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16 years ago 0 7 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
[font=Courier New]Sue......... sorry for your loss.... I read back on the posts and it seemed this guy was well liked, and will be well missed.... his story touched me too, and inspired me to keep going..... Peace[/font] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 82 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,804 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $656.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
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I went to the wake last night, but had to cover the phones at work today because everyone else went to the funeral. They worked with Fred for 30 years, me - 3 years, so I stayed at work. The funeral was at 2pm today. Right about that time Fred got a phone call. Without thinking I said he died and promptly burst into tears. That poor woman who called, she just wanted a referance for one of his former employees. I am so sad. If you are on the fence about quitting all I have to say is this. It just not worth it guys, don't do this to yourself, it is an ugly undignified, horrible disease causing habit. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 209 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,090 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $365.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
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Oh Sue, I'm so sorry you are hurting. Through you and your caring heart, Fred was able to impact lives across the world. That's a pretty impressive legacy. I'm sure he will be remembered for so much more than the addiction that claimed him. Lets all make that true in our own lives as well. My prayers are with you and Fred's family. Take good care [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/5/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1210 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 24,200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5,445.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 92 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
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16 years ago 0 160 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sue, So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and co-worker, Fred. I know you will miss him as will his family. My heart goes out to all of you. Thanks for sharing his story with all of us. Our prayers are will all of you. G [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/6/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1024 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 20,480 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,584.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 144 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
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16 years ago 0 2670 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sue so sorry to hear this sad news my thoughts and prayers anre with you and fred's family lynnerxx [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 399 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,985 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,596.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 45 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
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16 years ago 0 5009 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Very Sorry to hear this Sue. However i'm sure Fred would be proud of both your quits! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 652 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 19,560 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �4,890.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 104 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50
16 years ago 0 710 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
So sorry for your loss, sue. you and all concerened are very much in my prayers. hugs,prayers,pixie dust Bobbi [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/27/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 245 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,350 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $612.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 35 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
16 years ago 0 375 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thank you Sue. Thanks for sharing such a private moment. There really are no words one can say when you lose someone you love..... but I can tell you that by sharing this story you (and Fred) may have saved some lives. My thoughts are with you, your husband, and Fred's family. Deb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 480 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $140.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
16 years ago 0 15 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sue, I'm sorry you've suffered so much in such a short time. My prayers are with Fred's family, you, and everyone else who was affected...he looks like a very nice guy, he has a great smile even in the face of so much pain...I hope you will treasure all the good memories you have of him. Let us know if we can help you in any way....
16 years ago 0 3875 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sue, I just saw this. My thoughts are with you & Fred's family, may they have peace now. I noticed the date of your orignial post. Aug 30th. Thats three months of suffering that Fred has gone through, I am glad that his suffering is over. Death is a part of living, it happens every day, but sometimes, by the time it comes, it is a blessing. Remember the good times with him. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 266 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,650 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,806.30 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

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