Goodbye My Friend It's Hard To Die
OCTOBER 13TH, 2012
In memory of my friend Todd Herron. Thanks for the memories.
We are all just too young. All of my friends are just too young. I have a very hard time accepting the fact that every year a close friend near my age has to die. This is three friends now in just over two years. All of cancer.
Todd was my buddy. We worked together at the Ritz way back when. Starting there in 1989, Todd and I worked side by side for 9 great years. Sadly, Todd died Friday in Ohio from colon cancer.
Last I saw Todd was at the Ritz Reunion two years ago. He was happy and looking as good as ever. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with colon cancer and I never saw him again. He moved up with his parents to Lima, Ohio to be with all of the family as he went through chemotherapy. Earlier this year he flew back down to Naples to visit with friends. We tried to hook up for breakfast, but I could tell by his words, he didn't want me to see him. I guess I can understand that to a degree but I really regret it now. I should have been more persistent.
Todd never recovered from the cancer treatments, it just prolonged his life a little more. He even flew over to England to test out more treatments, but just came back flashing this lovely British print couch that he posted all over Facebook, asking if it was too much of a souvenir. He was so silly. Todd certainly kept up his spirits for sure, right to the end.
His last day here on Earth, Todd even had strength to let us all know that in lieu of flowers, he wanted everyone to make a small donation to their local hospice instead. That they are living breathing angels on earth, and we are forever indebted to them for their profound compassion and care.
You will be forever missed Todd. Rest in peace my friend.
We are all just too young. All of my friends are just too young. I have a very hard time accepting the fact that every year a close friend near my age has to die. This is three friends now in just over two years. All of cancer.
Todd was my buddy. We worked together at the Ritz way back when. Starting there in 1989, Todd and I worked side by side for 9 great years. Sadly, Todd died Friday in Ohio from colon cancer.
Last I saw Todd was at the Ritz Reunion two years ago. He was happy and looking as good as ever. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with colon cancer and I never saw him again. He moved up with his parents to Lima, Ohio to be with all of the family as he went through chemotherapy. Earlier this year he flew back down to Naples to visit with friends. We tried to hook up for breakfast, but I could tell by his words, he didn't want me to see him. I guess I can understand that to a degree but I really regret it now. I should have been more persistent.
Todd never recovered from the cancer treatments, it just prolonged his life a little more. He even flew over to England to test out more treatments, but just came back flashing this lovely British print couch that he posted all over Facebook, asking if it was too much of a souvenir. He was so silly. Todd certainly kept up his spirits for sure, right to the end.
His last day here on Earth, Todd even had strength to let us all know that in lieu of flowers, he wanted everyone to make a small donation to their local hospice instead. That they are living breathing angels on earth, and we are forever indebted to them for their profound compassion and care.
You will be forever missed Todd. Rest in peace my friend.
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