Fair winds and calm seas my friend by Faemike55
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Tonight, I was at the bedside of a dear friend whom I've known for 39 Years. I met him on my first duty station, USS Enterprise, CVAN 65. He passed away at 1630 hours in his sleep. His wife Willie (my ex); his older sister, Mary; our son, Josiah & his wife; my step-son Aaron & his wife; and various friends and other members were there. We told him that it was okay, that he could go and that we love him.
He took his last breath and passed on.
I know that he is at last at peace but it is still very hard.
Phil, my friend, I wish you Fair Winds and Calm Seas and the stars to guide you.
As he was an avid bicyclist and he has participate in events like this, I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate this shot of last year's Bridge Pedal in memory
Comments (67)
Caring thoughts & wonderful Dedication
A fitting tribute to your friend at this time of his passing from this life.
very nice dedi to a good friend, farewall to him
Nice shot! Great!
Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm so happy for Phil that you were there with him. Very sweet tribute as your friend rides on from this part of his journey to his next.
Sorry for the loss of your friend, Mike. Superb dedication.
Oh Mike! So sorry to hear that you lost such a close friend. This brought tears to my eyes as I visualized the scene you have described. If you need to "talk" you have my cell and E-mail address.
So so vere sorry
Fantastic capture!!
Ooooooooooooh! I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Mike. It is good you were there with him and his family at the end. 39 years eh? Apparently you are older than I imagined. I don't know why but I had it in my head that you were in your twenties. ; )
Marvelous tribute and fantastic image my friend !
I am so sorry for your loss Mike, this is indeed a very moving dedi for your friend.
Nie thoughts and appropriate image
sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, excellent dedication.
So sad to feel a death I hope he will have a better way Take care and put smiles on your life ((5++))
A fantastic photo and splendid dedication and special memories of your friend! Many kudos on you fine gesture, Mike! Very well done!
Thanks for the story beautiful idea and great shot ! Here in Montreal on our bridge we have nice road for bike :) Look HERE BIKE ROAD PICTURE
so sorry to hear mike,,Take care,,,this is excellent shot,
I'm sorry for your loss. very beautiful dedication
My deepest condolences, Mike. I could only imagine how hard it was for you and all of Phil's loved ones to tell him it was okay to go. I can only hope that I would be fortunate to have a good friend for as long as you had with Phil. May God welcome Phil and reunite him with those who made that final journey before him.
Excellent shot!
A moving dedication and write up, dear Mike. I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs. DiDi. xx
Beautiful capture and motif, Mike. A sad story about your old friend. I am sorry to hear this. But it is good to hear that he died among friends and family....i think that means a lot to people in that situation. Hope you get over it, in one piece.
I am sorry for you loss, Mike. Xcellent tribute.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Mike. Nice dedi!
This is a wonderful tribute to your friend. I am so sorry for your loss. He is at peace but for those left behind it is always a hard parting.
Nice tribute. In the end it's the friends we have and the memories of them.
You know and said he found peace at last and that is a good thing, it is always hard for family and friends to say goodbye to a loved one - and I commiserate with you, it's never easy ... I have lost several friends recently and feel for you, Bless you Mike, BB
So Lovely.
sorry for the loss of your friend and an excellent dedication. good family and friends could be there to console him in his time