it, but it's got to be done, right?

[tweetykiss]

KT, I am so sorry for your neighbor....I know I don't know them but please give them my condolences......I always feel so bad when anyone passes on especially leaving behind a wife and family....that is so tragic.......

I use to climb ice and one time, a climber on our team fell about 50 yards because his rope got loose and I just freaked out and froze......I didn't move nor anything since I was in shock but he still lived....it just scared me so much though to see someone fall and here we all take safety measures when we climb....

[del]

Our next door neighbour died on father's Day.  He always went to dialysis with hubby on Tues and Thurs when  was working.  He had surgery for an anurism in his stomach.  Surgery wentfine and he was recovering. The docs released him from the hospital on Saturday afternoon and he went to his neice's to stay all night.  When she got up in the morning and went in to check on him he was dead.  Figures it was a heart attack.  One of his daughters left to go pick him up on Sun morning. It is a 5 hr drive from here.  She didn't have a cell phone with her and didn't find out he had died until she got there.  It is hard to believe that we will never see him again.  He always came out for a visit or spend time with hubby when he was working in his garage. His wife died sudenly in her sleep 5 years ago.  He has wanted to die ever since she did.  He found her in the bed dead in the morning when he got up.

[Falkenbach]

I need to go over there today and let her know that we're willing to help out any way we can, maybe make dinner for them a couple of times, etc. I'm not looking forward to it, but it's got to be done, right?

This is a very kind offer to make. It doesn't HAVE to be done by you, but it is very gracious of you to offer, and therefore you should (as long as you are fit and healthy enough to do that and look after yourself as well). It's encouraging to see such kind hearts that people have.

[KT0930]

Del, how sad. I'm so sorry for your loss of a good friend and part of your and your husband's support network.

Cycobully, yes, I'm still healthy enough to do that much. I cook for my family three or four nights a week, depending on my husband's work schedule and I work full-time, so adding in a meal or two to cook on a weekend is not a big deal. They haven't taken me up on it at this point, anyway. What she seemed to really want is for our sons to spend some time together this summer, and that's absolutely easy enough to make happen. 

[Falkenbach]

Yes, that is easy enough and sounds like a wonderful thing too - for her sons and yours. Hope it goes well. It's so great that you are able to help her out.