Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Sadness...

I'm not going to be able to get to that meme that Jay tagged me with for a few days, as I am dealing with the sudden death of a co-worker. The wake is today, the funeral tomorrow. He was only 28, and we're still waiting on the autopsy results as to why he just died in his sleep. I have my suspicions, but I don't really want to talk about it just now.

He was one of the 2 or 3 people that I truly respected down at work, and he was taken far too young. I cannot even imagine what his family must be going through.

"Of all the money that ere I had, I spent it in good company.
And of all the harm that ere I've done, alas was done to none but me.
And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I cannot recall.
So fill me to the parting glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all.

Of all the comrades that ere I had, they're sorry for my going away,

And of all the sweethearts that ere I had , they wish me one more day to stay,
But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise while you should not,
I will gently rise and I'll softly call, "Goodnight and joy be with you all!""

Rest well Devin.

7 comments:

BenefitScroungingScum said...

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. As your blog friend I am thinking of you, BG x

Unknown said...

Oh, I'm so sorry about this. And that is an excellent tribute you gave him.

AnneDroid said...

How very sad. I'm praying for all who're grieving, including you.
Axxx

A.D. Sisson said...

My condolences.

zoe said...

How terribly sad, MrN - my sincere condolences.

xx

VioletSky said...

A bit late, but still want to send my condolences. What a lovely tribute.

gemmak said...

How very sad, life isn't fair sometimes is it :o(