Well my friend that I've known for thirty years that had the brain cancer died Wednesday night. His name was John. He was a veteran for both the Navy and the Marines. He was an instructor and taught young men how to survive in jungles and glaciers. He was an amazing and positive man. He always had a smile on his face. It didn't matter how long it was between seeing each other, it was like no time had passed and we just picked up where we left off. I suppose that's the mark of a true friend. When they found the brain cancer he had 5 tumors in his brain. One on his neck and two in his lungs. The last time I saw him I asked him how he was doing and he said he now had 17 tumors in his brain, and I quote, "but I'm still standing" and he smiled so brightly. He passed less than two weeks later, but it was nearly 5 months longer than the 90 days the doctors originally gave him.
His wife and him met when she was 13 years old. (Her sister is my best friend from high school). I literally watched them fall in love. They married after she graduated and they had one beautiful daughter. I honestly don't know how she will get through this.
Sad times... but I'm glad he passed quickly. I'm honored to have known him and to have been included in their family.
Shark
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