On a sad note

[biotechy2k]

Sending Healing thoughts your way

May you both meet together at the Rainbow Bridge where there your friendship will continue, You have given a good and decent man a wonderful sense of spirit and great friendship
Take Care
Hugs Bio

[savage]

biotechy,
Thank you for you kind thoughts.
savage(Eric)

[Caliban]

Eric
I've been away from home for a few days and so this is my first read of your sad post. I too would like to add my condolences and support. You are obviously a really nice person and I'm proud to call you a virtual friend.
I hope the after life deals Ray a kinder hand than this one did, it's such a shame that most of us are so good at teasing those who are different.
God bless you and thanks for sharing your moving experiences.

[Captain Chaos]

Eric,
My condolences to you and support to you. Your friendship gave Ray a brighter outlook on life. To share a friendship without judgement or pre- conceptions is a gift that cannot be bought. You are both better men for that. My warmest thoughts to you and Ray.
Gotta go, I'm having a bit of trouble seeing the keyboard at the moment.
Take good care,
Barry.

[zenwood]

Condolences on the loss of your friend, Eric. Good on you for keeping up the friendship and taking the effort to stick with a bloke who was mentally handicapped. As the father of a severely autistic son, I can appreciate how rare that is. Sounds like you shared some good times, and can cherish some happy memories.

[savage]

Jim, Barry and Zenwood thank you for your thoughts, today was the most difficult day as the family asked if I would give the eulogy, I was honoured, and at the same time scared I would not do him justice, but all approved and said I did good (between the tears), that made me happy.

savage(Eric)

[Gumby]

today was the most difficult day as the family asked if I would give the eulogy, I was honoured, and at the same time scared I would not do him justice, but all approved and said I did good (between the tears), that made me happy.

You must have been a true friend and deserved that honour. It's a tough gig. Sounds like you handled it well. I don';t think we need to worry about doing justice to somebody. I really think funerals are for the benefit of those who remain. You already did him justice by your obvious support and friendship. He'd be happy with that.

[savage]

Thanks Gumby,

I hope one day I will get to meet some of you guys and gals and be able to thank you all in person for your most kindest thoughts, but for now I hope you are happy with a personal post to each of you and a greenie, it's the best I can manage.
savage(Eric)

[Auld Bassoon]

Eric,

I read this yesterday, but couldn't reply as I went a bit teary...

What you have done, and the friendship that you have given - and shared - is one of those human things that makes some people special.

Your friend Ray was very lucky to have you as a friend - and, methinks, the reverse being equally true, as friendship is always a two-way street.

Go with your God, my friend.

[savage]

Thank you Steve,
your thoughts are much apprieciated.
savage(Eric)

[Waldo]

G'day Savage,

It's been a sad day here too. My deepest thoughts are with you at this horrible time, hold onto the precious times and keep them close to you.

[savage]

Thanks Waldo,
I hope things are better for you soon also!
savage(Eric)

[Waldo]

G'day Savage,

Thanks. Like I said hang on to the memories. I lost my Dad a few years ago (aged 53) and it's the same for you I'm sure, that it doesn't seem right that the world goes on when all of a sudden your world has stopped and all of a sudden too you feel like something has been physically ripped out of your chest.

It gets easier but that too doesn't feel right. I really feel for you and all those affected.