My best friend passed away yesterday

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12-31-2007, 03:22 PM

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You're a good guy Rod. Sorry about your friend.

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12-31-2007, 03:25 PM

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Tough way to end the year with the loss of a close friend. But he will live on in your heart every time you drive your shark. You'll remember and appreciate the contribution that he made in your life.

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12-31-2007, 03:32 PM

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I'm sorry for your loss Rod. A reminder to hold those close to us, even closer.

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12-31-2007, 03:35 PM

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Hey, Lets celebrate Lyle's life!

To a friend, Rennlister, and 928er!

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12-31-2007, 03:38 PM

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sorry to hear that, RIP
life is too short, and it's keep getting shorter.........

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12-31-2007, 03:45 PM

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Hey, Lets celebrate Lyle's life!

To a friend, Rennlister, and 928er!

+1. I will have a few tonight in his honour. Maybe even take the shark out. (snow is almost melted)

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12-31-2007, 03:48 PM

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+1. I will have a few tonight in his honour. Maybe even take the shark out. (snow is almost melted)

Shark first, cheers later, I will be pissed if we read about you tomorrow!

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12-31-2007, 04:09 PM

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+1. I will have a few tonight in his honour. Maybe even take the shark out. (snow is almost melted)

i plan to drive home top down today
it's 45 degree with nice sunshine

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12-31-2007, 05:17 PM

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I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend...

I did not know what 'ALS' is; here's a link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyotro...eral_sclerosis

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12-31-2007, 06:54 PM

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Sorry for your loss. We only have a few true friends in life. It's sad when we lose one. My deepest condolence to you and the family.

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12-31-2007, 07:05 PM

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I'll tip one in his memory tonight Rob.

Sorry to hear about this, kinda sucks.

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12-31-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 69gaugeman

My best friend that I knew from high school, Lyle Merner, passed away last night from ALS.

He was only 40 (1 year younger than me).

He had to sell his 928 earlier this year as he was in a wheel chair. He was a PCA member and was on rennlist but not very active.

I don't know why I am posting this other than maybe as therapy for my self, as I was not able to see him before he passed away like he wanted me to.

Less than 1 year from diagnosis till the end.

Thanks for letting me post.

Rest in peace Lyle.

Sorry to hear of your friend's passing. I lost my best friend 2 years ago next month. Not one day goes by that I don't think of him. I also didn't get to see him in the end, but maybe it was his design. I'll never forget him, so he will live on as long as I and others remember him.
Cheers.

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12-31-2007, 09:19 PM

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There's nothing I can do but sympathize. Losses like this are very hard to take. I've been there several times. It just hurts.

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12-31-2007, 09:24 PM

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Rod...........have a few tonight and if possible drive tomorrow; if thats what your friend would be doing tonight/tomorrow then your with him.

As we all get older................

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12-31-2007, 09:33 PM

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Rod,
very sorry for your loss!

Not to many people that really matters in life, when you loose one of them it is truly sad and makes you realise how short life can be.
Hang in there and treasure the ones still around.

/Peter

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