PhillyKev 0 #1 January 3, 2003 Yeah, we as skydivers assume certain risks when participating in our sport. But we all have an absolute guarantee of death at some point or another. As I get older and lose more friends this becomes even more apparent, and at times down right terrifying. This morning a friend of mine went in for a "routine procedure" to remove a small, localized malignant tumor. They encountered complications during surgery and after 12 hours on the table his body couldn't take the stress anymore and he died. Rob Miller just turned 31 a month ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 January 3, 2003 Kevin, I am very sorry to read that. I wish I had words of wisdom, but I do not. Blue Skies... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #4 January 3, 2003 Quote Kevin, I am very sorry to read that. I wish I had words of wisdom, but I do not. Blue Skies... Thanks....no need for sympathy posts here though, guys. I appreciate it but not necessary. Just thought I'd remind you all that we're not immortal. Remember to live your life to the fullest and wring every damn drop of happiness and enjoyment out of it that you can because you never know when you won't have any more time left. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #5 January 3, 2003 gosh, makes me wonder why I waste so much time post-whoring. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #6 January 4, 2003 That one more proof that life is really weird, I met once an old guy (he used to be my mechanic) a WWII veteran, a bomber pilot, he got shot several times when flying over Germany, not a scratch, he was in Vietnam also, and he died taking a bath, he slipped and broke his back, ironic isn't it?__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #7 January 4, 2003 QuoteJust thought I'd remind you all that we're not immortal. Remember to live your life to the fullest and wring every damn drop of happiness and enjoyment out of it that you can because you never know when you won't have any more time left. I say we lift a drink to that brother.... We just never know when our time will come, we need to live while we live....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #8 January 4, 2003 QuoteQuoteJust thought I'd remind you all that we're not immortal. Remember to live your life to the fullest and wring every damn drop of happiness and enjoyment out of it that you can because you never know when you won't have any more time left. I say we lift a drink to that brother.... We just never know when our time will come, we need to live while we live.... I drink to that.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #9 January 4, 2003 I hope Socrates can offer you at least some small comfort in this time. There is wisdom in the passage below. It is worthy of contemplation no matter what you believe in. "God orders me to fulfil the philosopher's mission of searching into myself and other men, I were to desert my post through fear of death, or any other fear; that would indeed be strange, and I might justly be arraigned in court for denying the existence of the gods, if I disobeyed the oracle because I was afraid of death, fancying that I was wise when I was not wise." "For the fear of death is indeed the pretence of wisdom, and not real wisdom, being a pretence of knowing the unknown; and no one knows whether death, which men in their fear apprehend to be the greatest evil, may not be the greatest good." Blue skies brother... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #10 January 4, 2003 Sorry to hear that man,your right though,we dont get to pick our time(in most cases).Had a friend go into the hospital friday evening with what she thought was an extreme case of the flu and at 1:30 she died from pnuemonia complications.SadYou just never know dropdeded ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #11 January 4, 2003 I'm sorry to hear about that; it really sucks. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #12 January 4, 2003 Sorry to hear about your friend ... that really sucks. Last night, a 23 old woman pushing her baby across the street in a stroller was hit by a big transport truck... she's critical, the kid is ok. I don't know the woman, ibut it'ss shit like that that scares me. You never know what tomorrow holds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
